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Lost in Found Footage
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Expected 11 Aug 26Grey, a failing horror movie vlogger, is gearing up to attend the premiere of a new found footage horror movie at his local independent theater. After obtaining a mysterious camcorder at a pawn shop, he decides to make his vlog found-footage-style and smuggles the camera in.
But ten minutes into the screening, the cursed camera sucks Grey into the world of the film. He is now a character in...
THE WITCH OF HOPE HOLLOW
In his new reality, Grey is taken in by a documentary crew investigating a terrifying urban legend. After facing off against very real dangers in the form of monsters, liminal spaces, and hostile locals, Grey realizes he must use his knowledge of the found footage subgenre to complete the film...
Or risk being trapped in Hope Hollow forever...
But ten minutes into the screening, the cursed camera sucks Grey into the world of the film. He is now a character in...
THE WITCH OF HOPE HOLLOW
In his new reality, Grey is taken in by a documentary crew investigating a terrifying urban legend. After facing off against very real dangers in the form of monsters, liminal spaces, and hostile locals, Grey realizes he must use his knowledge of the found footage subgenre to complete the film...
Or risk being trapped in Hope Hollow forever...
- GenresHorror
193 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 11, 2026
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May 13, 2026
The Final Girls for found footage! Pokes fun at all the tropes while also telling a solid horror story and doing the sub-genre justice.
Review of advance copy
Spice Scale: 0 (This isn't that sort of book)
Overall Vibes: Fast paced, like reading a (light) horror movie
I'm a horror girlie but I usually don't watch found footage films. I've seen the more mainstream ones but I was worried that some of the tropes might get lost on me. Lost in Found Footage is helpful at laying them out so you have an idea of what to expect. It didn't go full camp or full Cabin in the Woods with the meta ideas. The main character (Grey) is a low level YouTuber who reviews horror content. The setup for the novel is a bit like an adult Goosebumps book. Grey visits a pawn shop and buys a camera that the owner claims was "cursed." The horror-critic YouTuber angle is, presumably, to give Grey a reason to buy an older "vintage" camcorder. The content creator portion of his personality really doesn't come into play much during the rest of the novel. I was surprised how underutilized it is with the documentary premise. It mostly just gives him a reason to reflect on how he's been an absent brother to his sister as he chases clout. He leans more on his horror movie knowledge but even then spends most of the novel just playing things straight.
It's a super light, fast read that feels like a nice PG-13 horror. Since Grey knows he's in a horror movie, there's less suspense and dread overall. Deaths are largely off-screen with minimal descriptions so it's a safe pick if you get squeamish but still love the horror genre. The actual plot of The Witch of Hope Hollow is an amalgamation of a few popular found footage movies. There's some stuff that will make you point and say "I understand that reference!" The monsters are mostly underdeveloped but they're good representations of different types of horror monsters. The lore of the whole Witch Thing™ also doesn't get much development. The book is focused on the "movie" and the characters acting it out and you get about as much information from their interviews with the locals as you'd get in a B found footage horror movie.
I found the ending to be satisfying as long as I don't think too much about the follow-up questions people would have for Grey. I would characterize it as a ending.
I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily
Overall Vibes: Fast paced, like reading a (light) horror movie
I'm a horror girlie but I usually don't watch found footage films. I've seen the more mainstream ones but I was worried that some of the tropes might get lost on me. Lost in Found Footage is helpful at laying them out so you have an idea of what to expect. It didn't go full camp or full Cabin in the Woods with the meta ideas. The main character (Grey) is a low level YouTuber who reviews horror content. The setup for the novel is a bit like an adult Goosebumps book. Grey visits a pawn shop and buys a camera that the owner claims was "cursed." The horror-critic YouTuber angle is, presumably, to give Grey a reason to buy an older "vintage" camcorder. The content creator portion of his personality really doesn't come into play much during the rest of the novel. I was surprised how underutilized it is with the documentary premise. It mostly just gives him a reason to reflect on how he's been an absent brother to his sister as he chases clout. He leans more on his horror movie knowledge but even then spends most of the novel just playing things straight.
It's a super light, fast read that feels like a nice PG-13 horror. Since Grey knows he's in a horror movie, there's less suspense and dread overall. Deaths are largely off-screen with minimal descriptions so it's a safe pick if you get squeamish but still love the horror genre. The actual plot of The Witch of Hope Hollow is an amalgamation of a few popular found footage movies. There's some stuff that will make you point and say "I understand that reference!" The monsters are mostly underdeveloped but they're good representations of different types of horror monsters. The lore of the whole Witch Thing™ also doesn't get much development. The book is focused on the "movie" and the characters acting it out and you get about as much information from their interviews with the locals as you'd get in a B found footage horror movie.
