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Townhouse: A Tale of Terror
Sara Crimson isn't happy about moving into a shady apartment complex with a man she barely knows. But after discovering she's pregnant with her first child, she decides to try to make a relationship work with the baby daddy Max, an up-and-coming talent agent.
An aspiring novelist, Sara at first is elated with the additional free time she has to focus on her writing. But as the days turn to weeks, she starts to suspect that something peculiar is happening in the Executive Townhouses of North Hollywood, California. People start disappearing, strange noises echo down the corridor, and an old, creepy tenant finds his entertainment value in staring at her from afar.
But what Sara doesn't know is that the hidden horrors that lie inside the complex are far worse than anything her overactive imagination could have ever conceived…
An aspiring novelist, Sara at first is elated with the additional free time she has to focus on her writing. But as the days turn to weeks, she starts to suspect that something peculiar is happening in the Executive Townhouses of North Hollywood, California. People start disappearing, strange noises echo down the corridor, and an old, creepy tenant finds his entertainment value in staring at her from afar.
But what Sara doesn't know is that the hidden horrors that lie inside the complex are far worse than anything her overactive imagination could have ever conceived…
234 pages, Nook
First published June 17, 2011
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15 books128 followersBrian Rowe is an author, teacher, book devotee, and film fanatic. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is represented by Kortney Price at the Corvisiero Agency.
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October 31, 2013
This book forced me out of my reading slump! Thank you Mr. Brian Rowe. Townhouse made good on it's promise of being a novel of terror. What a terror it is...
Max Pharaoh and Sara Crimson have not known each other long but an unplanned pregnancy makes them think that maybe they should to make a relationship work for the child's sake. Max does a standup thing by asking for Sara's hand in marraige. An opportunity at a real future for their unborn child prompts Sara to grudgingly accept his hand. These young 20-something year olds ignore some cleverly place moments of suspense even before signing a lease on the North Hollywood townhouse, only to become entangled in a nightmare no one could see coming.
Initially, I was thinking Townhouse is the anti-Knocked Up. You know the movie with Seth Rogan and Katherine Heigl? This is what happens after they get their apartment... when it becomes a horror movie instead of a romantic comedy. A couple who gets preggers and try to make it work, although the two have nothing in common. Well, that's how Sara and Max are. Max is not sure he's ready to give up his bachelor-dom while Sara's wallowing in her own self-loathing because she isn't a published author.
Max, busy trying to move up the talent agent ladder, leaves Sara home alone often. As a writer it is ideal to be in a quiet home but as a woman in very new surroundings, this is the perfect atmosphere for fear to fester. Sara is unsure of her oddly dressed neighbor who she is certain wants to kill her also she can't shake this feeling that something's amiss in this Executive Townhouse community. Not to mention there seems to be people disappearing in this complex.
Rowe cleverly litters the pages of Townhouse with different possibilities of where the plot may be heading. None, thankfully, led me to where I thought I'd be. Only one part was obvious in the ending because I expected it. It proved courage earned and growth in a character who up until that point hadn't been very enticing. Rowe gave them the much needed strength to morph into a hero.
I do have one gripe that's huge and glaring, yet hard to avoid, is the tendency for novels of terror to read like horror B-movies. I personally like B-movies, especially since Netflix is littered with them and I can't help but find their covers to be so gripping. Usually said movies push the envelope with their over-the-topness and being so far removed from reality. This novel avoided the trap... until the bizarre crazy ending. Ultimately my gripe isn't much of a gripe(per se) just something that I couldn't ignore.
Once again, I have to thank Brian Rowe for getting me out of my reading slump and writing something I could not put down. Townhouse will appeal to those who love terror, horror, and blood. Lots and lots of blood. After reading Townhouse I will never look at my neighbors again without wondering what deadly secrets they could be hiding.
