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Daddy's Boy
Wentworth is at his wit’s end. He has no money, his cat’s been kidnapped, and every time he tries to kill himself, he fails. Worst of all, he lives in Kidderminster.
But sometimes you’re given a lifeline. For some it’s a lottery win, for others a promotion. For Wentworth, it’s an out-of-shape 50-something named Norman wearing an ‘I was on Naked Attraction’ t-shirt and scuffed Reeboks.
Wentworth thinks he’s in luck but makes a series of progressively worse decisions and soon finds himself on the run from a gang of criminal reprobates.
The two flee to Norman’s holiday home but there’s a local serial killer on the loose, something messed up is happening next door, and Norman is becoming uncomfortably clingy.
Can Wentworth evade the criminal mob, shake off Norman’s advances, and uncover his neighbour’s secrets before he falls victim to the approaching serial killer?
But sometimes you’re given a lifeline. For some it’s a lottery win, for others a promotion. For Wentworth, it’s an out-of-shape 50-something named Norman wearing an ‘I was on Naked Attraction’ t-shirt and scuffed Reeboks.
Wentworth thinks he’s in luck but makes a series of progressively worse decisions and soon finds himself on the run from a gang of criminal reprobates.
The two flee to Norman’s holiday home but there’s a local serial killer on the loose, something messed up is happening next door, and Norman is becoming uncomfortably clingy.
Can Wentworth evade the criminal mob, shake off Norman’s advances, and uncover his neighbour’s secrets before he falls victim to the approaching serial killer?
274 pages, Paperback
Published May 6, 2025
About the author
Michael David Wilson
16 books109 followersMichael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. Michael is the author of the novella, The Girl in the Video, and the novel, They’re Watching, co-written with Bob Pastorella. His work has appeared in various publications including The NoSleep Podcast, Dim Shores, Dark Moon Digest, and Hawk & Cleaver’s The Other Stories. Michael lives in Gifu, Japan. You can connect with Michael on Twitter @thisishorror. For more information visit www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk.
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March 18, 2025
What. A. Bloody. Ride.
From start to finish this book was just absolutely WILD. This is the father-son duo I never knew I needed. It’s insanely funny and gross and even bloody. Action-packed and full of entertainment is putting it lightly. Michael David Wilson is SO excellent at balancing story and humor which can sometimes be hard to do. It’s funny in all the right places while making the story and characters so interesting that you can’t wait to see what happens next.
I can absolutely see this as a movie. That’s what I kept thinking as I was reading. Also, I kept picturing Frank Gallagher from Shameless as Norman…?!
This book goes so hard and hold no punches. It’s pure entertainment the entire time.
If I could, I would read 10 more books about the adventures of Norman and Wentworth.
From start to finish this book was just absolutely WILD. This is the father-son duo I never knew I needed. It’s insanely funny and gross and even bloody. Action-packed and full of entertainment is putting it lightly. Michael David Wilson is SO excellent at balancing story and humor which can sometimes be hard to do. It’s funny in all the right places while making the story and characters so interesting that you can’t wait to see what happens next.
I can absolutely see this as a movie. That’s what I kept thinking as I was reading. Also, I kept picturing Frank Gallagher from Shameless as Norman…?!
This book goes so hard and hold no punches. It’s pure entertainment the entire time.
If I could, I would read 10 more books about the adventures of Norman and Wentworth.
July 19, 2025
That book was totally unhinged! It felt like Jeff Strand if he got really into British comedy. I will never forget my adventures with Shit A Brick Rick.
April 22, 2025
The dick jokes come thick and fast (heh heh) in Michael David Wilson's latest. Daddy's Boy is a delightfully puerile caper with a heart of gold. And although he has put the laughs front and centre here rather than his trademark scares, this has all the signature elements we've come to expect from the host of This is Horror: unforgettable dialogue; sublime what-the-fuckery on almost every page, and a cast of characters all deserving of their own spin off novels. Rising from this stellar cast is Norman; the Daddy, the G.O.A.T., a true all-timer in the MDW canon. He could very well be the author's finest creation yet... and I don't say that lightly. Genuinely laugh out loud funny, this book deserves to be at the very top of your TBR pile. You simply must experience the full-frontal glory of *that* finale. Five stars.
