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Hollow King
Cryptid Carl Chronicles
HOLLOW KING“Cryptid Carl is for readers of Robert R. McCammon and Christopher Buehlman—a pulp adventure steeped in Appalachian folklore, following a half-feral drifter who hunts cryptids with the darkly comedic savagery of Evil Dead.”
A Brutal, Blood-Soaked Thrill Ride Through Appalachian Folklore. Cryptid Horror at its Finest.A half-feral drifter raised in the shadow of Storm Mountain, Carl has spent years roaming broken, backwoods towns, hunting the uncanny creatures of folklore. When the mysterious Mothman begins terrorizing a dying town, Carl expects just another job and maybe a strange new specimen for his collection.
Instead, he stumbles into a nightmare swallowing Appalachia whole.
A parasitic force is spreading gangrenous grins and emptying hollers across the land. And at the center of it all waits Indrid Cold, an inhuman manipulator who tears open Carl’s oldest wounds and turn his memories against him.
To stop him, Carl must confront the truth of his bloodline, the monsters stalking the dark, and the ghosts of the past he’s buried for too long.
If Appalachian horror, haunted hollers, and backwoods monsters are your thing, this is one ride you don’t want to miss.
Praise
“I didn’t expect to get emotional, yet the story explores loss and identity in a very touching manner. The story stays with you, I assure you.”
—Kenneth A.
“You had me at the first chapter. Your story was a great mix of imagination, intrigue and insightful characters. I'm looking forward to reading your next creation.”
—Mica M.
“...hooked from the first chapter”
—John A.
“..couldn't put it down, easy reading.”
—Bill B.
“Crazy fun!... an absurd dip into Appalachian folklore”
—Jacob B.
“Beautifully strange and surprisingly moving”
—Melissa K.
“Beautiful storytelling in a spooky package”
—Stirling C.
“...highly recommend this book...”
—Michael A.
HOLLOW KING“Cryptid Carl is for readers of Robert R. McCammon and Christopher Buehlman—a pulp adventure steeped in Appalachian folklore, following a half-feral drifter who hunts cryptids with the darkly comedic savagery of Evil Dead.”
A Brutal, Blood-Soaked Thrill Ride Through Appalachian Folklore. Cryptid Horror at its Finest.A half-feral drifter raised in the shadow of Storm Mountain, Carl has spent years roaming broken, backwoods towns, hunting the uncanny creatures of folklore. When the mysterious Mothman begins terrorizing a dying town, Carl expects just another job and maybe a strange new specimen for his collection.
Instead, he stumbles into a nightmare swallowing Appalachia whole.
A parasitic force is spreading gangrenous grins and emptying hollers across the land. And at the center of it all waits Indrid Cold, an inhuman manipulator who tears open Carl’s oldest wounds and turn his memories against him.
To stop him, Carl must confront the truth of his bloodline, the monsters stalking the dark, and the ghosts of the past he’s buried for too long.
If Appalachian horror, haunted hollers, and backwoods monsters are your thing, this is one ride you don’t want to miss.
Praise
“I didn’t expect to get emotional, yet the story explores loss and identity in a very touching manner. The story stays with you, I assure you.”
—Kenneth A.
“You had me at the first chapter. Your story was a great mix of imagination, intrigue and insightful characters. I'm looking forward to reading your next creation.”
—Mica M.
“...hooked from the first chapter”
—John A.
“..couldn't put it down, easy reading.”
—Bill B.
“Crazy fun!... an absurd dip into Appalachian folklore”
—Jacob B.
“Beautifully strange and surprisingly moving”
—Melissa K.
“Beautiful storytelling in a spooky package”
—Stirling C.
“...highly recommend this book...”
—Michael A.
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228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2026
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January 15, 2026
This one didn't quite hit the mark for me. The guts and gore were there, but at times, the story felt a bit rushed.
Obsessed with the cover, though.
Thank you to NetGalley and Buffhaus Print & Publishing for the Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review.
Obsessed with the cover, though.
Thank you to NetGalley and Buffhaus Print & Publishing for the Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 7, 2026
This is the first book in a series featuring Cryptid Carl, as he's known. He's a younger guy who was born and raised on a mountain and has best friends not exactly of the natural variety. These include a Bigfoot like creature called a Yaya and a weird but compassionate "thing" called Squonk.
But something evil is threatening his life and home, something terrifying and parasitic. Together with a woman he meets and his motley crew of strange creatures, they'll put themselves in danger in order to stop the bloodshed.
