Rating: 7 out of 10
Way back in 2007, I became hooked on Jack Ketchum (real name Dallas Mayr). He opened a door for me to strive to become the great writer that he is to the horror industry. His characters are so well developed that you are instantly hooked and curious to see how each of them end up. Spoiler alert: Most characters will end up dead, seriously injured, or scarred for life.
I always recommend to people who wish to get into the horror genre to read Ketchum's novel The Lost. Its how he hooked me. A spectacular novel.
This novel is part three of what I suspect will be an ongoing saga. The first two novels Off Season and Offspring are very good reads. The Woman becomes a rarity that happens in a series. Where the third novel outshines the second. Where Offspring seemed to lack some originality, The Woman breathes new life.
Barely surviving the attack on her family, The Woman is kidnapped by Chris Cleek in an attempt to civilize her. But the lines soon blur as to who really holds evil in their heart.
As soon as Chris Cleek makes his appearance, the reader feels that this man is venomous. I will let you discover for yourself as to how fragile Chris and his family is and what happens when he brings home The Woman.
In case you are curious, The Woman will make its way to DVD soon coming off of a controversial appearance at Sundance.
Happy Reading!
~SJB
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Shadows in the Mist - Brian Moreland
Rating: 7 out of 10
I took a chance on Brian Moreland way back in August when I discovered he was on the list of latest releases for SamHain's new Horror Line.
Brian Moreland likes to weave History into his Horror fiction. Which is pretty much right up my alley. I was happy to find someone was selling Moreland's first book, Shadows in the Mist, on Amazon. And I will give him credit to some creativity. I was not expecting this type of monster:
Nazi Golems.
Yeah that's right, Moreland weaved History's greatest villains with a legendary monster of Hebrew lore. To be honest, I was not going to rate this book very high when I just considered the book to be about Nazi Zombies (which thanks to Call of Duty, has become cliche). But when the twist hits, you are compelled to have Moreland explain how this happened.
This book is very action-packed, just enough for those of you who enjoy war stories.
The beginning is misleading and not integral to the story, in my opinion. Moreland's book really begins with Jack Chambers' story and his platoon. The Lucky Seven have been fighting in the infamous Hurtgen Forest and receive a chance to go home, but they have to survive one last mission. This mission is top secret, and at every stop it becomes more and more deadly.
The book is a good read, the action and characters will keep you going, only to have you finish because of the strange plot twists.
Happy Reading!
~SJB
I took a chance on Brian Moreland way back in August when I discovered he was on the list of latest releases for SamHain's new Horror Line.
Brian Moreland likes to weave History into his Horror fiction. Which is pretty much right up my alley. I was happy to find someone was selling Moreland's first book, Shadows in the Mist, on Amazon. And I will give him credit to some creativity. I was not expecting this type of monster:
Nazi Golems.
Yeah that's right, Moreland weaved History's greatest villains with a legendary monster of Hebrew lore. To be honest, I was not going to rate this book very high when I just considered the book to be about Nazi Zombies (which thanks to Call of Duty, has become cliche). But when the twist hits, you are compelled to have Moreland explain how this happened.
This book is very action-packed, just enough for those of you who enjoy war stories.
The beginning is misleading and not integral to the story, in my opinion. Moreland's book really begins with Jack Chambers' story and his platoon. The Lucky Seven have been fighting in the infamous Hurtgen Forest and receive a chance to go home, but they have to survive one last mission. This mission is top secret, and at every stop it becomes more and more deadly.
The book is a good read, the action and characters will keep you going, only to have you finish because of the strange plot twists.
Happy Reading!
~SJB
Welcome to Horror Reads
Salutations!
Welcome to Horror Reads. A simple blog about the books that I read and my thoughts about them. I hope to have at least one review per month. I will also blog about Horror book news, movies, and anything else that catches my eye.
I hope you take the time to consider any of the books that I review for your reading pleasure. Please comment and share some of your favorite books with me, horror or non-horror, as I am always looking for something great to read at night.
I hope you take the time to consider any of the books that I review for your reading pleasure. Please comment and share some of your favorite books with me, horror or non-horror, as I am always looking for something great to read at night.
Happy Reading!
~S.J. Belz
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