Max Pharaoh and Sara Crimson have not known each other long but an unplanned pregnancy makes them think that maybe they should to make a relationship work for the child's sake. Max does a standup thing by asking for Sara's hand in marraige. An opportunity at a real future for their unborn child prompts Sara to grudgingly accept his hand. These young 20-something year olds ignore some cleverly place moments of suspense even before signing a lease on the North Hollywood townhouse, only to become entangled in a nightmare no one could see coming.
Initially, I was thinking Townhouse is the anti-Knocked Up. You know the movie with Seth Rogan and Katherine Heigl? This is what happens after they get their apartment... when it becomes a horror movie instead of a romantic comedy. A couple who gets preggers and try to make it work, although the two have nothing in common. Well, that's how Sara and Max are. Max is not sure he's ready to give up his bachelor-dom while Sara's wallowing in her own self-loathing because she isn't a published author.
Max, busy trying to move up the talent agent ladder, leaves Sara home alone often. As a writer it is ideal to be in a quiet home but as a woman in very new surroundings, this is the perfect atmosphere for fear to fester. Sara is unsure of her oddly dressed neighbor who she is certain wants to kill her also she can't shake this feeling that something's amiss in this Executive Townhouse community. Not to mention there seems to be people disappearing in this complex.
Rowe cleverly litters the pages of Townhouse with different possibilities of where the plot may be heading. None, thankfully, led me to where I thought I'd be. Only one part was obvious in the ending because I expected it. It proved courage earned and growth in a character who up until that point hadn't been very enticing. Rowe gave them the much needed strength to morph into a hero.
I do have one gripe that's huge and glaring, yet hard to avoid, is the tendency for novels of terror to read like horror B-movies. I personally like B-movies, especially since Netflix is littered with them and I can't help but find their covers to be so gripping. Usually said movies push the envelope with their over-the-topness and being so far removed from reality. This novel avoided the trap... until the bizarre crazy ending. Ultimately my gripe isn't much of a gripe(per se) just something that I couldn't ignore.
Once again, I have to thank Brian Rowe for getting me out of my reading slump and writing something I could not put down. Townhouse will appeal to those who love terror, horror, and blood. Lots and lots of blood. After reading Townhouse I will never look at my neighbors again without wondering what deadly secrets they could be hiding.
February 17, 2014
Horror genre has always been pretty specific about its real estate. The more remote the better seems to be the golden rule. I've always been intrigued by the concept of urban horror, because remote locations are already plenty terrifying without being haunted. With this book Brian Rowe attempted to make an urban LA location, a complex of 12 townhouses, frightening. Did he succeed? Yes and no. In the author's bio it says that he studied English and film and it shows in this book, since essentially he wrote a movie. B horror slasher flick to be precise. The main problem with it was the lack of sympathetic, charismatic, interesting or even nonannoying characters, save for the kid, Cory. Maybe it's just the inherently vapid setting of LA, but in order to terrorize as this book promises to do, the reader has to care about the characters and here's it's tough. The main couple, Max and Sarah, a walking advertisement for pro choice rights, get knocked up on a first date and, despite their young age, any lack of real connection or desire to be parents (particularly on Sarah's part), decide to get engaged and move in together in the....yes, the townhouse. Mainly because it is conveniently located near Max's work. Sarah, who is sort of a wannabe author, barely has any work/income, yet spends her days spying on neighbors and resenting Max for working too much. Max slaves away at his job and lusts after a neighbor. Neighbors appear to be either cosmetically Hollywood perfect human dolls or crazy. Landlord is an obese lazy scum. Sarah is estranged from her family over an act of cowardice from her younger years and seems to have one friend, fellow writer, whose success she resents. This is precisely what I mean about the characters, a really likable bunch. Anyway, at some point Sarah becomes convinced that one of her neighbors is a murderer and proceeds to investigate, eventually enlisting the help of a very cute precocious nine year old, who in general seems to exhibit more courage and ability to reason, so it's a pretty good match. The story has strong suspense/mystery/whodunit elements, decent amount of action, some horror thrown in and very tight pacing, all of very cinematic quality right down to the ending. Weird thing about this book is that yes, it was told from the perspective of the main female character, but it actually had a distinct chicklit (and this is far from a compliment in my book)shallow vibe to it. Somewhat bizarre for a male author. This is really a fine example of mindless entertainment, particularly the mindless part, but actually entertaining enough to pass about 3 hours.