This could be classified as a horror/comedy and there's enough humour to qualify but it's also bloody, gory, and filled with a lot of action and heart. There will be appearances from mythic creatures you'll recognise and others which you won't. But it's a wildly fun and entertaining read and I'm looking forward to future books. I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
But something evil is threatening his life and home, something terrifying and parasitic. Together with a woman he meets and his motley crew of strange creatures, they'll put themselves in danger in order to stop the bloodshed.
This could be classified as a horror/comedy and there's enough humour to qualify but it's also bloody, gory, and filled with a lot of action and heart. There will be appearances from mythic creatures you'll recognise and others which you won't. But it's a wildly fun and entertaining read and I'm looking forward to future books. I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
January 11, 2026
Hollow King by Waylon Graves
4.25 rounded down to 4 🔮🔮🔮🔮 shiny orbs
Est. Pub. Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Buffhaus Print & Publishing
A crack in the sky…
💡 Orbs Prologue: The transparent arm of Zeus himself hurls me towards Appalachia. I fly straight as an arrow, tearing through dimensions of time and space. Through these tears crackling with electricity, two factions are clearly at odds. Upon Stone Mountain, I fiercely snap like a whip, casting down my withheld rage in a fit of veiny electrical current. A blinding whiteness smolders from my pores, attempting to sear any victims that stand in my way. Cryptid Carl and his “associates,” if one could call them that, are hellbent on saving mankind. From the recesses of a plum-colored cotton-candied sky, dark shades of blackish blue house the wind and icy rain that pummel the combatants. Carl’s grandfather, Indrid Cold, also known as the Smiling Man, a ringleader of dead yet somehow alive monstrosities, is in pursuit of changing the human landscape. Stabbing the trees into blackened ash, I wield a fierceness in an attempt to dissuade further progression towards the summit. The cryptids remain unfazed. The wondrous shimmering scales of magical flying beasts reflect my warnings, and the quicksand-like soil is failing to take grip of the battle. I bide my time, in blatant curiosity….
🧐 A small glimpse: Carlilse Boone Cold, cryptid hunter, owner of land, and a rather difficult existence. Was Carl dealt an unfortunate hand? Most definitely! On the surface, readers will undoubtedly feel a sympathetic tone towards Carl’s character. Both parents are deceased, and an unwielding, dead yet somehow alive coal baron grandfather, Indrid, is creating havoc throughout the land. Carl's sole task is to capture the cryptids that have invaded his homeland. Cryptids!!! As we soon see, dear reader, not all of these beasts are terrible; in fact, one would say they are quite helpful in restoring peace amid the chaos. As the dead walk amongst Carl, he must navigate a world that sees him owing taxes on his ancestor's land. For what other purpose does capturing mythical beasts serve other than the money he receives from the local government for the removal and the notoriety that people associate with having seen a Bigfoot or a Loch Ness monster, per se? Think of how local businesses would thrive from those fanatics of the supernatural who would flock! Carl’s life pot simmers to a rolling boil, looking to overflow as Indrid leads bizarrely brain-dead undead to execute a nefarious plan that sets Carl directly in the crosshairs. Can Idrid and his army of minions be stopped in time? In this dark, yet often humorous tale, Carl’s crew includes his love interest Bex, the lovable little Squonk, sasquatch-like Yaya Yellowtop, and a hellhound named Snarly Yow, thus providing a solid indication of the type of creative prowess author Waylon Graves has in store for potential readers.
👍 Orbs Pros: FUN! The grimness of a skeleton lying upon the coldness of a cold slab, bound together with the sinewy flesh of laughter and comedy. This novel conjured my unbridled love of Shaun of the Dead or The Evil Dead. A well-executed adventure! A band of misfits forms together to make a stand. The story felt well-thought-out, and the prose begged me to continue into the wee hours of the morning. Great Characters! All of the characters offered a bit of unusual quirkiness, but surprisingly, I felt that Waylon Graves added some brilliant depth to the character of Carl. I was 100% invested, from all points of view.
👎 Orbs Cons: Lacking seriousness! Ok, so I will play devil's advocate here. This is not a novel that is going to take your breath away with the jump scares, blood, and gore. In fact, I would say that the horror elements are a side note to the humorous banter. For example, imagine a Thanksgiving dinner. The attendees dressed to impress. Aunt Nina has slaved away in the kitchen, making everything to a succulent, immaculate perfection. The pristine white china glistens on the table. As Uncle Paul says grace, brother-in-law James belches loudly, interrupting the flawless experience. Now I, for one, would be dying laughing, but others might find this obnoxious and rude. To each his own, I say!
