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Metas
When justice becomes revenge, a monster is born....
After the unsolved murder of her teenage sister, Violet Kendal spirals down a path of violence and self-destruction. A group of mysterious individuals lead her into a nightmare world, where she encounters a force more primal than man itself. As past secrets unfold, they bring her closer to the truth of how her life is connected to Isabelle’s death. Will Violet bury the monster inside her or use it to exact bloody revenge?
After the unsolved murder of her teenage sister, Violet Kendal spirals down a path of violence and self-destruction. A group of mysterious individuals lead her into a nightmare world, where she encounters a force more primal than man itself. As past secrets unfold, they bring her closer to the truth of how her life is connected to Isabelle’s death. Will Violet bury the monster inside her or use it to exact bloody revenge?
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Published August 2, 2019
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Rae Louise
4 books39 followersRae Louise is a horror author from Staffordshire, UK. Her love of the genre began with the Point Horror and Shivers collections, and soon evolved to film and TV. She picked up her first Shaun Hutson book when she was way too young, and then eagerly dived into the darkness that was her mother's bookshelves.
Rae's artistic flair led her to take a Diploma in Media Makeup, Prosthetics and Special Effects. She also dabbles in artwork and sells customised gothic decor and handcrafts from her Etsy shop. Being a bit of a recluse, most of her free time is spent with her pets.
Rae's first publication was a short story for the dark anthology, Beast: A New Beginning (formerly Beasts: Genesis and Revelations). She wrote Mad Merlin in memory of her paraplegic rabbit.
Rae's debut novel, The Fear, is a paranormal horror with psychological elements; influenced by her ongoing battle with anxiety. She also collaborated on Diary of a Gonzo Ghost Hunter, a non-fiction works based on paranormal research journals. Rae's second novel, Metas, was released in April 2019.
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Rae's artistic flair led her to take a Diploma in Media Makeup, Prosthetics and Special Effects. She also dabbles in artwork and sells customised gothic decor and handcrafts from her Etsy shop. Being a bit of a recluse, most of her free time is spent with her pets.
Rae's first publication was a short story for the dark anthology, Beast: A New Beginning (formerly Beasts: Genesis and Revelations). She wrote Mad Merlin in memory of her paraplegic rabbit.
Rae's debut novel, The Fear, is a paranormal horror with psychological elements; influenced by her ongoing battle with anxiety. She also collaborated on Diary of a Gonzo Ghost Hunter, a non-fiction works based on paranormal research journals. Rae's second novel, Metas, was released in April 2019.
www.facebook.com/moonrae00
www.instagram.com/corpsedollwrites
www.pinterest.co.uk/creepyraelouise
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October 24, 2019
Rae Louise’s new novel Metas is another excellent novel that equals and surpasses her fantastic first novel The Fear published in 2017. This novel is so good that I can’t wait to read more from this young voice of horror who looks like she is ready to take the torch away from hardened horror writers from the past and shine it to a dark future.
Metas has strong characters that keep the reader invested and interested. Tortured souls getting over the murder of a close sister, friends who are there to support though not always appreciated and the dark mysterious trio who appear to help put the main character on the path of her destiny. Louise is able to take these complicated character types and control them and keep them real and live within the confines of her three dimensional world. Never once do the characters verge away from their personalities in order to drive the plot forward. Louise’s strengths are always with her strong character types and distinct character personalities.
The novel takes it strength by coming up with a realistic folklore and bringing this to fruition. She takes something that could be thought of as tired and used up and adds to new life whilst at the same time, delving the reader into a new world that makes sense through science and lore. Other author’s sometimes attempt to do this but few have succeeded to the level that Rae Louise has been able to carry this forward.
The characters are strong and every single one of them is so well written and three dimensional. Even Tina, who works in the office of the main character, is totally fleshed out though she is basically a fourth tier character. She makes an appearance in the beginning and when she appears two-thirds into the novel again, the reader remembers her even though the character is not part of the overall plot. This is how strong the characters are written. They basically feel like they are living and breathing and this is a credit to the author.
The plot is excellent and keeps the reader well invested. Action sequences, mystery and suspense are well handled. The mystery and suspense aspects are professionally handled and the author is accomplished enough to be able to feed morsels to the reader and slowly unveiling the whole scheme to turn the world on its head. Expertly handled that could have fallen flat but this is kept tightly wound through to the final conclusion that rewards the reader with its excellence.
