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Loonies
Smokey Hollow is a quiet town, but all that changes when Brian Keays moves in and discovers a locked steamer trunk in the attic of his home.
A suspicious fire destroys a mental asylum, but there is no sign of any of its inhabitants. Victims are found dead with a pillowcase over their heads, the same method used in an unsolved series of murders, committed over fifty years ago.
Brian tries to piece together the connection to the trunk and its grisly contents, his investigation aided by anonymous notes. He follows the trail from a ventriloquist firefighter whose dummy knows more than its puppeteer, to a Somnambulist whose pockets contain clues, and to a Knackerman who disposes of animal carcasses but keeps a container with its own mysterious contents.
Death is everywhere, but answers are hard to come by.
A suspicious fire destroys a mental asylum, but there is no sign of any of its inhabitants. Victims are found dead with a pillowcase over their heads, the same method used in an unsolved series of murders, committed over fifty years ago.
Brian tries to piece together the connection to the trunk and its grisly contents, his investigation aided by anonymous notes. He follows the trail from a ventriloquist firefighter whose dummy knows more than its puppeteer, to a Somnambulist whose pockets contain clues, and to a Knackerman who disposes of animal carcasses but keeps a container with its own mysterious contents.
Death is everywhere, but answers are hard to come by.
280 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2015
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About the author
Gregory Bastianelli
8 books79 followersGregory Bastianelli , a New Hampshire native, graduated from the University of New Hampshire where he studied writing under instructors Mark Smith, Thomas Williams and Theodore Weesner.
He worked for nearly two decades at a small daily newspaper where the highlights of his career were interviewing shock rocker Alice Cooper and B-movie icon Bruce Campbell.
He is the author of the novels, "Jokers Club," "Loonies," "Snowball," "Shadow Flicker," and "October."
His pulp horror novella "Lair of the Mole People" appears in the anthology "Men of Mystery Vol. II"
He lives in New Hampshire.
He worked for nearly two decades at a small daily newspaper where the highlights of his career were interviewing shock rocker Alice Cooper and B-movie icon Bruce Campbell.
He is the author of the novels, "Jokers Club," "Loonies," "Snowball," "Shadow Flicker," and "October."
His pulp horror novella "Lair of the Mole People" appears in the anthology "Men of Mystery Vol. II"
He lives in New Hampshire.
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March 22, 2015
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I love a good opening line and Loonies opens with this one, "Smokey Hollow had the appearance of a quiet and quaint New England town, until the trunk in the attic was opened." I was drawn in immediately. Part horror, part crime drama, and part mystery, Loonies kept me turning pages right to the very end.
Brian Keays and his wife Darci are new to town. Brian has taken the job of editor at the community's weekly paper while Darci spends her days at home preparing for the upcoming birth of their first child. It's a quiet life until the discovery of a trunk in the attic that when opened reveals a mystery that will envelope the entire town.
Even with all the craziness in this story, the plausibility factor remains very high. There are many unforgettable characters in Smokey Hollow, some of my favorites being the assistant fire chief, Simon Runck and his ventriloquist's dummy Marshall, and the town Somnambulist, Sherman Thurk. I can't help but think this story was a lot of fun to write, but at the same time, a lot of work. Loonies is a bit like a giant jigsaw puzzle with so many pieces, yet very satisfying when you put them all together.
I found Loonies to be wickedly imaginative and a fun read. It's available both in paperback and a variety of ebook formats from Journalstone.
Recommended.
I love a good opening line and Loonies opens with this one, "Smokey Hollow had the appearance of a quiet and quaint New England town, until the trunk in the attic was opened." I was drawn in immediately. Part horror, part crime drama, and part mystery, Loonies kept me turning pages right to the very end.
Brian Keays and his wife Darci are new to town. Brian has taken the job of editor at the community's weekly paper while Darci spends her days at home preparing for the upcoming birth of their first child. It's a quiet life until the discovery of a trunk in the attic that when opened reveals a mystery that will envelope the entire town.