Highly Recommended! This was a novel that entertained from the beginning and never let its foot off the gas. It drove me down Crazyville, and I loved every moment of it. Highly recommended if you prefer humor in your horror!
💡 Orbs Epilogue: I hear the grumbling of Zeus in the background, telling me to get it over with already. Who am I to disobey Zeus, King of the Gods, Ruler of Mount Olympus? I continue my assault, stretching more feverishly in an attempt to thwart everything moving on the muddled battlefield. Snap, crackle, snap…with no warning! I blatantly step out of time with Brother Thunder, so there will be no alerts to my wrath. I lash out scalding hot! My electrical rampage hits a goblin square between the eyes, decapitating and cauterizing at the same instant. Oh, how I loathe this. My unmerciful acts of devastation bombard willing participants and innocent bystanders, such as the beautiful fauna, who choose to exist in harmony. I am done! No more! I thunderously repel back to whence I came. Back to Zeus’s strong hand, I rest like a dog with its tail between its legs. Staring disapprovingly at me, Zeus bellows, “Why did you disobey me, Orb?” Shuddering in fear, I swallowed slowly, thinking of an intelligent retort. “Their story mesmerized me, so I showed them mercy and wanted to see how it concluded!” Needless to say, I was banished to sit by Hades in hopes I could “get my act together.”
Many thanks to Buffhaus Print & Publishing for the ARC through NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion.
4.25 rounded down to 4 🔮🔮🔮🔮 shiny orbs
Est. Pub. Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Buffhaus Print & Publishing
A crack in the sky…
💡 Orbs Prologue: The transparent arm of Zeus himself hurls me towards Appalachia. I fly straight as an arrow, tearing through dimensions of time and space. Through these tears crackling with electricity, two factions are clearly at odds. Upon Stone Mountain, I fiercely snap like a whip, casting down my withheld rage in a fit of veiny electrical current. A blinding whiteness smolders from my pores, attempting to sear any victims that stand in my way. Cryptid Carl and his “associates,” if one could call them that, are hellbent on saving mankind. From the recesses of a plum-colored cotton-candied sky, dark shades of blackish blue house the wind and icy rain that pummel the combatants. Carl’s grandfather, Indrid Cold, also known as the Smiling Man, a ringleader of dead yet somehow alive monstrosities, is in pursuit of changing the human landscape. Stabbing the trees into blackened ash, I wield a fierceness in an attempt to dissuade further progression towards the summit. The cryptids remain unfazed. The wondrous shimmering scales of magical flying beasts reflect my warnings, and the quicksand-like soil is failing to take grip of the battle. I bide my time, in blatant curiosity….
🧐 A small glimpse: Carlilse Boone Cold, cryptid hunter, owner of land, and a rather difficult existence. Was Carl dealt an unfortunate hand? Most definitely! On the surface, readers will undoubtedly feel a sympathetic tone towards Carl’s character. Both parents are deceased, and an unwielding, dead yet somehow alive coal baron grandfather, Indrid, is creating havoc throughout the land. Carl's sole task is to capture the cryptids that have invaded his homeland. Cryptids!!! As we soon see, dear reader, not all of these beasts are terrible; in fact, one would say they are quite helpful in restoring peace amid the chaos. As the dead walk amongst Carl, he must navigate a world that sees him owing taxes on his ancestor's land. For what other purpose does capturing mythical beasts serve other than the money he receives from the local government for the removal and the notoriety that people associate with having seen a Bigfoot or a Loch Ness monster, per se? Think of how local businesses would thrive from those fanatics of the supernatural who would flock! Carl’s life pot simmers to a rolling boil, looking to overflow as Indrid leads bizarrely brain-dead undead to execute a nefarious plan that sets Carl directly in the crosshairs. Can Idrid and his army of minions be stopped in time? In this dark, yet often humorous tale, Carl’s crew includes his love interest Bex, the lovable little Squonk, sasquatch-like Yaya Yellowtop, and a hellhound named Snarly Yow, thus providing a solid indication of the type of creative prowess author Waylon Graves has in store for potential readers.
