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In the shadowy world of international espionage and governmental black ops, when a group of American spies go bad and inadvertently unleash an ancient malevolent force that feeds on the fears of mankind, a young family finds themselves in the cross-hairs of a frantic supernatural mystery of global proportions with only one man to turn for their salvation.
Combine the intricate, plot-driven stylings of suspense masters Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, add a healthy dose of Clive Barker's dark and brooding occult themes, and you have an idea of the horrifying world of supernatural espionage that the chilling novel Mister White will reveal.
John C. Foster's Mister Whiteis a terrifying genre-busting suspense shocker that answers the question that should never be asked: "Who is Mister White?"
Combine the intricate, plot-driven stylings of suspense masters Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, add a healthy dose of Clive Barker's dark and brooding occult themes, and you have an idea of the horrifying world of supernatural espionage that the chilling novel Mister White will reveal.
John C. Foster's Mister Whiteis a terrifying genre-busting suspense shocker that answers the question that should never be asked: "Who is Mister White?"
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June 24, 2016
The book starts with the question, "Who is Mister White?" Even now, having read the book, I couldn't tell you. Not because I don't want to give anything away, but because I really don't know. What I do know is if I hear his name I should fear for my life.
If you work in the field of espionage and..."If you heard the name Mr. White you are already on borrowed time."
Lewis Edgar heard the name and now he's on the run. No matter where he goes people wind up dead and now he's wanted as a person of interest in those cases, but all he can do is continue to run. Having to change identities with the frequency the average person changes their attire.
The story is enhanced with having his wife, Cat, and daughter, Hedde, on the run separate from Lewis. I particularly liked the scenes with Hedde dealing with some local hooligans.
Mister White is not a perfect spy thriller or a supernatural horror tale, but has elements of both. Although I found the writing to be choppy in places, once I got into the heart of the story the suspense was thick and the action unrelenting.
There is some serious weirdness in this book. Can Mister White be killed. Can you kill a nightmare?
In the end, I still don't know who or even what Mister White is, but if I'm honest with myself, I don't really want to know.
Mister White is published by Grey Matter Press and is available in paperback and e-book formats.
John C. Foster was born in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and has been afraid of the dark for as long as he can remember. A writer of thrillers and dark fiction, Foster lives in New York City with the actress Linda Jones and their dog, Coraline.
If you work in the field of espionage and..."If you heard the name Mr. White you are already on borrowed time."
Lewis Edgar heard the name and now he's on the run. No matter where he goes people wind up dead and now he's wanted as a person of interest in those cases, but all he can do is continue to run. Having to change identities with the frequency the average person changes their attire.
The story is enhanced with having his wife, Cat, and daughter, Hedde, on the run separate from Lewis. I particularly liked the scenes with Hedde dealing with some local hooligans.
Mister White is not a perfect spy thriller or a supernatural horror tale, but has elements of both. Although I found the writing to be choppy in places, once I got into the heart of the story the suspense was thick and the action unrelenting.
There is some serious weirdness in this book. Can Mister White be killed. Can you kill a nightmare?
In the end, I still don't know who or even what Mister White is, but if I'm honest with myself, I don't really want to know.
Mister White is published by Grey Matter Press and is available in paperback and e-book formats.
John C. Foster was born in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and has been afraid of the dark for as long as he can remember. A writer of thrillers and dark fiction, Foster lives in New York City with the actress Linda Jones and their dog, Coraline.
March 18, 2016
It's been a rare occasion in my life to come across an author that truly excites me. Stephen King was one, obviously. Peter Straub and Clive Barker even more so. Those guys know their way around character, setting, plot, etc., and they're all exemplary wordsmiths. But there's another trait they've mastered that makes the work exciting: the art of story. The ability to engage your attention and imagination, to transport you from the realm of skeptic to the realm of suspended disbelief. Another author I've recently discovered who has that ability is John C. Foster. He's got it in spades.
