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The Hole
It starts with an odd hum that brings headaches and nosebleeds to the inhabitants of a remote, sleepy country town. Then a sinkhole begins to form…and out from that hole comes the townspeople's worst nightmares.
Facing their fears and the growing madness, a group of survivors descend into the collapsed area in an attempt to save what is left of their town. Sacrifices will be required, but will they be enough?
The hole is growing…spreading…and the horror within it is growing stronger…
Facing their fears and the growing madness, a group of survivors descend into the collapsed area in an attempt to save what is left of their town. Sacrifices will be required, but will they be enough?
The hole is growing…spreading…and the horror within it is growing stronger…
266 pages, ebook
First published May 30, 2013
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William Meikle
407 books1,849 followersI'm a Scottish writer, now living in Canada, with more than thirty novels published in the genre press and over 300 short story credits in thirteen countries.
My work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and I have recent short story sales to NATURE Futures and Galaxy's Edge. When I'm not writing I play guitar, drink beer and dream of fortune and glory.
For an intro to me, my writing and my accent see my Youtube channel
My work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and I have recent short story sales to NATURE Futures and Galaxy's Edge. When I'm not writing I play guitar, drink beer and dream of fortune and glory.
For an intro to me, my writing and my accent see my Youtube channel
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October 12, 2019
the hoooooolllle…..
i am pretty good at spooky voice, yes? but even still, you might wonder to yourself "just how scary can a hole be??"
and i would be right creepy-uppy behind you, whispering
"boo! i'm a hole!"
and then you would be all "eek!" and you would understand that holes can be quite scary, indeed.
this is a very classic, traditional-feeling horror story. not that it feels old-fashioned or anything, it is just very much from the well-tested mold: small town full of quirky people (faded vietnam vet, young hooligan, cranky old lady, level-headed officer of the law, doctor looking for the relative ease of small-town problems) faced with unprecedented supernatural horror, attempt escape, are foiled, experience infighting, brainstorm, revelation, end.
but it's good. picture it - you're just going about your day, buying bread, whistling through the streets, and suddenly - look out! giant hole!! but just before the giant hole, you get migraines and nosebleeds. and then you start seeing things. but your hallucinations are different from everyone else's hallucinations and are specific to your own personal fears and prejudices: bears, aliens, bikers, miners... and then… more giant holes!! do you think you will be able to escape? will the CDC help you?? will this girl ever do anything except cling to you and whimper? will you ever run out of cigarettes despite never going to the store and having smoked easily 60 in the course of this 181-page story?? these are important questions.
and some of them will be answered if you read ..... THE HOOOOOLE.
unless you're chicken, that is...
and i hope you are not that chicken. way to resist.
come to my blog!
i am pretty good at spooky voice, yes? but even still, you might wonder to yourself "just how scary can a hole be??"
and i would be right creepy-uppy behind you, whispering
"boo! i'm a hole!"
and then you would be all "eek!" and you would understand that holes can be quite scary, indeed.
this is a very classic, traditional-feeling horror story. not that it feels old-fashioned or anything, it is just very much from the well-tested mold: small town full of quirky people (faded vietnam vet, young hooligan, cranky old lady, level-headed officer of the law, doctor looking for the relative ease of small-town problems) faced with unprecedented supernatural horror, attempt escape, are foiled, experience infighting, brainstorm, revelation, end.
but it's good. picture it - you're just going about your day, buying bread, whistling through the streets, and suddenly - look out! giant hole!! but just before the giant hole, you get migraines and nosebleeds. and then you start seeing things. but your hallucinations are different from everyone else's hallucinations and are specific to your own personal fears and prejudices: bears, aliens, bikers, miners... and then… more giant holes!! do you think you will be able to escape? will the CDC help you?? will this girl ever do anything except cling to you and whimper? will you ever run out of cigarettes despite never going to the store and having smoked easily 60 in the course of this 181-page story?? these are important questions.
and some of them will be answered if you read ..... THE HOOOOOLE.
unless you're chicken, that is...
and i hope you are not that chicken. way to resist.
come to my blog!
September 19, 2017
A strange hum coming from underground gives everyone in town nosebleeds. Then massive sinkholes open all over town. When the survivors are barred from leaving town by armed soldiers, things go to worse. Can the intrepid band of survivors figure out what's causing everything and get out of town alive?
William Meikle is one of my go-to guys when I need a well-written horror fix. While this wasn't one of my favorite Meikle books, it was still a lot of fun.
The Hole is the story of a collapsing town and the townspeople trying to overcome the horrors that lie beneath, as well as the everyday horror of the army not letting anyone leave town. I guess "disaster horror" is a good way to describe it. It's hard to not read it while imagining it as a disaster movie. Since the threat came from underground and the setting was a remote small town, I kept thinking about Tremors, although that's where the similarities end.
The characters are about what you'd expect. You get the small town sheriff, the town doctor, the town drunks, and various others. The body count is very high and the nature of the threat is moving target. Sinkholes, the nosebleed-inducing hum, and the things from below.
The pacing on The Hole was great. There was never a dull moment and no filler. One thing about William Meikle I love is that I've never come away from one of his books thinking "That was as bloated as a week old corpse. It could have lost 100 pages easily." The writing never overstays its welcome and had quite a few lines I highlighted on my Kindle.
It wasn't fantastic, though. The characters were on the thin side and while the story takes place in the United States, I caught a lot of British-sounding phrases in it, like it was originally written to take place in England but was hastily rewritten for the American market.
All things considers, The Hole was a fun read and I eagerly await my next William Meikle reading experience. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
William Meikle is one of my go-to guys when I need a well-written horror fix. While this wasn't one of my favorite Meikle books, it was still a lot of fun.
The Hole is the story of a collapsing town and the townspeople trying to overcome the horrors that lie beneath, as well as the everyday horror of the army not letting anyone leave town. I guess "disaster horror" is a good way to describe it. It's hard to not read it while imagining it as a disaster movie. Since the threat came from underground and the setting was a remote small town, I kept thinking about Tremors, although that's where the similarities end.
The characters are about what you'd expect. You get the small town sheriff, the town doctor, the town drunks, and various others. The body count is very high and the nature of the threat is moving target. Sinkholes, the nosebleed-inducing hum, and the things from below.
