Review: Even Though the Outcome is Predictable, Reaper I is so Well Written it Doesn't Matter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 17, 2012
Samantha is a 15 year old ice cream shop worker who dismisses her mother's demands not to cut through the park on the way home in the dark as stupid parental paranoia.  Unfortunately for Samantha he mother's nagging was justified and she begins to hear multiple voices taunting her from the darkness, outlining their intentions to cut and rape her. A terrified Samantha knows it's unlikely she will be able to run to safety from this trio of men.From the cover art and title it's fairly predictable how this tale will go.  The short story (about a 12-15 minute read) is so well written though, that doesn't really matter, you're riveted to the pages.  You really do feel the terror that Samantha is feeling, the dialogue and taunts from her attackers aren't possible kid reader friendlied down. Amanda Holt uses realistic language that cowards who get off on their victim's terror would use to ensure their victim is even more terrified.  The story although obviously leaving room to continue on as a series, does wrap up the events in the park, so you could simply read it as a standalone short story.  There's no to be continued cliff hanger, no you need to download Reaper II to find out what happens sentence at the end. Although I have enjoyed this story so much I will definitely keep reading.I can see this combined with a fair few sequels when it is long enough, being picked up by a publisher and turned into a hard copy novel. The writing is that good!