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The Last Stop
Six strangers find themselves on a subway train that seems to have no destination. Defying logic and reason, this train has no beginning and no end. These six strangers will find themselves pushed to the limits, overcoming fear and suspicion of their fellow passengers as they attempt to explain the unexplainable circumstances of being trapped on an endless train while trying to find a way off before it’s too late. It’s a train ride they’ll never forget, if they survive. Readers have liken THE LAST STOP to an episode of The Twilight Zone. A paranormal thriller that will make you think twice before taking a late night ride on the subway.
51 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2013
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About the author
Matthew Hanover
5 books63 followersI’m Matthew Hanover. By day, I’m just an ordinary forty-something marketing professional just trying to earn a paycheck.
But, by night (and on weekends) I write novels. My novels are contemporary fiction / romantic comedies. I originally set out to just write one novel I had in my head and realized I had more stories to tell. So far, I’ve written three novels, and a fourth one is on the way!
Read more at his blog at MatthewHanover.com or follow him on Twitter @MatthewHanover.
But, by night (and on weekends) I write novels. My novels are contemporary fiction / romantic comedies. I originally set out to just write one novel I had in my head and realized I had more stories to tell. So far, I’ve written three novels, and a fourth one is on the way!
Read more at his blog at MatthewHanover.com or follow him on Twitter @MatthewHanover.
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August 30, 2015
Good writing, good story. Suspenseful without being over the top. I saw moments of interstellar mixed with an outer limits/twilight zone vibe. I was hoping for a bigger ending however, for a short story, it was a quick entertaining read.
October 31, 2015
Racconto breve con le atmosfere tipiche di Ai confini della realtà, serie citata più volte dai protagonisti.
Ambientazione claustofobica, personaggi variegati e risoluzione classica del mistero.
Lettura divertente anche se si sapeva cn buona certezza dove si sarebbe andati a parare.
Ambientazione claustofobica, personaggi variegati e risoluzione classica del mistero.
Lettura divertente anche se si sapeva cn buona certezza dove si sarebbe andati a parare.
February 23, 2018
**I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review**
NOTE: This is a review for the audio version.
I have a funny relationship with horror stories. I don’t typically like horror movies, but there are certain stories, books, and video games that are just creepy enough to be enjoyable. This was one of those. This would be right at home alongside classic Twilight Zone episodes and is even self-aware enough to make those references. It’s like Hanover is saying “Yes, I know what you’re about to think. Let me just say it for you.” But the narrative isn’t pompous or snobby about it. You’re along for this creepy ride (no pun intended), so enjoy the thrills with the characters.
I did like that the story didn’t get bogged down in character backgrounds. I know that sounds strange - usually you want good, fleshed-out characters. But this story isn’t about them. It’s about what is going on with this crazy subway loop. There’s enough info that we care about some of the characters, but it’s not distracting from the main focus of the story.
If I had to nitpick (and this is why I didn’t give it a full five stars) - some of the sentence structure didn’t translate well into audio and that could be jarring in places. It would read well-enough on a printed page or screen, but hearing it spoken aloud didn’t feel quite natural. But it didn’t completely take me out of the story.
Final verdict: I enjoyed this enough that I want to put this into my regular Halloween scary story rotation. If you enjoy anything Twilight Zone, Star Trek, or even Doctor Who, you will like “The Last Stop.”
(Review also posted on Amazon and Audible)
NOTE: This is a review for the audio version.
I have a funny relationship with horror stories. I don’t typically like horror movies, but there are certain stories, books, and video games that are just creepy enough to be enjoyable. This was one of those. This would be right at home alongside classic Twilight Zone episodes and is even self-aware enough to make those references. It’s like Hanover is saying “Yes, I know what you’re about to think. Let me just say it for you.” But the narrative isn’t pompous or snobby about it. You’re along for this creepy ride (no pun intended), so enjoy the thrills with the characters.
I did like that the story didn’t get bogged down in character backgrounds. I know that sounds strange - usually you want good, fleshed-out characters. But this story isn’t about them. It’s about what is going on with this crazy subway loop. There’s enough info that we care about some of the characters, but it’s not distracting from the main focus of the story.
If I had to nitpick (and this is why I didn’t give it a full five stars) - some of the sentence structure didn’t translate well into audio and that could be jarring in places. It would read well-enough on a printed page or screen, but hearing it spoken aloud didn’t feel quite natural. But it didn’t completely take me out of the story.
Final verdict: I enjoyed this enough that I want to put this into my regular Halloween scary story rotation. If you enjoy anything Twilight Zone, Star Trek, or even Doctor Who, you will like “The Last Stop.”
(Review also posted on Amazon and Audible)
February 28, 2018
(this review is for the audio version of the book)
It's already been pointed out that The Last Stop feels like an old Twilight Zone story, but I will repeat that here because it's true. While I am going to avoid giving away specific details, the story does what The Twilight Zone always did so well, which is taking a group of strangers, putting them in a truly bizarre situation, and letting those characters' interactions propel the story toward it's resolution. The author never tries to push the story beyond its purpose, as many writers would be tempted to do. The result is a situation that feels more realistic and unnerving, despite being such a strange event. The resolution feels natural and manages to hold onto the intrigue of the story that led us to that point.
Full disclosure, I received a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review. I don't often take people up on these offers, because my honest reviews haven't always been positive, and that's not fun for anyone. In the case of The Last Stop, I'm very happy that I gave it a listen. The story did not disappoint at all.
In terms of reading, I think that Anthony Bianco did a great job of infusing each character with personality of their own, without going overboard. He made it easy to follow conversations, and never made the story feel anything less than genuine.
It's already been pointed out that The Last Stop feels like an old Twilight Zone story, but I will repeat that here because it's true. While I am going to avoid giving away specific details, the story does what The Twilight Zone always did so well, which is taking a group of strangers, putting them in a truly bizarre situation, and letting those characters' interactions propel the story toward it's resolution. The author never tries to push the story beyond its purpose, as many writers would be tempted to do. The result is a situation that feels more realistic and unnerving, despite being such a strange event. The resolution feels natural and manages to hold onto the intrigue of the story that led us to that point.
Full disclosure, I received a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review. I don't often take people up on these offers, because my honest reviews haven't always been positive, and that's not fun for anyone. In the case of The Last Stop, I'm very happy that I gave it a listen. The story did not disappoint at all.
In terms of reading, I think that Anthony Bianco did a great job of infusing each character with personality of their own, without going overboard. He made it easy to follow conversations, and never made the story feel anything less than genuine.
December 27, 2015
In proper twilight zone spirit
January 14, 2019
I wrote this short story. It's available for the Kindle on Amazon.com. Just 99 cents!
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