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Gape
When Rose woke up in her favourite shop doorway, she was resigned to yet another day of hunger, struggle and abuse. This was life on the streets after all. What she wasn’t prepared for, was a visit from a demon, an invitation back to his temporally insubstantial sanctuary, and being forced to take sides in a battle involving most of the denizens of hell. Oh, and a boat trip down the river Thames.
After a disappointing start to the day, things were about to get a bit more interesting…
After a disappointing start to the day, things were about to get a bit more interesting…
324 pages, Paperback
First published August 16, 2013
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About the author
Aiden Truss
2 books6 followersIn 2013, Aiden Truss published his debut horror/fantasy novel, ‘Gape’ which received much acclaim. Thanks to writer’s block, near-terminal procrastination, and a full-time ‘real’ job as a copywriter, he has only recently returned to writing fiction. He recently appeared in the 2022 documentary, ‘Cult of VHS’, and in 2023, wrote the screenplay for 'Pareidolia', a short horror film, featuring Diane Franklin, which debuted at London's FrightFest.
Aiden is currently working on a range of new writing projects, including a sequel to Gape, a new take on a classic gothic horror favourite, and a collection of weird short stories. He hopes to finish these while he’s still able to hold a pen and use the bathroom unaided.
Aiden is currently working on a range of new writing projects, including a sequel to Gape, a new take on a classic gothic horror favourite, and a collection of weird short stories. He hopes to finish these while he’s still able to hold a pen and use the bathroom unaided.
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January 1, 2015
3.5
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Sirens Call for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rose, a human, and Priest, a demon, are two unlikely companions, but Priest is having some sort of mid-life crisis even though he’s thousands of years old and Rose intrigues him. When she dies homeless in a shop doorway he takes her to his hideaway between places and that’s when things get really interesting.
I’m not sure exactly what I thought when I picked up this book, maybe an interesting new paranormal adventure or something along those lines. While it was that, it was also more. This is a book that is a bit beyond me in terms of philosophical and existential viewpoints and really big words that made me get out a dictionary, something I haven’t had to do in donkey’s years. Not necessarily a bad thing, but at this point in my life I just want to be entertained and not think too hard. This story made my head hurt at times. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s very well-written and the main characters, for the most part, are complex and intriguing even if their actions are sometimes not so complex. And once I got past the heavy reading the underlying story is a suspenseful and often times humorous read. The ending is left a bit up in the air, but I would definitely read the next installment to see what happens to Rose and Priest. But I’d take ibuprofen first, just in case of imminent headache. *winks*
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Sirens Call for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rose, a human, and Priest, a demon, are two unlikely companions, but Priest is having some sort of mid-life crisis even though he’s thousands of years old and Rose intrigues him. When she dies homeless in a shop doorway he takes her to his hideaway between places and that’s when things get really interesting.
I’m not sure exactly what I thought when I picked up this book, maybe an interesting new paranormal adventure or something along those lines. While it was that, it was also more. This is a book that is a bit beyond me in terms of philosophical and existential viewpoints and really big words that made me get out a dictionary, something I haven’t had to do in donkey’s years. Not necessarily a bad thing, but at this point in my life I just want to be entertained and not think too hard. This story made my head hurt at times. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s very well-written and the main characters, for the most part, are complex and intriguing even if their actions are sometimes not so complex. And once I got past the heavy reading the underlying story is a suspenseful and often times humorous read. The ending is left a bit up in the air, but I would definitely read the next installment to see what happens to Rose and Priest. But I’d take ibuprofen first, just in case of imminent headache. *winks*
December 26, 2023
Aiden, as we say in Spain, "doesn't have hairs on his tongue", which would more appropriately translate to "doesn't mince his words"... It's mainly thanks to this that this book rocks with gore, comedy, and a total lack of filter.
It starts slow, but that's a good thing here, as we meet the main crew and learn their struggles, but buckle up, because you're in for a crazy ride. As the story progresses, my thoughts constantly swang from wanting to see this in a live action format, to wondering if anyone could handle it without cracking up or feeling terribly nauseous.
Nice work, Aiden! Can't wait for what's next!
It starts slow, but that's a good thing here, as we meet the main crew and learn their struggles, but buckle up, because you're in for a crazy ride. As the story progresses, my thoughts constantly swang from wanting to see this in a live action format, to wondering if anyone could handle it without cracking up or feeling terribly nauseous.
Nice work, Aiden! Can't wait for what's next!
August 22, 2022
It has a slow build up but once it gets into the story properly it gets real good! I really enjoyed the story of the demons and how everything unfolds with the characters! Very creative and it made me just want to keep reading
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