The pacing on The Hole was great. There was never a dull moment and no filler. One thing about William Meikle I love is that I've never come away from one of his books thinking "That was as bloated as a week old corpse. It could have lost 100 pages easily." The writing never overstays its welcome and had quite a few lines I highlighted on my Kindle.
It wasn't fantastic, though. The characters were on the thin side and while the story takes place in the United States, I caught a lot of British-sounding phrases in it, like it was originally written to take place in England but was hastily rewritten for the American market.
All things considers, The Hole was a fun read and I eagerly await my next William Meikle reading experience. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
August 5, 2013
4.5 stars!
When a hole opens up in the rich area of town, people are intrigued but not scared. When the humming starts and everyone's nose begins to bleed, people DO get scared. And rightfully so.
I just loved this fast paced, original story. A couple of the characters were quite memorable and realistic. (I think every small town has an Ellen.)There are some seriously horrific scenes and the tension level stayed high throughout the book. By the time I was done I needed a muscle relaxer because I was so tense. It's true. I have found very few authors who can create that level of tension and sustain it the entire way. I'm impressed!
I've read a few of Mr. Meikle's creature features and I've loved them. This was my first novel by him, but it certainly won't be the last. If you're looking for a unique read with some memorable characters and scary scenes, choose The Hole.
Treat yourself to some fun! Highly recommended!
When a hole opens up in the rich area of town, people are intrigued but not scared. When the humming starts and everyone's nose begins to bleed, people DO get scared. And rightfully so.
I just loved this fast paced, original story. A couple of the characters were quite memorable and realistic. (I think every small town has an Ellen.)There are some seriously horrific scenes and the tension level stayed high throughout the book. By the time I was done I needed a muscle relaxer because I was so tense. It's true. I have found very few authors who can create that level of tension and sustain it the entire way. I'm impressed!
I've read a few of Mr. Meikle's creature features and I've loved them. This was my first novel by him, but it certainly won't be the last. If you're looking for a unique read with some memorable characters and scary scenes, choose The Hole.
Treat yourself to some fun! Highly recommended!
August 4, 2013
THE HOLE, by William Meikle is one of the best novels I have read so far in 2013! The incredible atmosphere of terror, uncertainty, and dread NEVER lets up. This is an "edge of your seat" book that that you will seriously want to finish no matter what else you have to do. Meikle presents us with a small town besieged by a strange "humming" sound, combined with the opening of vast, mysterious holes suddenly manifesting throughout the area. Accompanying this, are headaches, nosebleeds, and sightings of strange "beings".... I don't want to give away any spoilers, so on to the general details: I love the characters--even the "unlikeable" ones! The atmosphere remains constant, the feeling of anticipation intensifying with each page!
Meikle is a master storyteller, able to go from creature-features full of humor, and more "serious" tones effortlessly! I can honestly say that there is not a single book of his that I haven't enjoyed to a high degree.
Highly recommended--grab this one NOW!
Meikle is a master storyteller, able to go from creature-features full of humor, and more "serious" tones effortlessly! I can honestly say that there is not a single book of his that I haven't enjoyed to a high degree.
Highly recommended--grab this one NOW!
September 25, 2013
In a small town the residents are afflicted with nosebleeds and headaches. In the middle of town the ground gives way and creates a hole. Roads, house, people, just gone. The townsfolk are looking for answers, but it's more than they could have imagined.
This read started out at a steady pace and then it got bogged down by conversation. Every little incident induced a cohesive talkative segue that led to more action and sometime inaction. I'm not an overly chatty person so, I notice it in books when characters talk everything out.
The reasoning behind the "hole" was a little vague during the story and kept you guessing, but wrapped up neatly (too neatly) at the end.
The characters were trademark; the town drunk, the black-past outcast, the doddering bigoted old lady, the caring doctor, and so on.
I liked it, but it didn't knock my socks off. The writing itself was solid. The story had an old school feel to it which kinda fell short for me.
This read started out at a steady pace and then it got bogged down by conversation. Every little incident induced a cohesive talkative segue that led to more action and sometime inaction. I'm not an overly chatty person so, I notice it in books when characters talk everything out.
The reasoning behind the "hole" was a little vague during the story and kept you guessing, but wrapped up neatly (too neatly) at the end.
The characters were trademark; the town drunk, the black-past outcast, the doddering bigoted old lady, the caring doctor, and so on.
I liked it, but it didn't knock my socks off. The writing itself was solid. The story had an old school feel to it which kinda fell short for me.
May 11, 2014
It begins with a hum....that turns into a scream as Meikle puts the pedal to the metal in this out of control rollercoaster ride of a tale that packs non-stop action, skin crawling scares and a few nods to such diverse sources as Quatermass and James Herbert's THE FOG, as it races to a finish that will leave you gasping with tears in your ears.
Highest recommendation!
Highest recommendation!
August 23, 2014
4.5*
Small town residents start hearing a humming noise, what follows are nosebleeds and headaches and the discovery of a hole that soon causes horrific damage to their community.
This story could have been dismissed as a fun, 'b' movie type read but this didn't happen as Willie Meikle has created some fantastic characters in this book. There were the usual types for a disaster novel (doctor, sheriff, bad boy, drunk, gossip, etc) and in less deft hands they could have come across as less engaging and 2 dimensional.
The assorted personalities are given more depth as the story moves on with Fred and Charlie being my favourites.
The story itself if great until almost the end when things get just a little muddled although it's a small gripe. I liked the ending as it didn't tie everything up with a bow and give a happy ending.
Really enjoyable read. Recommended.
Small town residents start hearing a humming noise, what follows are nosebleeds and headaches and the discovery of a hole that soon causes horrific damage to their community.
This story could have been dismissed as a fun, 'b' movie type read but this didn't happen as Willie Meikle has created some fantastic characters in this book. There were the usual types for a disaster novel (doctor, sheriff, bad boy, drunk, gossip, etc) and in less deft hands they could have come across as less engaging and 2 dimensional.
The assorted personalities are given more depth as the story moves on with Fred and Charlie being my favourites.
The story itself if great until almost the end when things get just a little muddled although it's a small gripe. I liked the ending as it didn't tie everything up with a bow and give a happy ending.
Really enjoyable read. Recommended.
