How Bad Things Can Get by Darcy Coates

 

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Four "Island Terror" Stars

"Let The Games Begin"

A small taste of what lies within:

Ruth along with a few of her friends are invited to a secluded island (Prosperity Island) by an online influencer (Eton) who has invited all kinds of people to participate in survival games. The winners are rewarded with prizes if they can beat out their competition and hopefully do not get hurt in the process.  

Ruth is a survivor from an infamous cult that had got some media attention in the past and she soon learns that the island is connected to her past but what is the end game and why was she chosen by Eton to be on the island?  

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This was a different type of book by author Darcy Coates as she has stepped far away from her haunting/ghost stories and has stepped into the psychological horror genre.  This story grabbed me from the get-go as I was able to get to know the character Ruth and her friends right away. Then the story moves to the island and the pace of the book picks up speed when the survival games start. 

I really liked all the characters in this book along with the supporting characters but the reason that this book is not getting five stars is because the survival games just seemed to stretch out and though different things were happening within the story there seemed to be just a little bit of a drag slow down in some parts of the book but then the pace picks back up. But it just reminded me of a roller coaster with speed - slow down then speed up and that went on throughout the book which drops this rating down to 4 stars. 

Other than that the book was great and kept my attention when the survival games kicked in plus the mystery of how the character Ruth's past was connected to the island. I would recommend the book to deserted island/survival horror fans. 

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Acolytes of the Dead by W.D. Gagliani and David Benton

 

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Five "Evil Erotica Horror" Stars

What Evil Lies Within the Chambers Mansion?

A small taste of what lies within:

James Blackstone, a professor of Egyptian lore is hired by billionaire Alton Chambers to write his autobiography while also working on hieroglyphs that are tied to a tomb and Egyptian sarcophagus that lies within the mansion. 

Though James doesn't realize it at the time but something is totally off with the billionaire and his family as there is an ancient evil that lies deep within the mansion and it might cost James everything he owns to learn the secrets that Chambers and his family are hiding! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This was my first time reading both these authors and it won't be my last as this story careens along at warp speed as so much happens within the pages of this book that there was no time to breathe! There is tons of erotica sex that lies within these pages as well but there are also tons of Egyptian lore that takes this book deep into unknown horror! I literally had a hard time putting this book down as I would put it down for a little bit and it just seemed to be compelling me to pick it back up to read some more which I did! 

The pace is fast and there were some "chiller thriller" moments too that kept me turning the pages of my kindle at sonic speed. This story was written by two authors but the story flows along so well that I couldn't tell the difference of who wrote what scenes and that is how great this book is as I was just captivated by the historical horror that happened within that it seemed as if one author wrote the whole book! Looking to read more books by these authors in the future! 

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Exorcism (The Ravencrest Saga Book 3) by Tamara Thorne and Alistair Cross

 

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Five "Spine Tingling Spooky" Stars

Something Else Is Haunting the Halls of Ravencrest! 

A small taste of what lies within:

Belinda Moorland is becoming more attuned to the ghostly happenings in Ravencrest but things are about to become more interesting as odd things start happening in and around the Greek Pool. Everyone is on edge as a sinister presence slowly forms within the grounds of Ravencrest and it will take all of them to figure out how to stop the evil from spreading! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book and series! 

Thoughts: 

This third book was one spooky story as lots of creepy things happen that kept me on the edge of my seat! There is quite a bit of backstory with Ravencrest this time around that gives more insight on the haunting of the grounds. 

The authors (Thorne and Cross) threw all kinds of creepy curves into this story which kept me turning pages long into the night! I love this series so much and I am looking forward to reading book four soon to see what happens next on the property of Ravencrest! 

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The Black Testament (Book of Shadows #4) by Michael Penning

 

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Five "Skin Shiver Spooky" Stars

What Lies in Wait Within A Cursed Village?

A small taste of what lies within:

Anna Jacobs has been sent on a mission to help a family in an abandoned village that has been cursed but she thinks there might be something truly evil that has invaded the village along with the family which could be tied to hell itself! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This fourth installment in the Book of Shadows series could be read as a stand alone however things are mentioned here and there from previous books so it might be best to read the books in order. 

Once again I was transported back into the world of Anna Jacobs and all the characters that she comes across in her travels. I really liked all the characters in this book and the author weaves a tale of imaginable horror that gripped me throughout most of the book! 