👍 Orbs Pros: FUN! The grimness of a skeleton lying upon the coldness of a cold slab, bound together with the sinewy flesh of laughter and comedy. This novel conjured my unbridled love of Shaun of the Dead or The Evil Dead. A well-executed adventure! A band of misfits forms together to make a stand. The story felt well-thought-out, and the prose begged me to continue into the wee hours of the morning. Great Characters! All of the characters offered a bit of unusual quirkiness, but surprisingly, I felt that Waylon Graves added some brilliant depth to the character of Carl. I was 100% invested, from all points of view.
👎 Orbs Cons: Lacking seriousness! Ok, so I will play devil's advocate here. This is not a novel that is going to take your breath away with the jump scares, blood, and gore. In fact, I would say that the horror elements are a side note to the humorous banter. For example, imagine a Thanksgiving dinner. The attendees dressed to impress. Aunt Nina has slaved away in the kitchen, making everything to a succulent, immaculate perfection. The pristine white china glistens on the table. As Uncle Paul says grace, brother-in-law James belches loudly, interrupting the flawless experience. Now I, for one, would be dying laughing, but others might find this obnoxious and rude. To each his own, I say!
Highly Recommended! This was a novel that entertained from the beginning and never let its foot off the gas. It drove me down Crazyville, and I loved every moment of it. Highly recommended if you prefer humor in your horror!
💡 Orbs Epilogue: I hear the grumbling of Zeus in the background, telling me to get it over with already. Who am I to disobey Zeus, King of the Gods, Ruler of Mount Olympus? I continue my assault, stretching more feverishly in an attempt to thwart everything moving on the muddled battlefield. Snap, crackle, snap…with no warning! I blatantly step out of time with Brother Thunder, so there will be no alerts to my wrath. I lash out scalding hot! My electrical rampage hits a goblin square between the eyes, decapitating and cauterizing at the same instant. Oh, how I loathe this. My unmerciful acts of devastation bombard willing participants and innocent bystanders, such as the beautiful fauna, who choose to exist in harmony. I am done! No more! I thunderously repel back to whence I came. Back to Zeus’s strong hand, I rest like a dog with its tail between its legs. Staring disapprovingly at me, Zeus bellows, “Why did you disobey me, Orb?” Shuddering in fear, I swallowed slowly, thinking of an intelligent retort. “Their story mesmerized me, so I showed them mercy and wanted to see how it concluded!” Needless to say, I was banished to sit by Hades in hopes I could “get my act together.”
Many thanks to Buffhaus Print & Publishing for the ARC through NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion.
January 27, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Buffhaus Print + Publishing for an eARC copy of Hollow King by Waylon Graves
The Hollow King is a gritty, atmospheric dive into Appalachian horror that blends folklore, cosmic dread, and deeply personal stakes with impressive confidence. From its opening pages, the novel established a sense of rot and unease - both in the land itself and in Carl, its half-feral, haunted protagonist. What begins as a familiar monster-hunting job quickly spirals into something far darker and more unsettling.
This is one of my favorite books with an Appalachian setting, and it is the greatest strength overall. The dying towns, empty hollers, and shadowed mountains feel lived-in and menacing, grounding the supernatural elements in a place that feels just as wounded as its people. The use of regional folklore - especially Mothman (who doesn't like a good Mothman story) and the chilling presence of Indrid Cold - adds texture and mythic weight without slipping into pardoy.
Carl is a compelling lead: rough, guarded, and shaped by a past he's tried hard to outrun. The story itself becomes increasingly horrifying in an intimate way, turning his memories and bloodline into weapons against him. Emotional undercurrent gives the novel more depth than a straightforward monster tale, even when the pacing slows under the weight of its revelations. He is is just one of my favorite main characters in a book that I've read in a while.
While not every thread is perfectly tied together, The Hollow King delivers a tense, eerie ride that horror fans - especially those drawn to Appalachian and folklore terror - will appreciate. It's a strong entry in the genre and well worth the trip into the dark.
The Hollow King is a gritty, atmospheric dive into Appalachian horror that blends folklore, cosmic dread, and deeply personal stakes with impressive confidence. From its opening pages, the novel established a sense of rot and unease - both in the land itself and in Carl, its half-feral, haunted protagonist. What begins as a familiar monster-hunting job quickly spirals into something far darker and more unsettling.
