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
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