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Nixer
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2026
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B.C. Hollywood
10 books105 followersB.C. Hollywood is an Irish author specializing in supernatural fiction rooted in authentic Celtic folklore and history. Drawing from Ireland's rich mythological tradition and dark historical legacy, he crafts horror and dark fantasy that spans from 18th-century Hellfire Clubs to contemporary werewolf villages and post-apocalyptic wastelands.
His deep research into Irish folklore, historical records, and cultural authenticity brings genuine Celtic atmosphere to modern supernatural fiction. Whether exploring the shadowy corners of Georgian Ireland or the supernatural threats lurking in today's Irish countryside, Hollywood's work captures the ancient darkness that has always dwelled in Ireland's landscapes and legends.
When not writing, he continues researching Ireland's forgotten histories and unexplored folklore, always seeking the next story that bridges ancient Celtic wisdom with contemporary horror.
His deep research into Irish folklore, historical records, and cultural authenticity brings genuine Celtic atmosphere to modern supernatural fiction. Whether exploring the shadowy corners of Georgian Ireland or the supernatural threats lurking in today's Irish countryside, Hollywood's work captures the ancient darkness that has always dwelled in Ireland's landscapes and legends.
When not writing, he continues researching Ireland's forgotten histories and unexplored folklore, always seeking the next story that bridges ancient Celtic wisdom with contemporary horror.
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July 4, 2026
You'll never hand a stranger your house keys the same way again.
The genius of Nixer is how ordinary it all starts. A leaky roof. A kitchen extension. A recommendation passed over a pint — "Eddie's your man, sure everyone uses him." B.C. Hollywood takes the most mundane transaction in rural Irish life, hiring a reliable tradesman, and turns it into something that crawls under your skin and stays there.
Eddie O'Sullivan is a brilliantly unsettling creation precisely because he's so plausible. Trustworthy. Fair. Efficient. The kind of man whose name gets passed around County Meath like currency. Hollywood understands that real dread doesn't come from monsters in the dark — it comes from the person you invited in, the one drinking tea at your kitchen table while measuring more than the walls.
The Meath setting does heavy lifting here. This is a community that runs on reputation and word of mouth, and the author weaves that closeness into the horror itself. When trust is the whole system, one rotten thread unravels everything.
Why not five stars? The middle section lingers a beat too long before the tension pays off, and I wanted slightly more from one of the supporting threads. Small complaints against a book that made me eye my own front door differently.
Chilling, clever, and rooted in a very Irish kind of menace. Highly recommended for readers who like their thrillers domestic, quiet, and all the more disturbing for it.
The genius of Nixer is how ordinary it all starts. A leaky roof. A kitchen extension. A recommendation passed over a pint — "Eddie's your man, sure everyone uses him." B.C. Hollywood takes the most mundane transaction in rural Irish life, hiring a reliable tradesman, and turns it into something that crawls under your skin and stays there.
Eddie O'Sullivan is a brilliantly unsettling creation precisely because he's so plausible. Trustworthy. Fair. Efficient. The kind of man whose name gets passed around County Meath like currency. Hollywood understands that real dread doesn't come from monsters in the dark — it comes from the person you invited in, the one drinking tea at your kitchen table while measuring more than the walls.
The Meath setting does heavy lifting here. This is a community that runs on reputation and word of mouth, and the author weaves that closeness into the horror itself. When trust is the whole system, one rotten thread unravels everything.
Why not five stars? The middle section lingers a beat too long before the tension pays off, and I wanted slightly more from one of the supporting threads. Small complaints against a book that made me eye my own front door differently.
Chilling, clever, and rooted in a very Irish kind of menace. Highly recommended for readers who like their thrillers domestic, quiet, and all the more disturbing for it.
