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1947
Grief is an unrelenting monster.
Jack and his wife Edna believe they have it all.
That is until the big snow of 1947 arrives. It brings with it horror and despair.
This is a splatterpunk horror dripping in grief and gore.
Jack and his wife Edna believe they have it all.
That is until the big snow of 1947 arrives. It brings with it horror and despair.
This is a splatterpunk horror dripping in grief and gore.
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2025
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May 4, 2026
Very, very good. Shockingly the monster came and went, without becoming too much of a focal point. Jack's plight was in the spotlight and KD Davies really ran with it. Showed a myriad of emotions someone can go through after a major loss. Blaming themselves or innocent bystanders, trying to bargain with what could have happened, and all of it was pulled into play here. Not only that, but done well and fit the flow of the story. It was brief, but not too brief, and just hit all the right notes for me. I guess I would have liked a bit more context on the storm and the abomination that come forth with it, however, sometimes it's more eerie to not know. Really didn't take away from much with the mystery of it all factored in. A really strong showing from the author.
November 10, 2025
1947 by K.D. Davis is an atmospheric triumph—an icy plunge into grief horror that feels both eerily folkloric and brutally real. Davis combines meticulous historical research with visceral, skin-prickling storytelling, grounding the supernatural in a vividly rendered time and place. You feel the chill of the era, the ration-thin hardship, the isolation, and the creeping sense that something ancient is stirring in the snow.
The winter atmosphere is phenomenal—biting, oppressive, and constant, like a character in its own right. There’s a frost-laden bleakness that settles over the story and seeps under your nails as you read, giving every chapter a sense of threat and inevitability.
The winter atmosphere is phenomenal—biting, oppressive, and constant, like a character in its own right. There’s a frost-laden bleakness that settles over the story and seeps under your nails as you read, giving every chapter a sense of threat and inevitability.
December 2, 2025
Oh the grief in this book! A horror story with a heart but also a reflection on the impacts of trauma and how someone trapped in grief could end up losing everything!
This is a short story that lets you into a place of comfort, to suddenly switch to a horror show as the snowstorm hits the place where Jack, Edna and baby Elias live. In a matter of minutes, as Jack comes home from his farm, anticipating to warm up in front of the fire with his family, his life turns upside down.
I found the cryptid element very well done and effective to have a feeling of the kind of trauma both Jack and Elias have to live with. But I also appreciated how this story focuses on the power of grief if we let it take over our lives and how sometimes we lose sight of what’s important because of it.
The final blow at the end, reminiscent of the Greek tragedies, left me speechless, happy and shocked simultaneously. But, I also believe it was the perfect ending to this sorrowful and bloody tale.
If you want to experience some gory grief horror I suggest you try this one!
Thanks to the author for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
This is a short story that lets you into a place of comfort, to suddenly switch to a horror show as the snowstorm hits the place where Jack, Edna and baby Elias live. In a matter of minutes, as Jack comes home from his farm, anticipating to warm up in front of the fire with his family, his life turns upside down.
I found the cryptid element very well done and effective to have a feeling of the kind of trauma both Jack and Elias have to live with. But I also appreciated how this story focuses on the power of grief if we let it take over our lives and how sometimes we lose sight of what’s important because of it.
The final blow at the end, reminiscent of the Greek tragedies, left me speechless, happy and shocked simultaneously. But, I also believe it was the perfect ending to this sorrowful and bloody tale.
If you want to experience some gory grief horror I suggest you try this one!
Thanks to the author for a copy and this is my honest opinion.
November 10, 2025
The weather is cold, the snow has taken over, and rumours are spreading about a monster attacking people.
Some believe it. Others don’t. But if you ask Jack, he’ll tell you that it destroyed his family.
In less than 70 pages, KD delivers a creature feature that not only gives you chills but also stirs your emotions.
It’s a story where grief lingers day after day, where growing up is an uphill battle, and where the place your heart sits never feels big enough to hold all your feelings.
This is KD’s first venture into the world of horror, and I couldn’t be more proud.
1947 is fast paced, wild, and emotional. Of course, a very big yes from me!
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Some believe it. Others don’t. But if you ask Jack, he’ll tell you that it destroyed his family.
In less than 70 pages, KD delivers a creature feature that not only gives you chills but also stirs your emotions.
It’s a story where grief lingers day after day, where growing up is an uphill battle, and where the place your heart sits never feels big enough to hold all your feelings.
This is KD’s first venture into the world of horror, and I couldn’t be more proud.
1947 is fast paced, wild, and emotional. Of course, a very big yes from me!
This review and more here:
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November 12, 2025
On the surface, 1947 is about a yeti attack, but underneath, it’s really about the power of love; specifically, a mother’s love and how far it can reach, even beyond death.