Author, Michael Penning's writing style breathes atmospheric details of everything that takes place and will keep the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the story. When I read this author's stories I am always taken straight into the heart of the book and feel like I am right there experiencing whatever the characters are going through! This story is one spooky tale that goes deep into the occult and brings the creepiness of the story alive on the page! Looking forward to reading book five in the series which will be out soon to see what lies in store for Anna Jacobs. 

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Abigail (2024)

 

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Five "Gory Bloodsucker" Stars

Streaming service: Prime

Date of Movie: 2024

Cast of Characters: Alisha Weir (Abigail), Melissa Barrera (Joey), Dan Stevens (Frank), Kathryn Newton (Sammy), Will Catlett (Rickles), Angus Cloud (Dean), Kevin Durand (Peter), Giancarlo Esposito (Lambert) and Matthew Goode (Kristof Lazaar). 

Synopsis of story:

Abigail, a young ballet dancer, is kidnapped by six criminals and taken to the secluded Wilhelm Manor. Lambert, who hired them, instructs them to guard Abigail for 24 hours, at which point each of them will receive $7 million from a $50 million ransom paid by her father. But little do they know that something is off about the whole situation and Abigail is not as innocent as they think! 

Thoughts:

This was a great horror movie - recommended to me by a friend as I didn't know this movie was about vampires and this movie was so gory that I had to pull out my gore suit! 

I was literally glued to my cozy chair as I didn't even want to put it on pause to go grab any snacks! When the vampire action starts the pace moves fast in this movie and it stays on a forward path into a twisted bloody gore fest! 

So go check it out and strap in for a gory twisted ride into insanity! 

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Commodore by Philip Fracassi

 

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Four "Creepy Car" Stars

Whatever Happens in Sabbath Stays in Sabbath!

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The town of Sabbath has secrets like any small town however nothing is as legendary as the haunted car that lies within the town's junkyard. 

Towns folk have heard the legend all through the years but when some young teenage boys decide to check it out they are hoping to discover how true the legend really is about the car being haunted and what they find is beyond their wildest dreams! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This was my second book by this author and I wasn't disappointed. The book is a short novella but it does pack a punch as it is wrapped around cosmic horror with a dash of dark fantasy. 

I was pleasantly surprised that so much happens within this short book but was happy that I stepped into it as there were also some gory and gooey areas of the book that made me pull out my gore suit. 

The pace of the story moves fast when the young boys find the haunted car but then the story kicks up a notch as the story progresses and I found myself having a hard time putting the book down! 

The author gives some notes at the end of the book that he might write more stories in the future about the town of Sabbath since it hides so many secrets so hoping for more books to come in the future that involves the town. Looking forward to reading more books by this author as I notice that he has quite a few floating around out in the book world. 

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The Circus by M.D. LaBelle

 

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Four "Evil Crazy Clowns" Stars

Come One Come All - The Circus is in Town! 

A small taste of what lies within:

In the small town of Hope the circus is coming to town but no one can figure out why the circus is early as normally they don't come to town till later in the year but no one gives it a second thought when the circus arrives. 

The Jorgenson family decides to take their son Noah to the circus so that he can experience his first circus but when Noah disappears and no one seems to know what happened is when his parents become frantic and the whole town is turned upside down trying to find him! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This story is a short novella but I was pulled into the story right away as the author's writing style just flowed along. This is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. The story has some gory spots too which I had to pull out my "gore suit" as there are evil clowns involved in this book and gore started flying! 

When the child character Noah disappears the book goes into overdrive and the evil clowns become more a focal point of the story as I was wondering how the story was going to turn out! There is a sequel to this book which I need to read at some point and looking forward to reading that before the end of this year. 

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Try Not to Die: At Ghostland: An Interactive Adventure by Duncan Ralston and Mark Tullius

 

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Five "Twisted Ghosts Terror" Stars

Ghostland - Escape is the Key! 

A small taste of what lies within:

Lucky and her friends decide to go check out Ghostland which is a new theme park where people can check out ghosts but when a glitch happens and the ghosts are released into the park is when things go wrong for Lucky and her friends! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This was a great book with interactive prompts that can either give paths of escape or paths to an untimely end. I remember reading interactive books years ago so this was cool to read this book which is wrapped around the Ghostland trilogy which I have read.  

