3.5 I kind of want to rate this one three stars. I don't know what it was, but I just didn't jump for joy with this story. Darker Parker, yes. Man on 3.5 I kind of want to rate this one three stars. I don't know what it was, but I just didn't jump for joy with this story. Darker Parker, yes. Man on a mission, yes. A little drop of information about the daughters, yes. However, I wasn't as thrilled.
I really didn't like this one near as much as the first.
The horror of it all didn't really stand out. Matthew Brand came across as crazy due to the sI really didn't like this one near as much as the first.
The horror of it all didn't really stand out. Matthew Brand came across as crazy due to the science of it all, whereas, in the previous book he was a genius driven by revenge, committing horrendous acts. I missed that.
A Nightmare really had that middle-read syndrome feel to it. The story lost focus and the characters had changed so much that the previous connection we readers had was lost, if there ever was one. It seems there was a race to finish this one to get to the third.
The ending left a lot to be desired and I wasn't at all on board with the drug-dealing guy.
Beer's writing skills are still there, the story itself, just wasn't up to snuff.
I'll be reading the 3rd just to see if his groove comes back....more
This fast-paced read was a frenzy of carnality in epic proportions. Visceral and surreal, Janz has outdone himself with this newest title.
All I can teThis fast-paced read was a frenzy of carnality in epic proportions. Visceral and surreal, Janz has outdone himself with this newest title.
All I can tell you is to throw on the nearest raincoat and grab some boots because Jonathan is hailing blood and body parts non-stop! You're sure to get soaked by all the horrors between these pages.
An A+ read. Mr. Janz has really grown as an author. If he wasn't already on your auto-buy list, well, he should be.
Recommended for everyone, especially splatter-punk fans!
Temple of the Winds was a little harder for me to get through as I decided to check out the audiobook. There was so much talk in this one I wasn't as Temple of the Winds was a little harder for me to get through as I decided to check out the audiobook. There was so much talk in this one I wasn't as excited to pick back up where I paused at.
Yes, the story-line was interesting, but getting from point A to point B was not altogether painless.
Nadine, a troubled little twit from Richard's home, arrives to stir up a cauldron of trouble.
Richard's reactions to Nadine's condemnation of Kahlan scared me a little. He was ready to kill folk over his beloved. No long the patient woods guide.
The 'Sith are fantastic and I love them to pieces. Their banter is always a treat.
Richard gramps sounded like an old man with a few screw loose even when he wasn't acting out for the traders and cannibals.
Rahl family members seemed to be coming out of the woodwork.
I also had a few qualms about how easily the people of this land changed their allegiance and swore oaths. Shame on them.
I don't know if I would have forgiven Kahlan. She had a little too much fun doing what she did. Nope, I'm not telling. It was a doosey!
A family bent on torture and the satisfaction that comes along with it are looking for new blood. They find it in newlyweds Mona and Matt who end up sA family bent on torture and the satisfaction that comes along with it are looking for new blood. They find it in newlyweds Mona and Matt who end up stranded in the woods.
Playtime has begun and there's more than one bully on this playground.
More bloodshed than a hemophiliac with a head wound, Shut The Fuck Up And Die! is sure to shock and offend.
The writing is done well, although the story went on a little longer than was necessary to keep things fresh. The twist was a nice touch though. The ending leaves us with the possibility of a sequel.
I'll be on the lookout for more of Mr. Rose's work.
I agree with another reviewer that the less we know about the "bad guys" the better. Especially in a situation where he/it is constantly terrorizing tI agree with another reviewer that the less we know about the "bad guys" the better. Especially in a situation where he/it is constantly terrorizing the "good guys/gals." It may make some readers lose a certain amount of fear or suspense since they already know who's coming.
On the other hand, Edward writes his characters with such Edwardism (that's realism E. Lorn style) that their emotions seem palpable. Edward excels at this. I'm cool with this trade.
The story started off with Will, a deaf guy, going to see a prostitute. Things don't go as planned and his getaway sets the stage for the chaos that ensues as he's pursued by an enemy that should not exist.
This is a serial, but Mr. Lorn has put them out pretty darn fast.
I will definitely be reading the next one! A recommended read for fans of action, gore and dare I say B movies.
*I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Cassie goes wild on her vacation and has a much sex as she possibly can before returning to her boring hometown in Idaho. Cassie becomes sick and diesCassie goes wild on her vacation and has a much sex as she possibly can before returning to her boring hometown in Idaho. Cassie becomes sick and dies shortly after her return.
The town turns up to mourn this "good girl," but one particular person gets a little too close and becomes infected with the same mysterious malady that killed her. The pheromones that the people with the virus give off makes everyone sexually attracted to the opposite sex...in most cases anyway.
Will Tara, Clayton, and Jerry be able to escape without being molested. Or worse, before they become the molesters?
STZ was gross in a "dude, are you making out with my mom?" type of way. It was fun in a "let's see how many times I can drive over them before they can be killed" type of fun. It was hilarious at times because this virus caused people to think things they normally wouldn't and I couldn't help but laugh at some of the lines Clayton and Jerry slung around.