June 29, 2025
This was my first Michael David Wilson novel, and honestly I didn’t know what to expect going in. As a fan of This is Horror, I knew he had several other books out, which are marketed as full-on horror books. So I was pleasantly surprised to find this was mostly a fun, entertaining read. By the end of Chapter 1, I’d gotten into the flow and was hooked. Turns out, it’s a buddy comedy—with a really dark mean streak. The story had me grinning one minute and wincing the next from all the disturbing situations. It’s the story of down on his luck guy named Wentworth, who gets pulled into a series of capers by a strange fucknozzle named Norman, who promises him a nice paycheck for a series of odd jobs. Nothing goes as planned though, and soon the two are on the run from the cops and a group of delightfully weird criminals who want to hurt them badly. It’s a riotous misadventure in all the best ways—oh, and there’s a serial killer lurking somewhere in the background.
The book hits that rare, sweet spot of absurdity mixed with heart. As far as dysfunctional family stories, Daddy’s Boy stands out for Wilson’s sharp dialogue. Wentworth sounds a lot like Wilson’s sometimes snarky podcast personality, and it’s wonderful to read that brought to life as a character. There’s also a surprising emotional depth at play. Think Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets Goodfellas, but with way more potty humor and a dick-measuring contest thrown in.
What makes Daddy’s Boy work isn’t just the laughs or the plot twists—it’s the honesty underneath the absurdity. The conversations between Wentworth and Norman are hilarious, but you’ll also recognize people you know in their exchanges. If you’ve ever looked at your family and thought, “We might be a disaster, but we’re our disaster,” Daddy’s Boy is a book for you.
The book hits that rare, sweet spot of absurdity mixed with heart. As far as dysfunctional family stories, Daddy’s Boy stands out for Wilson’s sharp dialogue. Wentworth sounds a lot like Wilson’s sometimes snarky podcast personality, and it’s wonderful to read that brought to life as a character. There’s also a surprising emotional depth at play. Think Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets Goodfellas, but with way more potty humor and a dick-measuring contest thrown in.
What makes Daddy’s Boy work isn’t just the laughs or the plot twists—it’s the honesty underneath the absurdity. The conversations between Wentworth and Norman are hilarious, but you’ll also recognize people you know in their exchanges. If you’ve ever looked at your family and thought, “We might be a disaster, but we’re our disaster,” Daddy’s Boy is a book for you.
May 20, 2025
I... I don't... whaaaa?!
This book is chaos - in the best goddamn way.
I've read every Michael David Wilson I can get my hands on, and this did not disappoint. Laced with Michael's signature witty charm, intelligent prose, and a fresh dollop of WTF, "Daddy's Boy" is a whirlwind, action-packed adventure filled with wonder, gore, balls-to-the-wall insanity, and, yes, some Naked Attraction thrown in, too.
Outside of the maelstrom, this book touches on one of the most fundamental strings of the human experience - a father and son, and their touching, ride-til-you-die (literally) bond. It's hard to tread that thin line between high octane entertainment and emotional sentiment, but Michael finds it, and delivers it in spades.
Give it a try. You won't regret it.
This book is chaos - in the best goddamn way.
I've read every Michael David Wilson I can get my hands on, and this did not disappoint. Laced with Michael's signature witty charm, intelligent prose, and a fresh dollop of WTF, "Daddy's Boy" is a whirlwind, action-packed adventure filled with wonder, gore, balls-to-the-wall insanity, and, yes, some Naked Attraction thrown in, too.
Outside of the maelstrom, this book touches on one of the most fundamental strings of the human experience - a father and son, and their touching, ride-til-you-die (literally) bond. It's hard to tread that thin line between high octane entertainment and emotional sentiment, but Michael finds it, and delivers it in spades.
Give it a try. You won't regret it.
April 20, 2025
I've read all of Michael David Wilson's novellas that have been published, and Daddy's Boy is my favourite thus far. Daddy's Boy is a crazy ride from beginning to end. It's like the more comedic side of my intrusive thoughts coming to life in book form and displayed nakedly before me.
There are a few things I absolutely love about Wilson's writing. One is how he mixes crime with a side dish of horror. In Daddy's Boy, the horror comes full on in the face when it comes. Another thing I love about Wilson's writing is his voice. He has a strong writing voice that I think I could recognize after reading a few paragraphs. Thirdly, there is his quirky sense of humor. Daddy's Boy had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion and asking "wtf?" on other occasions.