My first experience with John's work was in an anthology from Grey Matter Press titled DARK VISIONS - Volume Two. The story was "Mister White" and it blew my fucking mind. He was immediately added to my list of authors to watch for. That story was so chilling, and so well written it hung with me for weeks and I went back and reread it several times after my initial reading. But the thing it really did, whether by design or by happenstance, was leave me wanting more. Foster's new novel, MISTER WHITE, is born of that story and does so much more than satisfy the craving.
So, what can I say about MISTER WHITE that would do it the justice it deserves? Not much, probably. But my penchant for babble won't let me leave it alone, and my intense excitement about this author and this book makes me need to share this with you. I thought about starting this blog for a few years but my insecurity and self consciousness kept getting in my way. Foster's debut novel, DEAD MEN, was the impetus that finally got me off my ass and into the blogosphere. That incredible book showed me that Foster is as capable, maybe even more so, with long fiction as he is with the short form and I felt like I had to write about it. MISTER WHITE reveals an author who does what every great author does: he gets exponentially better with every book he writes and I find myself again needing to write about a John C. Foster novel.
MISTER WHITE is a genre shattering story of a broken family, living thousands of miles apart but trying to come together, all the while being stalked and tormented by the most horrifying villain I've encountered since King's Randall Flagg. Mister White is a vague figure, but Foster uses that vagueness to strong effect, creating a villain that is as mysterious as it is terrifying. A masterful blend of occult horror and spy thriller, the novel moves along at superluminal speed and once you grab hold there's no letting go. Such pacing in the hands of a lesser author would result in a cast of flat, undeveloped characters, but not in Foster's capable hands. His characters are so well developed you practically bleed with them when they're cut, and cry with them when they're sad. And you damn sure feel terror with them when they're terrified. But try not to get too close to them. Foster gets as much delight from killing his darlings--often in the most brutal of ways--as he does from creating them. George R.R. Martin would be proud of him.
Of contemporary authors, John C. Foster is one of my top five and I won't be surprised if MISTER WHITE is a breakout novel for him. John is a master of skin-creeping fear, shocking twists and turns, and even testicle shrinking jump scares from time to time. There's a scene on a train that was so horrifying it kept me awake the night I read it. It stunned me and chilled me to the bone to see how flawlessly he portrayed childhood fears and made them fresh and real again.
MISTER WHITE is like a literary blend of Clive Barker and Ian Fleming, so intricate, so eerie, so breathtakingly good it floored me. This book raises the bar for modern dark fiction more than just a few notches and I can't wait to see the response when it becomes generally available. If you're a horror fan--or a spy thriller fan--and you haven't read Foster's work, do yourself a favor and read this wonderful book.
My first experience with John's work was in an anthology from Grey Matter Press titled DARK VISIONS - Volume Two. The story was "Mister White" and it blew my fucking mind. He was immediately added to my list of authors to watch for. That story was so chilling, and so well written it hung with me for weeks and I went back and reread it several times after my initial reading. But the thing it really did, whether by design or by happenstance, was leave me wanting more. Foster's new novel, MISTER WHITE, is born of that story and does so much more than satisfy the craving.
So, what can I say about MISTER WHITE that would do it the justice it deserves? Not much, probably. But my penchant for babble won't let me leave it alone, and my intense excitement about this author and this book makes me need to share this with you. I thought about starting this blog for a few years but my insecurity and self consciousness kept getting in my way. Foster's debut novel, DEAD MEN, was the impetus that finally got me off my ass and into the blogosphere. That incredible book showed me that Foster is as capable, maybe even more so, with long fiction as he is with the short form and I felt like I had to write about it. MISTER WHITE reveals an author who does what every great author does: he gets exponentially better with every book he writes and I find myself again needing to write about a John C. Foster novel.