August 27, 2013
Disappointing read for me. I found the themes in The Hole to be muddled. Biohazard mixed with satanism, maybe aliens, under-dwellers, who knows? It's a head-scratcher. In any event, I am not a fan of biohazard horror. Garbage Man left me cold even though I am a D'Lacey fan. Sludge turning into monsters and protoplasm is a snooze-fest for me.
And although I wanted to like the characters, they read flat for me. I quickly tired of the characters' rote actions. . . snapping salutes, rustling up some food and coffee, the country twang of the girl with the "blonde mop", the drunk with the heart of gold, the waspish old lady, the big, bearish sheriff, the self-less doctor, how everyone pairs off 2x2 like they are boarding Noah's ark.
Some of the language and dialogue was problematic for me as well. "Darling" was way overused, but the frequest use of "lad" and "lass" was just as perplexing.
I'm afraid I am being too critical. Remember, tastes vary, and I appear to be in the minority in not caring for this book.
And although I wanted to like the characters, they read flat for me. I quickly tired of the characters' rote actions. . . snapping salutes, rustling up some food and coffee, the country twang of the girl with the "blonde mop", the drunk with the heart of gold, the waspish old lady, the big, bearish sheriff, the self-less doctor, how everyone pairs off 2x2 like they are boarding Noah's ark.
Some of the language and dialogue was problematic for me as well. "Darling" was way overused, but the frequest use of "lad" and "lass" was just as perplexing.
I'm afraid I am being too critical. Remember, tastes vary, and I appear to be in the minority in not caring for this book.
August 1, 2013
A mysterious hole is threatening to swallow an entire town and within its depths lurks an evil that may well devour the residents before the hole even has a chance to…
Meikle kicks out a winner with “The Hole”. A classic small town horror story with a little bit of an old school sci-fi flair! This one moves at an energetic pace with easy flowing prose and plenty of solid action. Highly recommended! 4+ Stars.
Meikle kicks out a winner with “The Hole”. A classic small town horror story with a little bit of an old school sci-fi flair! This one moves at an energetic pace with easy flowing prose and plenty of solid action. Highly recommended! 4+ Stars.
August 6, 2013
The Hole starts off with a pretty good opening line. "The hum started just after midnight." OK, I'm hooked. Right away, I want to know more. Having just seen an episode of Syfy's new series, Joe Rogan Questions Everything, where Joe investigates a strange hum in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, that's been driving the locals batty, I immediately wanted to know what William Meikle's take would be on such an occurrence.
In Meikle's story, those who hear the hum, also suffer nose-bleeds, and at Hopman's Hollow, there's a growing hole in the ground that threatens to swallow the owner's septic tank and eventually much more.
What we have with The Hole is one of the better character studies I've read in quite some time. Diverse townspeople brought together by a catastrophe that puts every one of them in imminent danger and, thanks to the military and CDC, leaves them with no way to escape. Tempers flair, leaders are tested and unlikely heroes are born. In this respect, it reminds me a bit of Stephen King's The Dome. The cast of characters is quite a bit smaller, but well developed, with people you care about and one in particular you can't wait to see get knocked off.
The Hole is filled (see what I did there?) with surprises. The cause is explained, to a degree, but there was a good deal left to the imagination. All in all, I found The Hole to be a very enjoyable read which I am happy to recommend.
The Hole is available now in both print and kindle format through Amazon.com from Dark Fuse press. In addition, if you have Amazon Prime you can get the book for FREE through the Kindle Lending Library.
In Meikle's story, those who hear the hum, also suffer nose-bleeds, and at Hopman's Hollow, there's a growing hole in the ground that threatens to swallow the owner's septic tank and eventually much more.
What we have with The Hole is one of the better character studies I've read in quite some time. Diverse townspeople brought together by a catastrophe that puts every one of them in imminent danger and, thanks to the military and CDC, leaves them with no way to escape. Tempers flair, leaders are tested and unlikely heroes are born. In this respect, it reminds me a bit of Stephen King's The Dome. The cast of characters is quite a bit smaller, but well developed, with people you care about and one in particular you can't wait to see get knocked off.
The Hole is filled (see what I did there?) with surprises. The cause is explained, to a degree, but there was a good deal left to the imagination. All in all, I found The Hole to be a very enjoyable read which I am happy to recommend.
The Hole is available now in both print and kindle format through Amazon.com from Dark Fuse press. In addition, if you have Amazon Prime you can get the book for FREE through the Kindle Lending Library.
February 7, 2017
The Hole is an enjoyable enough horror-thriller that has the good grace to start with a different premise - that of the ground suddenly collapsing from under a small town as various holes appear - before veering off into ultimately familiar territory.
Meikle's writing is strong as always, and I thought he provided a good grasp of the main characters in The Holeand what they were about. However, the threat to the residents of his small-town America is never properly fleshed out, so that it ended up feeling like a loose bunch of ideas thrown at thrown at the wall to see what might stick. To say more would be to go into spoilers so look away now if you've yet to read this one.
Perhaps I missed pieces of important information or was just having an especially thick series of days, but these were the issues I could not get my head around as Meikle brought his book to a close.
All in all, The Hole is decent-Meikle, but far from vintage-Meikle.
3 Town Drunks Made Good for The Hole.
Meikle's writing is strong as always, and I thought he provided a good grasp of the main characters in The Holeand what they were about. However, the threat to the residents of his small-town America is never properly fleshed out, so that it ended up feeling like a loose bunch of ideas thrown at thrown at the wall to see what might stick. To say more would be to go into spoilers so look away now if you've yet to read this one.
Perhaps I missed pieces of important information or was just having an especially thick series of days, but these were the issues I could not get my head around as Meikle brought his book to a close.
All in all, The Hole is decent-Meikle, but far from vintage-Meikle.
3 Town Drunks Made Good for The Hole.
August 31, 2013
I enjoyed the quick pace and flow of the story. Along with a good cast of characters. This the second book by William I have read, the first being Clockwork Dolls. I liked CD a little more than The Hole, but gave both 4 stars. Don't want to say too much about the story and spoil it. But I will say one thing, FRED IS DEAD!
August 2, 2013
Whoa, some genuinely eerie moments in this hole-in-the-ground what-the-@!$%!-is-going-on tale. This yarn starts in the middle of the action and rarely pauses for a breath until the climax. And bonus points for a Ouija board scene!
Fred is dead. Fred is dead. Fredisdead!