May 28, 2026
"Nixer" is a tightly plotted serial killer thriller set in Ireland, revolving around the life of a tradesman, Eddie, a widower of five years and a skillful handyman and house renovator. Although I don't enjoy thrillers all that much, this one stuck to the point, and developed the consequences of the premise with great restraint, accuracy and subtlety. What really won me over, however, was the experience of inhabiting the main character's headspace; his precise articulation of his desire to kill, his brutally honest acceptance and acknowledgement of his darkness, combined with his normal take on daily life, chores, job and all, made the reading experience quite unique, disturbing, and occasionally even upsetting. Portraying the killer as someone easy to trust and rely upon, without turning him into a killing machine or a super-smart planner, was compellingly carried out right through to the totally unexpected ending.
That said, the lack of over-the-top characters and the suffocating, internal and external, quietude of the killer, established from early on a corresponding tendency towards minimizing drama. By that I mean that the story followed a certain pattern it itself committed to from the start, and, well, almost like a mathematical proof, unfolded it step by step without any major upheavals. The narrative's overall cerebral mode was evidently reflecting the killer's unemotional point of view (he's also the narrator), but it failed to convey any urgency and suspense when the action started (when the police got involved, for example). Even the killings felt unusually subdued and understated. I suspect this was intentional on the part of the author, but it did feel a bit like completing a puzzle without any mistakes, while not knowing what the end image is going to be.
Of course, since my usual reading is horror, I may be totally biased. I sure loved the ending, and would eagerly read any similar work by the author in the future: he always makes plotting and execution seem so easy and straightforward, the prose flowing and the dialogue natural and sharp!
That said, the lack of over-the-top characters and the suffocating, internal and external, quietude of the killer, established from early on a corresponding tendency towards minimizing drama. By that I mean that the story followed a certain pattern it itself committed to from the start, and, well, almost like a mathematical proof, unfolded it step by step without any major upheavals. The narrative's overall cerebral mode was evidently reflecting the killer's unemotional point of view (he's also the narrator), but it failed to convey any urgency and suspense when the action started (when the police got involved, for example). Even the killings felt unusually subdued and understated. I suspect this was intentional on the part of the author, but it did feel a bit like completing a puzzle without any mistakes, while not knowing what the end image is going to be.
Of course, since my usual reading is horror, I may be totally biased. I sure loved the ending, and would eagerly read any similar work by the author in the future: he always makes plotting and execution seem so easy and straightforward, the prose flowing and the dialogue natural and sharp!
May 8, 2026
I don’t usually gravitate toward thrillers, but after really enjoying The Dogcatcher from the same author, I decided to give The Nixer a try, and I’m very glad I did.
This is a tightly written novella that never overstays its welcome. It’s short, but it uses that brevity well: every scene feels deliberate, and the pacing stays sharp throughout. One thing I’ve started to recognize as a hallmark of B.C. Hollyood’s style is the careful use of repetition. Certain phrases, ideas, and observations echo through the story in a way that creates rhythm and unease without ever feeling overdone. In a thriller like this, it works remarkably well.
What really made the book stand out for me, though, was the main character’s voice. The sober, emotionally restrained narration is genuinely chilling at times. Events and actions are described with such calm detachment that it becomes deeply unsettling - but also incredibly compelling to read. The tone fits the protagonist perfectly and gives the whole story a cold, controlled atmosphere that lingers long after finishing.
I had an absolute blast reading this. It’s rare for a book to make me simultaneously enjoy following a character and sincerely hope things end much, much worse for them, but somehow this one pulled it off brilliantly.
A gripping, efficient, and wonderfully unsettling read. Full marks from me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a tightly written novella that never overstays its welcome. It’s short, but it uses that brevity well: every scene feels deliberate, and the pacing stays sharp throughout. One thing I’ve started to recognize as a hallmark of B.C. Hollyood’s style is the careful use of repetition. Certain phrases, ideas, and observations echo through the story in a way that creates rhythm and unease without ever feeling overdone. In a thriller like this, it works remarkably well.
