The Creed Falls Massacres: A Horror Novel

by Jon Cohn

An unrelenting horror ride that pays homage to final girls, slasher films, and cosmic small-town horror.

A town divided. An unknowable evil. Actually, make that two evils.
Seventeen years after Jamie stared into the face of evil during a freak mass murder in her small town, she’s still fighting the stigma of being one of the only survivors left to recount—and relive—the nightmare.

The body of the Silver Fox killer, her boyfriend Zane, was never recovered, leading many to question whether he really was the perpetrator.

Now the sheriff of Creed Falls, Jamie has spent her life preparing her daughter Claire for monsters. The Silver Fox is one she thought she’d never see again. When a glowing meteorite smashes into a neighbor’s yard, and someone wearing a chrome Silver Fox mask starts terrorizing the camp again on the tragic anniversary, there’s nowhere left to run and hide. To make matters worse, a mysterious disease is spreading through town, infecting neighbors and turning them into monsters.Award-winning, bestselling horror master Jon Cohn is at his peak—drenched in nostalgia, The Creed Falls Massacres is perfect for fans of the Halloween movies, Friday the 13th, and every badass female protagonist that graced silver screens over the last three decades.

Genres: Horror, Thriller

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2026

About the author

Jon Cohn is the award winning author of "The Island Mother." His latest novel, "Slashtag," is a horror-satire currently available on ebook, paperback, KU, and Audiobook! For more info visit www.slashtaginsider.com

Writer, Board Game Designer & Horror Fanatic

Jon has been a member of the games community since 2016, designing narrative-focused horror experiences like Grind House, and having the absolute joy of contributing to his favorite franchises like Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @joncohnauthor.

He would also love to give you free stuff like stories, audiobooks, and games by signing up for his mailing list at joncohnauthor.com.

He lives in San Diego with his incredibly supportive wife Delaney, and two little monsters named Gizmo and Luna.

Reviews

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unique, unique, unique! The Creed Falls Massacres began with all the slasher vibes that I love. When the book began seventeen years in the past with a killer (the Silver Fox) on the loose brandishing a machete, I was like, "buckle me in!" I love a good slasher. Then the book goes to the present day where the final girl, Jamie Campbell, is mother with a teenage daughter. This year on the anniversary of the massacre accusations against Jamie are still being thrown around. Making matters worse, a meteor has crashed outside of Creed Falls and everything changes.......

While reading this book I felt as if the author had a slasher book in one hand and a science fiction book in the other, brought his hands together and mashed both stories together. The result - a unique, original, and horrific book This book had me from the very first page and went it went off in another direction, I was momentarily stunned and had like the characters in this book, had to get my bearings.

I enjoyed the originality and the uniqueness of this plot. It was like a blending of an '80's slasher horror film meets a body invasion trope. I enjoyed the characters even the ones that were stirring up trouble. What a wild ride.

The author first came on my radar with Slashtag and Try Not to Die on Slashtag: An Interactive Adventure. His books might not be for everyone, but he does excel at writing original well thought out, anxiety provoking, action books. I enjoyed the tension, the sense of danger, and the dread in this book.

Thank you to Wicked House Publishing and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com 📖

[MagretFume · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a really strong supernatural slasher.
I loved the fas paced story, the strong characters, and especially the cult vibe of the town.
The kills were gory and brutal, and the mix of psycho killer and body snatchers worked great.
Thank you Wicked House Publishing for this ARC!

[𝘪𝘷 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 🧸 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

I didn't love this but I also didn't hate it. it was fun!!

[OutlawPoet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, this was a fun read!

It's a gory horror novel with a couple of kickass main characters and it's so entertaining!

For me, the slasher portion of the book was best. I enjoyed everything at the camp and the aftermath.

The meteor stuff was fun, but just a little less successful for me. I did love how the author tied it all together.

All in all, this is a fun killfest of a novel - a one night read that I thoroughly enjoyed!