MISTER WHITE is a genre shattering story of a broken family, living thousands of miles apart but trying to come together, all the while being stalked and tormented by the most horrifying villain I've encountered since King's Randall Flagg. Mister White is a vague figure, but Foster uses that vagueness to strong effect, creating a villain that is as mysterious as it is terrifying. A masterful blend of occult horror and spy thriller, the novel moves along at superluminal speed and once you grab hold there's no letting go. Such pacing in the hands of a lesser author would result in a cast of flat, undeveloped characters, but not in Foster's capable hands. His characters are so well developed you practically bleed with them when they're cut, and cry with them when they're sad. And you damn sure feel terror with them when they're terrified. But try not to get too close to them. Foster gets as much delight from killing his darlings--often in the most brutal of ways--as he does from creating them. George R.R. Martin would be proud of him.
Of contemporary authors, John C. Foster is one of my top five and I won't be surprised if MISTER WHITE is a breakout novel for him. John is a master of skin-creeping fear, shocking twists and turns, and even testicle shrinking jump scares from time to time. There's a scene on a train that was so horrifying it kept me awake the night I read it. It stunned me and chilled me to the bone to see how flawlessly he portrayed childhood fears and made them fresh and real again.
MISTER WHITE is like a literary blend of Clive Barker and Ian Fleming, so intricate, so eerie, so breathtakingly good it floored me. This book raises the bar for modern dark fiction more than just a few notches and I can't wait to see the response when it becomes generally available. If you're a horror fan--or a spy thriller fan--and you haven't read Foster's work, do yourself a favor and read this wonderful book.
May 13, 2016
"Mr Foster has combined the thriller with the dark, the horror, the supernatural. Not an easy combination. I have seen some writers totally destroy it. This is superb though. If you like any of these genres you will love this. Be prepared to poop your pants though."
See here for the full review:
Mister White: The Novel
See here for the full review:
Mister White: The Novel
April 5, 2016
I blurbed this! Here's what I wrote:
"John C. Foster keeps you turning the pages with prose as propulsive as a bullet. MISTER WHITE is a skillful blend of horror and international intrigue, Ian Fleming by way of Stephen King. An impressive, accomplished novel you won't soon forget."
"John C. Foster keeps you turning the pages with prose as propulsive as a bullet. MISTER WHITE is a skillful blend of horror and international intrigue, Ian Fleming by way of Stephen King. An impressive, accomplished novel you won't soon forget."
July 24, 2018
Tries to bridge the gap between an espionage thriller and horror novel and ends up being neither thrilling nor horrifying.
January 31, 2021
More people should read this book..
Seriously.
Seriously.
June 5, 2019
Author John C. Foster manages the surprising feat of grafting a spy novel onto a demonic horror romp, and for the most part the graft seems to have taken. Foster spins a world of high-stakes espionage that collapses under the onslaught of an unstoppable supernatural force given to gratuitous evisceration, and the final product, far from feeling artificial or incongruous, is strangely satisfying. Imagine if Jason Bourne went up against Freddy Krueger and you’ve got a close approximation of the tone (minus Krueger’s dark humor—the eponymous Mister White mostly plays it straight).
You can read Angry Scholar's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
You can read Angry Scholar's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
April 5, 2016
It seems that someone is hunting down spies. Abel is an American spy in Europe that is interested in who Mister White it. But he gets more than he bargained for when he becomes the target of Mister White. Lewis Edgar is another spy stationed in Russia that received the videotaped torture of Abel and goes on the hunt for Mister White but he quickly finds he has become the hunted and that Mister White is not going to stop chasing him across Europe leaving a bloody trail behind them.
At the same time Lewis gets a message from his wife saying that she sensed some kind of evil and is heading to a secluded cabin. Too bad Mister White can jump all over the place and starts terrorizing her too. Is Lewis going to make it to his wife or are they going to be more victims of Mister White?
I love a good, psychological thriller. Yes, there are brutal murders and torture but there is also the suspense of who and what is Mister White? It’s clear that he liked his victims scared but how he continually chases and taunts Lewis across Europe. Plus you get two stories since we follow Cat as she is being tortured by Mister White.
