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"An enthralling tale imagined with terrifying clarity." Kirkus Reviews
"Loved it! The exploration of the politics of the age is blended really well with the sense of mystery and thrilling action scenes." Viktorija, Reedsy Discovery
1969, Vietnam Vet Jameson Porter returns to America longing for the serenity of his hometown, Mycenae, Tennessee. Instead, he finds murder and fear. Someone is duplicating the horrific California crimes (Manson, Zodiac) of that tumultuous year in his beloved Mycenae. Who and why? Jameson teams up with his old friend, Police Chief Pete Owens, to find out and to mete out rough justice!
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"An enthralling tale imagined with terrifying clarity." Kirkus Reviews
"Loved it! The exploration of the politics of the age is blended really well with the sense of mystery and thrilling action scenes." Viktorija, Reedsy Discovery
1969, Vietnam Vet Jameson Porter returns to America longing for the serenity of his hometown, Mycenae, Tennessee. Instead, he finds murder and fear. Someone is duplicating the horrific California crimes (Manson, Zodiac) of that tumultuous year in his beloved Mycenae. Who and why? Jameson teams up with his old friend, Police Chief Pete Owens, to find out and to mete out rough justice!
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Published August 28, 2024
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T.B. Crattie
3 books51 followersT. B. Crattie writes mystery-thrillers and also paranormal novels about cold war espionage with just a tinge of the fantastic.
Crattie was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and now lives and writes in his hometown of Mycenae, Tennessee.
Crattie was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and now lives and writes in his hometown of Mycenae, Tennessee.
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November 9, 2024
Rich characters and thrilling plot enliven T.B. Crattie's suspenseful novel, "Darkness, Darkness."
After six years of serving as a soldier in Vietnam, Jameson Porter is returned to his once peaceful small town, Mycenae. However, days after his arrival, brutal killings mimic their place, including the Wallaces and Ryes' murder, the gravel pit attack, which victimized Alan Rhodes and Janet Antol, raids at Doug Cantrell's campsite, the fire scenes at Dunlap Street, and other horrifying attacks at Memphis and Patrick County. Police Chief Pete Owens, together with Sheriff Randy Friday, are on the lookout for who are the culprits, and they are determined to uncover the mystery. Asked by Pete to help investigate the crime cases, Jameson now becomes Pete's confidential informant reporter, putting himself at risk.
The suspenseful plot drives the book to its full allure, as the mystery about the killers is peeled layer by layer, keeping engagement high. Slow but engaging, Crattie throws nightmarish but exciting scenes that intensify the narrative bit by bit. It started by introducing Clint's chosen six men, and then Crattie added distinct but lifelike characters who are portrayed as bold, inquisitive, and skilled fighters.
The book is vivified with its actions, intentions, and emotions that fulfill its readers' satisfaction. Crattie creates exciting scenes in "Darkness, Darkness" vividly, where protagonists and antagonists' tools used for killings, their appearances, and the settings are described in detail, producing real connections to his readers. Crattie nailed the ending, as revelations of Mickey Boyd and Gayle Marple indeed surprise me. How Pete, Jameson, Friday, and the rest of the team unravel the crimes creates nail-biting moments as Crattie weaves the plot that readers can't predict.
"Darkness, Darkness" includes little slow moments of intimacy between Maggie Massey and Jameson and Gayle's pretentious attraction for him; it adds a portion of breathable read from the intense actions between opposing teams. The prose is electrifying and thrilling, and the dialogue is realistic. Crattie further energizes his readers with his gripping storytelling, making readers engrossed.
Immersive and exquisite, T.B. Crattie's "Darkness, Darkness" will appeal to readers of mystery-thriller novels.
After six years of serving as a soldier in Vietnam, Jameson Porter is returned to his once peaceful small town, Mycenae. However, days after his arrival, brutal killings mimic their place, including the Wallaces and Ryes' murder, the gravel pit attack, which victimized Alan Rhodes and Janet Antol, raids at Doug Cantrell's campsite, the fire scenes at Dunlap Street, and other horrifying attacks at Memphis and Patrick County. Police Chief Pete Owens, together with Sheriff Randy Friday, are on the lookout for who are the culprits, and they are determined to uncover the mystery. Asked by Pete to help investigate the crime cases, Jameson now becomes Pete's confidential informant reporter, putting himself at risk.