I found the ending to be satisfying as long as I don't think too much about the follow-up questions people would have for Grey. I would characterize it as a ending.
I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily
Review of advance copy received from Author
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This was a quick, fun read that breaks down the elements of the genre and not only lays it out but plays it out. Cliché in the best way!
And OMG, it works So Well!
😄 I can’t express enough how much fun I had reading this!
I loved how some of the chapters throughout were the camera footage scenes. How Cool!
💯 From start to finish, there’s never a dull moment.
"Lost In Found Footage" delivers everything you love about cheesy horrors in the most unique and creative way.
🧭 Urban Legend
🧭 Cabin in the woods
🧭 Creatures
🧭 Witches
🧭 Cursed object
🧭 Comedic relief
🧭 Redemption story
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Grey, a horror movie vlogger, decides to film his reaction to viewing a new found footage horror movie using a camcorder he just acquired from the pawn shop.
He was warned that this camcorder was cursed.
Feeling more excitement over that than unease, he proceeds Without caution.
But, a few minutes into the film Grey learns exactly what the curse is because he’s been sucked into the world of the film. And he is now a character in 🇹🇭🇪 🇼🇮🇹🇨🇭 🇴🇫 🇭🇴🇵🇪 🇭🇴🇱🇱🇴🇼.
He must now use his knowledge of the found footage subgenre to complete the film...
Or risk being trapped in Hope Hollow forever...
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As is the case here with 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐬, who has “limbs that bend the wrong way so he crawls around like a spider”. 🫣
But it’s still really cool! 🤓
*********************
🎬 Where’s the KickStarter?!
Let’s get this move made!! 😁
🙏 Thank you Joey Powell for the gifted eARC!
🏆 Pure Gold!
〰️Vibes〰️Vibes〰️Vibes〰️
This was a quick, fun read that breaks down the elements of the genre and not only lays it out but plays it out. Cliché in the best way!
And OMG, it works So Well!
😄 I can’t express enough how much fun I had reading this!
I loved how some of the chapters throughout were the camera footage scenes. How Cool!
💯 From start to finish, there’s never a dull moment.
"Lost In Found Footage" delivers everything you love about cheesy horrors in the most unique and creative way.
🧭 Urban Legend
🧭 Cabin in the woods
🧭 Creatures
🧭 Witches
🧭 Cursed object
🧭 Comedic relief
🧭 Redemption story
🤫 ᗩᑎᗪ ᗯE ᑕᗩᑎ'T ᖴOᖇGET TᕼE ᑭᒪOT TᗯIᔕT
***************
ⒷⓁⓊⓇⒷ
Grey, a horror movie vlogger, decides to film his reaction to viewing a new found footage horror movie using a camcorder he just acquired from the pawn shop.
He was warned that this camcorder was cursed.
Feeling more excitement over that than unease, he proceeds Without caution.
But, a few minutes into the film Grey learns exactly what the curse is because he’s been sucked into the world of the film. And he is now a character in 🇹🇭🇪 🇼🇮🇹🇨🇭 🇴🇫 🇭🇴🇵🇪 🇭🇴🇱🇱🇴🇼.
He must now use his knowledge of the found footage subgenre to complete the film...
Or risk being trapped in Hope Hollow forever...
*****************
🤩 I love finding my name in books. Granted it’s usually a male character and more often than not he’s one of the not-so-good guys.
As is the case here with 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐬, who has “limbs that bend the wrong way so he crawls around like a spider”. 🫣
But it’s still really cool! 🤓
*********************
🎬 Where’s the KickStarter?!
Let’s get this move made!! 😁
🙏 Thank you Joey Powell for the gifted eARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lost in Found Footage is Joey Powell’s love letter to found footage. Grey is a horror vlogger barely holding it together, which already sets the tone. He feels real in that messy, slightly desperate way.
The cursed camcorder is such a good, nasty little idea. It doesn’t just record horror, it drags you into it. And once Grey is inside The Witch of Hope Hollow, the book fully commits to the bit. This is where it gets fun and unsettling in equal measure. You’ve got the documentary crew, the creeping dread, the sense that everyone knows more than they’re saying. It leans into found footage tropes but doesn’t feel lazy about it. It knows the rules and then plays with them.