You are kept on the edge of your seat in this evil game cat and mouse. I also love how Mister White is clearly something that shouldn’t exist but he does and how can you explain that? It almost makes you question yourself as you read. This is definitely one book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is an amazing story and I recommend everyone pick up a copy.
I received Mister White for free from the publisher in exchange for and honest review.
At the same time Lewis gets a message from his wife saying that she sensed some kind of evil and is heading to a secluded cabin. Too bad Mister White can jump all over the place and starts terrorizing her too. Is Lewis going to make it to his wife or are they going to be more victims of Mister White?
I love a good, psychological thriller. Yes, there are brutal murders and torture but there is also the suspense of who and what is Mister White? It’s clear that he liked his victims scared but how he continually chases and taunts Lewis across Europe. Plus you get two stories since we follow Cat as she is being tortured by Mister White.
You are kept on the edge of your seat in this evil game cat and mouse. I also love how Mister White is clearly something that shouldn’t exist but he does and how can you explain that? It almost makes you question yourself as you read. This is definitely one book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is an amazing story and I recommend everyone pick up a copy.
I received Mister White for free from the publisher in exchange for and honest review.
April 6, 2016
John C. Foster drags you along on this intensely paced ride through post-cold-war intrigue and the supernatural powers used to maintain the careful balance of powers. World politics are peripheral to the cast of deeply flawed, often unpleasant, and entirely relatable characters. The layers are slowly peeled back and we’re spattered with gore that makes the grit stick to our skin on every reveal. The book is mean and grisly and relentless and a fun thrill.
One thing I really like about this book is the way religion is treated. In some ways, it’s a different supernatural force than the eponymous monster. In other ways it includes flawed hubris without becoming didactic. And the scene where the priest meets the monster, he does not lose faith but uses it to comfort and to ward against the damnation of their souls. Nicely done, and a refreshing take on a concept where I see far too many authors stumble.
One thing I really like about this book is the way religion is treated. In some ways, it’s a different supernatural force than the eponymous monster. In other ways it includes flawed hubris without becoming didactic. And the scene where the priest meets the monster, he does not lose faith but uses it to comfort and to ward against the damnation of their souls. Nicely done, and a refreshing take on a concept where I see far too many authors stumble.
May 6, 2017
Mister White is an exquisite piece of horror writing. First and foremost, it is horrible. Just horrible, and I mean that in the best way. It's gory, it's spine-tingling, it's alarming, it's shocking, and the pace is fast enough to keep you reading long past your bedtime, although I'm not sure you're going to want to read it in the dark.
Foster's taken some risks here, combining the horror genre with a spy thriller set-up. Hard to pull off, but he manages it with aplomb. There are a couple of wonderful reviews of the novel, which I'm happy to direct you to:
Here at "This is Horror": http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-re...
and here at "The Horror Bookshelf": https://thehorrorbookshelf.com/2016/1...
If horror's your bag, this is the book for you.
Foster's taken some risks here, combining the horror genre with a spy thriller set-up. Hard to pull off, but he manages it with aplomb. There are a couple of wonderful reviews of the novel, which I'm happy to direct you to:
Here at "This is Horror": http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-re...
and here at "The Horror Bookshelf": https://thehorrorbookshelf.com/2016/1...
If horror's your bag, this is the book for you.
February 22, 2019
what a novel! i devoured this book. i couldn't put it down. mister White is a boogeyman for the modern era. you can't escape him. you can't kill him. he will find you. this story is chilling and emotional. you feel for the main characters. you want them to somehow survive even against all odds. it takes a lot to unnerve me. this book got under my skin in a way few horror novels have. the shadowy world of spies just added to the overall awesomeness of this book. i'm adding Mr. Foster to my must read list.
