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Carver #2
Coven
The past can be haunting…
In 2009, John Carver faced and defeated the creature that had taken his older brother's life. Yet, his path to recovery hasn’t been easy.
Now in his twenties, living alone in Pennsylvania, John navigates a maze of dead-end, low-paying jobs to scrape by, until he stumbles upon Reels, a local movie rental store on the brink of collapse. Here, he discovers a sense of belonging, forming unexpected friendships.
But when a series of strange incidents unearth not only John’s history with the supernatural but also threaten his newfound happiness, he is reminded of an unsettling monsters are real…and they’re not our friends.
In 2009, John Carver faced and defeated the creature that had taken his older brother's life. Yet, his path to recovery hasn’t been easy.
Now in his twenties, living alone in Pennsylvania, John navigates a maze of dead-end, low-paying jobs to scrape by, until he stumbles upon Reels, a local movie rental store on the brink of collapse. Here, he discovers a sense of belonging, forming unexpected friendships.
But when a series of strange incidents unearth not only John’s history with the supernatural but also threaten his newfound happiness, he is reminded of an unsettling monsters are real…and they’re not our friends.
- GenresHorror
362 pages, Paperback
Published August 30, 2023
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About the author
Flint Maxwell
58 books295 followersFlint Maxwell was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and still lives there today with his beautiful wife and daughter, and their four furry best friends.
He primarily writes horror fiction, but has been known to dabble in many different genres.
He primarily writes horror fiction, but has been known to dabble in many different genres.
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September 26, 2023
The author does a great job building his main character and introducing the reader to his adult life. Then he starts to build some creepiness and suspense but, like the first book, it's done and over in a flash. I really do applaud the character development but wish the supernatural aspect was built out with the same care and attention to detail.
September 15, 2023
Coven
By Flint Maxwell
This is book #2 in the series but there is enough background information for someone to understand what is going on to enjoy the book without having read book one first but book one is good!
Here our guy of the story, John, is a bit lazy and unmotivated. He still mourns the loss of his brother and occasionally thinks he sees him out of the corner of his eye in his house. He gets a break finally and gets a job that fits him and one he likes. He even makes a friend. A hot girl starts paying attention to him.
But then things start getting weird. He doesn't know then just how weird things are going to get!
By Flint Maxwell
This is book #2 in the series but there is enough background information for someone to understand what is going on to enjoy the book without having read book one first but book one is good!
Here our guy of the story, John, is a bit lazy and unmotivated. He still mourns the loss of his brother and occasionally thinks he sees him out of the corner of his eye in his house. He gets a break finally and gets a job that fits him and one he likes. He even makes a friend. A hot girl starts paying attention to him.
But then things start getting weird. He doesn't know then just how weird things are going to get!
December 18, 2023
Woo-hoo witchy woman.
Another very easy to read story. A young guy, John Carver, is trying to get life on his own started, but has an encounter with some nasty ladies. He seems to have a knack for dealing with weird things. I don't think I liked this as much as the first book in the series, but it was good and I will definitely be moving on and reading the next book when it comes out because Slayer looks fabulous.
Another very easy to read story. A young guy, John Carver, is trying to get life on his own started, but has an encounter with some nasty ladies. He seems to have a knack for dealing with weird things. I don't think I liked this as much as the first book in the series, but it was good and I will definitely be moving on and reading the next book when it comes out because Slayer looks fabulous.
June 9, 2025
Kind of fun
Not too deep. Kind of fun. Easy to follow with pretty much likable characters a reader can invest in. Well, for the most part. Easy read that you don't need to think about. I did guess the reveal early on though. Why four stars? Well, in my opinion when you start a Flint Maxwell book, you pretty much know what you're going to get. Kind of like a Denzel Washington movie. Not great literature but you'll probably enjoy it. I did.