October 11, 2013
I like a good horror book every so often, mostly in October. So I had recieved this one from Netgalley and thought it would be the perfect time for it.
Sarah and Max have decided since they had sex and Sarah became pregnant that they will try and have a go of it and rent out a townhouse in North Hollywood. Sarah's character is about the most whiney, self centered person I've seen in a book in a while. Nothing makes this woman happy. Not being pregnant, not her job as a writer, and not even her friends. She decides and older man in the complex is a creeper and she completely goes into watching him mode.
This was an ok book until about half way through then began to feel rushed and all over the place.
P>S. If you are squeamish it would probably be safe to say to stay away from this book but then I think I'll go with if you have a thinking brain I would probably stay away from it.
Sarah and Max have decided since they had sex and Sarah became pregnant that they will try and have a go of it and rent out a townhouse in North Hollywood. Sarah's character is about the most whiney, self centered person I've seen in a book in a while. Nothing makes this woman happy. Not being pregnant, not her job as a writer, and not even her friends. She decides and older man in the complex is a creeper and she completely goes into watching him mode.
This was an ok book until about half way through then began to feel rushed and all over the place.
P>S. If you are squeamish it would probably be safe to say to stay away from this book but then I think I'll go with if you have a thinking brain I would probably stay away from it.
August 15, 2011
Max and Sara have only been together for a short period time, but when they found out Sara was pregnant, they decided to get engaged and try to make it work. Now they are living in a townhouse together, Max is working all hours at a talent agency while Sara tries to write a book at home. She becomes suspicious of the elderly man living across from her, calling him The Creeper after she catches him watching her. When people start to disappear from the complex, her suspicion escalates and she begins to wonder if The Creeper is involved.
This is a very stark horror story. It is told in a straight forward manner with no beating around the bush. There are some sex and gore scenes, but nothing over the top.
I had a hard time liking Sara. She made snap judgements about people, and then set about trying to find evidence to support these opinions. To the point that she considered illegally breaking into other people's houses. Not the friendliest or likeable character.
Overall, it was a thrilling story with a twist ending. For readers of Brian's other work, you will recognize his writing. It is very similar in tone and voice to Slate, even though it is a completely different genre and story. This type of consistency is hard to achieve, and is very impressive.
This is a very stark horror story. It is told in a straight forward manner with no beating around the bush. There are some sex and gore scenes, but nothing over the top.
I had a hard time liking Sara. She made snap judgements about people, and then set about trying to find evidence to support these opinions. To the point that she considered illegally breaking into other people's houses. Not the friendliest or likeable character.
Overall, it was a thrilling story with a twist ending. For readers of Brian's other work, you will recognize his writing. It is very similar in tone and voice to Slate, even though it is a completely different genre and story. This type of consistency is hard to achieve, and is very impressive.
August 22, 2011
“We're just being neighborly. Everybody's a neighbor.” - Larry Green
Sara Crimson finds herself pregnant and moving in with the baby's father Max Pharaoh. aside from struggling with her latest WIP and facing the ups and downs of a first pregnancy, Sara believes something is very wrong with her new home and neighbors. when people start disappearing, nothing could be further from the truth.
this novel is a creepy look into what happens to good people who happen to be in a wrong place at the right time. all of the characters are well fleshed out and the setting is eerie enough to draw goosebumps as the story unfolds.
i like how Sara is portrayed as a young woman facing an uncertain future with a man she hardly knows. Max appears to be dorky and sometimes insensitive to her but he is really a good person, sincerely loves Sara and looks forward to being a dad. the neighbors are described well. their distinct personalities and habits contribute to the forbidding atmosphere and paranoia that Sarah feels. my favorite is Cory, a kid who befriends Sara and becomes her ally.
readers who are a little faint of heart but still enjoy a good fright might find some scenes gross so be forewarned.
author Brian Rowe has definitely kept me reading (and guessing!) way past my bedtime and it was worth it!
