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Bitten
An act of kindness on a dark, stormy night is only the beginning of Adam's nightmare as he becomes involved in a battle - not only for his freedom but also his very soul.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2013
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Matt Shaw
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MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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September 5, 2022
This was my first Matt Shaw read and, honestly, I can't say I'm impressed. The gradual transformation of the main character, which he isn't sure is happening at all, was the best part of the book, and it is the main theme. That is why the epilogue seems forced, because what the main character went through the whole book, suddenly happens extremely fast to the other character.
But, I've seen in comments that this book is somewhat of a deviation for Matt, so I'll probably give him another chance.
But, I've seen in comments that this book is somewhat of a deviation for Matt, so I'll probably give him another chance.
March 26, 2022
Not extreme, but extremely satisfying to read!
A nice change of subject matter from the author.
Well written and well thought out.
Quite a short read, but every page leaves the reader wanting more, ensuring that the book can be easily read in a single sitting.
A nice change of subject matter from the author.
Well written and well thought out.
Quite a short read, but every page leaves the reader wanting more, ensuring that the book can be easily read in a single sitting.
August 29, 2019
A new take on a vampire tale. Interesting to see how the story progresses.
June 3, 2013
This is the story of Adam. One night he stops and gives help to a lady in distress on the roadside. It is a decision he soon begins to wish he had never made as his life slowly crumbles around him. For now he finds himself in a battle for his life and his very soul....
This is the start to what will become a trilogy. Matt has once again diversified and shown us he is not afraid to try new genres. This is completely different to his usual style but also still essentially 'Matt-ish'. It was high octane and high paced. From the very start you are drawn into Adam's plight - and unusually for Matt he has allowed the lead character to survive! I cannot wait to see what atrocities are heaped upon Adam in the next two instalments!
This is the start to what will become a trilogy. Matt has once again diversified and shown us he is not afraid to try new genres. This is completely different to his usual style but also still essentially 'Matt-ish'. It was high octane and high paced. From the very start you are drawn into Adam's plight - and unusually for Matt he has allowed the lead character to survive! I cannot wait to see what atrocities are heaped upon Adam in the next two instalments!
March 29, 2016
Now this was a surprise read. I'm not a huge fan of vampire books, mostly because of the quantity of all the teenage angst vampire TV programs/films/books available at the moment caused by the Twilight phenomena. Had I not been working my way through Matts back catalog of books i might have passed this by and missed it which would have been a shame as it really was a great read. The story remained consistent throughout, there is the great humour from Matt in places, the story kept you guessing (is he a vampire? is it all in his head?), the tension starts to rack up near the end of the story when everything starts to kick off and you don't want anything to happen to the captured family. I really did enjoy it.
April 18, 2016
One night, while driving home, Adam spots a stranded female motorist. Good Samaritan that he is, Adam offers to give her a ride. No good deed goes unpunished, right? The female, dubbed "Helen of Troy" by Adam, shows her appreciation by biting Adam's neck. Fortunately for Adam, another motorist interrupts the attack. Unfortunately for Adam, his life is about to change....
Slow-moving for the first two-thirds of the book, the pace picked up toward the end and the story finally got interesting. This was definitely not Matt Shaw's best writing.
Slow-moving for the first two-thirds of the book, the pace picked up toward the end and the story finally got interesting. This was definitely not Matt Shaw's best writing.
September 3, 2014
Adam is just your usual guy who works hard to make a living, sure his marriage is on the rocks and he spends most of his time trying to avoid his wife!
1 late drive home changes that....
Enter a beautiful stranded woman, a collision and an accident that changes everything...
A brilliant story from Adam's point of view. As the tale unfolds, we get a glimpse into a life that could have been, and the life that happens.
The author has created a great story here that I recommend to anyone.
Can't wait to read more from him!
1 late drive home changes that....
Enter a beautiful stranded woman, a collision and an accident that changes everything...
A brilliant story from Adam's point of view. As the tale unfolds, we get a glimpse into a life that could have been, and the life that happens.
The author has created a great story here that I recommend to anyone.
Can't wait to read more from him!
November 12, 2014
Adam is a normal run of the mill guy. Works hard, marriage on the rocks. Nothing really exciting. He stops to help a woman broke down at the side of the road. Next thing he knows he's handcuffed to a hospital bed.........and are those vampire bites on his neck?
Another dark story from Matt Shaw. Always worth a read if you got a strong stomach.
Another dark story from Matt Shaw. Always worth a read if you got a strong stomach.
May 29, 2013
Can't wait to read more
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