Review: "Monstrous"... A new Kindle Serial from Platt and Wright... 4 1/2 Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2012
"Monstrous" is a new paranormal horror novel by authors Sean Platt and David W. Wright. This work comes in the form of a Kindle Serial where the purchase price of $1.99 entitles the buyer to receive all subsequent installments published at 2 week intervals (approx.).SpoilersHenry, is reading to his little girl Amelia when he hears his wife Samantha come home... only something is terribly wrong. He goes downstairs to find Sam held at gunpoint by three thugs. In the end he and Amelia are murdered and Henry awakes in 'Nowhere' (a kind of purgatory). He receives an offer by a dark demon (named Boothe) to go back to see if Sam is safe and then to mete out some recompense to those who destroyed his life and family.But all 'favors', including his newly enhanced physical abilities have a cost, and Henry is slowly realizing his newly acquired grotesque external appearance may just be the tip of the iceberg.End SpoilersSome thoughts on "Monstrous"...1.) another unique and unusual tale and setting... becoming a trademark of the serial stories by Platt and Wright.2.) well written and expertly told... all with a great sense of pace and timing.3.) <spoiler>  when I found out that Henry died and found himself in a dreamlike, etherial world I groaned. Of all fantasy settings, this is about the only scenario that I universally dislike... when the external influence by demons and angels (and all the potential ramifications), dictate the story line to follow.4.) some interesting, character building dialogue between Henry and Boothe. I especially liked their rocky relationship once they return to Henry's old home area. It would appear that Boothe has several hidden agendas of his own and has a few more surprises in store for our suspicious hero.5.) several tense and interesting situations once Henry came back from 'Nowhere'. His new found 'skills' are still in the crude stage and will require some refinement... but overall his powers are awe inspiring, especially to himself.6.) cover art... beautifully rendered and seems a perfect image for this tale.Conclusion:After some initial concerns this story reverted to the more traditional action, intrigue and unusual situations that have become the norm for Platt and Wright in their paranormal/horror works.I really got to enjoy this story once I got past the 'Nowhere' world.As it is... 4 1/2 StarsRay Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com