Disclosure of Material Connection: a copy was provided by the author. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Sara Crimson finds herself pregnant and moving in with the baby's father Max Pharaoh. aside from struggling with her latest WIP and facing the ups and downs of a first pregnancy, Sara believes something is very wrong with her new home and neighbors. when people start disappearing, nothing could be further from the truth.
this novel is a creepy look into what happens to good people who happen to be in a wrong place at the right time. all of the characters are well fleshed out and the setting is eerie enough to draw goosebumps as the story unfolds.
i like how Sara is portrayed as a young woman facing an uncertain future with a man she hardly knows. Max appears to be dorky and sometimes insensitive to her but he is really a good person, sincerely loves Sara and looks forward to being a dad. the neighbors are described well. their distinct personalities and habits contribute to the forbidding atmosphere and paranoia that Sarah feels. my favorite is Cory, a kid who befriends Sara and becomes her ally.
readers who are a little faint of heart but still enjoy a good fright might find some scenes gross so be forewarned.
author Brian Rowe has definitely kept me reading (and guessing!) way past my bedtime and it was worth it!
Disclosure of Material Connection: a copy was provided by the author. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
October 23, 2013
So...all of you people who are really squeamish and can't handle a little well placed decapitation and moral corruption might want to avoid this book. For the rest of you that enjoy a good horror story with characters that are a lot of fun and make you look over your own shoulder, this is one to pick up.
Here's what I liked: Sarah, the main character is a brat. She really is, but she is a well written brat that makes you dislike her for her personality. When a character has enough personality that you can make a decision on whether or not you could be friends with them if they were in real life, the author must have done something right. She bugged the crap out of me. I like it.
I liked the way Brian Rowe approached horror in this book. Things didn't happen right away, but the book wasn't boring either. There were just enough hints given about what was yet to come to keep me turning pages. The dialogue was interesting and the internal thoughts of Sarah and Max often made me laugh. I appreciated that I was able to get to know the history of the characters before the rest of the events got started.
This book didn't go the way I thought it would initially and it was this unexpected stuff that made me really end up enjoying it. There is a bit of gross, but not so much that it ruined the book for me. The author clearly has a handle on how to tell a good story and keep the attention of his reader.
What I loved a bit less:
There are a few editing booboos in this book, namely wrong word forms used and some sections that could have used a bit better editing. Still, as a whole, this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend to others.
This review is based off of a digital ARC from the publisher and provided through Netgalley.
*Also showing my Nevada pride here* the author is a UNR student:) Go Wolfpack!
Here's what I liked: Sarah, the main character is a brat. She really is, but she is a well written brat that makes you dislike her for her personality. When a character has enough personality that you can make a decision on whether or not you could be friends with them if they were in real life, the author must have done something right. She bugged the crap out of me. I like it.
I liked the way Brian Rowe approached horror in this book. Things didn't happen right away, but the book wasn't boring either. There were just enough hints given about what was yet to come to keep me turning pages. The dialogue was interesting and the internal thoughts of Sarah and Max often made me laugh. I appreciated that I was able to get to know the history of the characters before the rest of the events got started.
This book didn't go the way I thought it would initially and it was this unexpected stuff that made me really end up enjoying it. There is a bit of gross, but not so much that it ruined the book for me. The author clearly has a handle on how to tell a good story and keep the attention of his reader.
What I loved a bit less:
There are a few editing booboos in this book, namely wrong word forms used and some sections that could have used a bit better editing. Still, as a whole, this was an enjoyable read that I would recommend to others.
