Held by the Forest (Paperback) by Laurie Camp Juarez

Some woods do not just surround you. They keep you.

From the back of the book:

When an immigrant mother and her two children lose their legal status overnight, they disappear into the woods—not to run, but to survive.
Hidden deep inside a public forest, they build a life out of necessity: a tent tucked into stone, routines shaped by daylight and fear, schoolbooks balanced beside rationed food. Each trip for water or groceries carries risk. Each siren could mean the end. And yet, in the quiet shelter of the trees, something unexpected happens - they endure.

As months stretch into seasons, the forest becomes more than a hiding place. It becomes a witness. A protector. A fragile kind of home.

Held by the Forest is a deeply human story about displacement, compassion, and the fierce love that binds a family together when the world around them turns hostile. Based on lived events, it is a testament to survival —not just of the body, but of hope.

Step into the shadows where silence speaks and the woods never let go. If you crave suspense that lingers long after the final page, scroll up and click Add to Cart to begin Held by the Forest today.