The suspenseful plot drives the book to its full allure, as the mystery about the killers is peeled layer by layer, keeping engagement high. Slow but engaging, Crattie throws nightmarish but exciting scenes that intensify the narrative bit by bit. It started by introducing Clint's chosen six men, and then Crattie added distinct but lifelike characters who are portrayed as bold, inquisitive, and skilled fighters.
The book is vivified with its actions, intentions, and emotions that fulfill its readers' satisfaction. Crattie creates exciting scenes in "Darkness, Darkness" vividly, where protagonists and antagonists' tools used for killings, their appearances, and the settings are described in detail, producing real connections to his readers. Crattie nailed the ending, as revelations of Mickey Boyd and Gayle Marple indeed surprise me. How Pete, Jameson, Friday, and the rest of the team unravel the crimes creates nail-biting moments as Crattie weaves the plot that readers can't predict.
"Darkness, Darkness" includes little slow moments of intimacy between Maggie Massey and Jameson and Gayle's pretentious attraction for him; it adds a portion of breathable read from the intense actions between opposing teams. The prose is electrifying and thrilling, and the dialogue is realistic. Crattie further energizes his readers with his gripping storytelling, making readers engrossed.
Immersive and exquisite, T.B. Crattie's "Darkness, Darkness" will appeal to readers of mystery-thriller novels.
November 20, 2024
This was an exciting book to read. I felt the author incorporated honest elements of the time period, even though it would be disturbing in present-day. It was a challenging time to set a story in, but was a successful thriller. The entire book I wasn’t sure who was going to be a good guy or a bad guy (with the exception of a few obvious bad guys) and didn’t know what the final outcome would be.
Super grateful to have won this Goodreads giveaway! There were some big and confusing errors in the kindle version, especially the 2nd half of the book, but they didn’t impact my overall engagement. I will recommend it to my friends.
Super grateful to have won this Goodreads giveaway! There were some big and confusing errors in the kindle version, especially the 2nd half of the book, but they didn’t impact my overall engagement. I will recommend it to my friends.
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December 21, 2024This review of Darkness, Darkness appears in Kirkus Reviews:
"A veteran of the Vietnam War returns to his home in rural Tennessee to find it beleaguered by a band of murderers in Crattie’s thriller.
"In 1969, Jameson Porter is honorably discharged from the Army after earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his bravery during the Tet offensive. His hometown of Mycenae in West Tennessee is a holdover of the “Old South,” a place where the “ruling families” have governed since the early 19th century. However, when he returns, he finds the hamlet’s sleepiness punctured by a series of shockingly macabre murders executed in quick succession—the first seems to copy the Manson slayings in California, and only days later another murder reproduces the particulars of the “Zodiac Killer.” Perplexed, police Chief Pete Owens asks Jameson to poke around to see if he can discover any useful information, pointing him toward a local commune overrun by hippies and a Black Power group that has been recently established. It seems that even insular Mycenae is being overtaken by the political tumult of the day—a theme explored with admirable intelligence by the author. The deeper Jameson digs into the gruesome crimes upsetting the once peaceful town, the more he finds his old world turned upside down for politically motivated reasons profoundly alien to him. Jameson is a complexly drawn character—he’s not an ideological sort, but he’s also unashamed to have fought in Vietnam, and he considers communism a “brutal, ruinous way to govern people.” The string of murders is not exactly a barbaric anomaly—it’s rather more grippingly presented as the cruel culmination of a gathering chaos, the grim product of a world in painful transition. As one message from the murderers explains: “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born; now is the time of monsters.” Crattie explores the wages of these tectonic cultural shifts with remarkable vivacity and a minimum of heavy-handed sermonizing.
"An enthralling tale imagined with terrifying clarity."
"A veteran of the Vietnam War returns to his home in rural Tennessee to find it beleaguered by a band of murderers in Crattie’s thriller.