We’re thrown into the aftermath of something unthinkable. A father and son are left behind, trying to make sense of a loss that feels too big, too violent, too strange to process. What follows isn’t just a survival story; it’s about grief in motion. How we go on autopilot when we’ve lost everything, how we cling to the smallest threads of memory just to keep breathing.
The yeti is both literal and symbolic here: a monster, yes, but also a stand-in for the kind of trauma that tears through a life and leaves it unrecognizable. The writing is lean but emotional, balancing horror and heartbreak beautifully.
November 15, 2025
A brief creature feature with an interesting, introspective outcome after the carnage.
I appreciated this novella for what it was; short, grisly and realistic.
The setting is believable, a remote farm in a snowstorm, and the creature a simple yeti. Fantastical but also perfectly fitting.
I particularly enjoyed how the characters reacted to the monster; they hid, or ran, immediately.
An act of bravery leads to one of our victims, but ultimately there's no ridiculous tropes keeping the characters moving, it's purely survival, be it their own or for others.
We see the aftermath in the final portion of the book, and the scars that such an event can leave. Sometimes we never truly escape the monsters of our lives.
This book features my top quote of the year; "She shot a knee into his furry yeti balls" This line had me cackling.
This would be an easy 5 stars for me, but towards the end the writing starts to slip between first and third person. It's an ARC so fair enough!
I appreciated this novella for what it was; short, grisly and realistic.
The setting is believable, a remote farm in a snowstorm, and the creature a simple yeti. Fantastical but also perfectly fitting.
I particularly enjoyed how the characters reacted to the monster; they hid, or ran, immediately.
An act of bravery leads to one of our victims, but ultimately there's no ridiculous tropes keeping the characters moving, it's purely survival, be it their own or for others.
We see the aftermath in the final portion of the book, and the scars that such an event can leave. Sometimes we never truly escape the monsters of our lives.
This book features my top quote of the year; "She shot a knee into his furry yeti balls" This line had me cackling.
This would be an easy 5 stars for me, but towards the end the writing starts to slip between first and third person. It's an ARC so fair enough!
November 10, 2025
A huge thank you to the author for sending me a copy of her novella 1947 in exchange for an honest review!
I cozied up on the couch to read this and was surprised how fast the 45 minutes it took to read it flew by. It has cold weather vibes and definitely put me in the mood for winter. Snow! I need snow NOW!!! Since shouting my demands at the clouds didn’t work, I settled for making a hot cup of coffee, posing her ebook with my winter coat and scarf for some photos, and pretending it was January.
This novella was described as a creature feature, but I found the story to go deeper than that. It’s historical fiction spanning the 1940s through the 60s and what starts off as a wild series of events involving, yes, a creature, that wasn't the beating heart of the story for me. Rather, this novella explores parent-child relationships, what it means to be loved, how relationships are prioritized and how love and affection can be twisted into something unrecognizable through grief.
There were some heartbreaking scenes. It’s not the gore that got me (there was a bit in there for anyone with a craving!), rather, it was the human relationships. It’s a story that heavily explores loss and I actually found myself tearing up at one point fairly early in the novel, so check your triggers on that issue.
Another thought that struck me is that it’s a story of events and aftermath. The first half of the novella is wild, unhinged and ultimately unexplained. Things just happen and I’ll forever be curious about this creature (prequel????). The back half of the story, what I’m conceptualizing as the aftermath, explores how this unforgettable encounter with the creature changes a family forever and sets a child on a character arc of unsettling and heartbreaking transformation. We see the changes it set in motion, and how tragedy ripples over the decades. There’s also an arc for trauma itself. We witness how one traumatic event changes, grows and manifests in new ways, kickstarting a cycle of self-destructive behavior and intergenerational wounding.
I cozied up on the couch to read this and was surprised how fast the 45 minutes it took to read it flew by. It has cold weather vibes and definitely put me in the mood for winter. Snow! I need snow NOW!!! Since shouting my demands at the clouds didn’t work, I settled for making a hot cup of coffee, posing her ebook with my winter coat and scarf for some photos, and pretending it was January.
This novella was described as a creature feature, but I found the story to go deeper than that. It’s historical fiction spanning the 1940s through the 60s and what starts off as a wild series of events involving, yes, a creature, that wasn't the beating heart of the story for me. Rather, this novella explores parent-child relationships, what it means to be loved, how relationships are prioritized and how love and affection can be twisted into something unrecognizable through grief.
There were some heartbreaking scenes. It’s not the gore that got me (there was a bit in there for anyone with a craving!), rather, it was the human relationships. It’s a story that heavily explores loss and I actually found myself tearing up at one point fairly early in the novel, so check your triggers on that issue.