This is one of my favorite books with an Appalachian setting, and it is the greatest strength overall. The dying towns, empty hollers, and shadowed mountains feel lived-in and menacing, grounding the supernatural elements in a place that feels just as wounded as its people. The use of regional folklore - especially Mothman (who doesn't like a good Mothman story) and the chilling presence of Indrid Cold - adds texture and mythic weight without slipping into pardoy.
Carl is a compelling lead: rough, guarded, and shaped by a past he's tried hard to outrun. The story itself becomes increasingly horrifying in an intimate way, turning his memories and bloodline into weapons against him. Emotional undercurrent gives the novel more depth than a straightforward monster tale, even when the pacing slows under the weight of its revelations. He is is just one of my favorite main characters in a book that I've read in a while.
While not every thread is perfectly tied together, The Hollow King delivers a tense, eerie ride that horror fans - especially those drawn to Appalachian and folklore terror - will appreciate. It's a strong entry in the genre and well worth the trip into the dark.
January 5, 2026
This was so intriguing! The tone of this book gave me season 1 and 2 Supernatural vibes with the dark themes and funny quips. But with less of the comedic relief. I did picture Carl often as a young Dean Winchester throughout this.
I loved Yaya and I can not get over the Squonk being in this! It's the first time I have read about it in a book and outside of folklore stories. I would die for Squonk. I loved how many characters we met and how much folklore was woven into this. The plot was fast paced and had me hooked from the start, no scene felt unnecessary or like it shouldn’t be there.
However, I think this would've benefitted from being longer and having more space to breathe for the plot and characters. At times, the plot was a little too fast-paced. Time jumped quite a bit between the chapters, and it wasn't always clear scene to scene how much time had passed or where the characters were, which was a little jarring and confusing.
I enjoyed the book overall but I feel like we didn't really get long enough with the protagonist. I didn't really get a sense of his character or who he is. I think this was down to the shortness of the book as well as the first-person narration.
I think I just wanted more from this story. More character development, way more relationship development (romantic and otherwise), more emotion, more time to sit with the characters and what they're thinking and feeling. I'd read more from this universe, as the start had me hooked but I just wasn't quite as satisfied towards the end as I wanted to be.
Thank you to Buffhaus Print + Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.
I loved Yaya and I can not get over the Squonk being in this! It's the first time I have read about it in a book and outside of folklore stories. I would die for Squonk. I loved how many characters we met and how much folklore was woven into this. The plot was fast paced and had me hooked from the start, no scene felt unnecessary or like it shouldn’t be there.
However, I think this would've benefitted from being longer and having more space to breathe for the plot and characters. At times, the plot was a little too fast-paced. Time jumped quite a bit between the chapters, and it wasn't always clear scene to scene how much time had passed or where the characters were, which was a little jarring and confusing.
I enjoyed the book overall but I feel like we didn't really get long enough with the protagonist. I didn't really get a sense of his character or who he is. I think this was down to the shortness of the book as well as the first-person narration.
I think I just wanted more from this story. More character development, way more relationship development (romantic and otherwise), more emotion, more time to sit with the characters and what they're thinking and feeling. I'd read more from this universe, as the start had me hooked but I just wasn't quite as satisfied towards the end as I wanted to be.
Thank you to Buffhaus Print + Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.
February 7, 2026
Mixing supernatural elements with cryptid creature feature chaos and Appalachian folk horror, Hollow King tells the story of Carl — otherwise known as Cryptid Carl.
Living in the foothills of Storm Mountain, Carl makes his living getting rid of the spooky little (or not-so-little) critters that haunt Appalachian towns, from Mothman to tommyknockers and everything in between. He’s joined by his pals Yaya, a yellow top (not to be confused with Bigfoot), and Squonk, a creature of indeterminate origins.
When reports of a moth-like figure start scaring a nearby town, Carl and his little band show up to do what they do best: capture the beast and secretly release it somewhere safe on Storm Mountain.
Unapologetically pulpy, Hollow King wears its influences proudly and is ultimately just good fun. The characters are likeable — especially Yaya and Squonk — and even when the story doesn’t pull many surprises, it doesn’t really matter. It’s the kind of book that does exactly what it promises: it entertains.
Stylistically, the book is episodic, which can affect the pacing since each section feels like a bit of a reset. But if you’re used to that structure, it works well — it almost plays out like a TV series with a creature-of-the-week format and an overarching arc.
While not perfect in its execution, Hollow King is a great pick for anyone who loves cryptid lore, backwoods horror and morally grey monster hunters. There's plenty here to enjoy.
