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A Barrel of Flesh and a Bottle of Blood
215 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2026
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May 19, 2026
ARC REVIEW
A budding rivalry between two awful cannibalistic pirate captains Bloodybeard and Blackburn Boonie. They are each prepping for an all out battle against each other hoping to exterminate the other and double up their treasures and plunders. Eli is hoping to infiltrate one of the crews for a personal revenge of his own.
~MY THOUGHTS~
Bloodybeard versus Blackburn Boonie. They are each different in their own right as far as how they run their ship and how they devour their victims. Two very different captains but with one big thing in common: they love the taste of human flesh.
Eli and Anya. Two people seeking revenge for different reasons who meet and team up unexpectedly. Bloodybeard and Boonie. Two pirate captains who despise each other and want the other dead.
An intense rivalry mixed with a revenge story mixed with a possible love story.
Loving the pirate dialogue already. I think if the whole book was written like this it would have been too much but this has the perfect balance.
I enjoy the pirate slang that I am learning thanks to the fun definitions mentioned throughout the book. Who knew there were soooo many terms for being an idiot 😂
YO HO HO and a bottle of blood!!! (not a bottle of rum)
I’m already a big splatter western fan as a subgenre of the splatterpunk/horror world. I gotta say this pirate splatter genre was entertaining as hell! The writing was good as we had a two main storylines going on and a satisfying ending! It was definitely savage, chaotic and bloody and another winner from my friend Lance Loot. Definitely pick up this book (or any of his work) if you’re looking for a creative read!
A budding rivalry between two awful cannibalistic pirate captains Bloodybeard and Blackburn Boonie. They are each prepping for an all out battle against each other hoping to exterminate the other and double up their treasures and plunders. Eli is hoping to infiltrate one of the crews for a personal revenge of his own.
~MY THOUGHTS~
Bloodybeard versus Blackburn Boonie. They are each different in their own right as far as how they run their ship and how they devour their victims. Two very different captains but with one big thing in common: they love the taste of human flesh.
Eli and Anya. Two people seeking revenge for different reasons who meet and team up unexpectedly. Bloodybeard and Boonie. Two pirate captains who despise each other and want the other dead.
An intense rivalry mixed with a revenge story mixed with a possible love story.
Loving the pirate dialogue already. I think if the whole book was written like this it would have been too much but this has the perfect balance.
I enjoy the pirate slang that I am learning thanks to the fun definitions mentioned throughout the book. Who knew there were soooo many terms for being an idiot 😂
YO HO HO and a bottle of blood!!! (not a bottle of rum)
I’m already a big splatter western fan as a subgenre of the splatterpunk/horror world. I gotta say this pirate splatter genre was entertaining as hell! The writing was good as we had a two main storylines going on and a satisfying ending! It was definitely savage, chaotic and bloody and another winner from my friend Lance Loot. Definitely pick up this book (or any of his work) if you’re looking for a creative read!
May 31, 2026
This story follows two infamous pirates, Bloodybeard, and Blackburn Boonie, who are headed to a face off with a score to settle, and a young man named Eli, who is out for revenge. Eli hitches himself to Bloodybeard’s crew, knowing it’s the best way to carry out his plan. What he didn’t bargain for was what he’d be required to do onboard-dine on human flesh. It happens to be the captain’s favorite meal-Boonie’s as well. The blood flows, the fire’s hot, and the torture’s aplenty.
Hooboy, this splatterpunk novella did not hold back. It was descriptive and gruesome. You are able to visualize what is happening, down to the bits of flesh dripping down the beard of Bloodybeard. Also, he’s revolting. No morals, no scruples, and no hygiene. He’s also terrifying.
Boonie, on the other hand, is more measured and put together, but still relishes the torture of his victims before he consumes. His temper simmers below the surface, coming out as a snake strikes-quick and vicious. He’s imposing and demands respect.
As the story progresses, and inches closer to the dual, Eli teeters closer to being exposed. Compounded on that is his discovery of another stowaway, Anya, a woman with a mission of her own. But together, they form a bond over personal tragedies, and their determination to see their goals through. But will they achieve what they set out to do?
This novella was a wild and extremely gross pirate tale with vengeance, lots of blood, and gore. It also had a lot of pirate lingo, which was fun to read-complete with definitions. And the ending leaves things open for a sequel. If you’re a fan of splatterpunk, this one’s for you. 4.25 stars
Thank you Lance for my e-copy of your book. My opinion is my own.
