Hacks

by Brian Knight

When novelist Jim Eldridge receives an invitation to a writer’s retreat on Washington State’s Mount Misery, it seems like the perfect escape from the last days of his dead marriage. Jim accepts the invitation to the Hacks Club, and joins the other guests, including the legendary H Casper, and best-seller Heather Woods, for a week of fun and relaxation. Someone in those woods is not happy to see them. The body count rises, and the survivors band together to fight the relentless killer. Will they escape the nightmare on The Devil’s Tail Ridge, or die trying? From the author of BROKEN ANGEL, FERAL, and SISTERS.

Genres: Horror

243 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Brian Knight lives in Washington State with his family and the voices in his head. His favorite things include coffee, writing outdoors on warm summer nights, and Hawaiian shirts. Find him online at www.Brian-Knight.com.

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

A group of writers head to a Writer's retreat out in the woods to get the chance to be published and sign their past works. Unbeknowest to them, they are not alone. Can they survive against the things that go bump in the night? Read on and find out for yourself.

This was a pretty good horror novella and my second novel I've read by new to me indie horror author Brian Knight. If you like horror novels, be sure to check this book out on Amazon now.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hacks Club horror writers retreat. A yearly tradition and soon to be a legend of blood and violence.

It’s not often that you get the chance to be slaughtered like one of the characters in your novels.

Let the games begin.

Entertaining and well written with plenty of good time bloody fun.

What a bunch of Hacks.

3.5+ Stars

[Karl]

This is copy 141 of 250 hardcover copies printed and is signed and numbered by Bria Knight.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast fun thriller"

I received a free copy of this audiobook for an honest review.

The story doesn't waste time getting started as Jim accepts a very secret invitation from the Hacks Club to a relaxing remote retreat. However something sinister lurks in the woods. Is it supernatural? Is everyone going to die? Has the horrible past followed one of the authors into these woods?

Great pacing and suspense. It had a "Jason" feel to it, IMO.

The Narration was acceptable. I had no problems knowing who was who and he did a good job of fading into the background.

[Justin Zimmerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fun book with some well-written and shocking scenes. Knowing that some of the characters are based on real horror writers was fun.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **

First, I really like Roberto's narrations, he has a strong voice and I like characterizations. This book is a strong 4, could of been a 5 but the beginning is slow, and the editing needed to be just a tad bit better...I listen to a TON of books so I notice the little things...

But, this is an exciting story, a writers retreat gone very wrong! This is a combo, mystery/thriller with some horror and a little romance mixed in...there is a killer in the woods, offing the Hacks/Writers in really horrific and brutal ways....and just when you think the last 4 people are going to make it, and trust me they fought hard to make it, a surprise twist pops up....I was on the edge of my seat the last couple of hours and even screamed out a few times...lol I really enjoyed this, and recommend!

Thank You, Audiobookblast(dot)com

[Jo-Ann Duff · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you loved those 80's horror flicks full of blood, gore and a group of unsuspecting victims being picked off one by one in a cabin out in the woods, then Hacks is the audio book you need to download.

The characters are introduced steadily and Robert Scalartos change of tone for each person kept it easy to follow who was talking, or dying! The last few chapters of the book were really quite frightening, I fell asleep one night with the book still playing and the horror earworm made its way into my head giving me a graphic, sweat inducing nightmare.

This book is vintage horror with a classic storyline and although no surprises or change from the usual horror formula, you will still jump in places and wince at the horror as it unfolds. Expect a couple of sleepless nights!

[Scott Tyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must admit, I've had Hacks for quite some time now (the hard cover, not the ebook) and I've deliberately not read it until now to savour the experience.
It didn't disappoint.
This is Knight at his gory best.
With strong characterisation and a well-paced plot that doesn't let up, Hacks managed to ramp my heart rate to the point that I had trouble sleeping after reading each night.
With the hard cover all but impossible to find these days, the ebook version is your best bet. And is highly recommended.