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The Thicket
4.0 (2 ratings)

The Thicket

Someone might hear you. No one will listen.

Norah ignored her brother's screams that night. Because nothing in the haunted attraction was supposed to be real-let alone deadly.

Later, security footage will reveal that the killer walked right through the crowded plaza, his clothes stained red.

Desperate for answers and tormented by survivor's guilt, Norah returns to the scene of the crime. And to her horror, the chorus of screams is louder than ever. Thrill seekers, including some of her classmates, are still eagerly lining up to purchase tickets.

But the killer hasn't chosen his hunting ground at random.And, like everyone else, he's planning another visit.'

"One of my top choices for horror novel of 2021." -Anthony Avina, author of Identity"

One of the baddest final girls I've ever encountered ... this nail-biting thriller plummets into your worst dreams and doesn't stop." -M. Taylor, Bibliovino"

Creepy, suspenseful, and heartfelt." -Lisa Davidson

"Loved it . . . not just as a serial-killer thriller, but as a look into our own psyche." -Jacqui Corn-Uys, Reedsy

"Noelle's writing is clean, crisp and descriptive . . . I could feel the corn of the maze rubbing against my legs." -Janine Pipe, Cemetery Dance Magazine


Published: July 2, 2021

Pages: 332

ISBN: 9780578946849

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4.0

2 ratings

Meagan W.

Feb 8, 2026
Noelle Ihli is one of my favorite authors. I started with Gray after dark (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) and then Run on Red (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!). I was hoping to find myself drawn into another of her books and experience the same heart-pounding suspense that I had with the other two.... But I was disappointed.

The story itself was great, but it is missing the suspense and excitement that I have come to know with her other books. The story line was drawn out, and could have been filled with more about the feelings and emotions of the characters instead of a bunch of teenagers making out.

I'm not giving up on you yet, Noelle! But definitely not my favorite book of yours.

Rachel B.

Feb 8, 2026
“The Thicket” by Noelle Ihili is as chilling as it is unforgettable. From the very first page, the atmosphere is thick with dread, pulling you into a world where every shadow hides a secret. The story’s creeping tension builds steadily until it erupts into shocking violence and murder. Ihili does an incredible job of making the setting itself feel alive—claustrophobic, sinister, and inescapable. This is the kind of book that lingers with you long after you’ve finished. If you’re looking for a dark, creepy read with murder at its heart, The Thicket delivers.