This is a must read that shows that Rae Louise is a force to be reckoned with. A strong lore and mystery blended together with science against a horror and mystery story that enthralls its audience while never speaking down to them. Strong characters that excellent, plots that are fully fleshed out and a fully realised folklore that truly feels real and alive makes this on hell of a winner. Exciting, thrilling, suspenseful full of incredible pathos makes this one of the best page turners of 2019.
Metas has strong characters that keep the reader invested and interested. Tortured souls getting over the murder of a close sister, friends who are there to support though not always appreciated and the dark mysterious trio who appear to help put the main character on the path of her destiny. Louise is able to take these complicated character types and control them and keep them real and live within the confines of her three dimensional world. Never once do the characters verge away from their personalities in order to drive the plot forward. Louise’s strengths are always with her strong character types and distinct character personalities.
The novel takes it strength by coming up with a realistic folklore and bringing this to fruition. She takes something that could be thought of as tired and used up and adds to new life whilst at the same time, delving the reader into a new world that makes sense through science and lore. Other author’s sometimes attempt to do this but few have succeeded to the level that Rae Louise has been able to carry this forward.
The characters are strong and every single one of them is so well written and three dimensional. Even Tina, who works in the office of the main character, is totally fleshed out though she is basically a fourth tier character. She makes an appearance in the beginning and when she appears two-thirds into the novel again, the reader remembers her even though the character is not part of the overall plot. This is how strong the characters are written. They basically feel like they are living and breathing and this is a credit to the author.
The plot is excellent and keeps the reader well invested. Action sequences, mystery and suspense are well handled. The mystery and suspense aspects are professionally handled and the author is accomplished enough to be able to feed morsels to the reader and slowly unveiling the whole scheme to turn the world on its head. Expertly handled that could have fallen flat but this is kept tightly wound through to the final conclusion that rewards the reader with its excellence.
This is a must read that shows that Rae Louise is a force to be reckoned with. A strong lore and mystery blended together with science against a horror and mystery story that enthralls its audience while never speaking down to them. Strong characters that excellent, plots that are fully fleshed out and a fully realised folklore that truly feels real and alive makes this on hell of a winner. Exciting, thrilling, suspenseful full of incredible pathos makes this one of the best page turners of 2019.
October 2, 2020
This was an interesting slant on Monsters. What makes us a monster and how do we evolve in to one? I like that there was history and lore to the story. There was a pretty brutal beginning but also a lull where we learned more. I liked the over-arching theme of the justice for her sister but also the people that flitted in and out of her life. It's gory, just like horror should be, but the gore almost always had a purpose. Well written, quick read. I enjoyed it!
December 16, 2019
Metas is a good thriller that keeps you engrossed in the plot. The characters are interesting and emotional.
December 5, 2019
When justice becomes revenge, a monster is born...
After the unsolved murder of her teenage sister, Violet Kendal spirals down a path of violence and self-destruction. A group of mysterious individuals lead her into a nightmare world, where she encounters a force more primal than man itself. As past secrets unfold, they bring her closer to the truth of how her life is connected to Isabelle’s death. Will Violet bury the monster inside her or use it to exact bloody revenge?
This is definitely a bloody read but it was sooo good.
Well written plot and story line that I found so engaging from the very start.
The characters have been written so well and really felt for Violet.
The story made me feel so many different emotions through the whole read.
Really enjoyed this so much and look forward to more from this author.
I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This was my own honest voluntary review.
After the unsolved murder of her teenage sister, Violet Kendal spirals down a path of violence and self-destruction. A group of mysterious individuals lead her into a nightmare world, where she encounters a force more primal than man itself. As past secrets unfold, they bring her closer to the truth of how her life is connected to Isabelle’s death. Will Violet bury the monster inside her or use it to exact bloody revenge?
This is definitely a bloody read but it was sooo good.
Well written plot and story line that I found so engaging from the very start.
The characters have been written so well and really felt for Violet.
The story made me feel so many different emotions through the whole read.
Really enjoyed this so much and look forward to more from this author.
I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This was my own honest voluntary review.
December 2, 2019
I found Metas to be a visceral and multi-faceted story that wouldn't be amiss on the big screen. The female monster story needs to come back to the forefront and this is a good place to start. Violet is an imperfect main character and one that you can't always agree with, but you certainly can't look away from. It's bloody, it's messy, there is no perfectly sculpted happy ending here, but plenty of bite.
October 20, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book as it had a bit of a different take on the usual shape shifting tales I have read before.
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