The atmosphere is doing a lot of heavy lifting here and it works. The witch and her minions are so spooky! The horror isn’t just monsters, though you do get those. It’s the feeling of being stuck in a story that has already decided how it ends in a small town full of a lot of small minded people.
What I really liked is how Grey’s horror knowledge becomes both a weapon and a trap. He thinks he understands what’s happening because he’s seen it all before. But knowing the genre doesn’t mean you can survive it. That tension carries the whole book.
It’s eerie, a little chaotic, and I was totally into it. By the end, it left me with that specific kind of horror hangover where I started side-eyeing cameras like they might be watching back.
The cursed camcorder is such a good, nasty little idea. It doesn’t just record horror, it drags you into it. And once Grey is inside The Witch of Hope Hollow, the book fully commits to the bit. This is where it gets fun and unsettling in equal measure. You’ve got the documentary crew, the creeping dread, the sense that everyone knows more than they’re saying. It leans into found footage tropes but doesn’t feel lazy about it. It knows the rules and then plays with them.
The atmosphere is doing a lot of heavy lifting here and it works. The witch and her minions are so spooky! The horror isn’t just monsters, though you do get those. It’s the feeling of being stuck in a story that has already decided how it ends in a small town full of a lot of small minded people.
What I really liked is how Grey’s horror knowledge becomes both a weapon and a trap. He thinks he understands what’s happening because he’s seen it all before. But knowing the genre doesn’t mean you can survive it. That tension carries the whole book.
It’s eerie, a little chaotic, and I was totally into it. By the end, it left me with that specific kind of horror hangover where I started side-eyeing cameras like they might be watching back.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Things I love:
1. Found Footage movies.
2. Horror comedy (the more meta the better).
3. Spooky shenigans in the woods.
4. A slacker redemption arc.
5. Witchy lore.
Things you'll find in this book:
All of the above ✅
This fun and clever horror comedy novella rips along at the speed of a classic 90 minute found footage flick. You get a student film crew in the woods, a local legend, some aggressive townsfolk, and some genuinely scary moments along the way. The twist? All of this is taking place within the low budget horror movie our main character has just been sucked into. Grey, a horror YouTuber, wannabe filmmaker, and World's Least Reliable Brother ™️ , will need to use every bit of his horror-nerd know-how if he's going to beat "The Witch of Hope Hollow" and live to see the end credits.
Lost in Found Footage is "Blair Witch meets The Final Girls at The Cabin in The Woods" and is as fun and frightening as that mash-up suggests. It's clear the author has a genuine love of found footage (and horror in general) and throughout the book finds inventive ways to play with the genre's tropes and clichés while also contributing something fresh and original to that same genre in the process.
A great read for all of us who grew up knowing that no matter what happens...JUST. KEEP. FILMING. 📹
1. Found Footage movies.
2. Horror comedy (the more meta the better).
3. Spooky shenigans in the woods.
4. A slacker redemption arc.
5. Witchy lore.
Things you'll find in this book:
All of the above ✅
This fun and clever horror comedy novella rips along at the speed of a classic 90 minute found footage flick. You get a student film crew in the woods, a local legend, some aggressive townsfolk, and some genuinely scary moments along the way. The twist? All of this is taking place within the low budget horror movie our main character has just been sucked into. Grey, a horror YouTuber, wannabe filmmaker, and World's Least Reliable Brother ™️ , will need to use every bit of his horror-nerd know-how if he's going to beat "The Witch of Hope Hollow" and live to see the end credits.
Lost in Found Footage is "Blair Witch meets The Final Girls at The Cabin in The Woods" and is as fun and frightening as that mash-up suggests. It's clear the author has a genuine love of found footage (and horror in general) and throughout the book finds inventive ways to play with the genre's tropes and clichés while also contributing something fresh and original to that same genre in the process.
A great read for all of us who grew up knowing that no matter what happens...JUST. KEEP. FILMING. 📹
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lost in Found Footage was a very fun horror thriller. Grey Carter, a horror-loving content creator buys a strange old camera. He immediately gets a warning from a man after he bought the camera... who tells him it is cursed and he thinks its a joke. Later he ends up at the premiere of a found-footage horror movie called The Witch of Hope Hollow. Pretty quickly, things get weird, and Grey realizes he may not just be watching the movie anymore… he might actually be stuck inside it.