This is the first novel published from DarkFuse in 2013 I've read that has the spooky, dark feel of many of its novella brethren. Admittedly, I haven't read them all, but this is my favorite of what I have read so far this year.
I was looking forward to The Hole from the moment it was announced and tore through the read like the hole in the story tore through the earth.
Yes, this bleeds pulp and so what, I love pulp!
Ok, it's not all green grass and apple pie. There are a few language irritations (perhaps one too many "has got"'s -- grammatically correct for Brits, but bound to shake some English readers), characters that were not quite as layered and deep as the hole (if Stephen King had authored this his characterization would have stretched this beyond a pregnant 1,000 pages). Finally, and tempering a bit of my overall excitement, an ending that was less creative than the rest of the book.
But so what, it is fun to read. Fred is dead, I tell you.
(You have to read the book to get all these "Fred is Dead" references -- it's not a poorly-disguised spoiler, promise)
When a writer clearly has as much fun writing--as William Meikle shows through his rapid pacing and unsettling horror ambience created herein--it can only make reading an entertaining experience. 4.25 enthusiastic stars. Recommended, you bet. 3,602 Kindle locations.
Fred is dead. Fred is dead. Fredisdead!
This is the first novel published from DarkFuse in 2013 I've read that has the spooky, dark feel of many of its novella brethren. Admittedly, I haven't read them all, but this is my favorite of what I have read so far this year.
I was looking forward to The Hole from the moment it was announced and tore through the read like the hole in the story tore through the earth.
Yes, this bleeds pulp and so what, I love pulp!
Ok, it's not all green grass and apple pie. There are a few language irritations (perhaps one too many "has got"'s -- grammatically correct for Brits, but bound to shake some English readers), characters that were not quite as layered and deep as the hole (if Stephen King had authored this his characterization would have stretched this beyond a pregnant 1,000 pages). Finally, and tempering a bit of my overall excitement, an ending that was less creative than the rest of the book.
But so what, it is fun to read. Fred is dead, I tell you.
(You have to read the book to get all these "Fred is Dead" references -- it's not a poorly-disguised spoiler, promise)
When a writer clearly has as much fun writing--as William Meikle shows through his rapid pacing and unsettling horror ambience created herein--it can only make reading an entertaining experience. 4.25 enthusiastic stars. Recommended, you bet. 3,602 Kindle locations.
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October 18, 2013
When I started reading The Hole I thought I was settling in for 266 pages of Horror goodness. However, I quickly realized that this book was much more than just holes in the ground swallowing people up for some malevolent reason. Truth be told I would of been perfectly fine with a story like that but instead I was given so much more to work with. The Hole might be Horror at its core but it also blends in a fair bit of the otherworldly including ghosts, aliens and demon spawn. While multiple genres existing in a single book isn't new I did like that it kept me guessing as to who the true villain of the story was.Now while I did like The Hole it wasn't without faults.
First off, I really didn't like how stereotypical the characters were. We know by the accents of some of the townsfolk that this is probably a small southern town in the middle of nowhere filled with good ole country folk. You also have the town drunk who is redeemed through his selfless actions, the bumbling overwhelmed sheriff trying to do his best to maintain order, the war vet, the town Doctor who btw is way to overqualified to be working in the town in the first place and of course the annoying older lady who is also deeply religious. Everyone played their roles perfectly but it was just a bit to Horror 101 for my tastes.
Next up, I wanted to know more about the holes. Why was this town targeted specifically? Why does it seem holes only opened where groups of people resided? What's with the accompanying nose bleeds? Way to much plot development backed with few to answers.
Lastly, I hated the ending. Everyone left conveniently coupled up and those left didn't seem to care that the things in the Pods very well could've been all the townsfolk or that the nosebleeds hadn't stopped. I was also really hoping to have some sort of concrete evidence as to whom was to blame but I came away with even more questions than I had to begin with. I really hope this book has a sequel because I refuse to believe an Author would write a standalone with that sort of ending.
Final Thoughts
While The Hole had some solid story ideas I just think the execution could've been better. The story started out quite strong but then petered down into this bizarre mishmash of genres and ideas. In all honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the story was born out out of the viewing and reading of several books and films which then in turn were haphazardly pieced together to create his story. While I did enjoy the book enough to finish it I can't say that it warmed me up to reading more by this Author either. Would I recommend The Hole? Yes. I think if you don't read a ton of Horror this book might be a completely engrossing and frightening read for you. Just for me personally I was reminded of to many other works to find full enjoyment out of it. With that being said, I'll be rating The Hole by William Meikle ★★★.
*Copy reviewed provided by Netgalley. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in an which way for providing them.
First off, I really didn't like how stereotypical the characters were. We know by the accents of some of the townsfolk that this is probably a small southern town in the middle of nowhere filled with good ole country folk. You also have the town drunk who is redeemed through his selfless actions, the bumbling overwhelmed sheriff trying to do his best to maintain order, the war vet, the town Doctor who btw is way to overqualified to be working in the town in the first place and of course the annoying older lady who is also deeply religious. Everyone played their roles perfectly but it was just a bit to Horror 101 for my tastes.
Next up, I wanted to know more about the holes. Why was this town targeted specifically? Why does it seem holes only opened where groups of people resided? What's with the accompanying nose bleeds? Way to much plot development backed with few to answers.
Lastly, I hated the ending. Everyone left conveniently coupled up and those left didn't seem to care that the things in the Pods very well could've been all the townsfolk or that the nosebleeds hadn't stopped. I was also really hoping to have some sort of concrete evidence as to whom was to blame but I came away with even more questions than I had to begin with. I really hope this book has a sequel because I refuse to believe an Author would write a standalone with that sort of ending.
Final Thoughts
While The Hole had some solid story ideas I just think the execution could've been better. The story started out quite strong but then petered down into this bizarre mishmash of genres and ideas. In all honestly I wouldn't be surprised if the story was born out out of the viewing and reading of several books and films which then in turn were haphazardly pieced together to create his story. While I did enjoy the book enough to finish it I can't say that it warmed me up to reading more by this Author either. Would I recommend The Hole? Yes. I think if you don't read a ton of Horror this book might be a completely engrossing and frightening read for you. Just for me personally I was reminded of to many other works to find full enjoyment out of it. With that being said, I'll be rating The Hole by William Meikle ★★★.