"In 1969, Jameson Porter is honorably discharged from the Army after earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his bravery during the Tet offensive. His hometown of Mycenae in West Tennessee is a holdover of the “Old South,” a place where the “ruling families” have governed since the early 19th century. However, when he returns, he finds the hamlet’s sleepiness punctured by a series of shockingly macabre murders executed in quick succession—the first seems to copy the Manson slayings in California, and only days later another murder reproduces the particulars of the “Zodiac Killer.” Perplexed, police Chief Pete Owens asks Jameson to poke around to see if he can discover any useful information, pointing him toward a local commune overrun by hippies and a Black Power group that has been recently established. It seems that even insular Mycenae is being overtaken by the political tumult of the day—a theme explored with admirable intelligence by the author. The deeper Jameson digs into the gruesome crimes upsetting the once peaceful town, the more he finds his old world turned upside down for politically motivated reasons profoundly alien to him. Jameson is a complexly drawn character—he’s not an ideological sort, but he’s also unashamed to have fought in Vietnam, and he considers communism a “brutal, ruinous way to govern people.” The string of murders is not exactly a barbaric anomaly—it’s rather more grippingly presented as the cruel culmination of a gathering chaos, the grim product of a world in painful transition. As one message from the murderers explains: “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born; now is the time of monsters.” Crattie explores the wages of these tectonic cultural shifts with remarkable vivacity and a minimum of heavy-handed sermonizing.
"An enthralling tale imagined with terrifying clarity."
March 4, 2025
Due to the graphic and gruesome killing of an animal by several people in the opening pages of Darkness, Darkness I almost did not read the book. I threw the book aside, stepped away and came back to give it a second chance.
I was given an ARC of Darkness, Darkness for free and the following is my honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher and Goodreads for the ARC.
The best I can say about this novel is that the author did a great job of character development. I came to like the protagonist, Jameson, quite well. The other characters were also well developed.
The way T.B. Chattie described life in small town America in the late 1960s was also well done. Despite all of the upheaval of the time; with the Vietnam War, racial and sexual equality marches and the loosening of social mores a picture of a quieter, simpler time was described that created a nostalgic sigh.
Although Jameson is a likeable character he is placed in very unrealistic situations that continue, one after another. Additionally, Jameson also has one life threatening encounter after another, ad nauseum.
After reading pages of detailed strategic planning by Jameson, the sheriff, police chief and members of the FBI on a military-like ambush of a radical sect the main event was loosely described in one paragraph! So disappointing. So frustrating.
I am neutral about having read Darkness, Darkness. I am not greatly unhappy nor can I say it is a book that I will remember.
I was given an ARC of Darkness, Darkness for free and the following is my honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher and Goodreads for the ARC.
The best I can say about this novel is that the author did a great job of character development. I came to like the protagonist, Jameson, quite well. The other characters were also well developed.
The way T.B. Chattie described life in small town America in the late 1960s was also well done. Despite all of the upheaval of the time; with the Vietnam War, racial and sexual equality marches and the loosening of social mores a picture of a quieter, simpler time was described that created a nostalgic sigh.
Although Jameson is a likeable character he is placed in very unrealistic situations that continue, one after another. Additionally, Jameson also has one life threatening encounter after another, ad nauseum.
After reading pages of detailed strategic planning by Jameson, the sheriff, police chief and members of the FBI on a military-like ambush of a radical sect the main event was loosely described in one paragraph! So disappointing. So frustrating.
I am neutral about having read Darkness, Darkness. I am not greatly unhappy nor can I say it is a book that I will remember.
October 7, 2024
⭐️ I got this book for free through a GoodReads giveaway ⭐️
Darkness, Darkness takes a look at the United States during the crucial period of time after the war ended in Vietnam. Former soldier, Jameson Porter, returns to his hometown of Mycenae, Tennessee to readjust to civilian life and enjoy being out of the desert. After a trip to Woodstock, he arrives home on the same night a quadruple murder takes place and from that point on, he is entangled in a new kind of war with domestic terrorists.
This book is a far cry from my usual kind of read. I’m not personally a big fan of historical fiction, just not my jam, but this one did catch my attention. I truly loved Jameson’s character. A good-hearted, all-American type of guy who is just looking to make peace between the different groups of people in his community. Whether that’s visiting a commune and getting to know the hippies or keeping a race war from breaking out, he’s always willing to have the hard conversations with people who look different than him or have different values/ways of life.
I thought this story was, overall, a good one. I likely wouldn’t have bought this book myself if I saw it in a store so I’m thankful to the author for giving me a chance to get to know Jameson Porter. I low-key love him even though I was disappointed and a little confused by where he ended up.
Darkness, Darkness takes a look at the United States during the crucial period of time after the war ended in Vietnam. Former soldier, Jameson Porter, returns to his hometown of Mycenae, Tennessee to readjust to civilian life and enjoy being out of the desert. After a trip to Woodstock, he arrives home on the same night a quadruple murder takes place and from that point on, he is entangled in a new kind of war with domestic terrorists.