The story starts with Wentworth, our weary hero, who meets Norman, who offers him a million pounds if he's willing to do a simple job for him. Wentworth is ready to end things with life, so he says, why not? That's all I'll say about the plot, because what follows is a ride through crazy town in the best possible way.
Daddy's Boy isn't for everyone. I'm certain some will be turned off by the book's offbeat and idiosyncratic energy. But it was for me. I highly recommend it, and you'll likely find this one near the top of my 2025 reading list.
There are a few things I absolutely love about Wilson's writing. One is how he mixes crime with a side dish of horror. In Daddy's Boy, the horror comes full on in the face when it comes. Another thing I love about Wilson's writing is his voice. He has a strong writing voice that I think I could recognize after reading a few paragraphs. Thirdly, there is his quirky sense of humor. Daddy's Boy had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion and asking "wtf?" on other occasions.
The story starts with Wentworth, our weary hero, who meets Norman, who offers him a million pounds if he's willing to do a simple job for him. Wentworth is ready to end things with life, so he says, why not? That's all I'll say about the plot, because what follows is a ride through crazy town in the best possible way.
Daddy's Boy isn't for everyone. I'm certain some will be turned off by the book's offbeat and idiosyncratic energy. But it was for me. I highly recommend it, and you'll likely find this one near the top of my 2025 reading list.
June 2, 2025
David Moody suggested this book on his social media so I picked it up for my plane ride to Colorado. I absolutely loved this one. Weird as shit, silly, surreal and laugh out loud funny with something to say about fathers and sons deep down in its cold little black heart. Highly recommended for lovers of dark comedy.
May 7, 2025
I've always been a big fan of Wilson's work. His twisted look at domestic relationships is compelling. This is a venture into the comedic side of Wilson's twisted vision. It's depraved and gross and outrageous. If you like your comedy dark as hell, this is the book for you.
June 11, 2025
Violence, depravity, and dark humor abound in this wild novel by MDW. It was a hell of a ride.
There were bursts of sweetness amongst the dick jokes and blood. And believe me when I say it ended with a bang. Or a splash. Or a growl. Maybe all three!!
There were bursts of sweetness amongst the dick jokes and blood. And believe me when I say it ended with a bang. Or a splash. Or a growl. Maybe all three!!
May 6, 2025
Delightfully deranged and bursting with pure British humor, Daddy’s Boy is an addicting sprint of twists and turns you’ll never see coming. Read it.
May 30, 2025
MDW is cutting-edge horror.
MDW is cutting-edge horror. You never know what to expect or where the story is going, but it's always a fun ride.
MDW is cutting-edge horror. You never know what to expect or where the story is going, but it's always a fun ride.
June 24, 2025
This book was described as a mishmash of genres, that description could not be more apt. But beware, if you are looking exclusively for horror, you’ll be reading for quite some time before you get to it. As a US reader, the British slang compounds the elements of humor in ways I found very enjoyable and the narrative is a roller coaster that you don’t want to get off. As a listener of This is Horror Podcast, Michael David Wilson’s own comments about the novel did not fully interest me, but rather the guest authors interviewed on the show and had wonderful things to say about this book, which nudged me to get my own copy. I look forward to scouring MDW’s other works, because this guy can flat out write.
July 28, 2025
Michael David Wilson is founder and one half of the This is Horror podcast. Every week he and his co-host Bob Pasterella interview horror and horror adjacent creators, mostly writers, about their craft. Having listened to This is Horror for years, I have learned about many aspects of writing, but also about the hosts, particularly what Michael David Wilson finds extremely funny. When he interviews Max Booth III, Brian Asman, Jason Pargin, or Danger Slater, you know that the interviews have a tendency to go off the rails. All of the episodes of This is Horror are fantastic, informative, and inspiring, but there are some guests, particularly Max Booth III, that spend the entire interview making Michael David Wilson laugh and struggle to keep the entire episode together. Having said this, constant listeners have a good idea of the things that Michael David Wilson finds funny, and for those who do not know, who have never heard the This is Horror podcast, all they have to do is read a copy of Daddy’s Boy.
