Review: A twisted tale of crushing guilt and consequences.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2013
It's easy to give away too much in a review and I'm going to do my best to stick to the stuff that's telegraphed early on in the tale. Morgan spends a lot of time at his local bar, he's preoccupied, a little jumpy, and things aren't quite right at home. He's done something wrong, something he hasn't yet repented for, and in a twist of fate, it seems his mysterious Words with Friends comrade knows his secret. That's the take-off point for this tale that has the main character descending, quickly, into madness. Matt does a few things well, including delivering a clever premise--a paranormal twist on this popular word game. The main character is well-drawn and his plight comes across as genuine. I knew where some of the story was headed pretty early on, but there were also a few things I didn't see coming. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to what this budding author is capable of and I'm looking very forward to seeing him grow with his upcoming novel. The action is quick and the wording succinct, lending realism to this fast-paced tale that is well worth the 99 cent price tag.