*Copy reviewed provided by Netgalley. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in an which way for providing them.
August 27, 2013
The Hole by William Meikle is another blockbuster lead from DarkFuse. The novella is about a series of massive holes that begin swallowing up a small town. Casualties are high, and the survivors are haunted by something terrifying…demons, ghosts, aliens - no one knows for sure. The survivors know one thing: that the situation is likely to kill them and they must find a solution before it does.
This synopsis seems pretty simple, but the narrative is anything but simple. The plot is exciting, the tension is overwhelming, and the story is quite unpredictable. The characters are terrific – nicely drawn and very individual. The story line contains elements of horror and disaster/adventure and Mr. Meikle uses these to their fullest extent. Who lives and who dies is not foreseeable.
One minor criticism is the author’s portrayal of rural townspeople. Everyone uses “ain’t” quite frequently, and many have the habit of using singular pronouns with plural verbs (e.g., he weren’t). He seemed to be painting with an awfully broad brush to characterize nearly everyone in this manner.
I strongly recommend this novella. The pacing is excellent, the scares are timely, and the story is jaw-dropping fun.
This synopsis seems pretty simple, but the narrative is anything but simple. The plot is exciting, the tension is overwhelming, and the story is quite unpredictable. The characters are terrific – nicely drawn and very individual. The story line contains elements of horror and disaster/adventure and Mr. Meikle uses these to their fullest extent. Who lives and who dies is not foreseeable.
One minor criticism is the author’s portrayal of rural townspeople. Everyone uses “ain’t” quite frequently, and many have the habit of using singular pronouns with plural verbs (e.g., he weren’t). He seemed to be painting with an awfully broad brush to characterize nearly everyone in this manner.
I strongly recommend this novella. The pacing is excellent, the scares are timely, and the story is jaw-dropping fun.
November 17, 2018
Definitely a fast read. I like the style of Meikle writing. I`ve read stories and some novellas that were entertaining enough and well played that I just know that he will not disappoint.
Anyway, this was an interesting horror novel with some surprisingly informations at the end of the book.
Good one.
Anyway, this was an interesting horror novel with some surprisingly informations at the end of the book.
Good one.
August 23, 2013
I read this over the course of two days--when I went to bed on the first night, I had my theories about the hole that had inexplicably opened up in this small town, and when I finished the next evening, I saw how well Meikle piled development upon development and twist upon twist of logic. At times you'll be convinced the horror is supernatural... unless it's really science-fictional, or even just a natural disaster. The characters--a motley assortment ranging from the respectable (town doctor, town sheriff) to the affably disreputable (the two town drunks and day laborers, unexpectedly courageous, and the town busybody, unexpectedly resilient)--make understandable assumptions and proceed as best as they can in the face of the seemingly inexplicable.
It's a great premise--a giant hole appears, caving in the landscape and producing a high-intensity hum that gives the townspeople headaches and nosebleeds--and Meikle knows how to milk it as the tension steadily builds. This is great pulpy fun, but its characters and writing are all finer than that label would suggest and it is, quite simply, a good and scary time.
It's a great premise--a giant hole appears, caving in the landscape and producing a high-intensity hum that gives the townspeople headaches and nosebleeds--and Meikle knows how to milk it as the tension steadily builds. This is great pulpy fun, but its characters and writing are all finer than that label would suggest and it is, quite simply, a good and scary time.
October 30, 2013
It started out great and I was hooked, but eventually the idea behind the Hole really wasn't explained to my satisfaction and the ending was anticlimatic.
April 17, 2019
A strange hum and earth shakes cause weird holes to appear all over town. But that's not the only strange thing to happen, most of the town folks end up with a headache and nosebleed when the hum starts. People are rightly freaking out and a group of survivours set out to leave the town, but when they reach the outskirts they are blocked by a road block manned by army personnel. They are told to return to the town or face being shot. They will have to either figure a way out or find the cause of the noise and sink holes.
This was a quick and easy read. The plot had a steady pace and kept me intrigued till the end. The setting was great as well. You can't go wrong in a small isolated town and it was well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness of this little horror story and am so glad I gave it a go. There are a lot of typical small town characters too but the author writes them so well that you can't help but root for them. Even Ellen!
In all, this was a tense and nerve wracking read and I look forward to checking out more from this author. The sink holes, the mysterious beings and the "Fred is Dead" all made this a chilling, and in a way, fun read!!!
David A. Wood read this well and was able to capture the tense atmosphere. He also had plenty of tones and voices for the different characters and gave a great performance.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
This was a quick and easy read. The plot had a steady pace and kept me intrigued till the end. The setting was great as well. You can't go wrong in a small isolated town and it was well developed. I thoroughly enjoyed the uniqueness of this little horror story and am so glad I gave it a go. There are a lot of typical small town characters too but the author writes them so well that you can't help but root for them. Even Ellen!
In all, this was a tense and nerve wracking read and I look forward to checking out more from this author. The sink holes, the mysterious beings and the "Fred is Dead" all made this a chilling, and in a way, fun read!!!
David A. Wood read this well and was able to capture the tense atmosphere. He also had plenty of tones and voices for the different characters and gave a great performance.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
November 28, 2013
The Hole by William Meikle
Published by Dark Fuse Press
“It starts with an odd hum that brings headaches and nosebleeds to the inhabitants of a remote, sleepy country town. Then a sinkhole begins to form…and out from that hole comes the townspeople's worst nightmares.
Facing their fears and the growing madness, a group of survivors descend into the collapsed area in an attempt to save what is left of their town. Sacrifices will be required, but will they be enough?
The hole is growing…spreading���and the horror within it is growing stronger…”
Stephen King did it with ‘Under the Dome’ and ‘The Mist’, Brian Keene did it with ‘The Darkness at the Edge of Town.’ I love towns under a strange siege stories, and William Meikle’s ‘The Hole, joins those ranks. It starts like any other day in which local dogsbodies Fred and Charlie (who are very Val and Earl from Tremors) are called out to save a septic tank from descending into a sinkhole. It’s here their day gets worse. The town folk start to suffer from mysterious nosebleeds after hearing a hum that seemingly comes from the ground beneath their feet. And then ground gradually collapses beneath the town taking life, property and soil indiscriminately. What follows is a pulpy little story that joins together everything great about B-movies along with all the modern fears of the failure of government and the breakdown of society around us.