This review is based off of a digital ARC from the publisher and provided through Netgalley.
*Also showing my Nevada pride here* the author is a UNR student:) Go Wolfpack!
December 8, 2013
I most likely would have stopped reading Townhouse a lot earlier than I did if I had not been sick and did not feel up to getting up at the computer and finding another book. I hated the writing, and the author kept putting things in like, his iPod touch, her 17 inch apple computer, references to The Hunger Games, and Justin Bieber. There were so many of these descriptions it really annoys me. If you do not know what the author is talking about, for instance, if you have never read The Hunger Games, then you are left wondering what the author is talking about. It is just a huge pet peeve of mine, use your own descriptions do not rely on other things.
The first 80% of the book was sort of boring and repetitive for me. Sarah did everything she could it seemed like to put herself in danger of having a miscarriage. Then the last 20% of the book the author went a completely different way with no warning. It was all gore, and blood. Not that I mind that in a horror book, but it just did not fit with the first 80% of the book at all. Nothing about this book was scary.
There were also a lot of misused and misspelled words, which got very distracting. Two instances: “Henry the biggest jerk she ever let tough her breasts.” “You wouldn't mind using company, would you? I know I wouldn't” The last one would make sense if she was actually trying to use him! That word should just be left out. This happened all throughout the book.
The first 80% of the book was sort of boring and repetitive for me. Sarah did everything she could it seemed like to put herself in danger of having a miscarriage. Then the last 20% of the book the author went a completely different way with no warning. It was all gore, and blood. Not that I mind that in a horror book, but it just did not fit with the first 80% of the book at all. Nothing about this book was scary.
There were also a lot of misused and misspelled words, which got very distracting. Two instances: “Henry the biggest jerk she ever let tough her breasts.” “You wouldn't mind using company, would you? I know I wouldn't” The last one would make sense if she was actually trying to use him! That word should just be left out. This happened all throughout the book.
July 8, 2011
This is one suspenseful book! I read it throughout the course of the day because I couldn’t put it down.
Mr. Rowe has a knack for writing convincing characters, that’s what always stands out from his novels. He is able to create a balance of hero/ine with someone who has as many faults as a “regular” person. Sara, the main character, is not someone extremely lovable, we see her as a selfish, curious person who is stuck in a situation she’d rather not be in. At first, she strikes the reader like someone not caring enough to be a heroine. And yet, she does grow on us. We start to see parts of ourselves reflected in her actions and her not-so-altruistic thoughts. We begin to worry about her well-being as she tries to uncover the secrets her neighbors hide. The other characters are well crafted, also. We have Max, Sara’s fiancée, who although proclaims his love for her, can’t seem to really show it; we have Cory a precocious boy who would not be out of place in a Stephen King novel; and the villain, of course, which I will not reveal because I don’t want to ruin it for anyone.
The plot is fast-paced, never boring the reader. We follow Sara until the shocking conclusion, and never, not once, did the plot reveal itself prematurely. It’s one of those books that make you want to keep reading well into the night.
I can easily recommend it to anyone who likes a good scare, but I do suggest not to eat while you read the last fourth of the book.
Mr. Rowe has a knack for writing convincing characters, that’s what always stands out from his novels. He is able to create a balance of hero/ine with someone who has as many faults as a “regular” person. Sara, the main character, is not someone extremely lovable, we see her as a selfish, curious person who is stuck in a situation she’d rather not be in. At first, she strikes the reader like someone not caring enough to be a heroine. And yet, she does grow on us. We start to see parts of ourselves reflected in her actions and her not-so-altruistic thoughts. We begin to worry about her well-being as she tries to uncover the secrets her neighbors hide. The other characters are well crafted, also. We have Max, Sara’s fiancée, who although proclaims his love for her, can’t seem to really show it; we have Cory a precocious boy who would not be out of place in a Stephen King novel; and the villain, of course, which I will not reveal because I don’t want to ruin it for anyone.
