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Becoming...
There’s a psychotic clown loose in the North East town of Marshton and he’s leaving a trail of suffering and death in his wake.
But the victim of one of his rampages lives to fight another day.
Mentally broken by the deaths of his family members, Luke Miller starts a slide into murder, madness and depravity.
The clown is about to discover he isn’t the only psycho in town…
But the victim of one of his rampages lives to fight another day.
Mentally broken by the deaths of his family members, Luke Miller starts a slide into murder, madness and depravity.
The clown is about to discover he isn’t the only psycho in town…
- GenresHorror
468 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2014
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June 29, 2014
There’s a savage killer on the streets of Marshton.
From reading the synopsis, you may think that you know what to expect from a story boasting a murderous clown… you. don’t. know. shit!
Mr. Chuckles the Psychotic Clown is not your typical nightmare, and he makes ‘POGO’ [John Wayne Gacy] look like a guy you wouldn’t hesitate to accept a balloon animal from – even if he pulled it out of his disgusting clown pants.
There’s one victim who survives Mr. Chuckles’ seemingly random rampage, but the ten year old boy will never mentally be free. He finds ways to dull the pain & soften his memories – but it never lasts.
The event that changed everything happened when he was sixteen. The Luke Miller that emerges from the ashes this time, has changed. This Luke Miller will inspire nightmares in Mr. Chuckles, but, there’s something else that needs to be taken care of first.
Full, in-depth review & discussion of Becoming… on BBB
From reading the synopsis, you may think that you know what to expect from a story boasting a murderous clown… you. don’t. know. shit!
Mr. Chuckles the Psychotic Clown is not your typical nightmare, and he makes ‘POGO’ [John Wayne Gacy] look like a guy you wouldn’t hesitate to accept a balloon animal from – even if he pulled it out of his disgusting clown pants.
There’s one victim who survives Mr. Chuckles’ seemingly random rampage, but the ten year old boy will never mentally be free. He finds ways to dull the pain & soften his memories – but it never lasts.
The event that changed everything happened when he was sixteen. The Luke Miller that emerges from the ashes this time, has changed. This Luke Miller will inspire nightmares in Mr. Chuckles, but, there’s something else that needs to be taken care of first.
Full, in-depth review & discussion of Becoming… on BBB
December 28, 2014
A mind-numbingly terrifying read. You'll experience fear like no other as you delve dangerously deep into the mind of a psychopath. A new level of terror pops out of these pages with terrifyingly vivid descriptions. Fancy yourself an adrenaline junkie and true horror buff? Read at night. Trust me when I say you'll experience fear in the first degree, undiluted and pure. This book makes 'Nightmare On Elm Street' look like a children's movie. Jacob's work backs up the belief that books are scarier than movies. This is because our brain projects the most hideous images that crawl into our sub-conscious and plague our psyche. 'Becoming' certainly achieves this!
Sick and twisted doesn't even begin to cover the disturbing madness that is pretty much constant. Although you will feel tingles and chills, you'll not be able to put it down. You'll gasp through the sheer terror but need to know how the characters go on, do they survive? This novel seduces the inner-psychotic tendencies that lay within all of us. That old lady in the queue you want to push over, that spoilt brat you want to slap. However, it is not just a senseless bloodbath, there is clear method and agenda in the butchery. Realistic motives, and believable reasons for such anarchy, unnervingly so.
Luke, a young boy, suffers ultimate fear as a child, which he just barely survives. He works hard to distract himself from thinking about the nightmares that cling to every corner of his mind, dark shadows plaguing sanity and peace. Some people are lucky and can experience trauma, but after a few years can leave it behind and get on with their lives. Luke is not one of those people. His past soon comes back to haunt him in more ways than one, and he realises the only way to truly move on with his life, is to battle his worst nightmare. But can Luke rise to the challenge? Or will his crippling fear consume him?
Massacre seems tame when explaining the slaughter inflicted on unsuspecting victims. There is something so unbelievably abhorring about a man who just snaps. Add that with the fact he disguises himself as a clown and you won't sleep for weeks! Bloody, brilliant and bold writing which at one point makes you side with the killer. Each word is dripping with passion, Jacob writes with enthusiasm and skill. British horror fiction at its best. Urban and murderous. It flows brilliantly, with no slow or dull moments. A consistent narrative that keeps the story moving as murder and chaos hack through the plot. I feel this is a revolutionary style of writing. A fast pace unlike any other fiction, with short and powerful chapters to boot! Jacob is the pioneer of a new literacy within horror.