What really made the book stand out for me, though, was the main character’s voice. The sober, emotionally restrained narration is genuinely chilling at times. Events and actions are described with such calm detachment that it becomes deeply unsettling - but also incredibly compelling to read. The tone fits the protagonist perfectly and gives the whole story a cold, controlled atmosphere that lingers long after finishing.
I had an absolute blast reading this. It’s rare for a book to make me simultaneously enjoy following a character and sincerely hope things end much, much worse for them, but somehow this one pulled it off brilliantly.
A gripping, efficient, and wonderfully unsettling read. Full marks from me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 7, 2026
Just WOW!!! I did not see that ending coming at all, and I can't think of a higher compliment I can pay an author. To create a story that had me completely engaged with no idea of where it was going or what was around the next corner requires a great deal of skill and talent. And Mr. Hollywood is such an author. Eddie O'Sullivan is a complicated, twisted, meticulous character who fools the majority of the people he comes in contact with. His outward appearance gives no hints to the man he truly is - twisted, psychotic, multi-layered, and devious. But also talented, reliable, meticulous, and kind. Quite the character, to say the least. An excellent psychological thriller that will grab you by the first couple of pages and refuse to let you go until you turn the last one. This is the first book by Mr. Hollywood that I have read, but I hope it will not be the last. I received a review copy from the author via BookSirens, and this review reflects my honest and voluntary opinion.
April 29, 2026
Great little story here from B C Hollywood. Loved the Irish background as the location for the story.
This book gives one of the most accurate portrayals of a serial killer I have read.
Too often they are portrayed as super intelligent, almost super human characters, a good example of this is Hannibal Lector. People like him just don't exist. However the character portrayed here is exactually very much like like the character type that exists in real life serial killers. Intelligent enough, without genius, but lots of 'animal cunning'. That's what makes this tale so good.
The background story is quite believable but still keeps your interest with a nice plot. Well done to the author.
Anyone looking for a nice ride along in a country Irish setting, with a nice developing plot through the story and believable characters I would highly recommend this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book gives one of the most accurate portrayals of a serial killer I have read.
Too often they are portrayed as super intelligent, almost super human characters, a good example of this is Hannibal Lector. People like him just don't exist. However the character portrayed here is exactually very much like like the character type that exists in real life serial killers. Intelligent enough, without genius, but lots of 'animal cunning'. That's what makes this tale so good.
The background story is quite believable but still keeps your interest with a nice plot. Well done to the author.
Anyone looking for a nice ride along in a country Irish setting, with a nice developing plot through the story and believable characters I would highly recommend this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 23, 2026
Imagine letting a person in home you trust, someone who is your handyman and your renovator. He lays concrete, he fixes your sinks and your toilets, and you wonder why he's so quiet. Granted, he's had something terrible in his life, so he won't let people get too close. Ask too many questions or get too nosey and you're as good as dead. This book is about him and the new investigator who gets too close too fast. The tension slowly builds throughout this book as you wonder who the next victim is. The end left a little to be desired, but I don't like reading book series, and this one leaves you hanging because it's the beginning of one. I found this book mostly satisfying until the very last page and read it pretty fast.
May 13, 2026
A trusted tradesman hides a terrible secret; he’s a serial killer. I recieved a free copy of this book via BookSirens, thank you to them and B.C. Hollywood.
This short read alternates between our MC quietly keeping an ear on the detective who has finally linked most of his killings to one serial killer, and flashbacks to those killings. The descriptions are detailed without being gratuitous, and we follow through his full proccess of disposal and his thoughs towards his victims. It’s one of the most twisted looks into the mind of a fictional killer I’ve read, largely due to its straightforwardness and pragmatism. Eddie isn’t a complicated character, he’s the helpful and reliable guy next door, and he put your b*tchy neighbour in your foundations.
