Review: Intense and gripping dark tale.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 7, 2013
It was a dark and stormy… Just kidding. But it really was!Hurricane Gwendolyn is battering the mansion. Natalie Whitley gets through it the howling winds and crash of tress falling by drowning it out with some Metallica. That and a Stoli and cranberry juice cocktail her husband mixed for her.As the storm beats at the doors and windows, Natalie wishes she were in Vegas. But the mansion should be able to withstand the hurricane. It’s just a matter of waiting for it to pass.I’ve been through my share of hurricanes and it always seems the worst of the storm occurs at night. All that crashing and howling and loud bumps makes for a long and scary night. Then the power goes out and it really gets bad.The author sets the mood for you and all you can do is hang on.You have a great cast of characters.  Seth, Natalie’s father, is a famous horror writer and is traveling abroad, researching his next big hit. Natalie is the apple of her father’s eye.Mitch, the husband, is everything Natalie’s father doesn’t want for his daughter and his suspicions are soon confirmed.A large package arrives at the mansion. Seth is always sending Natalie odd finds. This one is beyond odd and quite grotesque.You’re going to love what’s in the crate. From here on, Natalie has to fear what’s in the mansion as much as the storm outside.Once I knew what was in the crate, I had an idea where this story was going. That doesn’t mean I didn’t relish every word getting there.Adam infuses suspense, outrage, and terror in stunning doses. While Serving Spirits is a short read, it feels a lot longer while you’re experiencing it.Looking for something scary for a dark and stormy night. Or a quiet one. I recommend Serving Spirits.I received this book from the author for my honest review. Thanks so much Adam. I would happily have spent my money on this one and the next ones too!