Review: Psychological Thriller - 4 stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2013
Kevin and Chris lived in a small house in a quiet neighborhood. Their nightmare began one evening while Kevin was walking their dog Jessie when, through a window, he saw someone inside their house. The police didn't find anyone or any sign that anyone had been inside, but afterwards, odd incidents kept Kevin and Chris on edge. When a dismembered body was found in a neighbor's house, they really got frightened. The mystery continued to build, as the reader wondered if Kevin was just imagining things. In the end, learning the truth almost cost them their lives.There were no violent or gruesome scenes in the story, just references to heinous crimes that had been committed. It was a good study in how much the mind can "fill in the blanks" by imagining the most horrible scenarios. I happened to read the story on a night when my wife was out of town, where I was alone in the house, and I have to admit to double-checking the locks.The author demonstrated a definite talent for the horror genre with his ability to gradually escalate the tension and build suspense.