The interactive features with the different paths were interesting and entertaining - I felt that to experience the book deeply was to try out the different paths just to see where they took me. 

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The Beastly Whispers (The Spinner Chronicles Book 1) by Jed Kent

 

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Four "Mythical Monster Mystery" Stars

What Kind of Killer is on the Loose? 

A small taste of what lies within:

FBI agent James Steele is on the trail of a killer that seems to rip apart bodies. At first when Steele is called in the locals just assume that a bear is on the loose but something doesn't feel right to Steele that it is any kind of  animal attack - he knows there that is something else behind the attacks which leads him towards a possible mythical lore creature and he is going to do whatever it takes to bring the killer to justice!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This is my second book by this author and I was drawn into the story right away with the mystery of who or what was leaving a trail of bodies for the character agent Steele to find. Loved the characters in this book along with the supporting characters and the story itself moves along at a good pace. 

Though this book is not just another murder mystery as there are traces of the supernatural interwoven into the story line as well which takes this book up a notch into the crime/horror genre. I found myself reading the story late into the night and I read the last 30% of the book in just about two hours as I could not break away from where the author was taking me as the story started to escalate with finding out about the killer. 

This book is the first book in the Spinner Chronicles series and I have book two simmering on my kindle as I want to see what is in store for Agent Steele in book two soon. 

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Magician by David Kempf

 

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Five "Twisted Magic Terror" Stars

What Magic Twist Awaits? 

A small taste of what lies within:

A magician tries different magic tricks to impress his audience but when he acquires a Houdini cape is when things go into the twisted twilight zone!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste as this book is super short so if you are intrigued then go read this short story!

Thoughts:

This book was a quick read as it is only 17 pages long but there are twists and turns that pack a punch within this book! 

As always I love these short stories by this author as he gets right to the point and then takes me on a wild ride through his mind! If you want something with a twisted magical ride then check out this book! 

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Something Stirs by Thomas Smith

 

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Five "Spooky Shivers" Stars

Would You Live In a Haunted House?

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Ben Chalmers and his wife Rachel along with their daughter Stacy move into a new house but little do they know that while the house was being built some teenagers tried to perform a ritual sacrifice which left a pentagram on the floor. 

When the family finally moves in everything seems peaceful until things go bad quick when they start praying and relying on their faith as then the house seems to want to come apart at the seams as the family soon learns that evil has seeped into their home and they need to figure out how to expel it out of there! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This was my first time reading this author and I became wrapped up in the story quickly as the spookiness of the haunting slowly wrapped itself around me. 

I loved all the characters in this story along with supporting characters and the story moved along at a good pace. There was quite a bit of haunting action within the story along with a pulsing demonic theme as well that slowly reveals itself deeper into the book. Looking forward to reading more books by this author in the future. 

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The Envelope by John Durgin

 

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Five "Wild Twisted Terror" Stars

Whatever Happens in Pembroke Stays in Pembroke! 

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The town of Pembroke goes through stress and agony every year on Mail Day as every year someone from the town will receive a "red envelope" in their mailbox which signifies that someone has been chosen to be sacrificed for the good of the town. This year a young man, Jared has been chosen but Jared along with his best friend Shawn have other plans as they figure there has to be a loophole on how to beat Mail Day and they are going to do whatever is necessary to save the town! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This story was one twisted wild ride into insanity as I just could not put this book down! I literally read this book in 24 hours as there was so much happening that I just could not break away from the story - not even to eat and sleep - I just wanted to keep reading it! My insomnia was fueled throughout this book as there is tons of action, fear, emotional upheaval, psychological terror, twists and turns throughout the story that just kept me glued to my kindle! 

Another great book by this author and looking forward to reading whatever else he has coming down the pike in the future!

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We Hunt at Night: A Short Story of Zombie Horror by Duncan Ralston

 

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Four "Outbreak Horror" Stars

Don't Get Bit! 

A small taste of what lies within:

Bent along with his trusty dog Roscoe know when zombies are around as Roscoe can smell them and knows when neighbors/friends have been bit by one but when things hit a little too close to home for Bent he will need to decide on what is best for all!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you are curious about this story then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This short story was one fast paced journey into the apocalypse as Bent tells his story about the zombies and what is in store for them all as a family. I loved the first person pov of Bent telling the story as it was like reading a journal of sorts and the story brings you up close to what could happen if zombies took over the world.  