This book is a far cry from my usual kind of read. I’m not personally a big fan of historical fiction, just not my jam, but this one did catch my attention. I truly loved Jameson’s character. A good-hearted, all-American type of guy who is just looking to make peace between the different groups of people in his community. Whether that’s visiting a commune and getting to know the hippies or keeping a race war from breaking out, he’s always willing to have the hard conversations with people who look different than him or have different values/ways of life.
I thought this story was, overall, a good one. I likely wouldn’t have bought this book myself if I saw it in a store so I’m thankful to the author for giving me a chance to get to know Jameson Porter. I low-key love him even though I was disappointed and a little confused by where he ended up.
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December 30, 2024
This book follows Jameson Porter. A Vietnam vet that is returning home to his small town in Tennessee for some rest and relaxation after 6 years in the army. Unfortunately for Jameson that isn't what he finds when he returns home. He finds murder and chaos. He is asked to help in the investigation by the local police chief who is also a family friend. The investigation leads to a web of lies and deceit. Jameson isn't sure who he can trust or what to believe. This was a great and well written book. I enjoyed the time it was set in, 1969, and references to things that were important in that era: Woodstock, hippies, the war... This book reminded me of Greg Illes and his writings of the Penn Cage series! I would definitely read more by this author!
November 4, 2024
I will begin by stating that "Darkness, Darkness" by T. B. Crattie deals with such cultural values as loyalty, the fight for existence, and the significance of life.
Because of that, it makes the reader not only move into the deterministic environment of the mined locations but also into the characters’ heads.
The author does portray each of the characters' struggles: Clint as the strict figure in the beginning and Jameson having a chance to be in a culture that makes him uncomfortable.
The novel has a very consistent pacing, allowing readers to come to terms with the characters.
However, this novel is for adult audiences, more specifically lovers of character-driven suspense thrillers with flavors of war, survival, and brotherhood.
The author's ability to craft dialogue that feels raw and genuine adds realism to the narrative, as seen when Pete remarks, "These days, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a flying saucer landed on
the Court Square at noon."
This line not only makes a humorous comment about this situation but also shows how only after three years Pete viewed the world as a mess.
All in all, this novel is quite a worthy read if you like your mysteries to have a real sense of place and your characters put in situations where moral is not black and white.
In other words, it has clean, easily readable text and is laid out in a style that is intrinsically compelling to anyone who picks it up.
Because of that, it makes the reader not only move into the deterministic environment of the mined locations but also into the characters’ heads.
The author does portray each of the characters' struggles: Clint as the strict figure in the beginning and Jameson having a chance to be in a culture that makes him uncomfortable.
The novel has a very consistent pacing, allowing readers to come to terms with the characters.
However, this novel is for adult audiences, more specifically lovers of character-driven suspense thrillers with flavors of war, survival, and brotherhood.
The author's ability to craft dialogue that feels raw and genuine adds realism to the narrative, as seen when Pete remarks, "These days, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a flying saucer landed on
the Court Square at noon."
This line not only makes a humorous comment about this situation but also shows how only after three years Pete viewed the world as a mess.
All in all, this novel is quite a worthy read if you like your mysteries to have a real sense of place and your characters put in situations where moral is not black and white.
In other words, it has clean, easily readable text and is laid out in a style that is intrinsically compelling to anyone who picks it up.
October 28, 2024
"Darkness, Darkness" by T. B. Crattie set in the late 1960s in America and the characters, Clint, the father of a group of young men who are unemployed, and Jameson, an inexperienced Vietnam war veteran, who has trouble reintegrating into society.
The author describes a lot, making the reader be able to better understand the lives of the characters. But in the matter of pace, the novel might be a drawback to readers who are accustomed to fast-paced stories.
I liked how fluently the author recreates the tone and lexicon of the characters to manifest their attitudes of that time period.
I can see the cover is quite simple, the text is bold and large for the title, and the knife suggests danger and suspense at the back of the novel.
It is also sensational, which I think gives the rather dramatic impression to the readers of what they are likely to encounter from an exciting story.
The scene when Jameson wakes up and finds the letters "GB" cut into his abdomen with a knife as his attackers left him. This discovery introduces an additional conflict—who these attackers are and why they want him dead?
This novel is right for character-driven mystery-type audiences that also like suspense with their sentiments. I really enjoyed reading it myself and I definitely recommend giving a read.
The author describes a lot, making the reader be able to better understand the lives of the characters. But in the matter of pace, the novel might be a drawback to readers who are accustomed to fast-paced stories.