The premise made my horror-movie-lover interior very excited. A cursed camera and creepy movie theatre… ? Someone trapped inside a found-footage film? Yes, and yes again please. It gave me major "horror movie version of Jumanji" vibes and I could absolutely see this working as an actual movie.
The writing style was really casual and likable, which made it super easy to read. It was short, enjoyable, and very fun. I liked Grey as a main character, and he def gave me regular casual white boy vibes. I liked this a lot and will definitely be reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a short fun horror-thriller to read on your lunch break, this is the one for you. It’s creepy, entertaining and even a little comedic.
The premise made my horror-movie-lover interior very excited. A cursed camera and creepy movie theatre… ? Someone trapped inside a found-footage film? Yes, and yes again please. It gave me major "horror movie version of Jumanji" vibes and I could absolutely see this working as an actual movie.
The writing style was really casual and likable, which made it super easy to read. It was short, enjoyable, and very fun. I liked Grey as a main character, and he def gave me regular casual white boy vibes. I liked this a lot and will definitely be reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a short fun horror-thriller to read on your lunch break, this is the one for you. It’s creepy, entertaining and even a little comedic.
May 25, 2026
Horror You Tuber Grey’s new vlog on his new camera, was to be him reacting to a new found footage movie at the local theatre called The Witch of Hope Willow but he is suddenly pulled into the movie. He teams up with documentary team in the movie to investigate the urban legend but can he survive and get back to the real world?
A homage to the joy and predictability of found footage movies from the 90’s. All of the tropes are here, the cliched characters, small town mystery, dodgy locals, urban legend, threats, creepy offerings, disappearances and everyone running towards the danger instead of away from it.
This exposes the stupidity of the genre but is also a brilliant horror story with some genuinely creepy encounters. Even though you know the characters aren’t real you still want them to succeed, to survive and live to post their footage.
The cursed camera is a whole other level and what really stands out is Grey’s realisation that even though he thinks he knows how the movie should play out he is as clueless as the rest of them.
This is a short book but it is such a fun time, it’s unsettling and mad in the best way!
A homage to the joy and predictability of found footage movies from the 90’s. All of the tropes are here, the cliched characters, small town mystery, dodgy locals, urban legend, threats, creepy offerings, disappearances and everyone running towards the danger instead of away from it.
This exposes the stupidity of the genre but is also a brilliant horror story with some genuinely creepy encounters. Even though you know the characters aren’t real you still want them to succeed, to survive and live to post their footage.
The cursed camera is a whole other level and what really stands out is Grey’s realisation that even though he thinks he knows how the movie should play out he is as clueless as the rest of them.
This is a short book but it is such a fun time, it’s unsettling and mad in the best way!
Review of advance copy received from Author
****I received a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review.****
Grey isn’t the most reliable, ask his single-mom sister, or the most successful, but YouTube is a kind of movie making… so when circumstances have him facing something straight out of a found-footage movie he’s forced to confront that maybe his decisions have led him here as much as cursed movie cameras and petulant theater ushers.
Armed with his knowledge of the genre he befriends a colorful ‘cast’ of characters to solve the mystery of the Witch of Hope Hollow and return to be the man his nephew needs him to be.
This was campy in all the best ways with a great feeling of falling into the story and being apart of the plot. The whole thing moved quickly and the characters were fun and horror-trope filled.
I loved that there were multiple layers to the story and that the whole thing felt cinematic. Coming to life off the pages.
I highly recommended to fans of the vhs genre, campy horror, following tropes and horror movies in general.
Grey isn’t the most reliable, ask his single-mom sister, or the most successful, but YouTube is a kind of movie making… so when circumstances have him facing something straight out of a found-footage movie he’s forced to confront that maybe his decisions have led him here as much as cursed movie cameras and petulant theater ushers.
Armed with his knowledge of the genre he befriends a colorful ‘cast’ of characters to solve the mystery of the Witch of Hope Hollow and return to be the man his nephew needs him to be.
This was campy in all the best ways with a great feeling of falling into the story and being apart of the plot. The whole thing moved quickly and the characters were fun and horror-trope filled.
I loved that there were multiple layers to the story and that the whole thing felt cinematic. Coming to life off the pages.
I highly recommended to fans of the vhs genre, campy horror, following tropes and horror movies in general.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Powell delivers once again with his trademark style blend of horror, humor, and heart.