This book was only 36 pages so it can be read in one sitting and the author Duncan Ralston adds some raw emotion to this story as it makes you think about what decisions we would make as humans if zombies were to invade our families. 

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Flee (Codename: Chandler Book 1) by J.A. Konrath and Ann Voss Peterson

 

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Five "Action Packed Thriller" Stars

Spy on the Run! 

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Chandler is a badass spy who has all kinds of baddies pursuing her as the mission she was on becomes compromised and as she tries to flee the bad guys are on her tail! Chandler becomes entangled in a web of action, intrigue, and mystery as she tries to figure out what happened and who blew her cover! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book and series! 

Thoughts:

This book was one action fest from beginning to end! There is no time to breath as the character Chandler is on the constant move from place to place shooting her way out of situations! I was exhausted with reading this book as there was so much action that I had a hard time sleeping after reading this story! 😂

I wanted to go relax every time I put the book down for a little bit as there is constant action! I felt like I was in a movie with Bruce Willis and Jason Statham at 300 miles per hour! 😂😂

The character of Chandler is hard to get a fix on as she is moving way too fast and you do not have time to introduce yourself to her as she is too busy shooting bullet holes in your kindle pages! 😂

Another great book by author, J.A. Konrath and I was able to get my first taste of author, Ann Voss Peterson and looking forward to reading the rest of the series at some point especially when I want to be wrapped up in an action fun entertainment ride! :) 

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End of Watch (Bill Hodges Trilogy #3) by Stephen King

 

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Five "Chiller Thriller" Stars

What Danger Lies Ahead?

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Brady Hartsfield (the Mercedes Killer) lies in a coma state or what everyone thinks at least as though Brady seems to be in a coma he is more aware of what goes on then anyone thinks. Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney are investigating suicides but no one is aware that it is anything but that until as time goes on they realize that Brady has mind bending capabilities and he is connected to the suicide victims! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This last book dives back deep into the heart of the Mercedes Killer along with some raw emotion with detectives Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney. I liked how in the beginning of the book King kind of gives an updated rundown of what took place in the first book - nothing major just a small rehash to give the reader a refresh on their memory which I loved because it has been four years since I read books one and two in this series so I needed a rehash of the events that brought book three about. 

King wraps the story up tight in this book and I savored every word as I knew this was the last book with the character, Bill Hodges. King takes the reader deep into a serious health issue and wraps it around the main character of Hodges - King brings the reader to the brink of emotion with this story and I found myself wanting the story not to end. The crime escapade of the character Brady makes him a true villain in every sense of the word and I am glad that I finally was able to finish this trilogy. 

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The Devil's in the Next Room by John Durgin

 

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Four "Creepy Cult" Stars

What Has Invaded the Davidson Farm? 

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Two brothers, Brian and Bo Davidson live together as Brian looks out for Bo as he had a head injury when he was a kid so Brian keeps close tabs on Bo.  When odd things begin happening on the outskirts of their farm and around the small town with dead bodies they worry that something is coming. The bodies are not just dead but they are unrecognizable and twisted which has everyone concerned of why the people have died. 

Though Brian thinks he might know what is happening as he remembers something from the past that his dad had been involved in and now he wonders if the sins of the past have stepped into the present!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This book has the creepiest cover which drew me right into the book though the story was a little bit of slow burn for me in the beginning as I was trying to figure out what was going on but the author, John Durgin goes back and forth throughout the book with two separate timelines. 

There is a timeline back to the past which tells the story of the characters father and what he became involved in - then it skips forward to the present of what the brothers are having to go through along with what is happening in their small town. 

Eventually I was able to figure out how everything connected but it took me a little bit to connect the dots and then it was like a door opened for I could see what horrors laid within this story as there is a cult involved but I didn't find that out till half through the book. The author talks about the cult early on but I didn't realize that it was actually a cult till about the 40% to 50% mark. It was just chock full of mystery and creepiness throughout most of the book. All in all it was a great spooky story that kept my attention. 

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Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi

 

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Five "Devilish Danger" Stars

What Lies Within the Walls of the Orphanage?

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Peter Barlow has been at St. Vincent's Orphanage for a long time along with some other boys. Priest Poole and a handful of priests run the orphanage with an iron fist as they try to keep the boys in line but things go awry one night when the Sheriff from the local town comes calling as he has with him a man that is very sick and in need of the services by the priests. 