Our key characters of the earnest though comical town drunks, a plucky young doctor and a gruff sheriff are all fleshed out well enough for the reader to care if they live or die at the claws of many perils. Though it seems alcoholism might kill them first as every character seems bent on destroying their livers with booze. It’s almost as if the book is sponsored by Jack Daniels.
Also thrown into the mix are trigger happy soldiers quarantining the town and a multitude of monsters that plague the shadowy depths of the hole; but not is all as it seems.
Whilst the familiarity of the town under siege and a few stereotypical character moments hinder the story in places, I felt overall that Meikle weaves a pretty darn good tale that holds a filmic quality throughout. If you enjoy tales about everyday people caught in extreme situations or perhaps enjoyed Stephen Laws’ ‘Chasm’, then ‘The Hole’ might be a good book to fall into.
4/5
Published by Dark Fuse Press
“It starts with an odd hum that brings headaches and nosebleeds to the inhabitants of a remote, sleepy country town. Then a sinkhole begins to form…and out from that hole comes the townspeople's worst nightmares.
Facing their fears and the growing madness, a group of survivors descend into the collapsed area in an attempt to save what is left of their town. Sacrifices will be required, but will they be enough?
The hole is growing…spreading���and the horror within it is growing stronger…”
Stephen King did it with ‘Under the Dome’ and ‘The Mist’, Brian Keene did it with ‘The Darkness at the Edge of Town.’ I love towns under a strange siege stories, and William Meikle’s ‘The Hole, joins those ranks. It starts like any other day in which local dogsbodies Fred and Charlie (who are very Val and Earl from Tremors) are called out to save a septic tank from descending into a sinkhole. It’s here their day gets worse. The town folk start to suffer from mysterious nosebleeds after hearing a hum that seemingly comes from the ground beneath their feet. And then ground gradually collapses beneath the town taking life, property and soil indiscriminately. What follows is a pulpy little story that joins together everything great about B-movies along with all the modern fears of the failure of government and the breakdown of society around us.
Our key characters of the earnest though comical town drunks, a plucky young doctor and a gruff sheriff are all fleshed out well enough for the reader to care if they live or die at the claws of many perils. Though it seems alcoholism might kill them first as every character seems bent on destroying their livers with booze. It’s almost as if the book is sponsored by Jack Daniels.
Also thrown into the mix are trigger happy soldiers quarantining the town and a multitude of monsters that plague the shadowy depths of the hole; but not is all as it seems.
Whilst the familiarity of the town under siege and a few stereotypical character moments hinder the story in places, I felt overall that Meikle weaves a pretty darn good tale that holds a filmic quality throughout. If you enjoy tales about everyday people caught in extreme situations or perhaps enjoyed Stephen Laws’ ‘Chasm’, then ‘The Hole’ might be a good book to fall into.
4/5
September 4, 2013
Thank you to the author and publisher, the pretty terrific guys from Dark Fuse, for the copy of this novel via netgalley.
A low hum in the air causes nosebleeds and headaches...and a sink hole appears in the sleepy town of Hopmans Hollow bringing with it mayhem and horror. As it spreads an eclectic group of survivors gather together to try and save their town...but what will they be willing to sacrifice and can they hold onto their sanity long enough...
I really did like this book. I requested it because I have enjoyed other books from this author and I wanted some great Horror reads to add to this page (Horror) on my site...and I wasnt disappointed. Once again Mr Meikle has managed to absorb the reader straight into the tale...this and one other novel kept me reading until way into the early hours of this morning...once I started I found it difficult to put aside as there was always just one more thing I wanted to know!
An overwhelming sense of tension pervades the pages - definitely not for the faint hearted, but definitely for fans of horrific well written tales - it will keep you guessing as to the origins of the Hole and that adds to the ambience - nothing straightforward, logical or cliched here..it would certainly make for a terrific movie. Yes I have cast it in my head. No I'm not telling you. That leads nicely onto the characterisation...
I adored all the characters - especially Ellen and Janet - and the author has managed to get a great mix, all bringing their own drinks to the party so to speak. Each one has his or her own foibles and due to the nature of part of the storyline - which I won't give away - this gives an added impact to the story as a whole. Cleverly done.
If you are a lover of the Horror genre then this one should definitely be added to your list. If its not your usual comfort zone this would be a good one to dip your toe in the water with...it has a great premise and delivers on many levels.
Happy Reading Folks!
A low hum in the air causes nosebleeds and headaches...and a sink hole appears in the sleepy town of Hopmans Hollow bringing with it mayhem and horror. As it spreads an eclectic group of survivors gather together to try and save their town...but what will they be willing to sacrifice and can they hold onto their sanity long enough...
I really did like this book. I requested it because I have enjoyed other books from this author and I wanted some great Horror reads to add to this page (Horror) on my site...and I wasnt disappointed. Once again Mr Meikle has managed to absorb the reader straight into the tale...this and one other novel kept me reading until way into the early hours of this morning...once I started I found it difficult to put aside as there was always just one more thing I wanted to know!
An overwhelming sense of tension pervades the pages - definitely not for the faint hearted, but definitely for fans of horrific well written tales - it will keep you guessing as to the origins of the Hole and that adds to the ambience - nothing straightforward, logical or cliched here..it would certainly make for a terrific movie. Yes I have cast it in my head. No I'm not telling you. That leads nicely onto the characterisation...
I adored all the characters - especially Ellen and Janet - and the author has managed to get a great mix, all bringing their own drinks to the party so to speak. Each one has his or her own foibles and due to the nature of part of the storyline - which I won't give away - this gives an added impact to the story as a whole. Cleverly done.
If you are a lover of the Horror genre then this one should definitely be added to your list. If its not your usual comfort zone this would be a good one to dip your toe in the water with...it has a great premise and delivers on many levels.
Happy Reading Folks!
October 1, 2013
2 AND 1/2 STARS
Genre author William Meikle has quickly become popular here in the states over the last two years. His work have been sought after by numerous small press publishers, releasing his work in ebook, paperback, signed and numbered limited editions, and even lettered editions. So I finally got around to reading him, but perhaps this book was not the best one to start with. Compared to the other horror authors out there, I found The Hole to be quite average.