Even with all the craziness in this story, the plausibility factor remains very high. There are many unforgettable characters in Smokey Hollow, some of my favorites being the assistant fire chief, Simon Runck and his ventriloquist's dummy Marshall, and the town Somnambulist, Sherman Thurk. I can't help but think this story was a lot of fun to write, but at the same time, a lot of work. Loonies is a bit like a giant jigsaw puzzle with so many pieces, yet very satisfying when you put them all together.
I found Loonies to be wickedly imaginative and a fun read. It's available both in paperback and a variety of ebook formats from Journalstone.
Recommended.
February 1, 2015
Smokey Hollow is a quiet town, but all that changes when Brian Keays moves in and discovers a locked steamer trunk in the attic of his home.
A suspicious fire destroys a mental asylum, but there is no sign of any of its inhabitants. Victims are found dead with a pillowcase over their heads, the same method used in an unsolved series of murders, committed over fifty years ago.
Brian tries to piece together the connection to the trunk and its grisly contents, his investigation aided by anonymous notes. He follows the trail from a ventriloquist firefighter whose dummy knows more than its puppeteer, to a Somnambulist whose pockets contain clues, and to a Knackerman who disposes of animal carcasses but keeps a container with its own mysterious contents.
Death is everywhere, but answers are hard to come by.
A suspicious fire destroys a mental asylum, but there is no sign of any of its inhabitants. Victims are found dead with a pillowcase over their heads, the same method used in an unsolved series of murders, committed over fifty years ago.
Brian tries to piece together the connection to the trunk and its grisly contents, his investigation aided by anonymous notes. He follows the trail from a ventriloquist firefighter whose dummy knows more than its puppeteer, to a Somnambulist whose pockets contain clues, and to a Knackerman who disposes of animal carcasses but keeps a container with its own mysterious contents.
Death is everywhere, but answers are hard to come by.
May 9, 2021
I received this book from Library Thing Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.
I thought "Loonies" by Gregory Bastianelli was full of plot twists and suspense. After reading the book, I realized that the title was very fitting. The whole town of Smokey Hollow is Loony! In every sense of the word. Brian Keays moved to Smokey Hollow because his wife wanted his life to be more quiet and easy. Brian used to be a reporter in a big city newspaper. His wife Darcie wanted him to be home more often. So they moved to the quaint, quiet little town of Smokey Hollow. Everything was serene in Smokey Hollow, until the trunk in the attic is opened. What they discover in the trunk will start of chain of events that the town will never recover from. The nasty secrets of Smokey Hollow will be revealed. The truth about the residents of the town will be revealed.
This book had me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another bomb shell would drop. I found every character to be intriguing. Some of them were very disturbing. Gregory Bastianelli mixes suspense, action and humor in the book "Loonies." Right up until the very end, there were shocking revelations.
I thought "Loonies" by Gregory Bastianelli was full of plot twists and suspense. After reading the book, I realized that the title was very fitting. The whole town of Smokey Hollow is Loony! In every sense of the word. Brian Keays moved to Smokey Hollow because his wife wanted his life to be more quiet and easy. Brian used to be a reporter in a big city newspaper. His wife Darcie wanted him to be home more often. So they moved to the quaint, quiet little town of Smokey Hollow. Everything was serene in Smokey Hollow, until the trunk in the attic is opened. What they discover in the trunk will start of chain of events that the town will never recover from. The nasty secrets of Smokey Hollow will be revealed. The truth about the residents of the town will be revealed.
This book had me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, another bomb shell would drop. I found every character to be intriguing. Some of them were very disturbing. Gregory Bastianelli mixes suspense, action and humor in the book "Loonies." Right up until the very end, there were shocking revelations.
March 25, 2015
This book is very good, in my opinion. Brian is a journalist who is bored with the small news stories. His wife finds a trunk in their new house, and this starts to heat up the story. Brian is a bad husband in my opinion. This book has got some good twists in it for sure. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
July 21, 2015
“Smokey Hollow had the appearance of a quiet and quaint New England town, until the day the trunk in the attic was opened.”