Little do they all know that they have just opened the door to evil as the man that is sick is not just ill but has something wrong with him and when he enters the orphanage all hell will literally break loose within the walls of the orphanage! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This was my first time reading this author and it won't be my last.  The story moves along at a good pace but really kicks in after the 50% mark. I really liked all the characters in this one though a couple of the priests were mean to the boys and things happen within the story that make you not care what happens to the priests but the story really goes into overdrive not too long after the sick man character comes to the door - once that happens the book slowly builds up speed. 

The author does go into some details with a couple of the boys making you care for more for them and the supporting characters in the book. I literally read the last 30% of the book within a couple of hours as the story escalated around the 70% mark and I had a hard time putting it down! 

Looking forward to reading more books by this author to see what else he has out there that will grab my attention! 

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The Children God Forgot (Patel & Pardoe #2) by Graham Masterton

 

Five "Supernatural Suspense" Stars

What Lies Beneath the London Streets?

A small taste of what lies within:

Jerry Pardoe & Jamila Patel are back in this second installment as they are called to help investigate some unusual activity down deep in the sewers that leads to strange creatures and a possible wicked witch. But there are also babies being born that are deformed which Patel and Pardoe have to figure out how everything is tied together with what is taking place in the sewers! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This story was a grabber right from the beginning for me as things in the story happen right away. The pacing was fast as I became more involved in the story as there were two stories to follow within the book - the sewer story and the deformed babies story. I was trying to piece together a puzzle of how they were going to be connected and that mystery is solved after the 50% mark of the book! 

This series of Patel and Pardoe are stand alone books as there are no cliff hangers where the readers would need to jump right into the next book however something might pop up regarding the two sleuths so I have decided to read the books in order. Looking forward to the third book in the series to see what Patel and Pardoe have to deal with next time! 

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I Have A Secret (Sloane Monroe #3) by Cheryl Bradshaw

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Five "Killer Thriller" Stars

Who is the Murderer? 

A small taste of what lies within:

Sloane Monroe returns to her home of Tehachapi, California as a murder has happened that involves one of her old high school classmates (Doug). The suspects within the town are numerous and Sloan will need to dig deep into the heart of the town to find out who and why Doug was murdered! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste without giving away spoilers so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This is the third book in the series of Sloane Monroe and these books can kind of be read as stand alone as they don't end in cliff hangers where you would need to read the next book in the series however saying that sometimes it is better to read them in order as something might pop up regarding the character Sloane from maybe a previous book. 

This book had tons of suspects as the author kept everything well hidden till the very end of the book. I literally could not figure out who the killer was as it could have been any of the characters that were involved. 

The pace of the story was a little slow in the beginning but that was because of world building but once I made it past the 45% mark the story kicked up a notch and then after the 60% mark I was on a roll as the story just exploded with suspense and tension. By that time I was on the edge of my seat and stayed awake till early morning hours a couple or so nights. All in all a great book in this series and looking forward to reading the next book in this series. 

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All the Fiends of Hell by Adam L.G. Nevill

 

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Four "Twisted Terror Invasion" Stars

Be Watchful of the Skies!

A small taste of what lies within:

Karl has been sick and under the weather but he wakes up to the sound of bells ringing wondering what is going on causing him to glance out the window seeing people being taken into a blood red sky. Though Karl gets a rude awakening when he ventures out later in the morning into his neighborhood and finds out that his neighbors are missing which sends him into a horror filled panic as now he wonders what did he see during the night - was it real or was it a dream? 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book! 

Thoughts:

This was a different kind of book for author, Adam Nevill as he strayed away from his normal routine with folklore stories - he decided to step into aliens and an earth invasion instead.  This is my fifth book by this author and as usual the author goes into descriptive details of everything taking place and what the character Karl has to endure in the invasion. 

There was tons of tension and suspense in this story which kept my insomnia fueled a couple or so nights as the pace of what was happening kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen next! Another great book by this author and looking forward to what Nevill has in store for us readers in the future! 

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Blood, Death, and Fears: The Haunting of Old South Pittsburg Hospital by Richard Estep

 

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Four "Boo Spooky" Stars

Creepy Vibes! 

A small taste of what lies within:

Paranormal Investigator and author of this book, Richard Estep and his paranormal crew explore and interact with spirits from a closed down and abandoned hospital called "Old South Pittsburg Hospital" (OSPH for short and located in Tennessee) as they wanted to find out for themselves if spirits and bad energies were trapped inside the hospital.  