Living in the foothills of Storm Mountain, Carl makes his living getting rid of the spooky little (or not-so-little) critters that haunt Appalachian towns, from Mothman to tommyknockers and everything in between. He’s joined by his pals Yaya, a yellow top (not to be confused with Bigfoot), and Squonk, a creature of indeterminate origins.
When reports of a moth-like figure start scaring a nearby town, Carl and his little band show up to do what they do best: capture the beast and secretly release it somewhere safe on Storm Mountain.
Unapologetically pulpy, Hollow King wears its influences proudly and is ultimately just good fun. The characters are likeable — especially Yaya and Squonk — and even when the story doesn’t pull many surprises, it doesn’t really matter. It’s the kind of book that does exactly what it promises: it entertains.
Stylistically, the book is episodic, which can affect the pacing since each section feels like a bit of a reset. But if you’re used to that structure, it works well — it almost plays out like a TV series with a creature-of-the-week format and an overarching arc.
While not perfect in its execution, Hollow King is a great pick for anyone who loves cryptid lore, backwoods horror and morally grey monster hunters. There's plenty here to enjoy.
January 30, 2026
3.5✨
I received an ARC of The Hollow King through NetGalley, and I’m very grateful to both the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance.
This book features short, fast-paced chapters that keep the story moving quickly. It definitely gets straight to the point, which I appreciated, though at times it did feel a little rushed. I would have loved a bit more character and world development, but that really depends on what kind of reader you are—if you enjoy quick, direct storytelling, this will work well for you.
The story blends a monster/monster hunter background with romance, which made for an interesting and engaging mix. The dynamic between the characters added depth to the plot and helped balance out the action elements.
I also have to mention the cover—I actually really liked how simple and basic it is. Sometimes less is more, and it fits the vibe of the story nicely.
Overall, The Hollow King is a fast, entertaining read with an intriguing premise. If you enjoy monster-themed stories with romance and don’t mind a quicker pace, this is definitely one to check
I received an ARC of The Hollow King through NetGalley, and I’m very grateful to both the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in advance.
This book features short, fast-paced chapters that keep the story moving quickly. It definitely gets straight to the point, which I appreciated, though at times it did feel a little rushed. I would have loved a bit more character and world development, but that really depends on what kind of reader you are—if you enjoy quick, direct storytelling, this will work well for you.
The story blends a monster/monster hunter background with romance, which made for an interesting and engaging mix. The dynamic between the characters added depth to the plot and helped balance out the action elements.
I also have to mention the cover—I actually really liked how simple and basic it is. Sometimes less is more, and it fits the vibe of the story nicely.
Overall, The Hollow King is a fast, entertaining read with an intriguing premise. If you enjoy monster-themed stories with romance and don’t mind a quicker pace, this is definitely one to check
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Hollow King
By Waylon Graves
Pub Date: Jan 5,2026
This book has a Dresden Files feel to it, a bit darker and without the humor. I just will definitely read the next book because I feel like this one didn't give me enough time to really get to know the characters that well and I think with another installment we can flesh that out a little more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Buffhaus Print + Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review.
By Waylon Graves
Pub Date: Jan 5,2026
This book has a Dresden Files feel to it, a bit darker and without the humor. I just will definitely read the next book because I feel like this one didn't give me enough time to really get to know the characters that well and I think with another installment we can flesh that out a little more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Buffhaus Print + Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review.
January 17, 2026
This showed promise, but didn’t quite live up to the comparisons. Cryptid Carl is no Ash (Evil Dead). There was some humor, some gore, some creativity…but also some lame sex thrown in (why?), some continuity issues, and really hokey dialogue that may have been intended as funny…but wasn’t. Some readers will likely enjoy this. Not a fan, I’m afraid.
January 20, 2026
Spoiler alert.
This is the first book in a series.
Thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Go buy this book! No, I'm serious. This was a fun read with heart, oh, and with monsters but not all bad monsters. So much going on in this novel, plenty of action, humor, and heart. Highly, highly recommended.
This is the first book in a series.
Thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Go buy this book! No, I'm serious. This was a fun read with heart, oh, and with monsters but not all bad monsters. So much going on in this novel, plenty of action, humor, and heart. Highly, highly recommended.
January 22, 2026
Get ready to jump at the slightest sound as you follow him through his hunt into folklore. He will end up in a town where he may just find his worst nightmare. They are slowly trying to to take over the town as his nightmares are turned against him. See how he gets on
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a scary read
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a scary read
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