Another thought that struck me is that it’s a story of events and aftermath. The first half of the novella is wild, unhinged and ultimately unexplained. Things just happen and I’ll forever be curious about this creature (prequel????). The back half of the story, what I’m conceptualizing as the aftermath, explores how this unforgettable encounter with the creature changes a family forever and sets a child on a character arc of unsettling and heartbreaking transformation. We see the changes it set in motion, and how tragedy ripples over the decades. There’s also an arc for trauma itself. We witness how one traumatic event changes, grows and manifests in new ways, kickstarting a cycle of self-destructive behavior and intergenerational wounding.
November 14, 2025
This book is true horror at its finest. Although the book is a little over 60 pages long don’t let that deter you. Once you start reading it’s hard to put down. Yes, the book is that good!
Jack and Edna a married couple welcomed their son, Elias. They came with the snow. It was the winter of 1947 and the snow came pouring down. That wasn’t the only thing that came with the snow creatures came with it. They left their mark very horrific, very bloody and unforgettable.
There are somethings you can’t get over as they
stay with you forever. Thus begins the slow descent into a downward spiral. I don’t want to give too much away but you must read this book!
Thank you KD, for allowing me to read this ARC. I am grateful for the opportunity. I am leaving this review voluntarily all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Jack and Edna a married couple welcomed their son, Elias. They came with the snow. It was the winter of 1947 and the snow came pouring down. That wasn’t the only thing that came with the snow creatures came with it. They left their mark very horrific, very bloody and unforgettable.
There are somethings you can’t get over as they
stay with you forever. Thus begins the slow descent into a downward spiral. I don’t want to give too much away but you must read this book!
Thank you KD, for allowing me to read this ARC. I am grateful for the opportunity. I am leaving this review voluntarily all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
November 10, 2025
«Grief is an unrelenting monster,“
This short horror story hits hard. You’re pulled in from the first page–there’s no downtime here.
Jack and Edna, farmers awaiting their first child, live in a fragile peace. But darkness waits at the edge of their happiness.
With themes of hardship, family, love, sorrow, alcoholism, and a touch of lore, K.D. Davies delivers a hauntingly good story.
It’s fast-paced, with strong character development and emotional depth.
I’d recommend 1947 to readers who enjoy a quick read, with punch, and some unexpected twists.
-Vibeke 🖤
Thank you for the ARC, K.D. Davies. Can’t wait to see what you’re working on next.
This short horror story hits hard. You’re pulled in from the first page–there’s no downtime here.
Jack and Edna, farmers awaiting their first child, live in a fragile peace. But darkness waits at the edge of their happiness.
With themes of hardship, family, love, sorrow, alcoholism, and a touch of lore, K.D. Davies delivers a hauntingly good story.
It’s fast-paced, with strong character development and emotional depth.
I’d recommend 1947 to readers who enjoy a quick read, with punch, and some unexpected twists.
-Vibeke 🖤
Thank you for the ARC, K.D. Davies. Can’t wait to see what you’re working on next.
November 11, 2025
Loved this book!! 😍 As someone who doesn’t read horror this book sucked me in. It was so unhinged and very detailed that I couldn’t help but enjoy the disturbing sense 😂😂😂
Jack and his wife Edna live a quiet life just them and their baby Elias when suddenly a brutal attack happens!! The ending had me in shock!! It’s a must read book especially those that love an unhinged book 😅
Such an amazing book!! Highly recommend!! Thank you so much Kristy for the arc 🥰
Jack and his wife Edna live a quiet life just them and their baby Elias when suddenly a brutal attack happens!! The ending had me in shock!! It’s a must read book especially those that love an unhinged book 😅
Such an amazing book!! Highly recommend!! Thank you so much Kristy for the arc 🥰
November 10, 2025
“1947” - When frostbite it the least of your worries 🥶
★★★☆☆ (3,5)
This original short horror story is about a family, a monster, loss and grief. With it's short chapters and fast pace you will be finishing this faster than you can say
"Snow Storm".
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this novel as an ARC. I leave this review voluntarily.
★★★☆☆ (3,5)
This original short horror story is about a family, a monster, loss and grief. With it's short chapters and fast pace you will be finishing this faster than you can say
"Snow Storm".
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this novel as an ARC. I leave this review voluntarily.
December 21, 2025
This story was harsh message of how peoples grief doesnt just effect them, and while they're too busy licking their wounds and refusing to heal from the past. life is continuing without them a short powerful horror story, with gore, pain and that one day can change it all. I enjoyed it, 😉
May 4, 2026
Loved this book. It’s got all the feels. A Mother’s love. Tension. A horrific death. A grieving husband. A neglected child. And a bloody yeti!
This is my favourite read by KD Davies so far. I think because it’s the longest so more to get my teeth into.
Great story👍🏻
This is my favourite read by KD Davies so far. I think because it’s the longest so more to get my teeth into.
