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Killer Abs: A Body (Pump) Horror Comedy
Twenty-something accountant Matt Warner enrolls at an exclusive weight loss resort with his career on the line should he fail to shed the pounds from his paunchy frame.
Before long the accountant realises that his girth is the least of his problems as there is something deeply wrong with the Phoenix Resort where it’s no gain and all pain.
It’s a serving of full fat fear for the guests who must fight for their lives to survive the week.
Matt Warner is going to lose weight, or die trying.
Killer Abs is an 11,403 word short body (pump) horror comedy, with content for mature audiences
Before long the accountant realises that his girth is the least of his problems as there is something deeply wrong with the Phoenix Resort where it’s no gain and all pain.
It’s a serving of full fat fear for the guests who must fight for their lives to survive the week.
Matt Warner is going to lose weight, or die trying.
Killer Abs is an 11,403 word short body (pump) horror comedy, with content for mature audiences
- GenresHorror
42 pages, Paperback
First published February 24, 2013
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June 18, 2013
WTF did I just read???
July 1, 2013
Killer Abs has a lot of potential, but it also has more than a few problems.
First, it needed someone to proofread it. The sentence structure is awkward, it is poorly punctuated, and sometimes characters are referred to by the name of a different character.
Second, the ending was too rushed. It had barely been established that something strange was going on at the club before the climax happened. Also, a major character was introduced just pages before the end of the book.
I think with a little rewriting and some careful editing, Killer Abs would be a pretty good read.
Received via the author.
First, it needed someone to proofread it. The sentence structure is awkward, it is poorly punctuated, and sometimes characters are referred to by the name of a different character.
Second, the ending was too rushed. It had barely been established that something strange was going on at the club before the climax happened. Also, a major character was introduced just pages before the end of the book.
I think with a little rewriting and some careful editing, Killer Abs would be a pretty good read.
Received via the author.
December 20, 2013
Good idea, poor execution. (Pun intended.) There wasn't much humor to this "horror comedy," and although there was gratuitous splatter, the horror build-up was also lacking. Why is there a murderer loose in a weight-loss camp, anyway? Nothing is ever really explained, and the ending is an overly swift wrap-up that doesn't help matters. Somehow the main character emerges triumphant, despite being at the mercy of a homicidal maniac only seconds prior. Not sure how the author jumped from point A to point Z there, and I'd like to see a more logical plot progression. Nice try, but misses the mark.
June 3, 2020
Seriously the worst thing ever.
It started out a bit intriguing. Kinda funny.
But in the end this book was...
One star, because I have to give it something. I guess.
It started out a bit intriguing. Kinda funny.
But in the end this book was...
One star, because I have to give it something. I guess.
October 22, 2014
I got 'Killer Abs' from First Reads Giveaway, and it's my Honest Review.
Instead of giving compliment, I'd like rather to give some critics for writing development. The book is look-liked short story-thriller film narrative or summary/plot. And, I just found very bit of funny. The main character cooperating with antagonist character at the end of story, the problem is antagonist character have 'not humanity' character,so it looks like kill the angel character or Matt. I think you should thinking more about humanity personalization in every character, especially main character.
However, I was so glad for received Killer Abs, so thank you :D
Instead of giving compliment, I'd like rather to give some critics for writing development. The book is look-liked short story-thriller film narrative or summary/plot. And, I just found very bit of funny. The main character cooperating with antagonist character at the end of story, the problem is antagonist character have 'not humanity' character,so it looks like kill the angel character or Matt. I think you should thinking more about humanity personalization in every character, especially main character.
However, I was so glad for received Killer Abs, so thank you :D
July 9, 2013
This was my first time reading a novella.
I enjoyed it and didn't like it all at the same time. At 42 pages this could easily be read in one sitting, or for the occasional reader with not much time, in a week.
The story was good, but there were so many details that left room for more, I felt as though I was waiting for the story to start throughout most of the book.
I did enjoyed the ending, and it was definitely left in such a way as to lead into additional novellas using the same characters. That is nice because once you fall in love with a character it's fun to follow them around a little longer.
I enjoyed it and didn't like it all at the same time. At 42 pages this could easily be read in one sitting, or for the occasional reader with not much time, in a week.
The story was good, but there were so many details that left room for more, I felt as though I was waiting for the story to start throughout most of the book.
I did enjoyed the ending, and it was definitely left in such a way as to lead into additional novellas using the same characters. That is nice because once you fall in love with a character it's fun to follow them around a little longer.
January 13, 2014
The story has a good premise and a promising start, but as it progresses it begins to feel rushed. As another reader has mentioned, the comedy element is missing - for something calling itself a horror comedy, this seems to be a huge oversight.
Unfortunately, it also suffers from some clunky narrative and a lack of good copy-editing, which I found irritating. This lack of care ('lose' and 'loose' are not interchangeable!) also makes it difficult to engage well with the story.
I was really looking forward to reading this, but have been left disappointed.
Unfortunately, it also suffers from some clunky narrative and a lack of good copy-editing, which I found irritating. This lack of care ('lose' and 'loose' are not interchangeable!) also makes it difficult to engage well with the story.
I was really looking forward to reading this, but have been left disappointed.
June 24, 2013
I received this book via Goodreads Giveaway,
This book is meant for a good short read, and I finished it in one go. It was a good short read, at parts it is hardcore horror while at others it exhibits good comedy. In all it can be said that it delivers what it promises to deliver, a delightful short read with portions of fear and laughter.
This book is meant for a good short read, and I finished it in one go. It was a good short read, at parts it is hardcore horror while at others it exhibits good comedy. In all it can be said that it delivers what it promises to deliver, a delightful short read with portions of fear and laughter.
May 29, 2013
Enjoyed the author's first book and was curious as to how his next piece would pan out.
Blackest of black humor take on the modern fitness / body craze with some unexpected action and interesting characters. Fits in a lot into its fairly short length.
Good fun and an enjoyable night's read.
Recommended.
Blackest of black humor take on the modern fitness / body craze with some unexpected action and interesting characters. Fits in a lot into its fairly short length.
Good fun and an enjoyable night's read.
Recommended.
September 11, 2013
Having won this book I was a little disappointed that it was only 45 pages long. I'm sorry to say that I didn't find anything funny. It was interesting for the halfl an hour it took me to read, but it's not long enough to be called a book. I'm sorry I couldn't have given a better review.
May 26, 2013
A fun horror read. I liked that it wasn't so focused on being funny that it failed to be funny. Too bad it ends just as it's getting going. (It's more 3.5 than 4 stars, but I prefer to round up.)
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