The plot is fast-paced, never boring the reader. We follow Sara until the shocking conclusion, and never, not once, did the plot reveal itself prematurely. It’s one of those books that make you want to keep reading well into the night.
I can easily recommend it to anyone who likes a good scare, but I do suggest not to eat while you read the last fourth of the book.
July 12, 2013
Enough thrills and chills to keep readers interested
This is one of the first books I read on my Kindle, but never got around reviewing it until now. The storyline is gripping, full of suspense and kept me guessing until the very end (a very ominous and spine-tingling ending at that). I gave it three stars due to some editing issues; however, they aren't so numerous as to detract from the reading experience. The writing style flows smoothly for the most part; dialog between characters feels a bit forced in some areas yet completely natural in other areas. This is infrequent so readers will still find themselves easily immersed in the story; however, due to this issue and the typos scattered throughout, I could not rate this book higher than 3 stars. The BEST attribute of this book is its uniqueness. I give the author credit for writing such an imaginative and original novel. It gets a bit graphic in some areas but is by no means an over the top gore fest: I tend to shy away from those types of books. While I did feel a bit squeamish at times, the plot does not revolve simply around the grotesque; psychological terror is at the forefront of this book. Additionally, the creep factor is definitely there and makes a person wonder long after the novel is finished just how well we know our neighbors...
I do recommend this book and look forward to more from this author. Hopefully some of the kinks I mentioned above will be ironed out. The author certainly has talent.
This is one of the first books I read on my Kindle, but never got around reviewing it until now. The storyline is gripping, full of suspense and kept me guessing until the very end (a very ominous and spine-tingling ending at that). I gave it three stars due to some editing issues; however, they aren't so numerous as to detract from the reading experience. The writing style flows smoothly for the most part; dialog between characters feels a bit forced in some areas yet completely natural in other areas. This is infrequent so readers will still find themselves easily immersed in the story; however, due to this issue and the typos scattered throughout, I could not rate this book higher than 3 stars. The BEST attribute of this book is its uniqueness. I give the author credit for writing such an imaginative and original novel. It gets a bit graphic in some areas but is by no means an over the top gore fest: I tend to shy away from those types of books. While I did feel a bit squeamish at times, the plot does not revolve simply around the grotesque; psychological terror is at the forefront of this book. Additionally, the creep factor is definitely there and makes a person wonder long after the novel is finished just how well we know our neighbors...
I do recommend this book and look forward to more from this author. Hopefully some of the kinks I mentioned above will be ironed out. The author certainly has talent.
August 20, 2011
If you like your books to get your heart racing and your adrenalin pumping, then you have to get your hands on Townhouse. Brian Rowe nailed the suspense, and the horror in this novel!
I haven't read a book like this in a long time, and now I remember why! I was really freaked out!! Since this is a horror/suspense novel, I'm pretty sure that is how I was suppose to feel. Luckily I don't have many neighbors or I'd be suspicious for months.
Brian's writing is engaging and quick to read, and by the end I was literally on the edge of my seat. Sara's character is very believable and real. Her fears and thoughts seemed very genuine even if she was a bit judgmental, whiny and petty most of the time. By the end of the novel I had a bit more love for Sara. I enjoyed how the point of view occasionally switched to the other characters in the book so that I was able to get a broader perspective of the goings on in The Executive Townhouses. I would recommend this book to people that enjoy a good mystery, suspense and a bit of gore.
I haven't read a book like this in a long time, and now I remember why! I was really freaked out!! Since this is a horror/suspense novel, I'm pretty sure that is how I was suppose to feel. Luckily I don't have many neighbors or I'd be suspicious for months.
Brian's writing is engaging and quick to read, and by the end I was literally on the edge of my seat. Sara's character is very believable and real. Her fears and thoughts seemed very genuine even if she was a bit judgmental, whiny and petty most of the time. By the end of the novel I had a bit more love for Sara. I enjoyed how the point of view occasionally switched to the other characters in the book so that I was able to get a broader perspective of the goings on in The Executive Townhouses. I would recommend this book to people that enjoy a good mystery, suspense and a bit of gore.