A special mention must go to the cover. Gory, graphic, and the greater significance becomes apparent at a certain point in the book. You'll be tossing horror movies to the wind and instead settling in with a copy of 'Becoming'.
All in all, an intense, blood-soaked book with chilling terror, uncomfortable suspense, captivating characters, a compelling plot, remarkable writing, and jaw-dropping surprises. These are just a few of the ingredients that make up this one of a kind read.
And just wait until the ending. A spectacular twist you won't see coming!
Sick and twisted doesn't even begin to cover the disturbing madness that is pretty much constant. Although you will feel tingles and chills, you'll not be able to put it down. You'll gasp through the sheer terror but need to know how the characters go on, do they survive? This novel seduces the inner-psychotic tendencies that lay within all of us. That old lady in the queue you want to push over, that spoilt brat you want to slap. However, it is not just a senseless bloodbath, there is clear method and agenda in the butchery. Realistic motives, and believable reasons for such anarchy, unnervingly so.
Luke, a young boy, suffers ultimate fear as a child, which he just barely survives. He works hard to distract himself from thinking about the nightmares that cling to every corner of his mind, dark shadows plaguing sanity and peace. Some people are lucky and can experience trauma, but after a few years can leave it behind and get on with their lives. Luke is not one of those people. His past soon comes back to haunt him in more ways than one, and he realises the only way to truly move on with his life, is to battle his worst nightmare. But can Luke rise to the challenge? Or will his crippling fear consume him?
Massacre seems tame when explaining the slaughter inflicted on unsuspecting victims. There is something so unbelievably abhorring about a man who just snaps. Add that with the fact he disguises himself as a clown and you won't sleep for weeks! Bloody, brilliant and bold writing which at one point makes you side with the killer. Each word is dripping with passion, Jacob writes with enthusiasm and skill. British horror fiction at its best. Urban and murderous. It flows brilliantly, with no slow or dull moments. A consistent narrative that keeps the story moving as murder and chaos hack through the plot. I feel this is a revolutionary style of writing. A fast pace unlike any other fiction, with short and powerful chapters to boot! Jacob is the pioneer of a new literacy within horror.
A special mention must go to the cover. Gory, graphic, and the greater significance becomes apparent at a certain point in the book. You'll be tossing horror movies to the wind and instead settling in with a copy of 'Becoming'.
All in all, an intense, blood-soaked book with chilling terror, uncomfortable suspense, captivating characters, a compelling plot, remarkable writing, and jaw-dropping surprises. These are just a few of the ingredients that make up this one of a kind read.
And just wait until the ending. A spectacular twist you won't see coming!
November 20, 2014
This story is another gem from Mr Rayne. His enthusiasm and confidence in his writing has grown immensely. Being a big fan I have seen this transpire throughout his books.
The Becoming is a tale of revenge and an unlikely pairing of two very different personalities,and Jacobs imagination really does deserve credit,for his imagination in this macabre tale.
Think of your worst enemy,someone who has hurt you physically,or mentally. How would you ensure you dished the revenge suitable for their sin!? Well The Becoming does a great job of creating scenes to which its main character Luke revels in his revenge.
The story is well written with no fluctuation to confuse the reader. It is consistent,and flows with description up there with Richard Laymon for cringes!
I found sometimes I was sympathetic to Luke parts,or maybe it was just my macabre mind feeling I would do the same if I was in Luke's position!
The ending is written with twists the reader does not necessary see coming. It is in keeping with the whole tale coiling it up to a triumphant finish.
Overall the book has gore,suspense,sorrow and revenge served readily throughout. An excellent book with a well deserved five star rating.
Mr Rayne you have excelled yourself in the writing in this book!
The Becoming is a tale of revenge and an unlikely pairing of two very different personalities,and Jacobs imagination really does deserve credit,for his imagination in this macabre tale.
Think of your worst enemy,someone who has hurt you physically,or mentally. How would you ensure you dished the revenge suitable for their sin!? Well The Becoming does a great job of creating scenes to which its main character Luke revels in his revenge.
The story is well written with no fluctuation to confuse the reader. It is consistent,and flows with description up there with Richard Laymon for cringes!
I found sometimes I was sympathetic to Luke parts,or maybe it was just my macabre mind feeling I would do the same if I was in Luke's position!
The ending is written with twists the reader does not necessary see coming. It is in keeping with the whole tale coiling it up to a triumphant finish.