I liked how fluently the author recreates the tone and lexicon of the characters to manifest their attitudes of that time period.
I can see the cover is quite simple, the text is bold and large for the title, and the knife suggests danger and suspense at the back of the novel.
It is also sensational, which I think gives the rather dramatic impression to the readers of what they are likely to encounter from an exciting story.
The scene when Jameson wakes up and finds the letters "GB" cut into his abdomen with a knife as his attackers left him. This discovery introduces an additional conflict—who these attackers are and why they want him dead?
This novel is right for character-driven mystery-type audiences that also like suspense with their sentiments. I really enjoyed reading it myself and I definitely recommend giving a read.
November 16, 2024
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Coming back from war and trying to settle in what was once a peaceful community is never easy. For Jameson, a Vietnam War veteran, this task becomes even more challenging as a wave of violence engulfs Mycenae. While the story primarily centres around the gruesome murders perpetrated by men who will stop at nothing in their quest for violence, Crattie skillfully weaves in Jameson’s journey as well.
I appreciate that the antagonist keeps his motives hidden, leaving those pursuing him with little chance of success. Although this is primarily Jameson's story, Crattie also gives the other characters a voice, allowing readers to gain a broader perspective through multiple viewpoints. A good story always includes unexpected twists, and I enjoy it when characters who initially appear to be good reveal their darker sides later on. Most importantly, I relish a narrative that involves the FBI, even if their involvement comes too late.
Coming back from war and trying to settle in what was once a peaceful community is never easy. For Jameson, a Vietnam War veteran, this task becomes even more challenging as a wave of violence engulfs Mycenae. While the story primarily centres around the gruesome murders perpetrated by men who will stop at nothing in their quest for violence, Crattie skillfully weaves in Jameson’s journey as well.
I appreciate that the antagonist keeps his motives hidden, leaving those pursuing him with little chance of success. Although this is primarily Jameson's story, Crattie also gives the other characters a voice, allowing readers to gain a broader perspective through multiple viewpoints. A good story always includes unexpected twists, and I enjoy it when characters who initially appear to be good reveal their darker sides later on. Most importantly, I relish a narrative that involves the FBI, even if their involvement comes too late.
December 5, 2024
I had read nothing by T. B. Crattie before, so the book blurb interested me. It was not at all what I expected, but I liked it. The plot was hard to follow because of the relentless errors in editing. I almost gave up about halfway through the story because this book needed a great deal of editing, especially proofreading. I had to double back quite a bit to follow the story. I thought the author did well in creating some very interesting and believable characters. Suspense could have carried the tale, but the many syntax, punctuation, and line editing errors were a major turnoff. I give a very low 3 Star. This is sad because I thought the characters were engaging. But reading it became a chore of perseverance. I suggest this author spends some time and money on an editor to help catch these mistakes, at least in the Kindle version. I want to thank Book Sirens for the opportunity to read this as a free ARC. This review is voluntary and mine alone.
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September 1, 2024War Finds Jameson, Intrigue Finds Readers
Darkness, Darkness by T.B. Crattie presents the small, peaceful mood of a town rocked by sudden violence. The Protagonist, Jameson, is shocked when he comes home from the Vietnam war to find the mayhem seems to have followed him home. He seeks to help police find the culprit before the town he once loved becomes unrecognizable in an enveloping madness.
As a reader I'm glad I tried this novel. The author captured the mood and feel of the 1960s so perfectly, I felt I time travelled. I found the book to be enticing and unpredictable, leaving me shocked by the ending. I recommend thriller and crime genre enthusiasts give it a whirl.
Darkness, Darkness by T.B. Crattie presents the small, peaceful mood of a town rocked by sudden violence. The Protagonist, Jameson, is shocked when he comes home from the Vietnam war to find the mayhem seems to have followed him home. He seeks to help police find the culprit before the town he once loved becomes unrecognizable in an enveloping madness.
As a reader I'm glad I tried this novel. The author captured the mood and feel of the 1960s so perfectly, I felt I time travelled. I found the book to be enticing and unpredictable, leaving me shocked by the ending. I recommend thriller and crime genre enthusiasts give it a whirl.
November 9, 2024
Introducing the antagonist and their wicked ways in the early pages often proves to be advantageous, as demonstrated once again in "Darkness, Darkness." For one thing, it informs readers about the looming dangers that the protagonist and innocent bystanders will face. In this story, the city of Mycenae soon confronts the chilling reality that some individuals are so dangerous and dark-hearted that even the devil himself might pale in comparison.