* ARC via Publisher

[jessicajlovesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Creed Falls Massacre is a fast paced, supernatural slasher with a sci-fi twist. It’s like Friday the 13th mashed up with body snatching aliens. There is so much rolled in to one story. You have the machete wielding slasher, small town settings, cult mentality, strong women determined to survive, and aliens taking over the bodies of local townsfolk. Literally, what more could you asked for? This was a page turner that I didn’t want to put down. I would recommend this to any fan of 80’s slasher films/books or anyone who is into science fiction.

Thanks to NetGalley and Wicked House Publishing for the ARC.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who loves slasher movies and wishes there were more fun slasher books, I loved The Creed Falls Massacre! There is just enough blood and gore to make it a fun slasher but not over board. Then Cohn added in another bonus, some cosmic horror! I really enjoyed the way the slasher and cosmic horror mesh so well. I’m so thankful for being chosen as an ARC reader and can’t wait for more friends to read it so we can chat it up! Don’t sleep on this one!

[SJARR ✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re a fan of teenage slasher movies, or “The Mist”, you might love this.
This also made me think a lot about "American Horror Story: 1984”- which is something perhaps a bit more modern to compare it to.

My slight critique is that the synopsis describes this as something a bit different than what it is.
I was pretty much expecting something along the lines of classic slasher horror, which I adore.
While it does certainly have those elements, it is heavily combined with a Si-Fi plot, with some alien bug/monster type specimens. I am not much of a Si-Fi reader, so I was a little thrown off.
I didn’t dislike that part of the plot, but, I was much more entertained by the more traditional horror parts- so I wish that they had gotten a little more focus time.
Usually this would bother me a bit more, but I still really enjoyed most this, so I think it deserves 4 stars.

With this being said, I think the story as a whole is strong.
It’s creepy, a little bit gorey, and very fast-paced.
The opening jumped right into an action-filled scene! Which I really appreciate.
It has the makings of really good horror (I think this makes for fantastic SI-Fi as well. In my limited experience.)

(not a spoiler, the synopsis mentions it)
This also feels like an ode to the bravery and strength of the classic “final girl”, which I think is a win. So much gets lost to time, but I am always so excited to see authors keep that going.
More powerful female leads!

One last note: This reads insanely fast. Which in my mind, is a compliment.
I find stories like this take me a bit longer to read usually, but I ate this up in just a few hours.
So kudos for holding my attention.

Thank you to Netgalley, Wicked House Publishing and author Jon Cohn, for providing me with the eARC of “The Creed Falls Massacres”, in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: November 07, 2025

[ScarlettAnomalyReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to see another book by Jon, he is one of my favorite authors, so I might be a tad bias in this review, but again, freaking amazing, have you read Slashtag or Everything’s Eventual??

Okay onto why we are really here, The Cree Falls Massacres, oh my goodness.
This had everything, fucked up small town, bloody horrifying past and the usual staple, evil.

I love everything about that, and this town had a axe wielding murder known as Silver Fox, only to be stopped by “the final girl” Jamie. But is that really the deal or is it just what she said happened, with a little twist on the usual “final girl is the hero” troupe we get a little more of what if..
(Another obsession of mine)

The town spirals as the town folks start turning into monsters and I do NOT mean the typical HOA types, I’m talking mutated by a strange mentor types and of course up pops Silver Fox again murdering their way across town.

When something happens like this happens not once but twice Jamie now has to figure this out while also dealing with her daughter this time around while also the police chief of this super small town, battling an evil she supposedly already stopped 17 years ago so you know the gossip was wild.

This was dark, funny and still some how emotional in the way Jon seems to be able to do, weaving a story that makes you giggle a little but scream as your favorite characters narrowly or sometimes not so narrowly survive..

[Joseph Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jon does it again, another brilliant take of horror!

I had the pleasure of reading the ARC for The Creed Falls Massacres. I had fun with this one and it was incredible! Jon never disappoints!

Seventeen years ago…young Jamie Campbell survived an encounter with the murderous force known as The Silver Fox. He killed nineteen people that night at Camp Creed…but being the final girl, Jamie put an end to his spree. This would become what is known as The Creed Falls Massacre. Some residents however, seem to think Jamie killed everyone that night and is using The Silver Fox as a scapegoat.