Great story👍🏻
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March 28, 2026
1947 feels like stepping into a frozen moment in time beautiful on the surface, but hiding fractures underneath. K.D. Davies crafts a story that balances atmosphere and emotion with a quiet intensity that slowly builds until it grips you.There’s something haunting about the way this book unfolds. It’s not loud horror or explosive drama it’s subtle, creeping, and lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve put it down. The writing has a cold elegance to it, like snow falling over something you’re not meant to see.
The characters feel grounded yet distant in a way that works perfectly for the tone like you’re observing them through frost covered glass. And the setting? Chilling, immersive, and almost a character itself.This is the kind of book that doesn’t rush you it lets you sit in the discomfort, the mystery, and the quiet dread.
If you like:
• Slow-burn tension
• Atmospheric storytelling
• Stories that feel like a memory you’re not sure is yours
You’ll absolutely want to pick this up.
The characters feel grounded yet distant in a way that works perfectly for the tone like you’re observing them through frost covered glass. And the setting? Chilling, immersive, and almost a character itself.This is the kind of book that doesn’t rush you it lets you sit in the discomfort, the mystery, and the quiet dread.
If you like:
• Slow-burn tension
• Atmospheric storytelling
• Stories that feel like a memory you’re not sure is yours
You’ll absolutely want to pick this up.
April 7, 2026
Jack's life in the snowladen farmstead is about to take a horrifying turn. From the white-out world of a North Wales mountain-scape, a darkness is set to emerge, an evil that seeks to devistate and destroy. A great little creature-feature turned misery mire! 1947 throws the reader into the depths of frosty, ice encapsulated isolation. The fallout of a horrifying encounter reaps catastrophic repercussions for Jack and his young family, a fate that sets their very existence into a downward spiral. A lot of heart went into this tale and it shows, capturing hard-working man plummeted into the grip of a catastrophic crisis. KD takes the reader on a trip through the devastation and heartbreak brought about by the unknown, a terrible, terrifying beast that seeks to kill.
Really enjoyed reading this one! Looking forward to seeing what horrors KD has next in store!
Really enjoyed reading this one! Looking forward to seeing what horrors KD has next in store!
January 15, 2026
This is a fantastic novella from North Wales author K.D Davies. Set on a farm in Eryri with the shadow of Tryfan looming over it, the story follows a young family who, while going about their daily business, have a strange Yeti visit them during a severe snowstorm.
The book is no Harry and the Hendersons however, and things get gory very fast. There are also many well written tense sections which left me anxious and on the edge of my seat
The book explores grief and trauma as it’s main theme but there are some quite touching moments and it has a sophisticated ending which I didn’t expect.
Bonus points for the authentic and of it’s time and place dialouge (it’s set in 1947 in case you hadn’t guessed).
Highly reccomended!
The book is no Harry and the Hendersons however, and things get gory very fast. There are also many well written tense sections which left me anxious and on the edge of my seat
The book explores grief and trauma as it’s main theme but there are some quite touching moments and it has a sophisticated ending which I didn’t expect.
Bonus points for the authentic and of it’s time and place dialouge (it’s set in 1947 in case you hadn’t guessed).
Highly reccomended!
March 26, 2026
Really enjoyed this quick read!! Loving K.Ds books at the moment but I agree with the other four and five star comments and I loved the cryptid element and it was really well written! I was not expecting it to be a yeti! But I was pleasantly surprised! Cryptids are one of my other special interests. If you are autistic you know😂😂
I actually got excited to carry on reading this and will definitely try out your other work!! Thank you to the author for sending me it along with I got crabs arc!! Look for that review soon!!
I actually got excited to carry on reading this and will definitely try out your other work!! Thank you to the author for sending me it along with I got crabs arc!! Look for that review soon!!
January 6, 2026
Jack has everything he needs. A loving wife a beautiful son and a happy home. Until a terrible snow storm in 1947, threatens his life. Caught in a howling blizzard, his sheep are being devoured by an unknown creature.
Disoriented, he struggles to get back to his wife and son.
What he discovers on his return devastates the rest of his life.
A compelling quick grief ridden read, with plenty of gore.
Disoriented, he struggles to get back to his wife and son.
What he discovers on his return devastates the rest of his life.
A compelling quick grief ridden read, with plenty of gore.
November 23, 2025
This wintry creature feature is the perfect horrific introduction to winter time!
April 8, 2026
This short story from K D Davies was such a cold, bloody and gruesome ride! As always, I don't want to spoil your fun- so I'll just say that if you like cryptids and creature features, you're going to love this one.
I loved the kill scenes in this story as well. They were well written and I felt like I was right there in the scene. I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy grief horror!
I loved the kill scenes in this story as well. They were well written and I felt like I was right there in the scene. I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy grief horror!
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