Brian and his wife Darcie moved to Smokey Hollow in order to slow down now that Darcie is pregnant. Brian is the new editor of the Hollow News, a weekly paper that reports on such news such as the Garden Club tour and the annual Dump festival. Darcie begins to clean out the attic of their new house and finds a trunk. When they open it, there is a gruesome surprise that sets into motion a series of events that shake the small town and give Brian a series of killer front pages. The trunk is linked to the Mustard House, a psychiatric treatment center in town. The more Brian digs into the contents of the trunk, the more strange things happen; a sleepwalker may hold the clues, the fire chief’s ventriloquist dummy might be doing naughty things and everyone in town keeps dying.
From that first sentence I was hooked on what that trunk unlocked on the small town of Smokey Hollow. I loved the slow build of suspense. This was a well-crafted mystery where each event layered on top of one another the build an intricate story line. Most of all, the whole time I really didn’t know if this was going to be something natural or supernatural. The ventriloquist dummy, the sleepwalker, the Knackerman and a whole list of other intriguing characters keep the story moving as Brian tries to figure out each of their roles in the mystery. Brian makes a great detective, a relentless reporter who puts nothing in front of his job is determined to figure out where the babies in the trunk of his attic came from, but keeps getting pulled in much deeper into the secrets of Smokey Hollow. Overall, an engaging horror, thriller and crime drama that kept me guessing to the end.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
Brian and his wife Darcie moved to Smokey Hollow in order to slow down now that Darcie is pregnant. Brian is the new editor of the Hollow News, a weekly paper that reports on such news such as the Garden Club tour and the annual Dump festival. Darcie begins to clean out the attic of their new house and finds a trunk. When they open it, there is a gruesome surprise that sets into motion a series of events that shake the small town and give Brian a series of killer front pages. The trunk is linked to the Mustard House, a psychiatric treatment center in town. The more Brian digs into the contents of the trunk, the more strange things happen; a sleepwalker may hold the clues, the fire chief’s ventriloquist dummy might be doing naughty things and everyone in town keeps dying.
From that first sentence I was hooked on what that trunk unlocked on the small town of Smokey Hollow. I loved the slow build of suspense. This was a well-crafted mystery where each event layered on top of one another the build an intricate story line. Most of all, the whole time I really didn’t know if this was going to be something natural or supernatural. The ventriloquist dummy, the sleepwalker, the Knackerman and a whole list of other intriguing characters keep the story moving as Brian tries to figure out each of their roles in the mystery. Brian makes a great detective, a relentless reporter who puts nothing in front of his job is determined to figure out where the babies in the trunk of his attic came from, but keeps getting pulled in much deeper into the secrets of Smokey Hollow. Overall, an engaging horror, thriller and crime drama that kept me guessing to the end.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
March 28, 2015
Bastianelli draws you in from the get-go with a mysterious trunk found in the attic of Brian and Darcie Keays' new home in the quaint New England town of Smokey Hollow. The Keays have moved to this sleepy community because Darcie, now pregnant, craves a normal, quiet life. Brian, a newspaper reporter by trade, is not so happy. He misses the adrenalin rush of chasing down a story and is a bit disgruntled with his new job as editor of the town's weekly newspaper, covering such titillating stories as the passing of the Boston Post Cane to the town's oldest resident. But, with the discovery of the trunk and what's inside of it, everything changes and the reader is taken off on a crazy ride to discover the secrets of Smokey Hollow.
The novel, well written, moves at a fast pace with numerous twists and turns that keep the reader enthralled. There are many colorful characters involved, however, I have to say that the unusual names the author gives these folks put me off a bit and I had a hard time remembering who was who. In addition, I felt the ending of the novel came about too quickly, with all the threads tied up a little too neatly.
However, overall, it is a very good read and, if you are a fan of mysteries that have a slightly bizarre twist, I am sure you will enjoy LOONIES.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.