Now with a daughter of her own, Jamie is the chief of police and keeps the town under her watch. On the seventeenth anniversary, a strange meteor crashes into the ground..being a new terror to Creed Falls. The townsfolk are transformed into terrifying and hideous monsters. Along with this new threat, The Silver Fox is somehow resurrected and starts slashing his way through town.

Stuck in the middle Jamie and her daughter, Claire must protect the town, bring peace to the warring factions in town, and put down these terrifying monsters.

There is humor, terror, and some beyond glorious kills! A little bit Friday the 13th, a little bit Bodysnatchers, and two badass final girls make this a story that shouldn’t be missed.

[Kate Victoria RescueandReading · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I love Cohn’s books, but this one just fell a bit flat for me! I think there was just a lot going on, the ups and downs of tension and fear just drained me a bit.

Loved the prologue and the first half, felt iffy about the other creatures, got back into it during the fight at the police station, then felt meh until the end.

I think a straight up slasher by this awesome author would’ve been more what I was looking for. I liked the characters, their depths and arcs, the writing was great (as usual with Jon’s works).

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Wicked House Publishing for a copy!

[Kim Crouch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of The Creed Falls Massacre - and it was a WILD ride and had something for everyone. This was a really fun, quick read and Cohn really gave us his tour de force with this one. Blending sub-genres together in one fast paced novel is hard to do but as with everything Jon writes, he knocked it out of the park. Be sure to read this book when it releases!!!

[Paulina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm constantly on the lookout for a good slasher book so I couldn't resists this one.

The story starts with the first massacre on camp grounds. Very much in style of your classic Friday the 13th slasher, this killer goes on a rampage that ends with a final girl - Jamie - coming out victorious. 17 years later, Jamie is still dealing with the fallout from that night while trying to parent her teenage daughter, dealing with resentment from family member of the victims and with teenagers throwing inappropriate parties to "honor" the tragedy. In the midst of all that, a meteor crashes in town and things start going from bad to worse.

At times this story feelt like a very fun, missing chapter between the original Halloween and the new trilogy. We have Jamie training her daughter to be able to hold her own in case of another slasher attack, dealing with the conflict between them and Claire feeling like her childhood was sacrificed over unexisting boogeyman. It all works great.

And then things take a very scifi turn with a mysterious sickness spreading through town.

I usually don't particularly care for scifi twists in my slashers but this one surprisingly worked. It's appropriately gruesome and keeping up with the intensity of slasher and the mystery of what exactly is happening is engaging enough.

It was a fun and funny story and honestly I had a blast.

Thank you to Jon Cohn and Wicked House Publishing for the ARC.

[Joel Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creed Falls Massacres is another example of Jon Cohn’s complete mastery of the genre and his ability to continue to get better book after book.

A rotating lens follows a wide cast of characters as they are terrorized by multiple nightmares in this fast paced and incredibly fun story. Calling on multiple decades of classic horror, this book somehow manages to feel completely fresh while delivering a solid dose of nostalgia for the different “golden ages” of this genre.

Absolutely a five star read and more than likely a top ten of the year.

[Ashley Sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seventeen years ago, Camp Creed became Infamous overnight when a massacre turned the summer retreat into a slaughterhouse. Jamie barely survived, and the killer wearing the Silver Fox mask (her boyfriend Zane), disappeared after his reign of terror. With no body and no closure, the town is split between believing Jamie and blaming her. Now Jamie is the sheriff of Creed Falls. She's a survivor who rebuilt her life around vigilance and fear. She's raised her daughter, Claire, to recognize danger long before it strikes. But nothing can prepare them for what happens next. On the anniversary of the killings, a glowing pink meteorite crashes into a neighbor's yard. Hours later someone wearing a gleaming Silver Fox mask begins stalking the campgrounds, recreating the horrors Jamie worked her whole life to escape. To save her daughter and her town, Jamie must confront the past she spent nearly two decades outrunning, and Claire may have to become the final girl this time.

Jon Cohn has created a slasher that has most everything I crave in a horror read. Small town paranoia, a chilling cold case killer, and a mother daughter duo you can't help rooting for. Jamie is the kind of scarred, steel spined survivor that final girl legends are made of. And Claire? She's the next generation of badass. The Silver Fox killer is instantly iconic, and the meteorite twist is a fresh layer that keeps you guessing. I devoured this in one sitting! If you love slashers with heart, killers, and characters that fight back harder than they fall, The Creed Falls Massacres is an absolute must read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Jon Cohn, and Wicked House Publishing for this eARC! Publication date was November 7th, 2025.

