Review: Good introduction to horror...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 27, 2013
I enjoyed this short novella. The dynamics between the characters was interesting. They all clearly cared for each other, Shana being the glue cementing them together. When threatened, they went into lockdown mode, determined to protect each other. There’s something very wicked about having two men so totally devoted to you. The horror aspect of the book had enough gore and mystery to keep me entertained. Unfortunately, part of the plot felt a bit contrived, but that might have more to do with the length of the book than anything else. The disdain for the police and their incompetence just didn’t work for me. I wasn’t sure why a waitress with no criminal background would insert herself in the investigation and think she’d be better equipped to find a killer.Despite all that, once I hit the second half of the book, things smoothed out and the book clicked. The pacing picked up, the mystery deepened, and we’re introduced to the killer. When Shana found herself boxed into a corner, she came out swinging. I liked her spunk, and her willingness to do what was necessary to protect the men in her life. So in the end, I found myself entertained. If you haven’t tried horror and find yourself curious, pick up a copy.