The novel, well written, moves at a fast pace with numerous twists and turns that keep the reader enthralled. There are many colorful characters involved, however, I have to say that the unusual names the author gives these folks put me off a bit and I had a hard time remembering who was who. In addition, I felt the ending of the novel came about too quickly, with all the threads tied up a little too neatly.
However, overall, it is a very good read and, if you are a fan of mysteries that have a slightly bizarre twist, I am sure you will enjoy LOONIES.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.
March 10, 2015
I really enjoyed this novel; it grabbed me from the first chapter and didn't let go until I finished the last one. Reading this story made me feel like I was in Brian Keays', the reporter's shoes. He had just trasnsfered to a small town in New Hampshire, Smokey Hollow, from Boston at the urging of his pregnant wife, Darcie, so that they could live a quiet life and he could spend his time at home more. Of course, that doesn't happen and he becomes embroiled in a "who done it". The pieces came together bit by bit and the ending totally blew my mind.If you really love to read a good muder mystery, this book will not disapoint you. It's also a stand-alone book, without any loose ends to tie up in a future book.
I received this book for free as an e-reader for my honest review and I totally ate it up, and it was good.
I received this book for free as an e-reader for my honest review and I totally ate it up, and it was good.
May 19, 2015
I received a copy of "Loonies” for free through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers Program in exchange for a review.
Wow, what a read! What a true page-turner! This book had so many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout the book.
The protagonist of the book, a news reporter, thought he was coming into a calm and quiet town, often complaining how boring things are. But, as events unfold, he realizes that he is very wrong and actually is exposed to much more drama, mayhem, and crime than he could have ever imagined for such a place. The diligence of the reporter demonstrates some great detective work.
The title of the book is appropriate and explains the make-up of the town and the behavior of the characters.
I would highly recommend "Loonies" to those who are eager to read a true murder mystery
Wow, what a read! What a true page-turner! This book had so many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout the book.
The protagonist of the book, a news reporter, thought he was coming into a calm and quiet town, often complaining how boring things are. But, as events unfold, he realizes that he is very wrong and actually is exposed to much more drama, mayhem, and crime than he could have ever imagined for such a place. The diligence of the reporter demonstrates some great detective work.
The title of the book is appropriate and explains the make-up of the town and the behavior of the characters.
I would highly recommend "Loonies" to those who are eager to read a true murder mystery
April 12, 2015
Gregory Bastianelli's 'Loonies' is hard to slot it into a genre. It isn't entirely a who-dunnit or a crime thriller, and it isn't a fantasy or a black comedy either. You could call it a tongue-in-cheek mystery, but whatever genre label you choose, it's a good read. Wherein: a disgruntled journalist and his pregnant wife move to Smokey Hollow, small town USA. They find a trunk in their attic, and all hell breaks loose!
Bastianelli uses a large cast of characters with splendidly obscure names which, I assume, was to make the characters easier to follow. However, for me, the cast was just a little too big, and, although the pacing was generally good, the ending was a bit abrupt. All in all I'm very glad I read 'Loonies' and look forward to Bastianelli's next offering.
Bastianelli uses a large cast of characters with splendidly obscure names which, I assume, was to make the characters easier to follow. However, for me, the cast was just a little too big, and, although the pacing was generally good, the ending was a bit abrupt. All in all I'm very glad I read 'Loonies' and look forward to Bastianelli's next offering.
June 21, 2015
It begins with the discovery of an old trunk in an attic that is filled with the skeletons of infants. Brian Keays and his wife Darci moved to the small quiet town of Smokey Hollow to start a family of their own. He has taken the job of editor for their local weekly paper, but with the trunk in his attic, his investigative instincts come alive. But as he investigates bad things begin to happen. And all Darci wants is for him to stay home and be with her. At every turn of the page, I never knew what to expect and the author certainly not only keeps Brian on his toes, he does so with this reader. I found it very interesting and wondered who the real Loonies were. A fun read for the summer.