I did feel portions of the story were far-fetched, and made Eddie seem like a Terminator-style unstoppable character. For one, while he prefers laying foundations he’s a jack-of-all-trades: he does a multitude of odd jobs, he’s a good enough plumber to change all of the radiators in the police station, and he’s enough of a techie to find a voice-activated listening device and hide it in the detective’s office. Laying foundations and plumbing in particular require specific apprenticeships and qualifications, so it’s rare for someone to do both on a regular basis as Eddie does. For second, without going into detail and spoiling it; the ending.
Overall: 4/5, I recommend this as a quick read
Enjoyed; fast paced read, pragmatic main character
Didn’t enjoy; one-dimensional characters, Eddie’s vague job qualifications
This short read alternates between our MC quietly keeping an ear on the detective who has finally linked most of his killings to one serial killer, and flashbacks to those killings. The descriptions are detailed without being gratuitous, and we follow through his full proccess of disposal and his thoughs towards his victims. It’s one of the most twisted looks into the mind of a fictional killer I’ve read, largely due to its straightforwardness and pragmatism. Eddie isn’t a complicated character, he’s the helpful and reliable guy next door, and he put your b*tchy neighbour in your foundations.
I did feel portions of the story were far-fetched, and made Eddie seem like a Terminator-style unstoppable character. For one, while he prefers laying foundations he’s a jack-of-all-trades: he does a multitude of odd jobs, he’s a good enough plumber to change all of the radiators in the police station, and he’s enough of a techie to find a voice-activated listening device and hide it in the detective’s office. Laying foundations and plumbing in particular require specific apprenticeships and qualifications, so it’s rare for someone to do both on a regular basis as Eddie does. For second, without going into detail and spoiling it; the ending.
Overall: 4/5, I recommend this as a quick read
Enjoyed; fast paced read, pragmatic main character
Didn’t enjoy; one-dimensional characters, Eddie’s vague job qualifications
April 30, 2026
I received this ARC copy from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with an advance copy of this book.
I was drawn in by the summary, and it did not disappoint.
It’s a short and engaging read—I completed it in just two days. If this were my college days, with no kids, job, or housework, I would have finished it in one sitting. This is a true psychological thriller. You are introduced to Eddie O'Sullivan, a tradesman on the surface, but no one really knows who he is underneath. The story is told from Eddie O'Sullivan’s point of view, allowing you to step directly into his mind.
The story feels unsettlingly real—very much a “this could happen to you” kind of narrative—which makes it even more frightening. The tension builds within just a few pages, and from there, the story moves at a gripping pace.
Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with an advance copy of this book.
I was drawn in by the summary, and it did not disappoint.
It’s a short and engaging read—I completed it in just two days. If this were my college days, with no kids, job, or housework, I would have finished it in one sitting. This is a true psychological thriller. You are introduced to Eddie O'Sullivan, a tradesman on the surface, but no one really knows who he is underneath. The story is told from Eddie O'Sullivan’s point of view, allowing you to step directly into his mind.
The story feels unsettlingly real—very much a “this could happen to you” kind of narrative—which makes it even more frightening. The tension builds within just a few pages, and from there, the story moves at a gripping pace.
May 7, 2026
This kept me turning the pages - I read it in a single session.
I'm not always a fan of first person narration - that unreliable lens which it adds to the story is something I find often isn't done well. Here it's used to great effect though.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Eddie is on the face of it a friendly, reliable widower doing a decent job in the community… but with a dark side. Is he really a depraved monster though??? He almost appears as the friendly hero of the story, a figure you feel sympathy and empathy for.
Can he be redeemed by love? Will he be caught? These are some of the questions that keep you reading right up to the final twist.
I'm not always a fan of first person narration - that unreliable lens which it adds to the story is something I find often isn't done well. Here it's used to great effect though.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Eddie is on the face of it a friendly, reliable widower doing a decent job in the community… but with a dark side. Is he really a depraved monster though??? He almost appears as the friendly hero of the story, a figure you feel sympathy and empathy for.
