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Jawbone
Some say the most terrible thing that could happen is to be eaten alive but there is something far more horrible than that. Based on actual Native American folklore of the Mohave, a demon escapes a cluster of stars called, The Seven Sisters and comes to Earth on a meteor. The Mohave are in peril of this demon, Kwayu who eats its victims alive and takes their souls. They ask the Seven Sisters for intervention. The Sisters hear the cry of the desert people and build a prison to house Kwayu called Spirit Rock. They teach the shamans of the Mohave how to control the demon with the help of a talisman given to the tribe. But when the last shaman dies and the old ways are forgotten, Kwayu wakes. Can they find the clues to control the demon once again and stop the strange disappearance of the desert people? Or is that knowledge lost forever?
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First published June 1, 2012
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June 13, 2012
Ever wonder if horror fiction can be defined as literary? Wonder no more - Jawbone proves that it definitely can. This is not your typical horror story. Yes, you have guts and gore - but more than that - you have a compelling story told in a way that is reminiscent of old masters.
Gleich writes with passion, his descriptions involve all of your senses as you read. His characters break the mold of the typical horror genre. Because of this, I call Jawbone, horror for grown-ups. It is not a book that once read you forget about quickly. The story sticks with you. I can see this book becoming one of those that I re-read often.
Gleich writes with passion, his descriptions involve all of your senses as you read. His characters break the mold of the typical horror genre. Because of this, I call Jawbone, horror for grown-ups. It is not a book that once read you forget about quickly. The story sticks with you. I can see this book becoming one of those that I re-read often.
September 17, 2012
Great story with involved characters, twists and turns until the end.
May 4, 2013
The story's simple -- an ancient Indian curse comes to life when the old ways are forgotten, and soon people are vanishing into the desert near a place called Spirit Rock. The sheriff and park ranger think it's just people who don't know how unforgiving the desert can be. But an old man who runs the local store knows better, and sets out to try and contain the curse before more people are killed.
This is a spooky book with some memorable characters in it. Elijah, the store owner who knows the stories being told about the place are true...even if he doesn't want to admit it to himself. Gil, the park ranger, who just wants to do good at his job but is feeling overwhelmed. Bill, the sheriff dealing with not only the disappearances but also his wife's cancer. Emma, who faces death with as much honesty as life.
The story moves along at a nice clip, and the author leaves much of the horror to the reader's imagination. My only complaint is, the ending was a bit too quick. There could have been more of a build to it.
But it was a fun read. And I can just see it as a movie.
This is a spooky book with some memorable characters in it. Elijah, the store owner who knows the stories being told about the place are true...even if he doesn't want to admit it to himself. Gil, the park ranger, who just wants to do good at his job but is feeling overwhelmed. Bill, the sheriff dealing with not only the disappearances but also his wife's cancer. Emma, who faces death with as much honesty as life.
The story moves along at a nice clip, and the author leaves much of the horror to the reader's imagination. My only complaint is, the ending was a bit too quick. There could have been more of a build to it.
But it was a fun read. And I can just see it as a movie.
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