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Liars and Thieves (Previously Windchill)
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A novel in two parts. In "Christmas Steps", Detective Constable Scott Cullen investigates the...
Who Buried Sarah - New Brunswich (Canadian Historical Mysteries, #5)
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Sarah, the only child of Rev. and Mrs. Cranston Estey, was betrothed to Connor McLagen of the...
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Connor Sheffield (293 KP) rated Call of the Jersey Devil in Books
May 25, 2017
Brilliant humour (2 more)
Horror
Written by one of my favourite Gothic musicians, Aurelio Voltaire
Hilarious, Gruesome and a brilliantly written
Aurelio Voltaire has always been brilliantly funny and witty in his work. His music is something I'd recommend listening to if you haven't already, don't let the Goth genre allow your mine to judge before you listen to it, because I promise you, it's not what you expect.
This book of his, is as brilliantly written as his lyrics, and Voltaire knows how to write a gruesome, horrifying adventure that includes friendship, family curses, Himself (as the washed up Goth singer), the undead, and of course legendary beast known as The Jersey Devil. Voltaire was born and raised in New Jersey and he did not enjoy his years as a young Goth (though he didn't know he fit into a stereotype back then) as people ridiculed him, and the other kids bullied him. He has a son called 'Bomb New Jersey' and I believe he references these thoughts in other areas of his work as well.
Back to the book however, the tale begins by telling us how the Jersey Devil was banished from this realm on earth and then it jumps to present day. The first chapter is exciting and gripping, the next chapter is brilliant and hilarious, and includes a dildo lightsaber fight....yes you read that right. The mall rats are best friends, but they argue with one another a lot, and this is how the book gets your attention. You keep reading to see how their relationships evolve, and how they band together to help one another survive the hellish nightmare that unfolds in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
The detail in this book is written to give you gruesome images, of the grotesque undead, the large stature of the Jersey Devil, and the unearthly noise it makes.
I have met Aurelio Voltaire twice at Whitby Goth Weekend, and on the second time, I had the honour of being on stage with him, and a handful of other audience members, in order to be his Hellish choir that night, and it was incredible. I have my copy of the book signed and that makes it even more valuable to me. It's a great read, and I highly recommend to any fan of horror, and macabre.
This book of his, is as brilliantly written as his lyrics, and Voltaire knows how to write a gruesome, horrifying adventure that includes friendship, family curses, Himself (as the washed up Goth singer), the undead, and of course legendary beast known as The Jersey Devil. Voltaire was born and raised in New Jersey and he did not enjoy his years as a young Goth (though he didn't know he fit into a stereotype back then) as people ridiculed him, and the other kids bullied him. He has a son called 'Bomb New Jersey' and I believe he references these thoughts in other areas of his work as well.
Back to the book however, the tale begins by telling us how the Jersey Devil was banished from this realm on earth and then it jumps to present day. The first chapter is exciting and gripping, the next chapter is brilliant and hilarious, and includes a dildo lightsaber fight....yes you read that right. The mall rats are best friends, but they argue with one another a lot, and this is how the book gets your attention. You keep reading to see how their relationships evolve, and how they band together to help one another survive the hellish nightmare that unfolds in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.
The detail in this book is written to give you gruesome images, of the grotesque undead, the large stature of the Jersey Devil, and the unearthly noise it makes.
I have met Aurelio Voltaire twice at Whitby Goth Weekend, and on the second time, I had the honour of being on stage with him, and a handful of other audience members, in order to be his Hellish choir that night, and it was incredible. I have my copy of the book signed and that makes it even more valuable to me. It's a great read, and I highly recommend to any fan of horror, and macabre.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Gerald's Game (2017) in Movies
Oct 24, 2017
As good as the book
I'll be honest and say I thought the book was good but nothing spectacular, and I'm afraid this follows suit.
I'll give it extra kudos for being so very true to the book, however like the book, it drags on and there's a little too much talking and thinking to the point where it was getting a bit boring. There was however great performances from such a small cast and they really did fit the characters well.
The gory gruesome aspects were truly horrific (in a good way), but I think it could've been so much scarier. The ending too although very good and very King, doesn't have as much of an impact here as it does in the book.