Daddy’s Boy starts with Wentworth trying to get a loan from the bank, actually just waiting in line to get a loan from the bank, when a stranger comes up, a scraggly guy wearing a I was on Naked Attraction t-shirt, that promises Wentworth a million pounds to help him with a job. Of course the job doesn’t pan out and the guy, Norman, keeps making worse and worse decisions until the two of them are hiding out in Norman’s holiday home. The next door neighbors are a mystery, and the more that Wentworth finds out about Norman, particularly that he is his absent father, and the neighbors next door, the more that Wentworth realizes that he cannot just leave these people and the situation. Add in some dick jokes, some sausages, and a lot of really stupid interactions, and you have the idea of everything that makes Michael David Wilson laugh.
One movie that Michael David Wilson really praises is The Greasy Strangler, and I can see the influence of that humor in the story of Daddy’s Boy, not only the obvious father/son connection, but the way that the fathers are almost trying to teach their sons life lessons in their own bizarre way, and all the sons want is validation in the relationship. This is the same dynamic in the first few seasons of Rick and Morty, where you ask yourself “Why is Morty agreeing to this?” In Daddy’s Boy that question is the same. “Why is Wentworth agreeing to this?” The truth that there is a yearning in Wentworth to do the right thing, build a relationship with his father, regardless of how poor his father’s choices are, and make sure nothing bad happens to him. Buried underneath a thick layer of inappropriate behavior and humor, there is a genuine yearning for Wentworth to have something or someone in his life that is worth holding onto.
I enjoyed Daddy’s Boy because I enjoy Michael David Wilson’s sense of humor. The story is absolutely ridiculous, and I can only imagine how much he enjoyed writing it. This will not be for everyone, but if you are someone who likes The Greasy Strangler, this is a must read. I hope that this will also steer more people toward the This is Horror podcast because it is really a treat for readers and writers alike.
Daddy’s Boy starts with Wentworth trying to get a loan from the bank, actually just waiting in line to get a loan from the bank, when a stranger comes up, a scraggly guy wearing a I was on Naked Attraction t-shirt, that promises Wentworth a million pounds to help him with a job. Of course the job doesn’t pan out and the guy, Norman, keeps making worse and worse decisions until the two of them are hiding out in Norman’s holiday home. The next door neighbors are a mystery, and the more that Wentworth finds out about Norman, particularly that he is his absent father, and the neighbors next door, the more that Wentworth realizes that he cannot just leave these people and the situation. Add in some dick jokes, some sausages, and a lot of really stupid interactions, and you have the idea of everything that makes Michael David Wilson laugh.
One movie that Michael David Wilson really praises is The Greasy Strangler, and I can see the influence of that humor in the story of Daddy’s Boy, not only the obvious father/son connection, but the way that the fathers are almost trying to teach their sons life lessons in their own bizarre way, and all the sons want is validation in the relationship. This is the same dynamic in the first few seasons of Rick and Morty, where you ask yourself “Why is Morty agreeing to this?” In Daddy’s Boy that question is the same. “Why is Wentworth agreeing to this?” The truth that there is a yearning in Wentworth to do the right thing, build a relationship with his father, regardless of how poor his father’s choices are, and make sure nothing bad happens to him. Buried underneath a thick layer of inappropriate behavior and humor, there is a genuine yearning for Wentworth to have something or someone in his life that is worth holding onto.
I enjoyed Daddy’s Boy because I enjoy Michael David Wilson’s sense of humor. The story is absolutely ridiculous, and I can only imagine how much he enjoyed writing it. This will not be for everyone, but if you are someone who likes The Greasy Strangler, this is a must read. I hope that this will also steer more people toward the This is Horror podcast because it is really a treat for readers and writers alike.
July 10, 2025
🍻 𝘿𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙮’𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙮
This is my third Wilson read, and goodness it did not disappoint.
𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺’𝘴 𝘉𝘰𝘺 is a dark comedy, and yesss, I mean DARK…think like 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 in book form. It’s outlandish. It will leave you with your jaw dropped, but there is also a good mix of heart on these pages. It also reminded me a bit of the Adam Sandler movie 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘺, but leaning quite a bit more into criminal escapades…
Wilson has such a knack for writing dialogue without it feeling awkward or clunky. It just flows organically…and the dialogue in this book is absolutely hilarious. Norman’s humor is my kind of humor. 🤣🤣🤣
So about that humor…Full disclosure- the book is chocked full of potty humor, so if you’re offended easily, or can’t laugh at things a man who hasn’t grown out of his teenage humor may say, maybe pick up another Wilson book first. However, I personally found some of it absolutely hilarious.