December 23, 2017
*Mild Spoilers* I'm always on the lookout for a good scary/creepy story, and the premise of this one grabbed my attention:
"In the shadowy world of international espionage and governmental black ops, when a group of American spies go bad and inadvertently unleash an ancient malevolent force that feeds on the fears of mankind, a young family finds themselves in the crosshairs of a frantic supernatural mystery of global proportions with only one man to turn for their salvation. Combine the intricate, plot-driven stylings of suspense masters Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, add a healthy dose of Clive Barker's dark and brooding occult themes, and you have an idea of the horrifying world of supernatural espionage that the chilling novel MISTER WHITE will reveal. John C. Foster's MISTER WHITE is a terrifying genre-busting suspense shocker that answers the question that should never be asked: "Who is Mister White?""
Well, first of all, this novel does not answer that question. In fact, a lot of the novel is quite vague. I would have been happier with it if some things had been explained, it made the whole story feel to me kind of cheap, and inconsequential. Couple that with characters that I didn't really find even remotely interesting (or redeeming) and it turns out to be a novel I just did not enjoy.
As for how scary it is, well I just didn't find it to be, at all, there is gore to be had, but that in and of itself is not scary. There are certainly attempts to be made, but I stopped being scared of monsters dragging me under my bed a long time ago.
That being said, the writing is not bad, it's a fairly easy book to get through and not exactly what I would call "clunky". But, I think it may have been better served to keep it as a short-story, as there seems to be a lot of filler, that never really gets resolved.
Of course, this is all my opinion, and you may enjoy the story much more than I did. Happy Reading!
"In the shadowy world of international espionage and governmental black ops, when a group of American spies go bad and inadvertently unleash an ancient malevolent force that feeds on the fears of mankind, a young family finds themselves in the crosshairs of a frantic supernatural mystery of global proportions with only one man to turn for their salvation. Combine the intricate, plot-driven stylings of suspense masters Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum, add a healthy dose of Clive Barker's dark and brooding occult themes, and you have an idea of the horrifying world of supernatural espionage that the chilling novel MISTER WHITE will reveal. John C. Foster's MISTER WHITE is a terrifying genre-busting suspense shocker that answers the question that should never be asked: "Who is Mister White?""
Well, first of all, this novel does not answer that question. In fact, a lot of the novel is quite vague. I would have been happier with it if some things had been explained, it made the whole story feel to me kind of cheap, and inconsequential. Couple that with characters that I didn't really find even remotely interesting (or redeeming) and it turns out to be a novel I just did not enjoy.
As for how scary it is, well I just didn't find it to be, at all, there is gore to be had, but that in and of itself is not scary. There are certainly attempts to be made, but I stopped being scared of monsters dragging me under my bed a long time ago.
That being said, the writing is not bad, it's a fairly easy book to get through and not exactly what I would call "clunky". But, I think it may have been better served to keep it as a short-story, as there seems to be a lot of filler, that never really gets resolved.
Of course, this is all my opinion, and you may enjoy the story much more than I did. Happy Reading!
May 13, 2017
Say Mister White's name and you may as well sign your own death warrant - and that of your family - as Lewis Edgar found out. His flight from the supernatural murderer is accompanied by many deaths and an ever-widening circle of terror in a tale fast-paced and gruesome from the beginning. Whilst this kept me turning the pages, the start did feel a little jagged and disjointed but soon settled down and became a more absorbing read as the story moved away from the world of espionage and pulled in the family and their attempts to escape from Mister White. I would've liked to have got inside the heads of some of the characters a bit more, especially as they were about to meet their end, one minute they're alive or just about surviving, story switches to another viewpoint and then when you get back to the character, they're dead; that feels a bit of a let down when you care about them. (This prevented me from giving this 4 stars.) However, it was still a very enjoyable read and if ever a 'prequel' is written describing the secret experiments and the scientists involved in Mister White's creation, I would certainly read it.