March 8, 2015
I can't help but think the author had his tongue firmly in his cheek while writing this book. A town peopled by very strange, but mostly likeable individuals. However characters are being murdered and I certainly could not guess by whom. I was drawn into the story from the beginning although I couldn't decide if it was black comedy or what, at first. The revelation at the end came rather abruptly for me, but then I don't know how else it could have been handled. Enjoyable story. Would read more from this author.
February 29, 2016
I enjoyed this offbeat creepy thriller about a newspaperman and his expectant wife who move from the city to small town Smokey Hollow. When his wife opens an old trunk left in the attic, the consequences are much like the opening of Pandora's box. The Pillowcase murderer reappears after a 50 year absence and a rash of fires ensues. The town is peopled with many quirky characters, including a ventriloquist fireman, a somnambulist, and a chimney sweep who yearns to be a pulp magazine detective. I highly recommend this extraordinary book.
May 26, 2015
Gregory_Bastianelli has written an enjoyable , easy read of a small town mystery. What has happened when a reporter's wife has found in a trunk in their new home? How does affect the happenings of a seemingly peaceful town that now faces more news for the local paper then would require a once weekly publishing? Who is next in the town's offing?
Well done . This book will be a delight summer read.
Well done . This book will be a delight summer read.
July 1, 2015
Brian and Darcie find a trunk in their attic from a previous owner. The contents of the trunk turn the quite little town into chaos.
The killings start but, who is doing the killing that reminnds the town folk of a killer from the past?
A good mystery once you start will find hard to put down. I look forward to reading his other books.
The killings start but, who is doing the killing that reminnds the town folk of a killer from the past?
A good mystery once you start will find hard to put down. I look forward to reading his other books.
July 29, 2015
Well, that was a ride.
If you like a book filled with twists, turns, and "what in the world just happened" type situations, I would recommend this book.
If you like a book filled with twists, turns, and "what in the world just happened" type situations, I would recommend this book.
July 4, 2017
Oo boy was this a fast-paced, chilling tale! I loved every second of Bastianelli's Loonies, regardless of the few (forgivable) typos. Having this story set in my home state of New Hampshire probably helped add to the creep factor a bit, but this story was rightfully disturbing on its own. I have to credit Bastianelli for his superb concept and enriching characters. Loonies certainly delivered on its promises of being a dark creepfest. Definitely couldn't put it down; a thoroughly enjoyable tale if ever there was one.
June 25, 2017
This was an extremely enjoyable book with a mix of old school horror and mystery. I picked up a trade paper copy and found it to be high quality. The content was professionally edited, and the writer has a nice, tight writing style. Apparently, he was a journalist and does not waste any words. The book kicks along with action, dialog, and intriguing story lines, with a few twists along the way. I will be following this author and plan to pick up more of his work.
December 14, 2015
“Smokey Hollow had the appearance of a quiet and quaint New England town, until the day the trunk in the attic was opened.”
Excerpt From: Gregory Bastianelli. “Loonies.”
Brian Keays brought his wife, Darcie, to the small town to begin their family. An old steamer trunk in the attic of the house they buy holds a secret that leads to an investigation that exposes the secrets of the whole town, involves the deaths of several past residents and leads to present residents’ deaths. Brian is aided in his investigation by the local police chief, Noah Treece, a young man who seems too inexperienced for his position. State police take over the investigation, and the last person they want to share with is Brian Keays, the editor and reporter for the local newspaper.
This is a well-written mystery novel that lets the reader ride along with Brian as he gathers information and puts clues together and imagines who may be the perpetrator. The reader gets to interpret the evidence and decide on which of the diverse characters is guilty. As the secrets of the town are uncovered, the plot thickens and only the conclusion makes everything come together. This is a book that holds the readers’ attention until the final page.
This book would make a great movie, but it is an excellent story to read, and very entertaining.
Excerpt From: Gregory Bastianelli. “Loonies.”
