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The Gnome
When Tara Reed inherits her grandmother’s house, she shudders at the ugly lawn ornaments she finds, one which is even politically incorrect. Although she plans to eventually get rid of them, she decides to leave them until her friends come for a visit so they can all have a laugh. Little does she know there’s much more to these statues, and to her family, than she can imagine. When the sheriff, Jake Tyler, tells her the circumstances surrounding her grandmother’s death, she begins to wonder if there’s something strange going on at her house. When her friends come for a visit, Tara realizes they are all being hunted by something supernatural. Tara and her friends fight for their lives in this tale of magic and horror. Will any of them survive the creatures that have been brought to life by one man’s selfish purposes? Will the sheriff be able to save Tara, or will she have to depend on herself for survival? Find out in this chilling story of terror, friendship, and love.
This is a long novella of approximately 39,660 words.
This is a long novella of approximately 39,660 words.
- GenresParanormal
Unknown Binding
First published April 19, 2012
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August 7, 2015
A creepy read. Tara Reed inherits an old house from her grandmother. The property comes complete with several tacky lawn ornaments and a gargoyle fountain. Sheriff Jake Tyler takes an interest in Tara and from him she learns her grandmother's death occurred under mysterious circumstances. Once she's settled in, Tara invites a group of old friends to visit her for the weekend.
I love scenarios like this....a group of unsuspecting people in a creepy old house as the horror elements slowly inch toward the explosive stage. The build up of tension in this novel works well. The little occurrences that Tara notices like the gnome turned the wrong way on the lawn, or the unsettling noises and knocking sounds that wake her at night. From those building shivers of spookiness the reader is thrust into a cauldron of horror when Tara's weekend get-together turns deadly and she, Jake, and her friends are forced to fight for survival. Enjoy the goosebumps!
I love scenarios like this....a group of unsuspecting people in a creepy old house as the horror elements slowly inch toward the explosive stage. The build up of tension in this novel works well. The little occurrences that Tara notices like the gnome turned the wrong way on the lawn, or the unsettling noises and knocking sounds that wake her at night. From those building shivers of spookiness the reader is thrust into a cauldron of horror when Tara's weekend get-together turns deadly and she, Jake, and her friends are forced to fight for survival. Enjoy the goosebumps!
November 7, 2017
This was a dandy!!! It started right off with the death of Tara's grandmother. She leaves Tara her house and money enough to keep it going so Tara starving artist that she is moves there. Slowly the evil begins to grow and by the time Tara's friends come for a visit the horror is ready to kill. I felt like I was in a horror movie with something killing Tara's friends and all Tara wanted to do was save her friends. Great, exciting, scary and emotional. Loved it!!
June 7, 2012
Creepy in all the right ways, The Gnome is a novella I wasn't sure I'd like as much as I did. I don't often read scary things, preferring more sensual paranormal fare, but at times make exception for an author I've read before. Quick paced and simplistic in storyline, Elliot introduced a paranormal element I've not encountered before. Kudos. I tend to like more romance in my selections, and if that element had been explored in greater detail I would have liked it even more. One thing I particularly enjoyed was that the main male character was written in such a way to leave me wondering when/if he would reveal himself to be connected to the evil afoot. Love it when I'm kept guessing... The action was well written, another bonus.
This rating reflects my expectations, important to note when offering stars. When delving into this novella, I wanted a fast paced story I could devour in an evening, an interesting storyline, and a dash of hair-raising. The Gnome delivered all these.
This rating reflects my expectations, important to note when offering stars. When delving into this novella, I wanted a fast paced story I could devour in an evening, an interesting storyline, and a dash of hair-raising. The Gnome delivered all these.
November 19, 2014
The Gnome by Lauralynn Elliott
Tara Reed is rather surprised to find out that she has inherited her grandmother’s house. Being she was always the woman’s least favorite grandchild. Along with the house she has also inherited a host of creepy looking lawn ornaments. At least living in Road’s End does lead her to the handsome sheriff.
Sheriff Jake Tyler is starting to wonder about the beautiful woman who is new to town. She seems a bit paranoid. But then again, he can never forget the 911 call from her grandmother. Maybe Tara has a good reason to be paranoid.
Wow! I loved this book even while pulling up my big girl panties and peeping through my hands while reading. Okay, so I couldn’t cover my eyes and read, but if this was a movie, I definitely would have been doing that. The author has written a fabulous horror story that includes some humor and a touch of romance. All I can add to this review is that I won’t be buying any lawn ornaments in the near future.
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Tara Reed is rather surprised to find out that she has inherited her grandmother’s house. Being she was always the woman’s least favorite grandchild. Along with the house she has also inherited a host of creepy looking lawn ornaments. At least living in Road’s End does lead her to the handsome sheriff.
Sheriff Jake Tyler is starting to wonder about the beautiful woman who is new to town. She seems a bit paranoid. But then again, he can never forget the 911 call from her grandmother. Maybe Tara has a good reason to be paranoid.
Wow! I loved this book even while pulling up my big girl panties and peeping through my hands while reading. Okay, so I couldn’t cover my eyes and read, but if this was a movie, I definitely would have been doing that. The author has written a fabulous horror story that includes some humor and a touch of romance. All I can add to this review is that I won’t be buying any lawn ornaments in the near future.
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October 20, 2012
The giggling, garden gnome scared the crap out of me. I’m so glad I don’t have any garden ornaments and can say with certainty now that I will never, ever be buying any. I collected gnomes as a child, the toy ones from the cartoon. I thought they were charming – not anymore.
This is a short read; I finished it in one sitting, in bed (not the best place to read a freaky story). I was hoping Tara would do a little more ass kicking, and she did towards the end, but I guess I’ve been watching too much Buffy :) The scenes with magic near the end of the book were vivid and beautiful. Altogether, a fun and creepy read.
This is a short read; I finished it in one sitting, in bed (not the best place to read a freaky story). I was hoping Tara would do a little more ass kicking, and she did towards the end, but I guess I’ve been watching too much Buffy :) The scenes with magic near the end of the book were vivid and beautiful. Altogether, a fun and creepy read.
November 3, 2016
Show of hands, who remembers staying up past their bedtime to watch Tales from the Darkside? While reading The Gnome, I had flashbacks of being a kid watching that spooky TV show. There are all the right elements in this story to give the reader the shivers—an old house, strange noises in the night, creepy garden ornaments that keep moving closer and closer to the house, and a group of unsuspecting visitors. And WOWZA, the way the main characters were written, you did NOT see that ending coming!
Lauralynn Elliot has written an enjoyable creepfest of a story with a twist. Highly recommend!
Lauralynn Elliot has written an enjoyable creepfest of a story with a twist. Highly recommend!
August 3, 2015
Who knew a gnome & dragonfly story would be so good!
I have to admit I thought the story was going to be a cute little tale or kinda on the corny side, but it was really good! Character development was great, the suspense and slow climax kept me wanting to read on. I really enjoyed this and think it should be made into a television sci-fi movie.
I have to admit I thought the story was going to be a cute little tale or kinda on the corny side, but it was really good! Character development was great, the suspense and slow climax kept me wanting to read on. I really enjoyed this and think it should be made into a television sci-fi movie.
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