Overall the book has gore,suspense,sorrow and revenge served readily throughout. An excellent book with a well deserved five star rating.
Mr Rayne you have excelled yourself in the writing in this book!
December 10, 2014
I need to start this review by saying a huge WOW!! Jacob Rayne,horror fans salute you!! I've read all of Jacob's books and I must say, he does horror like no other.With each book his artistry grows by leaps and bounds.The latest of his gruesome tales takes you into the world of Luke Miller,a little boy who survives the rampage of a serial killer clown.Having been brutalized by this horrific menace he also has to endure the loss of his entire family.Surviving something of that nature would surely leave mental and physical scars on anyone but man oh man how the mental scars manifest in this young lad makes for blood curdling reading.From the start I had chills reading this book and I won't be surprised if a few nightmares are waiting in the wings for me. Blood guts and seriously demented characters make this a spine tingler and I can't wait to see what Mr. Rayne has in store for us next.
July 14, 2014
This is the story of Luke. His family were murdered by a psychopathic clown when he was a small child. He went to live with a friend and his life settled down until a devastating event shaped the rest of life when he was sixteen. Things for Luke will never be the same again....
This is another belter from Jacob. We were plunged into the action from the getgo and it did not let up until the final explosive page. Jacobs wonderfully descriptive writing leaves you breathless and wanting more. The story was a good one, with many twists and turns along the way. Some of the methods of killing were very inventive, and decidedly gory! The ending was unexpected and Jacob took us on a couple of wrong turns on the way there. I totally recommend this for fans of Jacob and of dark horror alike.
This is another belter from Jacob. We were plunged into the action from the getgo and it did not let up until the final explosive page. Jacobs wonderfully descriptive writing leaves you breathless and wanting more. The story was a good one, with many twists and turns along the way. Some of the methods of killing were very inventive, and decidedly gory! The ending was unexpected and Jacob took us on a couple of wrong turns on the way there. I totally recommend this for fans of Jacob and of dark horror alike.
October 20, 2019
Intense Read
Very impressed with the attention to detail and the creativity of the author with this book. Great characters and storyline...some parts are not for the weak of stomach!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!!
Very impressed with the attention to detail and the creativity of the author with this book. Great characters and storyline...some parts are not for the weak of stomach!! Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!!
June 15, 2020
this is a book i will soon not forget. it is very much its own thing. its definitely like a cheesy horror movie with a good few plot holes and relies on the stupidity of the charters. If you like a gore fill store this is for you. it was quick and easy to read.
October 29, 2024
Gore Splatterpunk Horror
Read at your own mental risk. You’ve been warned.
Jacob Rayne can draw one into a hellish nightmare like Sam West, Judith Sonnet, Matt Shaw. The psychological horror and thriller was a roller coaster ride into depravity.
Read at your own mental risk. You’ve been warned.
Jacob Rayne can draw one into a hellish nightmare like Sam West, Judith Sonnet, Matt Shaw. The psychological horror and thriller was a roller coaster ride into depravity.
February 8, 2020
The writing is terrible....I'm about 60 pages in and I'm quiting ... I dont think I can handle another 400 pages...
January 11, 2015
Good For Gore, But Otherwise Lacking
If you enjoy gore and gross-out, this is your book. But if you also insist a novel not be full of plot holes and an unsatisfactory ending, it isn't. In addition, each chapter is only on average two pages long. Is there a real need for over 130 chapters? None of the characters have any redeeming values, and apparently in the small English town where this is set, no one hears guns going off, fights in the street, fires or break-ins. I understand you have to have some absence of reality here, but it's asking a little too much. So, gore fans should enjoy it if that's how they get their jollies, but the storytelling overall is somewhat unsatisfying.
If you enjoy gore and gross-out, this is your book. But if you also insist a novel not be full of plot holes and an unsatisfactory ending, it isn't. In addition, each chapter is only on average two pages long. Is there a real need for over 130 chapters? None of the characters have any redeeming values, and apparently in the small English town where this is set, no one hears guns going off, fights in the street, fires or break-ins. I understand you have to have some absence of reality here, but it's asking a little too much. So, gore fans should enjoy it if that's how they get their jollies, but the storytelling overall is somewhat unsatisfying.
July 9, 2016
Gory
Really good, couldn't put it down once I started. If you're a fan of revenge and violence, this book is for you !!
Really good, couldn't put it down once I started. If you're a fan of revenge and violence, this book is for you !!
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