Based on a very small percentage of reviews it's apparently possible to have a complete disconnect with the story. The reason is very simple and it was laid out on my previous post about paranormal thrillers.

If a reader doesn't care about the characters my brand of horror will be a complete miss. I don't go for cover to cover mayhem with body parts, blood and oozing brain matter staining the pages.

I do cover the page with blood and body parts occasionally. I can do it right next to masters of the horror genre, but that's not how I get to the reader. I get to the reader via the emotional connection with the characters. A reader who connects with characters will find my brand of horror very potent. Readers who could care less about the characters and only want to see the boogeyman will be less than enthusiastic about the work.

Do you want to turn pages, building a relationship with characters and becoming involved in their lives or do you want to open the book, jerk the closet door open and stare at the horror inside? It makes a difference. If you want zombies in the front yard as soon as the story begins you're better off looking at a different author.

I do what I do. If you want to ride along hop aboard. If you object to my writing style wait for the next bus because I won't change to make you happy.