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State of Decay
From Matt Shaw (Sick B*stards and 2016: A Year of Horror and Pain) and Matt Hickman (Amnesia) comes a new horror to sink your teeth into...
Spokane Valley, Washington – a city once thriving in industry and culture. Its scenic and picturesque landscapes have now been replaced with crumbling infrastructure and urban degeneration. Despite the best efforts from law enforcement, the streets have become a haven for violent crime, drugs and prostitution, as gang culture and criminals have taken control. Jack Scott is a man attempting to come to terms with the recent separation from his wife, whilst continuing to run his successful dentistry practice. As Jack struggles to comprehend the horrific image of his broken, teenage daughter, following a vicious attack on her way home after a party, he vows he will take matters into his own hands to rid the city from filth once and for all....
Spokane Valley, Washington – a city once thriving in industry and culture. Its scenic and picturesque landscapes have now been replaced with crumbling infrastructure and urban degeneration. Despite the best efforts from law enforcement, the streets have become a haven for violent crime, drugs and prostitution, as gang culture and criminals have taken control. Jack Scott is a man attempting to come to terms with the recent separation from his wife, whilst continuing to run his successful dentistry practice. As Jack struggles to comprehend the horrific image of his broken, teenage daughter, following a vicious attack on her way home after a party, he vows he will take matters into his own hands to rid the city from filth once and for all....
- GenresHorror
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2017
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About the author
Matt Shaw
529 books2,191 followersBiography
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
March 28, 2022
I’m never going to the dentist again. When I do, I know this book will go through my head. Congratulations!
October 2, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. The comparison of tooth decay to the decay of society was really well done. I was expecting more tooth focused gore, there was some but not enough to make me swear off going to the dentist ever again. The story starts off as a vigilante story but then morphs into something more. One of my favorite parts was the chapters that were like they were from dental textbooks, by doing that the authors make it so you kind of were there while the dentist was performing procedures, but not in a gruesome way.
The only gripe I have about this book is that it takes place in the US, but it was written using UK English which threw out of the location, I had a hard time envisioning the setting. But I know both authors are from the UK so it wasn't something to make me say I hated it or to give it a low rating.
The only gripe I have about this book is that it takes place in the US, but it was written using UK English which threw out of the location, I had a hard time envisioning the setting. But I know both authors are from the UK so it wasn't something to make me say I hated it or to give it a low rating.
May 2, 2018
Interesting and Thrilling!
As always, Matt Shaw and Matt Hickman send shivers down your spine with one of many people's phobias, going to the dentist. You always cringe when you hear that awful drilling and can't stand the picking at the teeth and gums. It's a nasty job even for the dentist. Having to clean nasty mouths and smelling nasty breath. I'm all set. I
I really liked the concept of a dentist being a vigilante. I'm used to the stories of movies about killer dentist's such as "Dr Giggles" where he is just a nut case. I wasn't expecting several situations to happen. I try not to give any give-a-ways. Let's just say, things get a bit twisted and out of control.
I enjoyed reading this book.
As always, Matt Shaw and Matt Hickman send shivers down your spine with one of many people's phobias, going to the dentist. You always cringe when you hear that awful drilling and can't stand the picking at the teeth and gums. It's a nasty job even for the dentist. Having to clean nasty mouths and smelling nasty breath. I'm all set. I
I really liked the concept of a dentist being a vigilante. I'm used to the stories of movies about killer dentist's such as "Dr Giggles" where he is just a nut case. I wasn't expecting several situations to happen. I try not to give any give-a-ways. Let's just say, things get a bit twisted and out of control.
I enjoyed reading this book.
July 19, 2017
Terrifying!
If you didn't suffer with a phobia of going to the dentist before reading this book, it's a sure bet you will have developed a damn righteous fear afterward. As usual, Matt Shaw has shown the twisted, dark side of the human condition. The place where all of us have imagined going at one point or another, if even just briefly.
I love that he writes with such feeling, the events in the book are written so descriptively that I find myself almost transported into the scenes of whatever I'm reading at that moment. A true talent in not only the horror genre, but as a literary figure overall.
If you didn't suffer with a phobia of going to the dentist before reading this book, it's a sure bet you will have developed a damn righteous fear afterward. As usual, Matt Shaw has shown the twisted, dark side of the human condition. The place where all of us have imagined going at one point or another, if even just briefly.
I love that he writes with such feeling, the events in the book are written so descriptively that I find myself almost transported into the scenes of whatever I'm reading at that moment. A true talent in not only the horror genre, but as a literary figure overall.
May 14, 2017
All I can say is " Going to the dentist will never be the same for me." Do all Matt's have twisted minds? Probably not, but if you love your horror extreme, this is a book you should check out.
July 24, 2018
Good read
Good, easy read that kept me hooked from start to gruesome end. Have me some tooth ache describing the proceedings
Good, easy read that kept me hooked from start to gruesome end. Have me some tooth ache describing the proceedings
December 30, 2019
Did not take the turn I thought it would but still a great ending and still some amounts of gore. Not the amount I was expecting but still as always a great read.
February 3, 2020
Entertaining twisted little story with twists and turns near the end.
Just expected the dental torture to be more graphic and prolonged.
Also, the book could use some more editing.
Just expected the dental torture to be more graphic and prolonged.
Also, the book could use some more editing.
February 11, 2017
I'm really not sure why I didn't like it, I just wasn't a fan. I'm a HUGE fan of both authors so I'm really just more disappointed I didn't love it!
April 4, 2017
A quick cringe worthy read
The story was good. Two of my favorite authors together. Cringe worthy. I recommend this book to all fans of modern horror.
The story was good. Two of my favorite authors together. Cringe worthy. I recommend this book to all fans of modern horror.
April 12, 2017
Psycho Dentist
Excellent book great read I enjoyed the book. I was hoping the doctor lived wanted to see more vigilante murders, but overall great book.
Excellent book great read I enjoyed the book. I was hoping the doctor lived wanted to see more vigilante murders, but overall great book.
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