I realize I’ve said nothing about the actual storyline…let me try to sum it up…
Wentworth is down on his luck- no money, cat’s been kidnapped, and he can’t even unalive himself correctly. A chance encounter with Norman (who initially keeps the secret of all secrets that he is Wentworth’a bio dad) sends his life into utter (dangerous) chaos. With the help of Norman’s impeccable decision making skills and scheming (*insert eye roll*) the daddy-son duo soon find themselves in deep…running from a criminal mob and trying not to fall victim to a serial killer.
Uhhh, yeah…this one was such a fun read. It’s bloody, violent, and wild…all things that I love.
Anyway- if you’re not a prude or have a case of the squiggly tummy, this book will likely make you laugh out loud and gasp in disbelief. In other words, pick it up, read it, then come back and let’s talk.
🖤🖤🖤🖤💕/5
*Thank you to @thishorrorpodcast for once again writing a banger and sending me this #gifted copy!
This is my third Wilson read, and goodness it did not disappoint.
𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺’𝘴 𝘉𝘰𝘺 is a dark comedy, and yesss, I mean DARK…think like 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 in book form. It’s outlandish. It will leave you with your jaw dropped, but there is also a good mix of heart on these pages. It also reminded me a bit of the Adam Sandler movie 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘺, but leaning quite a bit more into criminal escapades…
Wilson has such a knack for writing dialogue without it feeling awkward or clunky. It just flows organically…and the dialogue in this book is absolutely hilarious. Norman’s humor is my kind of humor. 🤣🤣🤣
So about that humor…Full disclosure- the book is chocked full of potty humor, so if you’re offended easily, or can’t laugh at things a man who hasn’t grown out of his teenage humor may say, maybe pick up another Wilson book first. However, I personally found some of it absolutely hilarious.
I realize I’ve said nothing about the actual storyline…let me try to sum it up…
Wentworth is down on his luck- no money, cat’s been kidnapped, and he can’t even unalive himself correctly. A chance encounter with Norman (who initially keeps the secret of all secrets that he is Wentworth’a bio dad) sends his life into utter (dangerous) chaos. With the help of Norman’s impeccable decision making skills and scheming (*insert eye roll*) the daddy-son duo soon find themselves in deep…running from a criminal mob and trying not to fall victim to a serial killer.
Uhhh, yeah…this one was such a fun read. It’s bloody, violent, and wild…all things that I love.
Anyway- if you’re not a prude or have a case of the squiggly tummy, this book will likely make you laugh out loud and gasp in disbelief. In other words, pick it up, read it, then come back and let’s talk.
🖤🖤🖤🖤💕/5
*Thank you to @thishorrorpodcast for once again writing a banger and sending me this #gifted copy!
October 26, 2025
MICHAEL DAVID WILSON TAKES A COMEDIC BREAK!
You know how, when you get on an amusement park ride, the underpaid staff mumbles for you to keep your hands and feet in the car and not mess with the safety bar? Well, Michael David Wilson’s latest book, DADDY’S BOY, is like that, only the staff would tell you to grab hold of the moving car and try to get settled in, or you’re going to miss the ride. Safety is optional. In fact, the car barely slows down enough for you to jump in your seat. I was expecting a horror but got a comedy. Kind of like what the Joker said, “My life’s not a tragedy, it’s a comedy.” Imagine you’re standing in line at a bank and a perfect stranger, Norman, offers you a million dollars to come with him for an easy job. The alarm bells should be going off immediately, but you’re greedy and need money, and if your name is Wentworth Cooper, you’re thinking, ‘Why not?’ Well, you should have told Norman to get bent. But no, you go, and everything turns to shit real fast, and it just keeps getting worse. "Let’s steal a car. You drive!” Yeah, good thinking, Wentworth. Norman claims to be your long-lost father! Of course he is! So, next thing you know, Norman is leading you into one bad adventure after another, snowballing into complete chaos. Norman is obsessed with the TV show NAKED ATTRACTION, which is a real dating show in which nudity plays a key role. I was trying to keep track of funny lines to put in this review, but there are so many I gave up on that idea. I’ll say, if you have a dark sense of humor, you will laugh out loud and keep turning pages throughout. I highly recommend this book, whether you like horror or not. It is a fast read, and no matter how bad you think your life is going, you will quickly learn it could be so much worse. Good job, Michael! - Jeff