Thoughts:

This book goes deep into details of the old hospital as the author and investigator, Richard Estep interviews staff from when the hospital was active and when it was starting to go downhill as Estep wanted to know what caused the hospital to be considered haunted. Estep also does quite a bit of debunking which means he makes sure that the rumors he has heard about the place are in fact rumors or if the rumors are true.  

The writing style of this author just flows along as he tells the experiences of what others have gone through and then the story kicks up a notch when Estep and his team set out to investigate the hospital. The first 30% or so of the book is mostly interviews with staff that once worked there then the last part of the book is all about Estep and his crew with their experiences of their paranormal investigation. This is my second book that I have read by Estep and look forward to reading more of his true paranormal accounts of haunted locations. 

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House of Decay by Boris Bacic

 

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Four "Gore Terror" Stars

Do Not Explore Abandoned Homes! 

A small taste of what lies within:

High school friends, Tyler, Caleb, and Quinn will be heading off to college so they decide to do one last road trip adventure together. The friends go down a lonesome dirt road just to see where it takes them and they find an old house that looks to be abandoned.  

Tyler and Quinn dare Caleb to go inside the house and explore but when Caleb enters the home without returning Tyler and Quinn get worried so they enter the house as well to look for Caleb. 

The friends find more than they bargained for inside the house as someone is home and they are not happy that three teenagers have entered their domain! 

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This book starts off with a bang and then continues at that speed throughout the entire book as when the teenage characters enter the house the author ratchets up the terror! The book has tons of extreme situations within the story and the book goes into gore overdrive as the author keeps kicking it up a notch! 

This was my second book by this author and I really like his writing style as he pulls me into the story quick and keeps me there for the duration of the book. Looking forward to reading more books by this author in the future!

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The Silver Dagger (The Vampires of Crimson Cove #2) by Alistair Cross

 

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Five "Bloody Fangs" Stars

Enter Crimson Cove At Your Own Risk!

A small taste of what lies within:

Brothers Brooks and Cade Coulter are back in this second installment as things escalated in book one as Brooks and Cade were tossed into a vampire nest with things taking a bad turn however the main vampire, Gretchen was supposed to have been laid to rest but vampires are not known for dying easily and Brooks and Cade are thrown right back into the mist of fighting for their lives!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this series!

Thoughts:

This second book just grabbed me and pulled me right back into this world of Crimson Cove. The story comes alive as vampires start emerging and the Colter brothers are tossed around inside a blender of emotions as both brothers end up on opposite sides as things begin to heat up in Crimson Cove. 

There were some breath-hitching moments with this story as things happen quickly and I had a hard time putting the book down! The story stays at a steady pace throughout the book and really never slows down. The closer I got to the end the more things happened keeping me awake a few nights as the pace picked up speed! Looking forward to book three to see what happens next in the Crimson Cove saga!

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Heirloom by Graham Masterton

 

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Five "Haunted Hell" Stars

What Would You Do With A Haunted Chair?

A small taste of what lies within:

Ricky Delatolla is an antiques dealer. A man by the name of Mr. Grant stops at Ricky's house with a truck load of antiques wanting to sell them to Ricky but Ricky is hesitant about the antiques until he sees a chair that has unusual carvings on it. Mr. Grant is eager to give the chair away but Ricky has a weird feeling about it all but when Mr. Grant leaves the chair in the driveway along with some other antiques then Ricky wonders what is going on. 

Ricky soon finds out that the chair is not just a normal chair but a chair that has evil tendencies and he soon wishes that he never laid eyes on it as whatever is haunting the chair is ready to turn Ricky's life upside down!

That is about all I can hand out with a small taste so if you want to know more then go read this book!

Thoughts:

This story grabbed me right away as the author pulled me into the story quickly as I was curious about the chair and what could possibly be in store for the character Ricky. The chair is the focal point in this story and the whole book is pulsing with evil vibes as the characters have to deal with a portal to hell chair that they cannot get rid of!

This book goes deep into the occult themes along with keeping me pinned in my seat as I read half the book in one sitting as I couldn't sleep one night and stayed up a few hours as the story went into overdrive with things happening to the characters because of the evil chair! 

I am never disappointed with a Masterton book and this story not only sunk its teeth into me it tossed me into the throes of hell! 

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