This was a really well thought out and well written book. Although marketed as a book for young adults it might not suit all teens and young adults. It's fairly tough in parts and could realistically frighten the faint hearted. Daniel and Kyle are really likeable characters which makes it all the more difficult to read what happens in the novel. Knowing children so well I could entirely understand the changes that they underwent and how they wanted at all costs to just fit in. My heart went out to Daniel when all he could think about was coming out of that horrifying ordeal, alive. This read is a good one and will keep you guessing right until the end. This story mirrors what has happened to many unsuspecting young people unfortunately and also mirrors an event from the author's own experience. It is a book that could easily make young people much more aware of the horrors that are out there and vigilance is important at all times.

An exciting read. Imagine being kidnapped, tortured and then trying to escape the horrors. This book is a wonderful example of friendships, good and bad. And survival!

A very thrilling read it will keep you turning pages.

WARNING: This is not for the weak heart. It's a major roller coaster ride reading this book. Enter at your own risk.
This has gotten to be one of the most intense thriller/horror I've read in a long time. This is a story of two true friendship and this is a story of two toxic so called friendship. This is the story of right and wrong. This is the story of evil and good. This is the story of mentially stable and unstable. This is the field of battle of those combined and who will overcome this nightmare. This is the stuff that Criminal Minds would investigate.
This book really evoked a lot of intense emotions from me. This book may or may get mixed reviews, but this book is very well written. Whew! What a ride! I wouldn't be surprised if this auhor becomes famous in the near future if he keeps writing more books. This is some talented writing there.
I give this book 4 stars.
I recieved this very intense eARC from Book Baby through Net Galley in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. Thank you!

Review: THE FIELD by Ian Dawson

I found this novel both heartwarming and tremendously disturbing. I recommend very sensitive readers pass; the novel includes a deadly monster-in-human-form, abuse of children, and torture. It details an outstanding friendship, and another friendship that is not friendship at all but a murderous psychopath's control over another. Think an adolescent Bundy, or the two British boys who abducted and murdered a toddler. It boggles the mind.

On the positive side, this debut novel is very well-written, and details the coming of age of two good-hearted boys through their unconditional friendship. I applaud Daniel and Kyle and their families. I wish more families were this strong in integrity and character.

it was a very odd book. I tried it since it sort of seemed to have a "when jeff came home" vibe but reversed when he got kidnapped. it wasnt my favorite book but it was good