June 29, 2012
This was SUCH a good book....until it wasn't. I spent several hours of my day enjoying the wonderful writing, loving the characters in this book, feeling the ascent to the moment the creepy crawlies would appear...it was great! All day long, I could picture myself writing a glowing review over this five star book for sure! Instead, totally by surprise, I was dealt something...else. At about 85-90% the story turns WEIRD.
Perhaps if you are a person who appreciates their horror complete with blood, gore and beheading...you'll be fine. I tend to not like bloody scenes all that much, however. Ghosts and evil villans I'm great with. This was FAR different from anything like that. FAR different than anything I could have imagined. Maybe I'm not the horror fan I thought I was. I've read a good number of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Can it get any more weird and outlandish than that? I'm afraid so.
This was just not my cuppa tea. The writing had been extremely good. Sorry I have to 3 you. I just got really grossed out.
Perhaps if you are a person who appreciates their horror complete with blood, gore and beheading...you'll be fine. I tend to not like bloody scenes all that much, however. Ghosts and evil villans I'm great with. This was FAR different from anything like that. FAR different than anything I could have imagined. Maybe I'm not the horror fan I thought I was. I've read a good number of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Can it get any more weird and outlandish than that? I'm afraid so.
This was just not my cuppa tea. The writing had been extremely good. Sorry I have to 3 you. I just got really grossed out.
August 13, 2011
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If you didn't know already, I'm a huge fan of horror. I go crazy for new horror stories.
This book was certainly full of what I love most about horror. It was so chocked full of suspense it was one I couldn't put down at times. I was entirely engrossed it was so gripping.
It was surprising too. The villain wasn't clear until actually revealed which kept me guessing which I always like in a story.
Another thing I always like in a story - flawed protagonists! Sara has her faults and she's not exactly likeable at the start but that soon changes throughout the novel.
I also appreciate authors of horror novels that aren't afraid of throwing as much gore at readers as possible. This is definitely not a read to finish whilst eating or just before sleeping!
Overall I recommend this book to fans of the horror genre. It was a great read.
If you didn't know already, I'm a huge fan of horror. I go crazy for new horror stories.
This book was certainly full of what I love most about horror. It was so chocked full of suspense it was one I couldn't put down at times. I was entirely engrossed it was so gripping.
It was surprising too. The villain wasn't clear until actually revealed which kept me guessing which I always like in a story.
Another thing I always like in a story - flawed protagonists! Sara has her faults and she's not exactly likeable at the start but that soon changes throughout the novel.
I also appreciate authors of horror novels that aren't afraid of throwing as much gore at readers as possible. This is definitely not a read to finish whilst eating or just before sleeping!
Overall I recommend this book to fans of the horror genre. It was a great read.
June 2, 2014
It was a fun book and an entertaining read. I might have even given it 4 stars if the main character hadn't been so insufferably full of herself, and also if the author had tried a little harder to disguise his hatred of fat people. If he had talked about black people the way he talks about fat people you'd expect to find a pointy white hood in his closet.
October 3, 2013
Townhouse by Brian Rowe was just an okay read for me. Nothing new here and did not have the thrills and chills I was expecting reading the synopsis. Received courtesy of Net Galley.
August 13, 2016
This book started of really good. I liked the characters and the storyline, but the ending was awful. It was like the author got tired of writing and just threw together anything for an ending.
October 23, 2014
I only made it about 1/3 or so through before giving up. None of the characters were engaging or likable, and after the second mention of "scolding" hot water I just couldn't take anymore.
August 23, 2016
True Horror
This book is a fast, good read. Held my interest and kept me in suspense. You will enjoy it, too.
This book is a fast, good read. Held my interest and kept me in suspense. You will enjoy it, too.
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