Can he be redeemed by love? Will he be caught? These are some of the questions that keep you reading right up to the final twist.
April 24, 2026
ARC Review
First, my sincere thank you to the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I enjoyed the story line overall. It did take a bit longer than I anticipated for the story to really grab my attention. The authors writing style was also different from what I am used to. I think the best way for me to describe it, is choppy. I'm used to books that flow a little smoother. However this style may appeal to other's quite a bit. And it certainly could be a style I may get more used to. Although I'm giving Nixer a middle of the road 3 stars, I would definitely consider giving other works by this author a try.
First, my sincere thank you to the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I enjoyed the story line overall. It did take a bit longer than I anticipated for the story to really grab my attention. The authors writing style was also different from what I am used to. I think the best way for me to describe it, is choppy. I'm used to books that flow a little smoother. However this style may appeal to other's quite a bit. And it certainly could be a style I may get more used to. Although I'm giving Nixer a middle of the road 3 stars, I would definitely consider giving other works by this author a try.
May 26, 2026
Nixer was such an intense thriller from start to finish. The pacing kept me completely engaged, and every chapter pulled me deeper into the story. Even though the story was told from the killer’s POV, I still genuinely did not see the ending coming at all, which made the final reveal hit even harder.
The suspense was done incredibly well, and I was honestly on the edge of my seat the entire time. The tension kept building with every chapter, and the twists were so well executed that I couldn’t stop reading.
This was also my first time reading a book by this author, and it definitely will not be my last. I’m already interested in checking out more of his work after this one.
If you enjoy dark psychological thrillers with an engaging narrative, unpredictable twists, and a killer POV that keeps you hooked, this one is definitely worth reading.
The only thing that confused me a little was that three characters shared the same last name, while two others also had matching last names. At times, I had to go back and double-check which character was being referred to.
I received an advance review copy from Book Sirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The suspense was done incredibly well, and I was honestly on the edge of my seat the entire time. The tension kept building with every chapter, and the twists were so well executed that I couldn’t stop reading.
This was also my first time reading a book by this author, and it definitely will not be my last. I’m already interested in checking out more of his work after this one.
If you enjoy dark psychological thrillers with an engaging narrative, unpredictable twists, and a killer POV that keeps you hooked, this one is definitely worth reading.
The only thing that confused me a little was that three characters shared the same last name, while two others also had matching last names. At times, I had to go back and double-check which character was being referred to.
I received an advance review copy from Book Sirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 10, 2026
As the wife of a handyman, I feel like I need to be checking up on my husbands' work sites a little more often. lol.
Nixer is a pretty fast paced, serial killer thriller. It's the journey of how Eddie turns from reliable Eddie to deadly Eddie after the loss of his wife. They say the foundation is the root of a home. No one ever stops to wonder, what's below the foundation.
I honestly had a good time with this story. The pacing is fast and consistent. The story is short, but detailed and to the point. I love the way this ended and I feel like now, I need to be making some "improvements" to my house as well... you know, for emergencies.
Nixer is a pretty fast paced, serial killer thriller. It's the journey of how Eddie turns from reliable Eddie to deadly Eddie after the loss of his wife. They say the foundation is the root of a home. No one ever stops to wonder, what's below the foundation.
I honestly had a good time with this story. The pacing is fast and consistent. The story is short, but detailed and to the point. I love the way this ended and I feel like now, I need to be making some "improvements" to my house as well... you know, for emergencies.
June 11, 2026
This is an amazing book and I loved the main character Eddie. I read this all in one go in about 3.5 hours as I just kept turning page after page and I loved it.
The plot was the perfect length for me as it wasn't dragged out it was just right.
I enjoyed the character of Murphy and how she put together pieces of a puzzle and the ending was a total surprise I did wonder at the reference to the basement.
Very clever author and I will certainly look out for more books from this person.
Just brilliant and loved it! 10/10 for me ✨
The plot was the perfect length for me as it wasn't dragged out it was just right.