[Dez Nemec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seventeen years ago, final girl Jamie Campbell fought off her boyfriend/spree-killer Zane Campbell - and lived to tell the tale. Unfortunately, many members of the community would not believe the football stand-out could have possibly killed the 19 people murdered that night. As such, they created an organization against Jamie, believing her to be the true perpetrator of the crimes. Somehow, despite being branded a liar by most of the town, Campbell has become the sheriff of Creed Falls. Her daughter with said former murderous boyfriend, Claire, has also been targeted for her association to her mother. But Claire finally has a few friends, and they have invited her to the annual Creed Falls Massacre party. Against her mother's wishes, she sneaks out to the party.

Nearly simultaneously, a meteor lands in Creed Falls. Believing it to be a gift, the finders steal the meteorite to keep it for themselves. They believe it will help their vendetta against Jamie and prove that Zane was innocent. Sadly for them, this does not work.

As the party goes on, the killing begins. And not just at the camp where the party is occurring, but all over town. Because in addition to raising Zane from his murderous sleep. the meteorite is turning the town folk into horrible creatures. Will anyone survive this awful mess?

Sound confusing? It kinda was. It feels like the book wanted to be two things and as the author couldn't decide which way to go, he went with both. And honestly? It was still pretty damn good. I just wish it were a little less.

[Milt Theo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read, where The Blob meets Friday the 13th meets The Bay! Wildly imaginative, with strong main characters, complex ideas, engrossing action scenes, and a satisfying ending! The story's a supernatural slasher, with strong sci-fi vibes, starring Jamie, a mother, and Claire, her seventeen year old daughter, as final girls against the same threat: the Silver Fox, a demented young murderer who went on a killing spree at Camp Creed more than a decade ago and was finally killed off by teenage Jamie. When his body went missing, half the town of Creed Falls went against Jamie, branding her the real killer, though this was never substantiated.

Now Silver Fox is back, resurrected thanks to a mysterious meteorite carrying flesh-hungry pink goo, giving birth to monsters. Claire is the one who has to deal with the Silver Fox this time around, while Jamie, her mum and chief of police, is tasked with handling both town hysteria and the infected townsfolk. But the mother-daughter duo have been preparing all their life for this, and they won't give up without a fight!

The story's fun, the killings inspired, the writing cinematic: highly recommended as a no-nonsense gripping slasher by a consistently stellar author!

[Hailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Damn.
This book was incredible. Jon Cohn does it again! I was once again lucky enough to be apart of the ARC Team. I also once again went into this book completely blind as I did with the last. And while I assumed I was getting something very much of the Friday the 13th vibe, I got much much more.
I will give nothing away for spoilers, but just know that in every book this author has the ability to create this bunch of characters that you root for and get attached to, and this was no exception. Including characters that you initially did not feel like you would end up jiving with.
I feel like it had a strong message about today’s day and age where people come to assume things despite them not being based on facts and running with it.
There were just so many elements of this book. Gory, jumpy, emotional, gross, weird, etc. It had everything.

I very highly recommend this book. And I for one cannot friggen wait to get a physical copy of this because that cover is also so gorgeous.

[The Honest Book Reviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is absolute chaos in the best possible way. It throws together slasher horror, alien parasites, monster upgrades, government meddling, zombie-killer vigilantes and somehow makes them all work. It may be hard to believe but it does work and it’s a wild read.

The pace is relentless, the body count is very high, and the story never stops moving. It has that pulpy creature-feature feel where the author commits so fully to the madness that you just go with it. And you can tell the writer’s having fun with this story, which makes the ride even better.

The characters are surprisingly solid for a book this wild. They hold the story steady enough that even when the chaos tips into nonsense, you don't care. Because it all just makes sense.

This isn’t subtle horror. It’s bloody, inventive, fast, and over the top. I don’t think I’ve read anything quite like it, and I’d happily read more in the same unhinged universe.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks Jon for the ARC!