The story, at first, was intriguing. A small town stricken with nosebleeds, a growing sinkhole, and witnesses claiming to see various nightmares in the flesh. Besides a couple continuity problems, I found the characters fairly standard with the sheriff dating the town doctor, the town drunk and his expertise of the town history, the God-fearing opinionated widow who constantly gets on everyone's nerves, etc. The technical writing is solid and Meikle does a good job of putting the reader in harm's way along with the characters. But some elements did not feel authentic. There should have been an entire team of CDC doctors and experts instead of one lone government doctor trying to uncover the cause of the town's problems. Also, the whole government containment of the town was never fully developed. A few scattered military roadblocks along with some vehicles and medical tents just didn't paint the proper quarantine.
Without giving anything away, I didn't feel the town doctor would have the knowledge or the understanding to fight back the way she did. It was too convenient. I also didn't find much of the story very scary. If this were a movie, it would be closer to a PG rating than an R rating. But on the positive side, the characters did have a certain charm to them and some of the initial encounters were suspenseful. I'll certainly give Meikle another try with some of his other books, because I definitely see some talent here.
Genre author William Meikle has quickly become popular here in the states over the last two years. His work have been sought after by numerous small press publishers, releasing his work in ebook, paperback, signed and numbered limited editions, and even lettered editions. So I finally got around to reading him, but perhaps this book was not the best one to start with. Compared to the other horror authors out there, I found The Hole to be quite average.
The story, at first, was intriguing. A small town stricken with nosebleeds, a growing sinkhole, and witnesses claiming to see various nightmares in the flesh. Besides a couple continuity problems, I found the characters fairly standard with the sheriff dating the town doctor, the town drunk and his expertise of the town history, the God-fearing opinionated widow who constantly gets on everyone's nerves, etc. The technical writing is solid and Meikle does a good job of putting the reader in harm's way along with the characters. But some elements did not feel authentic. There should have been an entire team of CDC doctors and experts instead of one lone government doctor trying to uncover the cause of the town's problems. Also, the whole government containment of the town was never fully developed. A few scattered military roadblocks along with some vehicles and medical tents just didn't paint the proper quarantine.
Without giving anything away, I didn't feel the town doctor would have the knowledge or the understanding to fight back the way she did. It was too convenient. I also didn't find much of the story very scary. If this were a movie, it would be closer to a PG rating than an R rating. But on the positive side, the characters did have a certain charm to them and some of the initial encounters were suspenseful. I'll certainly give Meikle another try with some of his other books, because I definitely see some talent here.
October 2, 2013
This is the story of a small town that suddenly develops sinkholes. A vibration runs through town and the residents develop crippling headaches and nosebleeds and then the holes appear. A small band of people decide to leave town, but they are stopped on the way out by the military. Something is underground, and it is anxious to surface. If it does, the lives of everyone will be in danger. Will anyone survive to tell the tale?
This was truly brilliant. I absolutely loved it. For me it drew similarities to Under the Dome or The Tommyknockers. The pace was relentless, and there were some real 'hide behind your eyes' creepy moments. Some of the characters had flaws in their personality, but they overcame them for the greater good - and that somehow made them more likeable. The ending was explosive, and I almost had a tear in my eye. Willie clearly had a blast writing this, as it comes through in the story loud and clear. I hope there will be more like this, as it was amazing!
This was truly brilliant. I absolutely loved it. For me it drew similarities to Under the Dome or The Tommyknockers. The pace was relentless, and there were some real 'hide behind your eyes' creepy moments. Some of the characters had flaws in their personality, but they overcame them for the greater good - and that somehow made them more likeable. The ending was explosive, and I almost had a tear in my eye. Willie clearly had a blast writing this, as it comes through in the story loud and clear. I hope there will be more like this, as it was amazing!
August 30, 2013
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Now this is a book I can relate to: hard drinking, manual labor, mines, sinkholes, battles with subterranean evil.
Ah, to be 23 again.
From the start, this fast-paced small-town horror shudders with ominosity. (Is ominosity a word? If not, it should be.) Intense headaches and nosebleeds afflict the townsfolk, and then the earth comes out from under their feet.
Literally.
A giant sinkhole opens in a back yard (leading to a hilarious septic tank scene) and begins swallowing up the countryside like the San Andreas Fault. At first, the backwoods residents fear a natural disaster.
But then they notice the creatures rising up from the hole.
And so the horror begins…
Enjoy this quick-hit tale of small-town suspicion, working-class gumption and a long-buried secret that won’t stay dead.
Now this is a book I can relate to: hard drinking, manual labor, mines, sinkholes, battles with subterranean evil.
Ah, to be 23 again.
From the start, this fast-paced small-town horror shudders with ominosity. (Is ominosity a word? If not, it should be.) Intense headaches and nosebleeds afflict the townsfolk, and then the earth comes out from under their feet.
Literally.
A giant sinkhole opens in a back yard (leading to a hilarious septic tank scene) and begins swallowing up the countryside like the San Andreas Fault. At first, the backwoods residents fear a natural disaster.
But then they notice the creatures rising up from the hole.
And so the horror begins…
Enjoy this quick-hit tale of small-town suspicion, working-class gumption and a long-buried secret that won’t stay dead.
September 23, 2015
The concept of the story is cool but the characters are pretty bland. Not very scary and I really had a hard time investing in the characters are caring about them. I don't want to spoil anything for anybody but having the characters couple up is so over done!
December 14, 2016
I'd give it negative stars if I could. Terrible.
April 11, 2019
Oh boy do I love a good old-fashioned horror story. There doesn’t have to be lots of gore and death (although to be honest, sometimes I do prefer that), but some fun characters, good pacing, interesting (if not unique) story-line and I’m a happy camper. For the most part, The Hole ticks all of my boxes for an old(er)-fashioned horror story. It’s a bit Stephen King-esque, a bit Dean Koontz-ish the story line, but as it’s not a big book at around 260 pages.
Now I hate comparing authors and books to each other, so I’m going to use the medium of burgers to explain this next bit. I love a good burger and fries, whether it’s a fancy schmancy burger in a nice restaurant or a home delivered McDonalds that I eat whilst wearing my favourite pyjamas, on the other hand, I only eat Burger King when I’ve been drinking and because it’s on my way home from the city. For me, The Hole was like the McDonalds burger and fries. I love that it was super easy, I didn’t have to make any difficult decisions and afterwards I was still pretty satisfied.
