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Going Insane
(This edition contains novelettes Hitchhiker, Sixtus, and Intoxication)
For the fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz...
Three dark tales taking you on a journey into insanity.
"Hitchhiker:"
When a serial killer hitches a ride one sunny day in a beautiful California valley, he does not suspect that he may have met his match, who is dead set to take another life. The battle of wits begins and only the most devious mind will survive.
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"Sixtus:"
After becoming friends with a mysterious entity named Jeremy, Zack, a skinny fifteen-year-old nerd suffering from polydactyly, acquires a taste for killing.
First, he butchers his parents in their sleep. Then he cold-bloodedly rips out his schoolmate’s intestines. A few days later, Zack strangles a young woman before stealing her car. And that was just a beginning.
Who--or what--is Jeremy? And what are the reasons behind this killing spree? If you think you know the answers, chances are you are wrong.
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"Intoxication:"
Leslie has a suspicion: someone at work is trying to poison her. Can she prove it? No, and she doesn't care that she can't as she takes the law into her hands. How about those who dismiss her fears and believe she is paranoid? Well, they certainly deserve to be punished. What does she do when she starts questioning her own suspicions--and sanity? Hmm. That's complicated.
In this disturbing tale of derangement, a young psychopathic woman is slipping into madness as she fights an enemy that may exist only in her imagination. She has to resort to desperate measures when she realizes that a gun, security cameras in her apartment, and constant vigilance will not be enough to survive. It is hard to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if the cat is not there, but Leslie, with her resolve fueled by paranoia, is hell-bent on finding and crushing it.
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Plus a preview of Tim Kizer's new horror novel "Days of Vengeance."
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For the fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz...
Three dark tales taking you on a journey into insanity.
"Hitchhiker:"
When a serial killer hitches a ride one sunny day in a beautiful California valley, he does not suspect that he may have met his match, who is dead set to take another life. The battle of wits begins and only the most devious mind will survive.
------------------
"Sixtus:"
After becoming friends with a mysterious entity named Jeremy, Zack, a skinny fifteen-year-old nerd suffering from polydactyly, acquires a taste for killing.
First, he butchers his parents in their sleep. Then he cold-bloodedly rips out his schoolmate’s intestines. A few days later, Zack strangles a young woman before stealing her car. And that was just a beginning.
Who--or what--is Jeremy? And what are the reasons behind this killing spree? If you think you know the answers, chances are you are wrong.
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"Intoxication:"
Leslie has a suspicion: someone at work is trying to poison her. Can she prove it? No, and she doesn't care that she can't as she takes the law into her hands. How about those who dismiss her fears and believe she is paranoid? Well, they certainly deserve to be punished. What does she do when she starts questioning her own suspicions--and sanity? Hmm. That's complicated.
In this disturbing tale of derangement, a young psychopathic woman is slipping into madness as she fights an enemy that may exist only in her imagination. She has to resort to desperate measures when she realizes that a gun, security cameras in her apartment, and constant vigilance will not be enough to survive. It is hard to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if the cat is not there, but Leslie, with her resolve fueled by paranoia, is hell-bent on finding and crushing it.
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Plus a preview of Tim Kizer's new horror novel "Days of Vengeance."
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- GenresHorror
115 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2011
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April 30, 2014
I picked this one up for free. The cover was intriguing and there's nothing better than a story about a psychopath (or in this case, three). If done correctly, it makes for some interesting horror.
Going Insane is a trifecta of horror stories, all dealing with the psychotic. A hitchhiking with a twist, an entity called Jeremy and a suspected poisoning...it may sound like a random selection of stories and, in hindsight, they are. They also border on cliché and originality all at the same time but, despite this, the collection of stories feels a little hit and miss. They are worth a read but the casual reader may not finish this book.
First of all, the dialogue and grammar are basic. This detracts a little from the story as I had to read several lines back to myself in order to realise what was being said. It's clunky and inept in places and it doesn't do the characters any favours. It's hard to portray a psychopath when he sounds like a eight year old. This may have been intentional (and if so, it was a nice, eerie touch) but, for me, it ruined the story. If it was explained, I may have missed it, but the language was present in all three tales so I don't think it was a writing decision by the author.
The stories, despite this, are decent. The author has created three tales that are worth a read purely to find out what happens. If you can look past the dialogue and grammar this is a little horror treat. Had these stories been edited and proofread, they may have flourished slightly better.
Three stars. A good effort but when it comes to published books, I believe editing is crucial. It seems this hasn't been applied and it's a shame because this book could have been very engaging. Worth a read if you enjoy horror and can look beyond the flaws.
Going Insane is a trifecta of horror stories, all dealing with the psychotic. A hitchhiking with a twist, an entity called Jeremy and a suspected poisoning...it may sound like a random selection of stories and, in hindsight, they are. They also border on cliché and originality all at the same time but, despite this, the collection of stories feels a little hit and miss. They are worth a read but the casual reader may not finish this book.
First of all, the dialogue and grammar are basic. This detracts a little from the story as I had to read several lines back to myself in order to realise what was being said. It's clunky and inept in places and it doesn't do the characters any favours. It's hard to portray a psychopath when he sounds like a eight year old. This may have been intentional (and if so, it was a nice, eerie touch) but, for me, it ruined the story. If it was explained, I may have missed it, but the language was present in all three tales so I don't think it was a writing decision by the author.
The stories, despite this, are decent. The author has created three tales that are worth a read purely to find out what happens. If you can look past the dialogue and grammar this is a little horror treat. Had these stories been edited and proofread, they may have flourished slightly better.
Three stars. A good effort but when it comes to published books, I believe editing is crucial. It seems this hasn't been applied and it's a shame because this book could have been very engaging. Worth a read if you enjoy horror and can look beyond the flaws.
July 22, 2014
These three ss are really good, and there is a bonus short, THE BIKE, included at the end.
The formatting in my copy is a little wonky, (the text is a lot larger than it should be), but that has no bearing on the writing.
It's definitely a book I recommend, and I'm going to be reading more by Tim Kizer!
FULL REVIEW on BBB
The formatting in my copy is a little wonky, (the text is a lot larger than it should be), but that has no bearing on the writing.
It's definitely a book I recommend, and I'm going to be reading more by Tim Kizer!
FULL REVIEW on BBB
February 7, 2012
Weird, too weird for me. Did not finish this one...
February 1, 2015
interesting but average
The stories were all right but they were too predictable. Especially the first one with hitchhiker. Still not bad for what it is.
The stories were all right but they were too predictable. Especially the first one with hitchhiker. Still not bad for what it is.
March 23, 2015
I should have known better. I don't enjoy short stories.
Plus, the main characters are definitely INSANE, with no moral, no remorse, etc. Just too much killing, like dropping dominoes.
Plus, the main characters are definitely INSANE, with no moral, no remorse, etc. Just too much killing, like dropping dominoes.
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