Hooboy, this splatterpunk novella did not hold back. It was descriptive and gruesome. You are able to visualize what is happening, down to the bits of flesh dripping down the beard of Bloodybeard. Also, he’s revolting. No morals, no scruples, and no hygiene. He’s also terrifying.
Boonie, on the other hand, is more measured and put together, but still relishes the torture of his victims before he consumes. His temper simmers below the surface, coming out as a snake strikes-quick and vicious. He’s imposing and demands respect.
As the story progresses, and inches closer to the dual, Eli teeters closer to being exposed. Compounded on that is his discovery of another stowaway, Anya, a woman with a mission of her own. But together, they form a bond over personal tragedies, and their determination to see their goals through. But will they achieve what they set out to do?
This novella was a wild and extremely gross pirate tale with vengeance, lots of blood, and gore. It also had a lot of pirate lingo, which was fun to read-complete with definitions. And the ending leaves things open for a sequel. If you’re a fan of splatterpunk, this one’s for you. 4.25 stars
Thank you Lance for my e-copy of your book. My opinion is my own.
May 9, 2026
The tales of Captain Bloodybeard and Boone. Captain Bloodybeard has a self confessed affliction, for he likes to dine out on his peers.
Loot has an incredible talent for crafting his characters as well as making the world building rich and believable. The theme of the book never dipped. I felt like I was right there with them on this gnarly pirate adventure. I loved Eli and Anya’s story.
This one contains one of my most favourite tropes IYKYK! The splatter is awesome and the pacing is totally on point! The body horror is rich and in character of the famous pirate era! I truly loved this book! So much so I finished it in a day!
Loot has an incredible talent for crafting his characters as well as making the world building rich and believable. The theme of the book never dipped. I felt like I was right there with them on this gnarly pirate adventure. I loved Eli and Anya’s story.
This one contains one of my most favourite tropes IYKYK! The splatter is awesome and the pacing is totally on point! The body horror is rich and in character of the famous pirate era! I truly loved this book! So much so I finished it in a day!
May 31, 2026
Lance does it again! An insane and unique story filled with cannibal pirates, debauchery and nonstop chaos. Raunchy, disgusting, brutal and extremely violent. But also still somehow absolutely hilarious too! I had a great time with this book from start to finish! If you haven’t checked out Lance Loot yet, you should! He writes some of my favorite stories!
May 21, 2026
ARC Review
This blood-soaked swashbuckling nightmare delivers everything a splatterpunk pirate tale should.. brutal revenge, savage cannibalism, and enough gore to stain the ocean red.
The story follows Eli, a young man consumed by vengeance after the murder of his father, Commodore Thomas Winthrop. To hunt down the infamous Blackburn Boonie, Eli boards the grotesque Barrel of Flesh under the command of the terrifying Captain Bloodybeard, a hulking, monstrous pirate whose very presence radiates danger. Forced to conceal his true identity while surrounded by cutthroats and killers, Eli’s journey becomes even more complicated when he discovers Anya, a desperate stowaway simply trying to find her way home.
What unfolds is a chaotic voyage packed with brutal violence and grisly imageryBalancing over-the-top gore with a genuinely entertaining pirate adventure, creating a story that feels equal parts horror and high-seas mayhem. The atmosphere is filthy, violent, and wonderfully unhinged.
If you love pirate horror drenched in blood, guts, and revenge-fueled carnage, this is absolutely a book worth boarding ship for.
This blood-soaked swashbuckling nightmare delivers everything a splatterpunk pirate tale should.. brutal revenge, savage cannibalism, and enough gore to stain the ocean red.
The story follows Eli, a young man consumed by vengeance after the murder of his father, Commodore Thomas Winthrop. To hunt down the infamous Blackburn Boonie, Eli boards the grotesque Barrel of Flesh under the command of the terrifying Captain Bloodybeard, a hulking, monstrous pirate whose very presence radiates danger. Forced to conceal his true identity while surrounded by cutthroats and killers, Eli’s journey becomes even more complicated when he discovers Anya, a desperate stowaway simply trying to find her way home.
What unfolds is a chaotic voyage packed with brutal violence and grisly imageryBalancing over-the-top gore with a genuinely entertaining pirate adventure, creating a story that feels equal parts horror and high-seas mayhem. The atmosphere is filthy, violent, and wonderfully unhinged.
If you love pirate horror drenched in blood, guts, and revenge-fueled carnage, this is absolutely a book worth boarding ship for.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Per usual, Lance absolutely kills it with his characters. Every single person in this book feels like someone you would avoid at ALL costs in a dark alley… or on a cursed ship in the middle of the ocean. These are not “rum and treasure” pirates. These are feral, terrifying, chaotic pirates doused in cannibalism for extra flavor.
