“Steps Into Darkness” is the second book in Ben Woodard’s Shakertown Series. It’s the first of Woodard’s work that I’ve read. Nosiness to the umpteenth degree. I had to open up my review with that phrase. Ben is such a skilled storyteller, and has clearly worked at perfecting his craft. He knows how to reel in his audience and keep them craving for more. Writing a suspenseful piece can be quite difficult; however, Ben mastered the plot.
There’s reference to the Hardy Boys and Tom Sawyer adventures. As I read through the adventures of teen cousins, Tom and Will, I keep thinking about a more recent nosey detective – Jessica Fletcher. I remember watching the television series Murder, She Wrote and getting frustrated with the detective that would never give up. That’s how I felt about Woodard’s “Steps into Darkness“. The difference is that the pair were not actually detectives, yet they were constantly on the verge of riling up some drama. No matter the warning, circumstance of situation, they kept digging; ending up in tunnels, flooding homes, burning barns, and so on. You name it, they were caught up in the midst. Tom, who happened to be the chief, cook and bottle washer for much of the drama, spearheaded the attempts to right whatever he deemed to be wrong. And he had a habit of getting everyone else caught up in his investigations. I believe that one of the best things about this novel was that Woodard was able to incorporate mystery, romance and humor to real life situations that took place many years ago.
“Steps Into Darkness” is a perfect read for teens and adults that enjoy a skillfully devised novel. As Tom and Will move about the drama of Shakertown, Kentucky, there is a clear level of compassion for history and respect for keeping things as accurate as possible for fiction. I’m a lover of historical fiction, and anyone reading the 2nd book of the Shakertown Series will see why. Might I add that although I haven’t read the 1st book, I was still able to get pulled in all the same. Woodard merged stories that were passed on from his own family and American history to devise a wonderful read that anyone can enjoy, regardless of their age. I would surely read more of Woodard’s work.
Well done Ben Woodard!
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