Not too deep. Kind of fun. Easy to follow with pretty much likable characters a reader can invest in. Well, for the most part. Easy read that you don't need to think about. I did guess the reveal early on though. Why four stars? Well, in my opinion when you start a Flint Maxwell book, you pretty much know what you're going to get. Kind of like a Denzel Washington movie. Not great literature but you'll probably enjoy it. I did.
May 25, 2024
Review of this book.
The first 170 pages were nothing but what a wuss and sad human being John was. I almost deleted the book. Best sleeping pill I ever took. Like the one the nurse gave me the night before I had surgery. You need to back off that and get to the story. People will delete the book and not read it or any sequel to it. The ending was great.
The first 170 pages were nothing but what a wuss and sad human being John was. I almost deleted the book. Best sleeping pill I ever took. Like the one the nurse gave me the night before I had surgery. You need to back off that and get to the story. People will delete the book and not read it or any sequel to it. The ending was great.
September 12, 2023
I need more Carver, Ziggy, and Zeke!
I love old fashioned, nostalgia tinged horror with a heart. This book and it's predecessor have that in spades. Please check them out so we can get more!
I love old fashioned, nostalgia tinged horror with a heart. This book and it's predecessor have that in spades. Please check them out so we can get more!
September 15, 2023
Wildly imaginative! Great, multi-faceted characters. Very unique plot. Vivid descriptions. A solid, interesting read!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
September 17, 2023
And another great one
Somewhat of a slow burn, but so we’ll written and crafted, that I didn’t care. Love the humanity that Flint puts into his characters, and the story line, can’t wait to see where it goes from here. Thanks buddy for the good story.
Somewhat of a slow burn, but so we’ll written and crafted, that I didn’t care. Love the humanity that Flint puts into his characters, and the story line, can’t wait to see where it goes from here. Thanks buddy for the good story.
November 3, 2023
This book was fun. I wish there was more supernatural stuff that happened and not just towards the end but in the middle too. I liked that he finally joined the order of the Octopus and will be working on killing evil monsters. I can't wait to see what the other books bring. That was fun!
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December 17, 2023
Less exciting as the first one. I'd recommend nonetheless.
The book took forever to tell the story and it wrapped up way less than expected. I'll buy the 3rd one though as I think Flint is embarking on a new series with John and the Order.
The book took forever to tell the story and it wrapped up way less than expected. I'll buy the 3rd one though as I think Flint is embarking on a new series with John and the Order.
March 17, 2024
Great a character building, as Flint Maxwell always does, but the first mildly strange thing happens only 45% through. So, it's much too slow for me. I did enjoy the last quarter when events started getting really weird.
September 8, 2023
This is the best
Keep on with this I love these
Like the supernatural show
Great characters love ghost dog
Also love old movie store
Keep on with this I love these
Like the supernatural show
Great characters love ghost dog
Also love old movie store
September 11, 2023
Fun read. I am enjoying this series and I’m hoping there will be more to come!
September 19, 2023
Great as always
Wonderful story and extremely entertaining to read. Will keep you guessing until the very end. Most of all, I enjoyed the ending.
Wonderful story and extremely entertaining to read. Will keep you guessing until the very end. Most of all, I enjoyed the ending.
October 1, 2023
I enjoy this series. Hoping for more.
December 27, 2023
Exciting story
I enjoyed this one as much as the first. Couldn't bout it down. I look forward to the third book
I enjoyed this one as much as the first. Couldn't bout it down. I look forward to the third book
January 5, 2024
That was pretty awesome. A whole lot of nostalgia too. I'm really growing to like the characters. Can't wait for the next instalment.
January 9, 2024
second John carver book
The first one reeled me in, love werewolves. This one did just as well. Thank you for the entertainment and a good read
The first one reeled me in, love werewolves. This one did just as well. Thank you for the entertainment and a good read
July 29, 2025
It’s fine but little to nothing happens until the end of the book
February 24, 2024
Still following John Carver's interesting life. He meets Sonny and works at his movie rental store.
He meets the girl of his dreams...not
He meets the girl of his dreams...not
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