Wicked

Night Roamers

by Kristen Middleton

When eighteen-year-old Emily wakes up to find herself being held captive in a barn with four other women and tries to escape, she finds herself being hunted by a dark presence through the deep woods of Montana.

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Short Stories, Romance, Ebooks

62 pages, Unknown Binding

First published July 31, 2014

About the author

NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Kristen Middleton, is from the Midwest and not only enjoys writing, but connecting with her readers. Kristen also writes gritty biker books under the name Cassie Alexandra. She is also involved with raising money to help locate missing and exploited children, helping other authors succeed by sharing what she's learned in the self-publishing industry, and volunteering resources or her time whenever she can. "Besides having a passion for writing, I adore children, suspenseful movies, watching Shameless and The Walking Dead, traveling, Moscato wine, Chianti Grill, Savoy Pizza, and meeting new friends."



















Kristen Middleton lives in Minnesota
Favorite Quote (Henry Ford)

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right."

Reviews

[Netanella · Rating 4 out of 5]

~Read as part of the Blood Bites: Three Vampire Tales anthology~

I enjoyed this opening story the best, centered around young Emily, who finds herself kidnapped and trapped in a barn with 4 other women. The writing was sharp, Emily was smart, and I am interested enough to want to continue reading further in Middleton's Roamers sequence of stories.

[Em · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was very good. I knew it was a short story but I really wanted more. Not a fan of how it ended!

[Mandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a short tidbit to the other books.

[Gypsy Madden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily has just moved away from home for college. She ventures out at night to get a soda from a nearby machine and encounters a very pale man. Not only does he know her name, but he knows she’s also on her own. She tries to run, but he catches up to her easily, laughing all the while. When she regains consciousness, she finds herself trapped inside a barn, definitely not in the city where she had just moved to, with a group of other women for company. The pale man has company with him, just as pale as himself, and there is an unknown monster lurking in the rafters. Emily is determined to escape, but there are still further dangers to come to light in this remote location.

This is a very short novella, introducing The Night Roamers series, featuring predictable traditional vampires. We’re talking the basic evil, pale-skinned, red-eyed, fanged, drink your blood, incredibly strong, with inhuman speed cliched type. So, if basic vampires are your thing, by all means pick this up. Me, I’m always looking for something new, different, genre breaking, so this didn’t sell me on the series it introduces (though I already have book 1 since it was included in the same collection as this short, so I’ll probably give it a try anyway). The story itself was a fun, engaging read where Emily struggles to escape the predicament she finds herself in, and valiantly manages to hold her own against over-whelming odds when you realize what she’s up against (which was obvious straight from the beginning when there’s so much emphasis on the pale skin and red eyes and the inhuman abilities of the men who kidnapped them). (It reminded me a lot of the crime shows I watch, specifically Criminal Minds).

[Sukriti · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Wicked (A Night Roamers Short)" by Kristen Middleton is a captivating supernatural tale that leaves readers craving more. In this short story, Middleton skillfully weaves a dark and enchanting world filled with vampires and intrigue. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is both engaging and suspenseful. Despite its brevity, the story manages to deliver a satisfying dose of suspense and supernatural elements. Middleton's writing style is concise yet evocative, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the narrative. Overall, "Wicked" is a bite-sized treat for fans of the paranormal genre, leaving them hungry for more of Middleton's work.

[Dorel · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I read by Kristen Middleton. I liked Emily's character & I thought she was tough. The story line made absolutely no sense to me.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay...didn't care for ending. Just okay read.

[Jaime K · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an okay short about a girl who is kidnapped with others by "Roamers" (vampires). The writing isn't bad, but the story was kind of 'meh' for me.

[Cindy Wise · Rating 3 out of 5]

this one was a short one. It was decent. A young girl is kidnapped and tries to get away. She ends up thinking she had a bad dream, but realizes it wasn't a dream when she finds she has fangs!

[Neil · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not something that I would normally read, and it seemed to be aimed more towards the YA readership. Having said that for a short story it seemed to start well, but the ending seemed to be less than satisfying. The plot started going down a predictable route, but with only a limited amount of space it was quite understandable.

[Lisa Mccarty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was exciting and made me really want to read her series. The only complaint I have is that it was too short. I know its like a short story to introduce the series and I must say it does its job of getting you hooked. I am pretty excited about reading the rest of the books.

[Catherine Vickers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only a short story but there's lots of plot packed in there. Would have made a great novel. Good characters and so little time to get to know them.

We open with a scene every young lady should not be doing. Inevitably it leads to trouble. Trouble which just keeps on getting worse.

Twist is an expected one, but I think it's meant to be. Recommended if you like a bit of a chill.

[Tashia Jennings · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story took off right from the start. I was turning pages as quick as I could that was how much I was in to it. But then all of sudden it ended. I realize it is a short story but it has the storyline that could rock. Death, betrayal, justice, revenge, romance,,,,,,

[Iman · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was so freaking good!!! I loved it so much!!! I went into not knowing it was a short story but still amazing!!! So freaking good!!! I can't even explain!!! I would've given this 5 stars but the names got me confused for a while in the beginning. But nevertheless amazing!!!

[Larena · Rating 4 out of 5]

14+:AGES 14+:Violence could be a dominant element of the storyline. Could contain strong or frequent use of profanity and nudity or sexual activity.

E:Easy: 3rd grade Vocabulary

Method: E-Book

Location: Barnes & Noble Nook

[Paige Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a great short story to grab the readers attention to read the rest. it does its job and then some.

[Sam Parsons · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not to bad. I found some parts to be a little confusing, but overall did a good job pulling me in. Will be reading the rest of the series.

[Sandy Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story! Leaves off in a cliffhanger!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was all very fast paced. I wish there were more to it than just what's there. And that it went better with blur.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got very engrossed in this story. Very sorry it ended since I wanted her to be reunited with Martin.

[Heidi Walnum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too short, otherwise it was alright..

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emily is kidnapped and terrorized by some creepy "people" who are looking for revenge.

This was a pretty good short story...well paced and definitely had some suspense.

[Kelly Higgins · Rating 3 out of 5]

A novella about vampires. Short but interesting. Twist at the end. A touch of suspense.