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Strangeways
AN UNHOLY POWER IN THE HANDS OF A RELIGIOUS FANATIC.
Thomas Griffin has heard the legends about Strangeways Federal Penitentiary -- tall tales and whispered rumors.
Ghost stories.
Now a guard has died, and the FBI agent is summoned to the century-old prison to investigate.
Inside the massive stone walls, Griffin finds a madhouse. Inmates with more influence than their warders. Guards who break the law in service of greed and envy. And the greatest threat -- not just to body, but to soul -- the disciples of an ancient, blood-thirsty god.
Thomas Griffin has heard the legends about Strangeways Federal Penitentiary -- tall tales and whispered rumors.
Ghost stories.
Now a guard has died, and the FBI agent is summoned to the century-old prison to investigate.
Inside the massive stone walls, Griffin finds a madhouse. Inmates with more influence than their warders. Guards who break the law in service of greed and envy. And the greatest threat -- not just to body, but to soul -- the disciples of an ancient, blood-thirsty god.
- GenresHorror
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2017
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About the author
Robert J. Brunner
1 book3 followersBob Brunner has worked as a police dispatcher and 911-operator for multiple agencies. He has seen people at their worst, and their best. He has comforted the victim, and engaged with the suicidal. He has testified at trial, and heard a man’s last words.
He lives in the city he dispatches for and knows more about his neighbors than he should.
He has written all his life. He is probably working on something now.
He lives in the city he dispatches for and knows more about his neighbors than he should.
He has written all his life. He is probably working on something now.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
June 7, 2017
I don't often find a book that stays with me even when I am not reading it. This is one of those books that you just can't put down. If you like Stephen King, Dean Koontz or Neil Gaiman then you will fall in love with this book. I have found a new author to add to my favorites, I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from Robert Brunner.
July 29, 2017
Do more research
The authors lack of knowledge about the Norse Gods made his choice of antagonists laughable. It's as if he did his research on Norse Gods in a christian fundamentalist text about prison gangs. Very poorly done. The premise had promise, but the execution was horrific
The authors lack of knowledge about the Norse Gods made his choice of antagonists laughable. It's as if he did his research on Norse Gods in a christian fundamentalist text about prison gangs. Very poorly done. The premise had promise, but the execution was horrific
September 15, 2017
Riveting first novel by an author I'll be keeping on my radar for suspense/horror/thriller works. A true page turner, it kept me reading long after I should have gone to bed. Full of unexpected twists, character insights, and a prose style that puts the reader right in the scene, visually, aurally, and creepily. Can't wait for the next one.
June 3, 2017
Creepy and fast paced, with an engaging protagonist and an interesting horror development.
July 18, 2017
Literally could not put this books down, I can't wait for the next book from Robert j Brunner, he is my new favorite author.
November 2, 2017
Monsters
I enjoy monster stories when the writer builds strong characters. This is a traditional horror story well done. Quick, fun read.
I enjoy monster stories when the writer builds strong characters. This is a traditional horror story well done. Quick, fun read.
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