November 4, 2021
The wonderful thing about Mister White is the strength of both the writing and the characters. Mr White is the whisper behind every scene, relentless and unforgiving. We meet a lot of people who are put in motion by Mr White—main characters and incidental—as His presence flows out and pursues them--not in a good way, of course. The pacing is sharp and the dread is real, but there are surprising moments of real compassion and kindness. You’ll feel the hairs on the back of your neck rise as you read. A stunning novel.
January 17, 2018
Really enjoyed Foster's writing. Will be on the lookout for more from him. In this one, though, I felt the spy story was dropped too easily. It got picked up again here and there, but by that time it was sort of inconsequential to the overall story. The family drama was easy enough to follow and pretty enjoyable, but the threat facing them didn't hold enough tension at times. Mr. White can just show up whenevs, so... ?
November 1, 2024
I am not a fan of books that have no explanations of things, so if you're like me, stay away. With that, I still do not know who or what Mister White is other than that he is this terrifying being. This book would benefit from being 100-pages shorter. I felt the entire subplot with the family on the farm dragged the whole time. Every single character was annoying as well.
The only redeeming quality was the gruesome kills in the first half of this novel.
The only redeeming quality was the gruesome kills in the first half of this novel.
February 16, 2017
A good concept, but a disappointing and disjointed payoff. Frankly, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me that a covert intelligence operation would use an uncontrollable force of mass destruction to tie up loose ends. The book is more concerned with frightening moments (which are effective!) than with a coherent narrative.
August 11, 2017
Great story
The plot was great. My only reservations were that the story line was a little confusing at times and I thought it ended too abruptly. I would love to see a sequel. It would also make a great movie plot.
The plot was great. My only reservations were that the story line was a little confusing at times and I thought it ended too abruptly. I would love to see a sequel. It would also make a great movie plot.
May 30, 2021
A skilled and well-paced genre blend of horror, thriller and spy novel. Foster's gift with dark atmosphere and dread is on display throughout - I flew through this with gritted teeth.
March 8, 2022
Promises a bit more than it delivers - there's people and events I would gladly learn more of, besides the amount of intestine involved - but still, good stuff.
May 21, 2022
Globetrotting espionage action with a unique supernatural element. I loved it! Read the book...just don't say his name.
December 31, 2022
I didn't know that spy horror existed before I read this. It works.
April 22, 2016
For all those positive reviews on Mister White and for all those reviewers who thought this pathetic imitation of a horror story was "Brilliant"..."This is an amazing Thril Ride!!" (is that an intentional spelling error?)...."I can't stop saying his name" I only have one appropriate comment to make....."BOLL**KS!
This is possible the worst story I have ever read, yes even worse than "Night of the Nazi Zombies" (my review amazon uk Jan 4th 2012) Once the words "Who is Mister White" are uttered then hell and confusion abound in a story that has no direction no meaning, no plot, no memorable or likeable characters, no nothing!! When I tell you that those words are the opening lines in Chapter 1 then you will probably wonder how I ever managed to not only read but finish! It was tough dear readers of my review but I wanted to share my thoughts with you before you commit yourself to the buy button on Amazon! To think I actually spent £4.14 of my hard earned spondolies (cash to you and me) on this pitiful excuse of storytelling brought to you by Grey Matter Press.
This is a chase story and anyone who utters those immortal words "Who is Mister White" is hounded to death by some supernatural entity who will end your life in the most brutal manner. Lewis Edgar makes the unfortunate mistake of asking the White question and this starts a chain of events which sees him journeying from deepest Russia to his wife Cat and daughter Hedde in America. A coded message is received by Cat containing the word "Headband" and immediately she knows that she must flee following Lewis's careful instructions..."Go to Gerard's. Listen to Gerard. Do not leave Gerard's".....and that's about as good as it gets!!