You know how, when you get on an amusement park ride, the underpaid staff mumbles for you to keep your hands and feet in the car and not mess with the safety bar? Well, Michael David Wilson’s latest book, DADDY’S BOY, is like that, only the staff would tell you to grab hold of the moving car and try to get settled in, or you’re going to miss the ride. Safety is optional. In fact, the car barely slows down enough for you to jump in your seat. I was expecting a horror but got a comedy. Kind of like what the Joker said, “My life’s not a tragedy, it’s a comedy.” Imagine you’re standing in line at a bank and a perfect stranger, Norman, offers you a million dollars to come with him for an easy job. The alarm bells should be going off immediately, but you’re greedy and need money, and if your name is Wentworth Cooper, you’re thinking, ‘Why not?’ Well, you should have told Norman to get bent. But no, you go, and everything turns to shit real fast, and it just keeps getting worse. "Let’s steal a car. You drive!” Yeah, good thinking, Wentworth. Norman claims to be your long-lost father! Of course he is! So, next thing you know, Norman is leading you into one bad adventure after another, snowballing into complete chaos. Norman is obsessed with the TV show NAKED ATTRACTION, which is a real dating show in which nudity plays a key role. I was trying to keep track of funny lines to put in this review, but there are so many I gave up on that idea. I’ll say, if you have a dark sense of humor, you will laugh out loud and keep turning pages throughout. I highly recommend this book, whether you like horror or not. It is a fast read, and no matter how bad you think your life is going, you will quickly learn it could be so much worse. Good job, Michael! - Jeff
June 7, 2025
A strange, funny book. Very well-written, if a little disjointed. The British references hit for me, thanks to being British and of an age that I got the relevance. Also, the sense of humour was very relatable (so many dick jokes!) but often felt at odds with the action taking place. I suppose that is just down to the character of Norman being seemingly detached from reality. Wentworth seems to be the polar opposite in terms of humour, yet his reactions to what is happening seem just as confounding (so easy for the reader to ask, "Why don't you just leave?", I know).
There was so much to like about the story, but they all felt a little too disparate and could have been better explored individually. The initial idea of what one would do for a big payday is intriguing, but then the revealed subterfuge leading to a familial connection felt like a jarring diversion. The storyline regarding the possible serial killer in the nearby woods had me more intrigued, but then it felt like that thread wasn't explored enough, and the revelation was a little underwhelming. The characters were mostly interesting, and had plenty of potential for further exploration. The narration by Josh Curran was excellent, too. He did a great job of capturing the different voices and tones of the characters.
There was so much to like about the story, but they all felt a little too disparate and could have been better explored individually. The initial idea of what one would do for a big payday is intriguing, but then the revealed subterfuge leading to a familial connection felt like a jarring diversion. The storyline regarding the possible serial killer in the nearby woods had me more intrigued, but then it felt like that thread wasn't explored enough, and the revelation was a little underwhelming. The characters were mostly interesting, and had plenty of potential for further exploration. The narration by Josh Curran was excellent, too. He did a great job of capturing the different voices and tones of the characters.
April 18, 2025
Daddy's Boy is a bit of a departure for the host of This Is Horror. MDW has written an over-the-top, raunchy, dark comedy about a misfit son, his estranged dad, and a botched crime. The action and jokes are non-stop, and therein lies the issue I had with it. Jokes that are funny at first eventually lose their effectiveness. I do love British comedy, but this was a bit too much for me.
September 10, 2025
What an amazing rollercoaster Daddy's Boy is. It has one hell of a twist and boy is it tough to stomach in a good way. Not for the weak on spirit, but totally for those who are fans of dark comedy and horror. You really end this with satisfaction and a smile on your face. Excellent ending. You won't be disappointed or left wanting.
January 15, 2026
I blasted through this in a day. It’s fun & engaging. A niche thing I love in horror is stumbling upon metal easter eggs, so when I clocked the hilarious references to Watain, CC and Ozzy my rating soared 6/5 and now I kinda want to rewind and scrub through and see if I missed any others lol
May 24, 2025
I enjoyed this one but think it could have used a little trim here and there. I enjoy horror comedy but it kind of ground me down after a while.
June 14, 2025
Truly one of the mist fun books I've ever read. Its chaos and everything I didnt know I needed in a book!
August 11, 2025
Mostly just gross.
July 31, 2025
I can’t recommend the audiobook enough. The narration is hilarious. Another crazy adventure from Michael David Wilson. One of the few authors I’ll read as soon as the book drops.
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