This book was wild and I had no idea what to expect. This was a mix between a Friday the 13th-type slasher and sci-fi movie in the best way. This was a unique and original twist on the classic slashers.

The characters were well-written. Claire, Jamie, and Allan are awesome! This was action-packed from start to finish, so buckle up. I sometimes struggle with a lot of action in books but this was easy to follow along with due to the author's excellent writing.

The action and kills were descriptive without bogging down the story. I had a hard time putting this down because I didn't know what crazy thing was going to happen next.

I'm giving this one 5⭐️s and would definitely recommend this for people wanting a fast-paced read that feels like watching a movie.

[Cathye Aka OrionReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slasher-meets-creature-feature hybrid? Count me in! I was skeptical at first since blending two distinct horror subgenres can be tricky. But I took the plunge, and I’m so glad I did. Jon Cohn masterfully weaves together the brutal tension of a slasher with the eerie, otherworldly dread of a creature feature, creating a story that’s both thrilling and unsettling in all the right ways.

The pacing is sharp, the atmosphere is thick with suspense, and the horror elements complement each other rather than clash. Think Clown in a Cornfield meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers. A terrifying mashup that somehow works perfectly. If you're a horror fan looking for something fresh but familiar, this one is an absolute must-read.

[Tara Tannenbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fast-paced awesome read! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought this was going to be your typical slasher, but the added aspect of a meteorite turning people into zombie-like creatures wasn’t on my radar at all.

I liked the main characters and the unrequited love between Jamie and Allan, although I was sad Allan met his demise. Claire was a badass teenager and led the others when her mom couldn’t.

Overall, I highly recommend this book. It was so fun and full of surprises that will keep you guessing what the ending will be.

[Helen Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky to get an ARC of ‘The Creed Falls Massacre’ from Jon. This is a tense, creepy ride from start to finish. The town’s dark past comes back to haunt it when a meteor crash unleashes monsters and the Silver Fox returns to cause chaos. Jon blends slasher-style kills with cosmic horror, keeping the story fast-paced and intense. If you enjoy horror that’s gruesome, suspenseful, and full of scares, this one’s worth checking out.

[Jaime (the macabre bibliophile) · Rating 5 out of 5]

17 years ago the Silver Fox Killer massacred the students and faculty at Camp Creed. Now, the final girl’s daughter is faced with a new mayhem following the landing of a strange meteor in Creed Falls. “The Creed Falls Massacres” was a delightful blend of retro slasher and sci-fi body horror. I loved every page of it!

[LZW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, so loved it from the start, then I was “WTH is happening this is campy” THEN I loved the campy WITH the horror. Literally it all worked, chefs kiss from start to finish, bc once the campy hits it HITS. Such an 80s/90s final girl/horror/slasher/sci fi…..I literally cannot. Let me just say-it made me excited to read again after a slump!!!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC!

Okay, this was a really fun read! I'd best describe it as Friday the 13th meets The Thing if you want broad generalisations, and it was such a rollercoaster ride!

We start out in the midst of a camp massacre. Jamie is one of the only ones remaining after a masked killer has taken out most of her friends and colleagues, and she's horrified to find out her boyfriend, Zane, is the killer. After a struggle, she manages to get out, and the Creed Falls Massacre becomes a legend in the town for years after. The book then moves on seventeen years later, and we follow both Jamie and her daughter, Claire.

Zane's dad never believed that his son was the killer and has had it out for Jamie and Claire ever since, whilst Claire has been raised doing survivalist training from a paranoid mum. All Claire wants is to be a normal teenager, whereas all Jamie wants is to get through another year. Things come to a head when a mysterious meteorite hits town, and people start transforming into monsters, whilst Zane is resurrected and begins a second killing spree. Both have to work together with each other and friends to try and escape.

There was very little fat in this book, with pretty much every scene being important or crucial to the plot in some way. Some of the characters are over-the-top and a bit caricature-ish, but that was all part of the fun and enjoyment of it all. It felt like an 80s slasher with a subtle science fiction twist. Friendships aren't explored in great detail, but the ones that are present feel genuine and genuine.