I'll give it extra kudos for being so very true to the book, however like the book, it drags on and there's a little too much talking and thinking to the point where it was getting a bit boring. There was however great performances from such a small cast and they really did fit the characters well.
The gory gruesome aspects were truly horrific (in a good way), but I think it could've been so much scarier. The ending too although very good and very King, doesn't have as much of an impact here as it does in the book.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated His Bloody Project in Books
Jul 25, 2017
Well written, realistic penny dreadful
The author has done quite a spectacular job of researching this piece of historical fiction, bringing to life a gruesome episode in 1800s Scotland. Expect to read a documentary type book and not a particularly suspenseful thriller. It took a long time to get into this book, mostly because the performance was quite dry and dull, hence I struggled to concentrate. During the crux of the story, in which Roddy is in court, the story picks up slightly, sounding more like a courtroom drama. He attempts to explore the idea of moral insanity, but falls short mostly because of the lack of understanding they would have at the time the book is set.
Well written and researched but a bit bland.
Well written and researched but a bit bland.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated After the Fire in Books
Mar 18, 2019
This novel was amazing! I might venture to say it is one of my favorites this year. The setting and plot are very original and interesting. The characters are very well thought out and written realistically from a teenage girl, to a charismatic cult leader to a sympathetic FBI agent. While the alternating timeline is popular, it seems entirely necessary in this context since we would not get the full force of the trauma endured without the current sense of relief and uncertainty and damage. While it is a harrowing story, it is not as gruesome or graphic as it could have been which is a good thing for readers who might not have picked up this novel since it is a must read!
Richard Granger (4 KP) rated Shazam! (2019) in Movies
May 4, 2019
Just what DC needed
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I myself am a huge DC fan boy and over the past couple of years I have seen ups and downs with DC. Finally after Wonder Woman and Aquaman, DC has started to get back into the grove. I have always wanted DC films to be dark and gruesome but Shazam is something of a charmer. It's funny fresh and doesn't try to hard to be something it's not. The characters are brilliant and the Easter eggs throughout the film are brilliant and would make any DC fan scream with delight. It's a great story of an orphan child and the difficulties faced but seeing what a true hero can be is great to see!
Jemma Walsh (81 KP) rated Looking Good Dead (Roy Grace, #2) in Books
Sep 9, 2018
Addicted to Roy grace
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After reading the first book I was hooked and left needing to read the next as soon as!!
Love the darkeness of this book, tom finds a cd on the tube and curiosity make him play the cd where he witnesses something gruesome!
Which then leaves him and his shopaholic wife in danger!
These books are so easy to ready they are so descriptive making it easy to imagine what’s going on.
Not only have you got crime solving going on in the book but you also get snippets of Roy graces life, what happened to sandy who one day just vanishes, will he ever get over it and accept that she is gone? Can he ever have a happy relationship with Cleo ?
Love the darkeness of this book, tom finds a cd on the tube and curiosity make him play the cd where he witnesses something gruesome!
Which then leaves him and his shopaholic wife in danger!
These books are so easy to ready they are so descriptive making it easy to imagine what’s going on.
Not only have you got crime solving going on in the book but you also get snippets of Roy graces life, what happened to sandy who one day just vanishes, will he ever get over it and accept that she is gone? Can he ever have a happy relationship with Cleo ?
Andy K (10821 KP) rated The Fog (1980) in Movies
Oct 20, 2018
Classic Carpenter!
Director John Carpenter had a lot to live up to and deliver after his striking masterpiece Halloween. He decided to tell an old school ghost story about a coastal town in northern California which is cursed and subject to a mysterious "Fog" which rolls into town and carries ghoulies within its misty depths.
Not as well known or remembered as some other Carpenter works, The Fog still delivers some creepy scares and gruesome death scenes reminiscent of other Carpenter films.
Great cast of vintage horror icons like Janie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and Adrienne Barbeau make the story more enjoyable and believable.
The film shows its age in parts, but is still an enjoyable horror classic.
Not as well known or remembered as some other Carpenter works, The Fog still delivers some creepy scares and gruesome death scenes reminiscent of other Carpenter films.
Great cast of vintage horror icons like Janie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and Adrienne Barbeau make the story more enjoyable and believable.
The film shows its age in parts, but is still an enjoyable horror classic.