Thing in the Woods

Published under the pseudonym Harper Williams, 'Thing in the Woods' is a mystery horror novel by Margery Williams Bianco, known for her children's classic 'The Velveteen Rabbit.' Set in a small Pennsylvania town, the story follows Dr. Haverill, who takes over as the local physician and confronts a series of brutal attacks attributed to a mysterious creature in the woods. The book, admired by H. P. Lovecraft, is noted for its influence on his work 'The Dunwich Horror.' It contains racially insensitive language reflective of its time.