Claire only really has Sadie, who is a newcomer to the town and doesn't fall prey to the hostility everyone else has. Jamie has Allan, her best friend and fellow survivor from the original massacre. I really loved Allan, and his character arc was so bittersweet for me.

Lots of people die, there's body horror and plenty of violence and gore. Anyone who's a horror fan will enjoy this!

[MoniTheTigerEmpress · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This review is going to be on the shorter side, but I also don’t have much to say about this book.

I’m someone who loves the horror, mystery/thriller type of genres so when I saw this book and read the summary, I just had to request this book and I’m glad. I find some books can be done very well in the horror genre and others can be a miss but that has been my experience with books. This book however is one of the ones that is done well in my opinion, and it made me want to keep reading especially with the twists and actions towards the middle/the ending of the book. The ending of this book didn’t feel abrupt in my opinion, and it just was a nice conclusion to all the action that had happened throughout. I also really liked how action packed the first part, the prologue, was and how it tied into the rest of the book. The characters were all unique with their own voices. Some characters during the early stages made me think ‘you seriously cannot be this dumb’. But overall I really loved this book.

Overall, I’d rate this book a four out of five stars.

[Jacki van de Schoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Creed Falls Massacres. It was full of suspense, action, horror, and gore. It also had charismatic characters with fighting spirit.

I was hooked immediately with this book, I honestly couldn't put it down.
It went in a very different direction than I thought it would. I expected a slasher thriller/horror, which is still what I got, but it was also so much more than that. It had some sci-fi/fantasy elements to it as well.
The Creed Falls Massacres was an addictive read. Jon's writing was scary, compelling, and emotional. This is the first book of his I've read, but it definitely won't be the last.

I loved Jamie, Allan, Claire, Sadie and Rebecca. They were all strong, determined and complex characters. Others like Zane, William, and all his cohorts, as the villains, were more love to hate characters.

Overall it was a very entertaining read. Anyone who enjoys horror movies like Friday the 13th & Halloween, will love this book.
Also for fans of Nick Cutter, Chuck Wendig & Darcy Coates.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Wicked House Publishing, and Jon Cohn.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Damn it, Jon......MY ROMANCE HAS BEEN DENIED AGAIN!! At least it was because this guy was too noble and not because he was a complete POS (Kaiiiiiiiii) but STILL!!!

That aside, Mr. Cohn made me forget entirely the first rule of a slasher: Never get attached because your favourite character(s) will most likely die in some horribly dramatic way. One of the characters that I really liked survived, so that's something, but I'm bleeding for the one who didn't.

And lookie who's the one johnny on the spot after everything is finally resolved. I see you Krentler Media 👀👀 I can't wait to find out what exactly these guys are up to. They sure seem to have their sticky little fingers in a lot of giant messes.....shady to the max

The Creed Falls Massacres was one hell of a ride, combining all my favourite elements of a slasher with some truly grotesque The Fly-esque body horror (why all the bugs, Jon 😭😭)! I'm going to have trauma now any time a mosquito or vaguely mosquito-shaped bug bites me......

[Casca Wardle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, my days! This was an about brain scrambler of a story! It starts off feeling like an inspired ‘Friday The 13th’ story, and then it feels like across between ‘’The Blob’ and ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’. I love horrors, especially the ones from the 1980’s, so I appreciated some of these older movie references. I really enjoyed this story because it kept turning into another direction, just as you are trying to work out what is going on. Loved it! Full of horror, gore and dark, witty humour. This would be brilliant as a movie. Full of twists and turns, you won’t see any of the big reveals coming.

5 out of 5! I highly recommend if you are a horror fan, it is one hell of a rollercoaster right to the end.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and Wicked House Publishing for providing a review copy.

My first 5 star book of 2026! I had high, high expectations going in, and every one of them was met. Jon Cohn is on my must-read list for a reason. The plot is absolutely batshit crazy, and could have been a muddled mess in less capable hands. However, Cohn somehow makes it all seem plausible, with characters you really care about to boot. While moving at a fairly fast pace already, but in the last third of the book, the action and tension are cranked even higher. The book rockets to a very satisfying ending. Huge 5 stars