Brian Keays brought his wife, Darcie, to the small town to begin their family. An old steamer trunk in the attic of the house they buy holds a secret that leads to an investigation that exposes the secrets of the whole town, involves the deaths of several past residents and leads to present residents’ deaths. Brian is aided in his investigation by the local police chief, Noah Treece, a young man who seems too inexperienced for his position. State police take over the investigation, and the last person they want to share with is Brian Keays, the editor and reporter for the local newspaper.
This is a well-written mystery novel that lets the reader ride along with Brian as he gathers information and puts clues together and imagines who may be the perpetrator. The reader gets to interpret the evidence and decide on which of the diverse characters is guilty. As the secrets of the town are uncovered, the plot thickens and only the conclusion makes everything come together. This is a book that holds the readers’ attention until the final page.
This book would make a great movie, but it is an excellent story to read, and very entertaining.
January 12, 2016
I received Gregory Bastianelli's book as a download from Journalstone Publishing, in exchange for a review.
Small town Smokey Hollow is rundown with empty factories and stores. It's citizens seem to be more interested in the latest gardening club news and in who is awarded as the town's current oldest living resident than in a fire that has demolished a mental asylum and in several murders. But all small towns have their secrets.
Brian Keays, journalist, is an outsider who has recently moved from big city and big crimes to Smokey Hollow. Although he seems to have come to an agreement with his wife that life in a small town is where they want to be, it is clear that he is finding the pace too slow for his liking.
Many curious incidents and questions arise. Suddenly Smokey Hollow isn't so slow moving and uneventful. Not only are there the usual questions, but there is a nagging question as to just how important is it to Brian Keays to regain the excitement and pace from his old life. How important to him is capturing the big story?
"Loonies" is an intriguing fast paced story. Make sure you have time to read it because once you start you won't want to quit until the very end. I have never read Gregory Bastianelli. After reading "Loonies" I will be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Small town Smokey Hollow is rundown with empty factories and stores. It's citizens seem to be more interested in the latest gardening club news and in who is awarded as the town's current oldest living resident than in a fire that has demolished a mental asylum and in several murders. But all small towns have their secrets.
Brian Keays, journalist, is an outsider who has recently moved from big city and big crimes to Smokey Hollow. Although he seems to have come to an agreement with his wife that life in a small town is where they want to be, it is clear that he is finding the pace too slow for his liking.
Many curious incidents and questions arise. Suddenly Smokey Hollow isn't so slow moving and uneventful. Not only are there the usual questions, but there is a nagging question as to just how important is it to Brian Keays to regain the excitement and pace from his old life. How important to him is capturing the big story?
"Loonies" is an intriguing fast paced story. Make sure you have time to read it because once you start you won't want to quit until the very end. I have never read Gregory Bastianelli. After reading "Loonies" I will be looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
September 7, 2015
This was one of those books where I thought about stopping about thirty pages in, but I am glad I pushed through. While the book didn't end up being a three star read, it hovered right around two and a half to two and three quarters, and had some really suspenseful, scary, and interesting moments.
I suspect the original reason I almost stopped reading was because in those first few pages, a trunk with baby skeletons in it was found in an attic. I have a really hard time reading/watching things where bad things happen to children. But that trunk is the jumping off point for a mystery surrounding the possible return of a serial killer, a creepy old asylum, and some real characters populating the town of Smokey Hollow.
I definitely tend to read books featuring serial killers, mysteries, and/or asylums, which is why I requested a galley of this book. It got a little convoluted at times, and I had a hard time liking the main character or his wife a good percentage of the book. As the book got closer to its ending, it started to go over the line of entertaining to ridiculous, but the book as a whole was genuinely creepy and suspenseful, with a really interesting premise. It just didn't live up to its full potential.
I suspect the original reason I almost stopped reading was because in those first few pages, a trunk with baby skeletons in it was found in an attic. I have a really hard time reading/watching things where bad things happen to children. But that trunk is the jumping off point for a mystery surrounding the possible return of a serial killer, a creepy old asylum, and some real characters populating the town of Smokey Hollow.
