Review: A brilliant short, horror story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2011
"Mile 81' is a new Kindle e-book from author Stephen King. This book is a 213 Kb download and is price at $2.99.SPOILERS (general theme...no specific details given)At an abandoned rest stop at the Mile 81 exit ramp on I-95 between Portland and Augusta, Maine, a new object of horror has just arrived. This is the story of six different people or groups who are unfortunate enough to be in the the wrong place at the wrong time on that fateful day.END SPOILERSA story that was maybe a little slow to start, but once begun, unravels a tale of spine tingling suspense and dread. I like King's writing style for these type of his shorter works...more substance and perfectly paced. It has none of the 'fill' that appears to take up a substantial amount of space in some of his longer works; 'fill' that I have often found brings that incredible chilling atmosphere and tension to a grinding halt.Conclusion:A brilliant, short horror story from Stephen King.Readable in less than an hour but, to me, more satisfying that many of his longer works.5 StarsRay Nicholson