Thicket

"It’s 1932 and the Great Depression is in full swing. Three friends are out to fulfill a desire to move to an environment with better living standards. Three animals battling to reach green space devoid of hardship and free from predators and their usual enemies. I especially loved that Author Gildow’s style of crafted sentences could define this novel as a classic in the long run. Every word is carefully chosen to emphasize the importance of the message each sentence and phrase conveys. Grammatical and typographical errors are nonexistent, and the profound writing style doesn’t complicate the simplicity of the plot line. I also discovered that there were two encouraging cover designs made for the book. The interior formatting is also okay. I had no problem opening the ebook on my Cofee Reader. THICKET is an immersive story laden with exemplary phrases and witty sentences. It turns an animal world into an adventurous escapade accompanied by all the necessary ingredients that make for a satisfying read. All the major actors have traits that make them stand out from the crowded world of engaging wildlife that fills the book's pages." - George Shadow

"An interesting premise, "Thicket" doesn't revolve around human characters but around animals who embark on an adventure and the desperate need to survive. The personification of the woodland creatures is done exquisitely and with a lot of care and attention to detail. Set in 1932 Sadie, a red squirrel and Thu'jold leave the comforts of home in order to make it to Great Lake Eden on the other side of the West Virginia divide. Rhea, is a sweet doe that they meet along the way who also joins the duo, thus making it a trio. The friends must evade crafty predators, find an incredibly rare flower, worry about mass extermination, escape traps and rescue others. The author is very descriptive in her settings and the interactions between the animals. The language is straight forward and easy to understand while still being elegant. The adventures of these endearing animals makes one connect to the characters, while never forgetting that these are sweet little woodland creatures. This book is filled with nonstop action and will change the way you look at nature and animals in general." - cuteelf

"The world as we know it will never be the same again. The year was 1932; the Great Depression was running rapidly. It started in October of 1929 when the stock market crashed. This time took a toll on people in the United States. It caused a domino effect where investments topped, industrial output decline, and employment was at an all-time high. In the Appalachian wild in Cumberland Maryland, the forest animals were also in a state of disarray. An American red squirrel named Sadie is tired of all of the turmoil that exists. She believes that if she breaks free of the forest her life will take a turn for the better. Thu'jold, a great horned owl, convinces Sadie to come join him on an adventure. They set their sights on a mythical animal sanctuary called the Great Lake Eden. On their journey, they meet a host of characters, some of which include a deer named Rhea, a black bear named Rodney, and a mountain lion named Culpepper. As danger exists at every corner will they be strong enough to survive? THICKET presents the Great Depression in the world of animals. This book shows how a great world travesty can have such a dramatic effect on another society. I found the descriptive language used showcased each scene in my mind's eye. Terry Michael Gildow is an outstanding author with a very creative talent of writing a book that radiates its own special blend of uniqueness. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and feels that is one that will hold strong in the literary world." - Suzie Housley, The Midwest Book Review