Anyway, back to the book. The Hole is a pretty simple premise – small town, people going about their everyday lives, and then a sinkhole appears. Then another, then another and suddenly the whole town is a freaking mess. The main characters are perhaps a little cliché, but they’re pretty well defined and fit the story well, and Meikle spends enough time concentrating on their development rather than just throwing horror tropes around to hide poor characterisation, which I totally applaud.
The only thing about The Hole that didn’t really work for me was the actual horror element felt a little too rushed – a little bit more time spent on that element would have pushed The Hole one level higher for me. And right towards the end the horror element got super interesting and then it all felt a bit like ‘quick, I’m about to hit my word limit, let’s get this thing finished’.
All in all, if you like horror stories with good characterisation and don’t want to spend hours of life reading a book that is full of gore and horror, but enough to leave you feeling satisfied, The Hole is a book I’d definitely recommend taking a look at.
Now I hate comparing authors and books to each other, so I’m going to use the medium of burgers to explain this next bit. I love a good burger and fries, whether it’s a fancy schmancy burger in a nice restaurant or a home delivered McDonalds that I eat whilst wearing my favourite pyjamas, on the other hand, I only eat Burger King when I’ve been drinking and because it’s on my way home from the city. For me, The Hole was like the McDonalds burger and fries. I love that it was super easy, I didn’t have to make any difficult decisions and afterwards I was still pretty satisfied.
Anyway, back to the book. The Hole is a pretty simple premise – small town, people going about their everyday lives, and then a sinkhole appears. Then another, then another and suddenly the whole town is a freaking mess. The main characters are perhaps a little cliché, but they’re pretty well defined and fit the story well, and Meikle spends enough time concentrating on their development rather than just throwing horror tropes around to hide poor characterisation, which I totally applaud.
The only thing about The Hole that didn’t really work for me was the actual horror element felt a little too rushed – a little bit more time spent on that element would have pushed The Hole one level higher for me. And right towards the end the horror element got super interesting and then it all felt a bit like ‘quick, I’m about to hit my word limit, let’s get this thing finished’.
All in all, if you like horror stories with good characterisation and don’t want to spend hours of life reading a book that is full of gore and horror, but enough to leave you feeling satisfied, The Hole is a book I’d definitely recommend taking a look at.
October 25, 2019
William Meikle’s The Hole introduces us to a small town that’s about to deal with a big disaster. Residents, including 20-year-old drunkard Fred Grant, hear a mysterious hum and have headaches and nosebleeds–Doctor Janet Dickson’s office is overwhelmed with patients the next morning. A hole opens up in the earth, draining away an entire large pond–and it doesn’t stop growing. Mysterious bodies are found, but they dissolve in the sunlight, and different people see them as different things–Sheriff Bill Wozniak sees demons, while Janet sees aliens. Soon Bill and Janet, with help from Fred and a few others, are trying to evacuate the town before everything goes to hell. They’re going to find that harder than they think, however–and the holes and the creatures are not their only obstacles.
Normally Meikle has few but good female characters. In this one, Janet is an excellent character with plenty of strength and independence, but Tricia reads like a stereotypical men-writing-women entry (all sexpot and a little crazy).
The unfolding story is fascinating. What are the creatures? Where do they come from? Do they want to communicate or just destroy? How can our heroes stop them from ruining the town? There’s a tie-in to some of Meikle’s cosmic horror stories, and I love little ties like that. It won’t in any way detract if you haven’t read his other books. The stakes go up and up, starting with just a couple of people trying not to get killed and working up to whole bus-loads of townsfolk trying to escape the disaster. This tale is definitely worth a read!
Normally Meikle has few but good female characters. In this one, Janet is an excellent character with plenty of strength and independence, but Tricia reads like a stereotypical men-writing-women entry (all sexpot and a little crazy).
The unfolding story is fascinating. What are the creatures? Where do they come from? Do they want to communicate or just destroy? How can our heroes stop them from ruining the town? There’s a tie-in to some of Meikle’s cosmic horror stories, and I love little ties like that. It won’t in any way detract if you haven’t read his other books. The stakes go up and up, starting with just a couple of people trying not to get killed and working up to whole bus-loads of townsfolk trying to escape the disaster. This tale is definitely worth a read!
October 14, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main characters were well-developed and I really felt like I knew each of them personally by the time the book ended. When a couple of them were killed off (or were they?) I was deeply saddened.
The main premise of the book is that people are hearing a hum, getting nosebleeds and headaches, and then huge sinkholes start appearing around a small town. Who or what is causing this? Is it aliens? Toxic waste? Just a side effect of mining in the area?
Two of my favorite characters are Fred and Charlie, both drunks down on their luck and just looking for a few dollars to keep them and their drinking habit going. By the end of the book, both of these guys are so very much more than just drunks. Just goes to show that you can never judge people's true natures until trouble begins!
I was reminded of the movie "Tremors", which is one of my favorites. There is just enough humor involved to keep the whole thing from becoming too oppressive. The addition of the town harridan is wonderful comic relief as well, mainly because we all know someone who acts like her.
The narrator, David Wood, did a great job and really added a lot to my listening pleasure. Listening to the book was almost like watching a movie due to the great narration and wonderful descriptive story. I was given a chance to listen to this book by the narrator/author/publisher and chose to review it.
The main premise of the book is that people are hearing a hum, getting nosebleeds and headaches, and then huge sinkholes start appearing around a small town. Who or what is causing this? Is it aliens? Toxic waste? Just a side effect of mining in the area?
Two of my favorite characters are Fred and Charlie, both drunks down on their luck and just looking for a few dollars to keep them and their drinking habit going. By the end of the book, both of these guys are so very much more than just drunks. Just goes to show that you can never judge people's true natures until trouble begins!
I was reminded of the movie "Tremors", which is one of my favorites. There is just enough humor involved to keep the whole thing from becoming too oppressive. The addition of the town harridan is wonderful comic relief as well, mainly because we all know someone who acts like her.
The narrator, David Wood, did a great job and really added a lot to my listening pleasure. Listening to the book was almost like watching a movie due to the great narration and wonderful descriptive story. I was given a chance to listen to this book by the narrator/author/publisher and chose to review it.
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