I definitely tend to read books featuring serial killers, mysteries, and/or asylums, which is why I requested a galley of this book. It got a little convoluted at times, and I had a hard time liking the main character or his wife a good percentage of the book. As the book got closer to its ending, it started to go over the line of entertaining to ridiculous, but the book as a whole was genuinely creepy and suspenseful, with a really interesting premise. It just didn't live up to its full potential.
January 15, 2016
If you like mystery, here's one for you! It's strange a story, written so well, I expected a bit of paranormal activity to be added in.
The story is about Brian Keays and his wife Darcie. They moved to a small town and purchased a house that held a secret. The secret, tucked away inside a trunk in their attic sets off a chain of events puts everyone on edge, especially Brian. Working with the sheriff and a set of clues, given by an anonymous giver called, The Silhouette, the reporter in Brian is determined to conclude the mystery.
Loonies, by Gregory Bastianelli is a captivating thriller. There are quirky characters with funny names and strange situations that keep you interested. The mystery itself is enthralling and you never find yourself bored. There are many variables but when they're put together, you see the pictures, plain as day. I really enjoyed it.
I wasn't sure how to rate this story at first; I'm not a huge mystery fan, but I think I rated it fair. If you love mystery- check out Loonies! I'm off!
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**This eBook review is from my personal library.
The story is about Brian Keays and his wife Darcie. They moved to a small town and purchased a house that held a secret. The secret, tucked away inside a trunk in their attic sets off a chain of events puts everyone on edge, especially Brian. Working with the sheriff and a set of clues, given by an anonymous giver called, The Silhouette, the reporter in Brian is determined to conclude the mystery.
Loonies, by Gregory Bastianelli is a captivating thriller. There are quirky characters with funny names and strange situations that keep you interested. The mystery itself is enthralling and you never find yourself bored. There are many variables but when they're put together, you see the pictures, plain as day. I really enjoyed it.
I wasn't sure how to rate this story at first; I'm not a huge mystery fan, but I think I rated it fair. If you love mystery- check out Loonies! I'm off!
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**This eBook review is from my personal library.
December 21, 2015
Smoky Hollow, NH is a quiet town until newcomer Brian Keays, the town’s new newspaper editor, opens a trunk in his attic and discovers its grisly contents. Keays then finds himself chasing and being chased by an astonishingly odd cast of characters, from a firefighter ventriloquist with a mad dummy, to a sleep walker who ends up with strange things in his pockets. Death and destruction dogs his every step.
Loonies by Gregory Bastianelli is a thriller-mystery that lives up to its name—it’s filled with looney characters and weird situations, and will keep you guessing and gasping until the end.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Loonies by Gregory Bastianelli is a thriller-mystery that lives up to its name—it’s filled with looney characters and weird situations, and will keep you guessing and gasping until the end.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
July 1, 2015
3.5 stars. Enjoyable story. For me this was a quick "easy" read because the plot is not very intricate, although enough twists and dead bodies to keep it interesting. The best part was finding out why the book was named "Loonies", that was cool! I am a suspense/thriller/mystery addict and hard to please because I am always craving that next "high" I get from a book that leaves me breathless, sleep deprived, and saying...."holy sh*t, what a ride that was!!!"
Please note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Please note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 12, 2016
Brian Keays moved to Smokey Hollow N.H to be the New Editor of the Towns Newspaper. Everything was fine till his Wife found and opened an old trunk in the attic and finds some grisly contents. He than finds himself chasing and also being chased by a weird cast of characters from a Firefighter with a mad dummy to a Sleep walker. Death and destruction follow his every step. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 9, 2015
Brain and Darcie Keays have just moved to Smokey Hollow to enjoy the peace and serenity of small town life. All that peace is destroyed when Darcie finds an old steamer trunk that when opened releases it's secret horrors and then the murders start. A tense and well written who done it.
December 8, 2015
I absolutely loved this book. The whole story is a bit loony, but in a fun, entertaining way.
December 28, 2016
Another hit by Bastianelli that I couldn't stop reading. Please never stop writing - your stories are entertaining!
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