I enjoyed the character of Murphy and how she put together pieces of a puzzle and the ending was a total surprise I did wonder at the reference to the basement.
Very clever author and I will certainly look out for more books from this person.
Just brilliant and loved it! 10/10 for me ✨
June 25, 2026
This book was given to me as an ARC by BookSirens and Author here is my voluntarily review.
4.50⭐️ Thus book was so good hooked me from the very first chapter and I couldn’t stop reading. This book is eerie, dark and it makes you not trust anyone at all . This wasn’t horror for the sake of horror. There was depth behind the fear, and the mythology gave the story a unique identity that kept me invested. I enjoyed so much this book 📕 definitely 💯 recommend reading. Will definitely continue reading more of this Author.
4.50⭐️ Thus book was so good hooked me from the very first chapter and I couldn’t stop reading. This book is eerie, dark and it makes you not trust anyone at all . This wasn’t horror for the sake of horror. There was depth behind the fear, and the mythology gave the story a unique identity that kept me invested. I enjoyed so much this book 📕 definitely 💯 recommend reading. Will definitely continue reading more of this Author.
June 29, 2026
Nixer is an excellent book! I couldn’t put it down! Never knowing what was going to happen next kept me on my toes. Reading the story from the killers perspective gave the story more depth. It was dark, mysteriously strange and suspenseful. I will definitely be checking out other books by this author! I really enjoyed the writing style.
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me an advanced reader copy for my honest review! I loved it!
Thank you to BookSirens for giving me an advanced reader copy for my honest review! I loved it!
April 30, 2026
With the loss of his wife 5 years ago Eddie, a local tradesman decides to do some terrible things to see how far he can get away with, and it's not just locals he deals with its travellers too!
Using the guise of his tradesman work he uses the opportunity to "dispose" of certain things, as well as scoping out new propositions or spontaneous ones.
I really enjoyed this one.
Using the guise of his tradesman work he uses the opportunity to "dispose" of certain things, as well as scoping out new propositions or spontaneous ones.
I really enjoyed this one.
May 7, 2026
Thanks to BookSirens, publishers and author for an ARC of Nixer.
Enjoyable fast paced book.
Recommend
Enjoyable fast paced book.
Recommend
June 11, 2026
A truly, disturbing read that takes a simple lifestyle event like renovation and repair and creates an insecurity that will haunt you forever.
Nixer By B. C. Hollywood is set in and around the County of Meath in Ireland, where reliable tradesmen are valued and recommended.
Eddie O'Sullivan's reputation precedes him. He's trustworthy, fair, efficient, and reliable, meaning he's never short of work. Generous and professional to a fault, sometimes, Eddie throws in a little extra for free that the clients were not expecting.
Expect the unexpected from this mild-mannered, well-recommended and quietly spoken tradesman, especially as the pieces of the jigsaw begin revealing the extensive picture under the command of Detective Murphy.
A fast-paced, thrilling read that will ensure you question your ability to trust and never look at tradespeople the same way again.
Highly recommended.
Nixer By B. C. Hollywood is set in and around the County of Meath in Ireland, where reliable tradesmen are valued and recommended.
Eddie O'Sullivan's reputation precedes him. He's trustworthy, fair, efficient, and reliable, meaning he's never short of work. Generous and professional to a fault, sometimes, Eddie throws in a little extra for free that the clients were not expecting.
Expect the unexpected from this mild-mannered, well-recommended and quietly spoken tradesman, especially as the pieces of the jigsaw begin revealing the extensive picture under the command of Detective Murphy.
A fast-paced, thrilling read that will ensure you question your ability to trust and never look at tradespeople the same way again.
Highly recommended.
May 15, 2026
This was a quick read. The beginning definitely kept me intrigued! Towards the middle end I felt it was a little repetitive. I did really enjoy how it ended. I didn’t see that coming! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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