Review: The Crow Girl

The Crow Girl by Erik Axl Sund
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I was listening to the audioversion of this book. I've gotten about 8 hours in and had to give up.
I'm not sure if it was a lack of attention on my part with it being audio and not a proper book, although I've never had an issue with them before, but I just could not follow what was going on anymore.
It was constantly jumping back and forth between characters and time periods until the point that i was confusing one character with another.
So sadly this one will go down as DNF.

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Review: The Darkening

The Darkening by Christopher Motz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My first read by Motz and it won't be my last!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A really good coming of age horror story.
It actually had a real feel of Stranger Thing, the TV show to it.
I've heard recently through the grapevine that there's a sequel in the works to this book.
I'm really looking forward to that.

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Review: The Stone Man

The Stone Man by Luke Smitherd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Modern day War of the Worlds.

I went into this book blind. I didn't even read the synopsis. I've heard a few things about Smitherd and thought I'd give him a go, The Stone Man seems to be his most popular book so that seemed to be a good place to start.
I listened to the audiobook edition of this piece. Firstly, I have to say, the narration was spot on. It was really easy to listen to and it pulled me in pretty quickly.
I'm not the biggest Sci-Fi fan so I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but I'm happy to say that I loved it. In fact it's one of the best books I've read this year and it's pretty much guaranteed that I'll be checking out future works from Smitherd.
I don't want to say much about the story, that's not what I do in my reviews and I think that's what the synopsis is for anyway. I'd rather just give you my opinion of the story.
And that is, don't hesitate, check it out and I guarantee you won't regret it.

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Review: Gemini: A Psychological Horror

Gemini: A Psychological Horror by Stuart Keane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Warning. Do not read if easily offended!
This book is all kinds of messed up, and really pushes some boundaries.
I'm very hard to shock, but there was even one point where I was thinking "Jesus Christ I can't believe they did that"
If you like fast paced, all out brutally violent stories. Then this is right up your street!
It worked very, very well and was a lot of fun to read.
Definitely recommend.

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Review: Project Apex

Project Apex by Michael Bray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was very, very good.
A terrifying look at an apocalyptic threat that could in reality, actually happen.
A science experiment gone wrong, or right depending on which side you're on.
It's happened before. This was a really really, good story. The whole concept is just bone chilling.
The action scenes were spot on and I spent the entire time just thinking how awesome this would be as a movie.
I'll definitely be checking out the sequels to this book.

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Review: Before you Sleep

Before you Sleep by Adam Nevill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three very good, very creepy stories. I particularly enjoyed the last one.
All the way through you could feel a sort of sinister undercurrent. Actually gives me shivers down my spine just thinking about it.
Well worth checking out!

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Review: Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella

Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella by Iain Rob Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great tale from Iain Rob Wright. This was a lot shorter than most of his works, quick readers could probably do it in one sitting.
I don't want to say much about the story as I don't like to give anything away. What I will say it that the ending took me by complete surprise!

It was also a pleasant surprise to find a handful of short stories in the back of the book from other authors as well. Some new names and some well known, such as Matt Shaw and Michael Bray.
All of these stories are very, very good. From the new names as well as the old.

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