I was totally bored, confused and perplexed, the writing was poor, the characters and characterization were introduced and forgotten in equal measures. Endless paragraphs of frightened people running aimlessly around akin to headless chickens in the farmyard of a demented farmer! There was the usual gratuitous violence, truncating body parts and a nice splattering of blood, but this is NOT enough to keep me entertained I want intelligence and horror that makes me think and question not this mindless drivel
Just before I pressed the buy button for Mister White I debated would it not be wiser to purchase 11/23/63 by the master of penmanship Stephen King. No I thought as I read the "buzz words" on the publishers website..."a potent mix of horror espionage and mystery"..."a finely tuned cat and mouse thriller"...."the most thrilling thing about Mister White is the way it is written"......(yeah right get a life!!) So I bought Mister White, much to my regret, but I will never make that mistake again and will think seriously about the merits of reading from small or self publishers in the future.
This is possible the worst story I have ever read, yes even worse than "Night of the Nazi Zombies" (my review amazon uk Jan 4th 2012) Once the words "Who is Mister White" are uttered then hell and confusion abound in a story that has no direction no meaning, no plot, no memorable or likeable characters, no nothing!! When I tell you that those words are the opening lines in Chapter 1 then you will probably wonder how I ever managed to not only read but finish! It was tough dear readers of my review but I wanted to share my thoughts with you before you commit yourself to the buy button on Amazon! To think I actually spent £4.14 of my hard earned spondolies (cash to you and me) on this pitiful excuse of storytelling brought to you by Grey Matter Press.
This is a chase story and anyone who utters those immortal words "Who is Mister White" is hounded to death by some supernatural entity who will end your life in the most brutal manner. Lewis Edgar makes the unfortunate mistake of asking the White question and this starts a chain of events which sees him journeying from deepest Russia to his wife Cat and daughter Hedde in America. A coded message is received by Cat containing the word "Headband" and immediately she knows that she must flee following Lewis's careful instructions..."Go to Gerard's. Listen to Gerard. Do not leave Gerard's".....and that's about as good as it gets!!
I was totally bored, confused and perplexed, the writing was poor, the characters and characterization were introduced and forgotten in equal measures. Endless paragraphs of frightened people running aimlessly around akin to headless chickens in the farmyard of a demented farmer! There was the usual gratuitous violence, truncating body parts and a nice splattering of blood, but this is NOT enough to keep me entertained I want intelligence and horror that makes me think and question not this mindless drivel
Just before I pressed the buy button for Mister White I debated would it not be wiser to purchase 11/23/63 by the master of penmanship Stephen King. No I thought as I read the "buzz words" on the publishers website..."a potent mix of horror espionage and mystery"..."a finely tuned cat and mouse thriller"...."the most thrilling thing about Mister White is the way it is written"......(yeah right get a life!!) So I bought Mister White, much to my regret, but I will never make that mistake again and will think seriously about the merits of reading from small or self publishers in the future.
September 1, 2016
Enjoyed this book. There were a handful of fundamental story elements I wish had been more deeply explored. Probably in the current climate, we're used to structures that end up with all the loops closed, so maybe it was just a matter of my expectations being violated. That might not be a bad thing, though, if the author's intent is to feed the developing sense of mystery - you get zero relief on some things, and frustration and a sense of confusion continue to build. For horror that's a great effect. I do still wish I knew about those things, but listen, I found the story extremely compelling, I saw the characters and most of the locations quite clearly in my mind, and I was genuinely, deeply scared a few times.
Ha - in the course of writing this review I'm finding I liked it more than I originally thought: I just changed it from 3 to 4 stars. If you're a horror fan, read it.
Ha - in the course of writing this review I'm finding I liked it more than I originally thought: I just changed it from 3 to 4 stars. If you're a horror fan, read it.
November 12, 2016
I love a book with atmosphere, and this one has it in spades! As far as who Mister White is, well, make uo your own mind, But this one draws you in and doesn't let you go. It is as dark as dark can bem so be ready!
May 11, 2016
Great book! With equal parts horror, suspense, and espionage, It's got something for every reader. Recommended!
September 29, 2016
I really liked it. a good discovery among the books that the Kobo store pushes at me everyday.
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