Slayer: A Horror Novel

by Flint Maxwell

Sometimes, you can’t outrun your destiny.In the spine-chilling third installment of the Carver series, join John Carver, now a new recruit of the monster-hunting organization the Order of the Octopus, as he dives deeper into the world of the supernatural.To earn his initiation Tentacle tattoo, John, alongside two fellow recruits, must embark on a mission to a small West Virginian town plagued by a recent string of grisly murders and inexplicable injuries that have left local law enforcement baffled. Racing against time to prevent more deaths, John, Harry, and Annette will have to confront an ancient evil threatening to engulf the world as we know it.Can they reach into his heart and find the strength to beat the entity, or will the darkness within the town consume them all?

332 pages, Paperback

Published December 13, 2023

About the author

Flint 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.

Reviews

[Richard Mendenhall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Below expectations

After reading Maxwell's THE THIRST, I wrote a review thinking that book must be the first in a series. It wasn't. THE SLAYER, book 3 in the John Carved series, wraps up THE THIRST...Almost, at least for the main characters. On to SLAYER! Having read several Flint Maxwell books, I just expected more. This wasn't a bad book. It was interesting enough but it just lacked something. Harry, Annette and John were just a little too flippant. The final resolution felt rushed and not particularly suspenseful. All in all, if you're looking for a quick, fairly entertaining read, SLAYER is okay, or if you're a fan of Maxwell, you probably should read it if the Carver series continues. If you haven't read Maxwell before, this is not where to start.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, easy read, action packed with a light note of Harry Potter kind of vibes. Annette definitely felt like this series’ Hermione. Highly recommend if you enjoy supernatural, magic (science as put in the book -wink-), little bit of gore, action, and mild mystery solving (more through the characters than yourself though). Definitely a solid 4 star.

[Michael Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tight, humorous, and unceasingly imaginative.

Even though my heading says it all, I can't very well leave it there. Mister Maxwell has joined the rarefied air of my top 4 favorite writers. Harlan Coben, Christopher Moore, and Nathan Hystad, forgive me. I've been cheating on you with Flint Maxwell.

(No, that doesn't sound at all creepy)

[Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wildly imaginative! Great, multi-faceted characters. Very unique plot. Vivid descriptions. A REALLY great read! Can't wait for this series to continue!!!

*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.

[Rina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I a a first time reader of this author and decided to download the trilogy. I Love love loved them. I could not put them down.I feel like I really know John Carved and really hope there will be more

[wayne peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of this book.

This was a great book! Lots of action and a lot of suspense. I really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed the ending. Now you are into the zone. A complete turn around from the last book.

[Julie Gruenewald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

I hope the author will consider writing a Carver book 4! I couldn’t put down the books and very easy to read! I would recommend the series to anyone who enjoys horror stories!

[rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

More please

Great series. Hope there's more coming in this series. I've read most of Mr Maxwells books and this like the others, these three didn't disappoint. Great job, and keep them coming.

[Jesse Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun!

This series is highly entertaining and I’m already eager for the next book. I read this one in one sitting.

[Lee Derick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great sequel

This is a great continuation of the story. I can't wait for the next in this series. I hope all the characters will return soon.

[Colleen A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short

I need more of this
It was too short
Please write more I love ziggy maybe John should have a ziggy lol
Can't wait for next one

[Diana Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the characters and the storyline. Excited for the next book in the series!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Carver learns who he really is. Its been a long road but he's made it to the HQ Squid.
now you can read The Thirst.

[Lady Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! I love this author’s work. I wish he wish he would produce more novels faster! Ha ha! Thank you Mr. Maxwell I look forward to your next piece of work.

[Dana Wilkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

These books are an easy read. I like them though. I can't exactly say why but they keep my attention.

[Morgan Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love anything by Flint Maxwell

[Veronik Durocher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Nice little story with a lot of action and adventures, easy to read, hard to put down. I loved every book I read from F. Maxwell.

[Moira Williamson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series!

Just as expected, Flint Maxwell delivers another awesome and enthralling one! Can't wait for the next book in the Carver series!

[henry smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stupid but enjoyable.

[Michele Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great thirdnbook

I love this series. I sure hope there are more to come. I will read any more that come out