"Lost In Found Footage" throws us right into the overly-meta world we live in now, where we've seen all the horror movies, and know all the tropes and can call every bad decision a character is going to make from a mile away.
We follow Grey, a wannabe Youtuber who goes to a screening of a found footage film called "The Witch of Hope Hollow" and ends up getting sucked into the movie itself. Though obviously a riff on "The Blair Witch Project", Powell makes this one all his own, with all kinds of spooky creatures lurking about to do the witch's bidding.
It's fast-paced with rounded, well written characters and a fun nod to the found footage movies we've all seen before. Pick this book up but whatever you do, don't go looking for the witch!
"Lost In Found Footage" throws us right into the overly-meta world we live in now, where we've seen all the horror movies, and know all the tropes and can call every bad decision a character is going to make from a mile away.
We follow Grey, a wannabe Youtuber who goes to a screening of a found footage film called "The Witch of Hope Hollow" and ends up getting sucked into the movie itself. Though obviously a riff on "The Blair Witch Project", Powell makes this one all his own, with all kinds of spooky creatures lurking about to do the witch's bidding.
It's fast-paced with rounded, well written characters and a fun nod to the found footage movies we've all seen before. Pick this book up but whatever you do, don't go looking for the witch!
Review of advance copy
I can’t express to you enough how much I LOVED this book! Joey Powell captured the spirit of found footage horror films perfectly, it was campy, well paced, fun and had me on the edge of my seat and fully immersed in the story the entire time. Found footage films like Grave Encounters and Ghostwatch have a special place in my horror loving heart, and finding a book that makes you feel like you yourself are in one of these films is so rare and such a gem. Let me tell you, I could not put this book down so I was able to finish it in a couple of hours. I did get this book for free as an ARC but I am leaving this review voluntarily, willingly and more than happily because again, I truly loved this book and if you are a horror lover like myself, do not hesitate, you need this book in your collection! I can’t wait to read more by Powell.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5/5: Lost in Found Footage
Grey is a movie vlogger, who decides to live-film his reaction during the showing of a horror film via the old camcorder he picked up at his local pawnshop.
Little did he know (well, actually, he *was* warned and just chose to ignore it) that the camcorder is cursed....and he suddenly finds himself inside the world of the horror film itself!
Vibes:
-SO fun!
-this would be a fantastic movie tbh
-fast and easy to read
-campy, doesn't take itself too seriously
-found footage, witches, and monsters
Honestly this was a BLAST. If you are looking for a light and *fun* horror read, and are a fan of found footage style stories (like Blair Witch Project), you should totally give this a go.
.......
Thank you to the author, Joey Powell, for the ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All views expressed are my own.
Grey is a movie vlogger, who decides to live-film his reaction during the showing of a horror film via the old camcorder he picked up at his local pawnshop.
Little did he know (well, actually, he *was* warned and just chose to ignore it) that the camcorder is cursed....and he suddenly finds himself inside the world of the horror film itself!
Vibes:
-SO fun!
-this would be a fantastic movie tbh
-fast and easy to read
-campy, doesn't take itself too seriously
-found footage, witches, and monsters
Honestly this was a BLAST. If you are looking for a light and *fun* horror read, and are a fan of found footage style stories (like Blair Witch Project), you should totally give this a go.
.......
Thank you to the author, Joey Powell, for the ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All views expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
When I heard that this book centers on a guy who finds himself in a found footage film, I had to get my hands on it to see how that crazy concept plays out. Lost in Found Footage features a fast-paced, clever narrative that keeps you guessing. As a fan of the found footage horror genre, I found the rules of the world that Grey finds himself in extremely faithful to the genre, with some really imaginative meta twists. The creativity of the storyline doesn’t take away from the horror. There’s some really gnarly imagery and thrills. One creature that Grey encounters especially had me looking over my shoulder. This was a really fun read!
Review of advance copy
I LOVEEE found footage so this had my attention right away. I was a little worried there would be loose ends since the page count is only 193 but this story is great and the ending feels complete.
-It covers all the typical tropes/clichés in a found footage horror movie while also making fun of them a little.
-FILM !!! EVERYTHING !!!
-Giving a vlogger a cursed camcorder? Amazing.
-BYE LOSER (you’ll know when you get there)
-The ending was wholesome and I hope Grey meant what he said about being brother/uncle
ARC received from BookSirens 💜
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily)
-It covers all the typical tropes/clichés in a found footage horror movie while also making fun of them a little.
