Review: Escape by Walking Among the Animals
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2013
I received a copy of this book to read and review during its free promotion recently. Author Michael Layne has penned a fascinating tale about a place called Whittier, Alaska. I have travelled to Alaska on four separate occasions, twice in winter and twice in summer. This experience formed my vantage point from which to read the story, Whittier.To begin, I absolutely enjoyed this book, which surprised me. Horror is not a genre that normally gets much reading time from me (I scare easily). This book's skillfully done artwork on the cover, of a black bear with glowing eyes, blending into the natural camouflage of the night, captured my attention and made me explore inside. I'm glad I did.Inside I found a well-written, fast paced, exciting story in which the supernatural element gradually emerges. Whittier, Alaska, the setting for this supernatural tale, is mesmerising at times. It evokes images of isolation and desperation.Let me quote what for me was my favorite part of the book, which shows what you will be getting yourself into when you pick up a copy of this book. (Quote) "It was time for Trent to perform his greatest deception to date. Instead of hiding or fighting, he was going to escape by walking among the very animals that sought to kill him." (end of quote)This is what I will refer to as a pivotal moment in the story. If Trent is successful, all problems are solved. If he is unsuccessful, in even the slightest bit, he will probably become some animal's lunch. The stakes are high, it matters what the outcome is. In sum, if you love reading a well-written, suspenseful, and exciting horror story, then get this book. You will not regret it.Reviewed by Thomas Jerome BakerAuthor ofBoudicca: Her Story