When he is sent off to his uncle’s in Wisconsin for the summer, city-dweller Corbett thinks he’s in for a miserable time with no TV or internet, stuck fishing on the lake. An encounter with a bear and a dead beaver does nothing to change his view. But when prey fish start disappearing in the lake, and a seven-year-old girl is attacked, a record-breaking muskie is suspected of living in the lake. While the townsfolk debate how to profit from the record breaking fish, Corbett and his new friend Pike decide to go and catch it.

A mixture of horror and action in the style of Jaws, this small town adventure is a thrilling read. Characters who rapidly develop beyond initial impressions, slickly-written action scenes and genuine suspense all combine to produce a very good read.

Despite the age of the protagonists, this is probably not suitable for children, although teenagers should enjoy it. Horror and action readers would like it, as should suspense readers or anyone looking for a fast, thrilling, and occasionally edge-of-your-seat read.