If you enjoy crime fiction, this book is a perfect match for you. However, if you do not like reading about violence, particularly the murders of innocent people, this isn't your book. Overall, Crattie’s characters are sure to engage you throughout the 388 pages of this gripping novel.
If you enjoy crime fiction, this book is a perfect match for you. However, if you do not like reading about violence, particularly the murders of innocent people, this isn't your book. Overall, Crattie’s characters are sure to engage you throughout the 388 pages of this gripping novel.
October 31, 2024
Jameson returns to his small-town home in TN after several tours of duty in Viet Nam. Within days he's wrapped up in a murder investigation. His old school buddies have moved on with their life, which is what he's trying to do. However things do not go smoothly for him. The girl he hooks up with turns out to not be what he thought she was, which was a shock plus depressing to him.
Probably a good book for Viet Nam vets to pick up and relate to what he's experiencing upon returning home. Good reading also for those who never went to Nam.
Probably a good book for Viet Nam vets to pick up and relate to what he's experiencing upon returning home. Good reading also for those who never went to Nam.
October 6, 2024
Having not read Crattie before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with the character development, plot, and conclusion. I wish the editing had been better as I found myself rereading sections due to mistakes made in the kindle version. However, that did not detract from my enjoyment of and immersion in the mystery and storyline.
January 27, 2025
This book was a great read with twisty turns that all came together in the end. Even though I guessed the villains, I enjoyed reading so much. I also enjoyed the 60's time period and the Woodstock chapter. I was very young at the time, so I don't remember the different ideologies of the time. Recommend to thriller readers. I am very happy to have won the Goodreads giveaway.
January 13, 2025
This book pulled me in right away and I literally didn’t stop until I finished. While I was just a child during the Vietnam war, I have found myself drawn to stories based around this time period. I would highly recommend!
February 14, 2025
Jameson Porter loves beer just as much as I do. Really well told story. Almost feels modern outside of the references to the time period it’s set in. Wanted a little more from the climax but still really had fun reading it.
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway!
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway!
February 20, 2025
Good thriller
This was a good book. It has highly believable characters. It captures the essence of the Era It was written about. It is fast pacedand there is lots of action. It gives you enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. A good read.
This was a good book. It has highly believable characters. It captures the essence of the Era It was written about. It is fast pacedand there is lots of action. It gives you enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. A good read.
November 18, 2024
Great book
I enjoyed reading this book. The story line was good, but I really enjoyed the detail the author wrote. Enjoyed it!
I enjoyed reading this book. The story line was good, but I really enjoyed the detail the author wrote. Enjoyed it!
April 16, 2025
Intense read
I enjoyed this book. A lot of action and violence in the time of Woodstock. I’m of an age to remember that time well.
I enjoyed this book. A lot of action and violence in the time of Woodstock. I’m of an age to remember that time well.
September 17, 2025
4.02
Was a GR giveaway win
Would prolly be in the 4.25 range if not for two things, both of which are spoilers of a sort and I'd rather not give it away.
Was a GR giveaway win
Would prolly be in the 4.25 range if not for two things, both of which are spoilers of a sort and I'd rather not give it away.
November 23, 2024
Excellent book! The story exemplifies the mood and feel of the time,1969.
Young southern man coming back home to his small town home and shocked at how things have changed, and on top of that the horrific murders that are taking place there.
I won this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
Young southern man coming back home to his small town home and shocked at how things have changed, and on top of that the horrific murders that are taking place there.
I won this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
March 11, 2025
wow
What a book. Took a bit to get into it, each page was painted with such detail you knew exactly what the lay of the land looked like, or the details of each room of the house. So good, very captivating, all in all a great book.
What a book. Took a bit to get into it, each page was painted with such detail you knew exactly what the lay of the land looked like, or the details of each room of the house. So good, very captivating, all in all a great book.
January 15, 2025
This was a Goodreads giveaway in return for my honest review. The story is set around a vet that returns to his home town after being in Vietnam. Once there, a series of Manson style murders begin to happen in the area. To clear his own name, he helps local authorities investigate. It was a good story, with some unexpected plot twists. Some of the story did feel rushed in a way that it kind of skipped over things that could’ve added to the mystery, but definitely a good read all the same. I was worried about the ending for a brief moment, but we finally did circle back and tie it up into a nice bow.
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