-FILM !!! EVERYTHING !!!
-Giving a vlogger a cursed camcorder? Amazing.
-BYE LOSER (you’ll know when you get there)
-The ending was wholesome and I hope Grey meant what he said about being brother/uncle
ARC received from BookSirens 💜
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily)
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book read like Goosebumps for adults. It was a fun, campy jaunt through my favorite subgenre of horror that made me wonder if I would know how to survive getting trapped AND getting (most of) the characters out alive. There are even sections of the book that put the reader in the POV of the camera, which I really enjoyed. Lovers of The Blair Witch Project and other analogue-based horror movies, this one is for you.
Thank you to Joey for providing me an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to Joey for providing me an ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Author
📚👀 ARC Review for Lost in Found Footage. This was such a fun read! If you're a found footage fan, you'll enjoy the analog horror aspects, and the unique twist to the found footage genre. The main character gets literally "lost" in a found footage film. It's an awesome concept which Powell executed really well. There were a lot of cool moments and definitely a lot of humorous ones. Add to your summer TBR, and make sure you snag a copy. Releases August 11th, and available for pre-order in ebook and paperback now. 👏🔥
Review of advance copy
Arc reader review.
Man oh man.
I love found footage movies and reading about one was a lot of fun. I really liked the characters, especially Grey (not because he's the main character but because he's just so amusing and an avid horror lover).
I like a book that gives me the chills, that makes me think for a second about sleeping with the light on but I also like one with a creepy atmosphere but still a fun surrounding. And this book checked the boxes. I wish I could be part of the crew too.
Man oh man.
I love found footage movies and reading about one was a lot of fun. I really liked the characters, especially Grey (not because he's the main character but because he's just so amusing and an avid horror lover).
I like a book that gives me the chills, that makes me think for a second about sleeping with the light on but I also like one with a creepy atmosphere but still a fun surrounding. And this book checked the boxes. I wish I could be part of the crew too.
Review of advance copy
Found footage movies have a special place in my heart and I love that the genre is now expanding into books as well. Joey Powell really captured the feel and vibe of found footage. It's a short book with all the cliche horror movie tropes, campy, fun and fast-paced. I received an advance review copy for free and leaving this review voluntarily and happily, I definitely recommend this one and can't wait to read more from Joey Powell.
Review of advance copy
Absolutely amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I just had to know what was going to happen. It was a great twist and characters you want to hate and characters you love. I haven’t read a book this good in a while. 100 stars if I could. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I plan on buying it anyway to re read! New favorite!
May 18, 2026
Incredible premise for a novel, this just didn’t quit hit it on the head.
I was getting confused with characters & timeframes. However it was well written, I would definitely give this author another try.
I was getting confused with characters & timeframes. However it was well written, I would definitely give this author another try.
Review of advance copy received from Author
An amazing love letter to meta horror and found footage, where all the familiar tropes we enjoy are there, but it doesn't feel hackneyed or phoned in. Powell's love of horror, and especially found footage, is profoundly clear from the jump. This is Joey Powell's best, most fun book yet.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is gnarly! With dynamic characters and a fun fast paced plot, it gives a wink to the classic found footage trope while adding unique twists!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4⭐Full review to be posted shortly
May 26, 2026
Review of advance copy received from Author
With shades of Blair Witch Project and nods to meta-films such as The Final Girls and Pleasantville, Lost in Found Footage is the fast-paced story involving a vlogger who is magically sucked into the world of a found footage horror film.
Not only an homage to the film genre it parodies, Lost in Found Footage subtly explores themes of identity and self-worth. Joey Powell continues to be one of the most talented indie horror writers of his contemporaries: his style is often casual yet purposeful, and his stories are always layered.
This latest entry in his oeuvre comes highly recommended as usual, specifically for my fellow genre nerds; I was not disappointed and look forward to Powell’s future offerings.
With shades of Blair Witch Project and nods to meta-films such as The Final Girls and Pleasantville, Lost in Found Footage is the fast-paced story involving a vlogger who is magically sucked into the world of a found footage horror film.
Not only an homage to the film genre it parodies, Lost in Found Footage subtly explores themes of identity and self-worth. Joey Powell continues to be one of the most talented indie horror writers of his contemporaries: his style is often casual yet purposeful, and his stories are always layered.
This latest entry in his oeuvre comes highly recommended as usual, specifically for my fellow genre nerds; I was not disappointed and look forward to Powell’s future offerings.
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