Flypaper: Opus

Flypaper #2

by C.K. Vile

On Nick Dawkins’ doorstep, one of his books is brought to life in the most inhuman of ways. A madman is trying to please his favorite author. He plans to ‘adapt’ Nick’s novels one at a time.

Clark is the creator, his vision is true. He knows what to do, and how. He won’t be stopped until his masterpiece—his magnum opus—is complete, no matter the cost.

They say life is stranger than fiction, but sometimes the two meld into one. Nick is forced into both worlds. He won’t be able to escape this time. This time, the artist becomes the art.

*Flypaper Opus is a dark psychological thriller and is the second book of the Flypaper series. While it can be read on its own, you may enjoy reading Flypaper: Book One first.

134 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 8, 2015

Reviews

[Zoeytron · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in a five-book series by C.K. Viles. We learned in the first book that horror writer Nick Dawkins has a frighteningly devoted fan base. In the dark underbelly of the internet, there is a fan club operating under the name of Myiasis. If the word "fan" actually stems from the root word "fanatic", this group of followers takes it to a whole different sphere with their demented posts.

Clark, aka the Maggot Maestro, is a sicko with an utter contempt for the human race. He calls them "sheeple". Baa. Clark has a special way of showing his appreciation for Nick Dawkins' books that has Dawkins second-guessing his own creations.

The author is not messin' around with this series. Not for the greenies, this is dark stuff. But yes, I will be getting the next in the series, just as soon as I apply a little brain bleach and let my mind air out for a bit. This one had more humor in it than the first, and it is needed.

Crabs. They're not just for dinner anymore.

[Bob Woodyard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not drawn into this series as much by the main character even though he has his entertaining moments or the Sheriff whose dialogue with the lead character makes them a decent team. Or the hacker whose lines don't always feel like a real person. I like to think of this movie as The Running Man. A new psycho is released each book and there's a website of fans cheering for that psycho each book while Nick has to survive. Plus the horror story novelist allows the author to create concepts for books without the trappings of the failure that can come when entertaining ideas are executed. Already bought the next three books in the series.

[HLA · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kinda gross

I really liked the first book because it kept me guessing what would happen next. But the second just turned into a gore fest with no real mystery. It was just laid out then, gore. Flipped through most of that. Just not my thing. Prefer psychological over hack ' em ups. Sorry.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The humor and wanting more Sheriff Reed are definitely the things keeping me invested in these books at this point. I considered walking away because I don't enjoy reading about animal cruelty. I don't understand how Clark went from vet school to Animalgamation. There was no explanation, reasonable or otherwise. I think there should have been a little narrative around how Sheriff Reed and Nick now have a friendlier relationship considering how she really disliked him in book one.

Makes me wonder how many crazies Stephen King has had to deal with over the years.

[Karren321 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldnt read this as within the first 3 pages there was going to be horrific animal abuse

I dont do animal abuse and now the whole series is a bust for me

[Jessica Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got the book the day after it came out and I read it in one day. It was just as great and disturbing as the first. I eagerly look forward to the third book which will be coming in March.

[Estella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was just as good as the first. Now waiting for #3. C.K. Vile has some kind of mind, It's great.

[April Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than the first.