The gore was disgusting, graphic, excessive, and I had the time of my life!! Also… the description of gelatinous fluid coming out of a body triggered me in ways I didn’t even know were possible and I don’t HAVE triggers. Lance, respectfully… what the hell?! And not the mucousy folds, dude!!
Under all the blood, body horror, and insanity though, this was such a fun revenge story. Twisty, brutal, fast-paced chaos. And Anya is a bad-ass! Holding her own surrounded by these deranged men. I also enjoyed the love story and the spiceee!!
Thank you sooo much for the ARC, Lance!! Now excuse me while I go stare at the ocean suspiciously. Just kiddinggg… I live in Colorado.
The gore was disgusting, graphic, excessive, and I had the time of my life!! Also… the description of gelatinous fluid coming out of a body triggered me in ways I didn’t even know were possible and I don’t HAVE triggers. Lance, respectfully… what the hell?! And not the mucousy folds, dude!!
Under all the blood, body horror, and insanity though, this was such a fun revenge story. Twisty, brutal, fast-paced chaos. And Anya is a bad-ass! Holding her own surrounded by these deranged men. I also enjoyed the love story and the spiceee!!
Thank you sooo much for the ARC, Lance!! Now excuse me while I go stare at the ocean suspiciously. Just kiddinggg… I live in Colorado.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Avast ye body horror fans! You’re going to want to pillage a copy of this most epic and excellent cannibal pirate adventure, the best on land or the high seas.
Bonus: there’s an stalwart hero on a revenge quest. Bonus Bonus: there’s a love story. Triple Bonus: my pirate insult vocabulary has increased exponentially since reading, e.g. ye bilge-sucking nick-ninny curs. (I’m not defaming you, just giving an example and this is a pretty mild one!)
A pirate’s tale that gives no quarter, matey! Get this booty for your shelf!!
Bonus: there’s an stalwart hero on a revenge quest. Bonus Bonus: there’s a love story. Triple Bonus: my pirate insult vocabulary has increased exponentially since reading, e.g. ye bilge-sucking nick-ninny curs. (I’m not defaming you, just giving an example and this is a pretty mild one!)
A pirate’s tale that gives no quarter, matey! Get this booty for your shelf!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Avast ye, matey and feast your eyes on a gory, twisty tale like no other, a story of cannibal pirates
I devoured A Barrel of Blood and a Bottle of Flesh in nearly one sitting. I loved how immersive the story was, it almost felt like I was part of the crew. It had a fantastic cast of characters, most of which I wouldn’t want to cross paths with.
I highly recommend digging into this fast-paced book when it comes out in May.
A big thank you to Lance Loot for the ARRRRC!
I devoured A Barrel of Blood and a Bottle of Flesh in nearly one sitting. I loved how immersive the story was, it almost felt like I was part of the crew. It had a fantastic cast of characters, most of which I wouldn’t want to cross paths with.
I highly recommend digging into this fast-paced book when it comes out in May.
A big thank you to Lance Loot for the ARRRRC!
May 31, 2026
Brutal, unflinching, and at times deplorably repugnant— this historical, chaotic story is one of the most original takes on the splatterpunk genre I have yet read. Also my new favorite of Loot's works, I tore through it in a single sitting.
Read this if in search of a wholly different and unique splatterpunk/extreme horror book— you will not be disappointed.
Looking forward to what this author releases next.
Read this if in search of a wholly different and unique splatterpunk/extreme horror book— you will not be disappointed.
Looking forward to what this author releases next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Arc review
A Barrel of Flesh and A Bottle of Blood by Lance Loot
Cannibal pirates and a dash of romance, what more could you want from a book?
From the very first page I was hooked, and it was nearly impossible to put down. The body horror is top-tier, twisted and grotesque in the best way.
This one is brutal and absolutely worth the read.
A Barrel of Flesh and A Bottle of Blood by Lance Loot
Cannibal pirates and a dash of romance, what more could you want from a book?
From the very first page I was hooked, and it was nearly impossible to put down. The body horror is top-tier, twisted and grotesque in the best way.
This one is brutal and absolutely worth the read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my favorite book of Lance's to date. It has everything you didn't know you wanted from a splatterpunk pirate cannibal book. Nom nom nom. Ate this up in one sitting. Easy 5⭐️. Arrrrrgh 🏴☠️
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