Be warned: Sex in a zombie-like state takes place in this book. It is not sexy sex unless you're into that sort of thing.
It is not as extreme as I thought it would be for those of you on the fence about reading it. Give it a go!
I will read something else by this author. Maybe there will be a book 2?
*I was given a copy in exchange for a honest review*
I love Fantasy. Yes, I've seen these ideas and read these plot points elsewhere, but I love them so much I don't mind reading something similar, yet nI love Fantasy. Yes, I've seen these ideas and read these plot points elsewhere, but I love them so much I don't mind reading something similar, yet new, again.
I really feel that the repetition of words and phrases are ridiculously overdone as many other reviewers have stated. I have come to accept this (a little bit) and am able to continue on without throwing anything across the room. This will be the breaking point for most readers who give the Sword of Truth series a try.
Mr. Goodkind has a knack for action and he's pretty good at Kahlan's, Zedd's, and other secondary character's dialogue. However, Richard's character, when he's not fighting, seem to suffer at times. His skull is so thick, I would like to thump it with a big rock. Once he's stuck on an idea, there is no changing it. I take that back. Kahlan has the ability to make him see reason most of the time.
There were so many awesome moments/revelations/situations (there really were) that I was easily able to skip over the parts that were unnecessary. This read has some darker elements that I was surprised to find, but I'm okay with that though.
(view spoiler)[ The Dark Sisters are now scurrying away from the Palace. Richard is...married? Richard is also soon-to-be married. We'll see how that all plays out. Kahlan is the last Confessor and is supposed to be dead. Zedd was not around much. Richard has decided to accept his powers. I also like the fact that he has a cloak of invisibility. Ring any bells? (hide spoiler)]
I'm off to the next one at a more slower pace this time.
My love. My life. Tell me it isn't so. A murderer. A liar. A potential foe. Was the life we led really real? The things that tied us, kept us near, w3.5 Stars
My love. My life. Tell me it isn't so. A murderer. A liar. A potential foe. Was the life we led really real? The things that tied us, kept us near, within these notes, does case me fear. I took a life. I see it true. You loved me, just as I loved you.
by Nikki
A man is left with only notes left behind of the wife he lost. What he finds between the pages questions his perception of their relationship and how easy it is to be deceived.
A quick, high-impact read that carries you along to a somewhat bland ending.
Clarke is the driver, the getaway driver for robberies. The last job goes bad and Clarke has to get Martha, his pregnant girlfriend, out of town as soClarke is the driver, the getaway driver for robberies. The last job goes bad and Clarke has to get Martha, his pregnant girlfriend, out of town as soon as possible.
Before his plan can get in motion, Martha is taken and Clarke is left with no choice but to confront his unknown foes and face his demons as his forgotten past catches up to him.
Darkness is coming.
Gary tells a good story, but sometimes I don't think I "get" his vague horrors. His monsters are not always easily visualized and I have a hard time conceiving them. It's hard to explain.
I wanted to give up on this read. It wasn't that the writing was bad, because it's not. It was the pacing and the main character's motivation that I fI wanted to give up on this read. It wasn't that the writing was bad, because it's not. It was the pacing and the main character's motivation that I found to be ineffective in pulling me along.
The second-half of the book kind of spiraled out of control and lost focus of what needed to happen to make the story unputdownable. The ending, when the protagonist meets the creature of legend, was slightly disappointing.
Not for me.
*I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review*...more
Matthew Brand is a man on a mission. Imprisoned for killing those he felt responsible for his son's senseless death, Brand was frozen to be studied anMatthew Brand is a man on a mission. Imprisoned for killing those he felt responsible for his son's senseless death, Brand was frozen to be studied and eventually die a slow death. However, Brand was a genius and all he's had was time. Time to plan for his escape. Time to plan for more destruction. Time to plan a resurrection.
Brand is now free to bring his son back to life and wreak more vengeance on those he has deemed contributors to his loss; his wife, his child, and the time he's spent locked away.
Matthew's pain runs deep. What are a few more bodies when the end result will bring his son back to him? What happens when a man of extreme intelligence focuses all his anger and hatred at you?
Wow. Just...wow.
The Devil's Dream is perfectly told. Period. Every character is thought-provoking on some level; the disgraced scientist, the sex-aholic abuser, the workaholic agent, the alcoholic reporter. They were real people, dissected and painstakingly displayed for out entertainment.
I have not read such a compellingly told tale in quite a while and I doubt that they affected me the way this one did. Yes, it was brutal and Matthew, the main character, might be too dark for some people, but the author made me feel a certain empathy towards this serial killing, some might say, monster. That's a feat in and of itself.
An eye for an eye is what Matthew knows and this makes him a very scary man. With nothing to live for, I'd be crazy to get in his way. People that get in his way don't live very long and the death he has in store for you won't be quick nor painless.
Everything; the pacing, the plot, the ending, was done brilliantly.
I am in awe.
Highly recommended.
Warning: This is a dark read and no one is safe.
I will definitely be reading more of Mr. Beer's work.
Daniel Gates is a fixer. He'll get want you want if the price is right. His last mission went awry and some lines were crossed, but the employ3.5 stars
Daniel Gates is a fixer. He'll get want you want if the price is right. His last mission went awry and some lines were crossed, but the employer asks for one more quest. If he completes it, he will be paid handsomely and the issues from his last job will be taken care of.
Daniel accepts, seeing as he's only supposed to transport a book to an island and in exchange he's supposed to acquire some special whiskey.
Things don't go quite like he planned and the trip turns out to be more than Daniel bargained for as a mystery unfolds and choices are made that will determine more than just a paycheck. Daniel will be fighting for his very soul.
The Lucifer Glass started out slow, but built to a strong, steady tempo as Daniel became aware of just what was happening. This read would not have been as strong if Mr. Lee hadn't written such a believable character.
The Lucifer Glass had a Twilight Zone feel to it that made you question what was imagined and what was real. I'd definitely read something by Frazer Lee again.
*I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review*
Jack and Jill had a tough childhood. After Jack passed on, Jill fended for herself.
Jill, married and with children of her own now, deals with the nighJack and Jill had a tough childhood. After Jack passed on, Jill fended for herself.
Jill, married and with children of her own now, deals with the nightmares that plague and torment her. She's never been able to get over or deal with what happened to her.
Her husband has tried to be supportive, but she knows he doesn't really understand the effect the abuse has had on her. Her attitude is barely tolerable and she begins to distance herself and it's taking a toll on her family life.
While the topic of this story is an emotion-evoking one, I didn't really feel like the characters were acting in accordance with someone who is ready to flip out, someone who is being ignored by their mother, someone who is constantly being snapped on, someone who is carrying all the weight, and so on. Yes, Jill was angry with her husband, but did it really fit the situation?
Her attitude really stopped me from forming any real empathy toward her or what she suffered through.
I also felt like some things were conveniently said or done to help the story stay its course.
Some issues I had with the story:
1. If she's been acting this way since day one, why are they now having problems and why has he stayed with her?
2. Yes, words came out of their mouths/onto the page, but I wasn't feeling any real anguish or heartache.
3. The whole scene with visiting her dad...WTF.
4. The ending was also messed up for me because he kept begging, yet he never said who he was with.
5. He wanted to tell her who he was with earlier, but she said no. Why would she not just go and ask him near the end.
6. The pacing. It felt like it was going somewhere explosive, but yet it never did.
This was a good story. Nothing more, nothing less.
There's a killer on the loose and Detective Lacey, a rule-bender, and her sidekick, John, are determined to bring this monster to justice. Bodies are There's a killer on the loose and Detective Lacey, a rule-bender, and her sidekick, John, are determined to bring this monster to justice. Bodies are found mutilated and they all seem to suggest Ramsey, the owner of a sexual establishment named Hell's Door.
However, they can't seem to make a case against her. Threatening her tricks with stories of retribution for leaving are hardly a signed confession.
Lacey and John must get their heads in the game because the bodies are piling up and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.
Let me start out by saying that I like dark reads and this one seemed to hit the right spot. There was death and blood and more death, but something seemed to be missing. I'm pretty sure it was the characters that were not altogether fleshed-out. I can't leave out the fact that Lacey and Jon are so focused on one potential suspect that the anticipation that a crime read usually has was almost non-existent.
The best parts of this read were the ruminations of our serial killer. They were dark and intense and I devoured each section.
I won’t go into detail about each story as that is already provided for you in the synopsis. The stories found within the pages of this book are solidI won’t go into detail about each story as that is already provided for you in the synopsis. The stories found within the pages of this book are solidly told old school tales; Goosebumps for adults. I had a sense that the author was trying to vent some of his own frustrations and concerns through this work. It might have been due to the fact that the stories actually had more than one of the characters being an author. The characters were well done and the author was able to provide just enough information for the stories to be bite-sized treats. These shorts, which I’ll call mild chillers, were simply told, but they did catch my attention and I was able to float right through them. I see no reason why I wouldn't try something else by this author.
*I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review*
Night of the Hunter finds The Companions, new and improved, on a new quest to save Pwent who is now a vampire and restore him to his old self. There aNight of the Hunter finds The Companions, new and improved, on a new quest to save Pwent who is now a vampire and restore him to his old self. There are a lot of threads going: the Gauntlygrym is now house to the Drow, the drow and their politics, the orcs and the dwarves, and all the obstacles the Companions have to go through to get to Gauntlygrym.
The world-building is easy to imagine and described in vivid detail. The politics, well, they take a little more thought and I kind of lost interest at some points during those scenes. The action was there as well as the characters's traits we've come to know and love, but with them being resurrected, they have a little more vibrancy.
I can't wait to read more of Drizzt and friends.
Recommended~
*I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review*...more
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