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The Different Kinds Of Monsters: A Psychological and Supernatural Horror Novel

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There are different kinds of men in this world. There are also different kinds of monsters.

Some families just have to keep moving. Forced into a nomadic lifestyle by his father Tom’s explosive temper, Dylan Armitage’s earliest memories are of being on the road as his family try to evade the law and put down roots that will endure.

But there are some things you can’t run from forever. As they’re mysteriously stalked across the country by an infamous tyrannosaurus skeleton named Emily, the Armitage family must slowly come to terms with the strange and brutal events that tie them together across a chasm of 65 million years.

Dylan believed the dinosaur to be a terrifying guardian angel. Only after he grew up in the shadow of the monster does he realize the far more sinister truth lurking behind those ancient jaws. As Emily begins to take on a life of her own, Dylan will be forced to confront the horrifying reality that the biggest monsters lurk within the human heart – and that no amount of running will save you.

As a dark and thrilling novel that deals with gritty themes and deep philosophical questions, The Different Kinds Of Monsters is a page-turning read that will capture your imagination with a riveting story about the real monsters that lurk within us all. Scroll up and grab your copy now...

This bold and powerful novel takes an unflinching look at some of the more disturbing aspects of the human condition. Due to graphic and controversial content, reader discretion is advised. From Online Book Club With its fast pace and complex, intriguing themes, this refreshingly unique story constantly held my attention. -- Sci-Fi Kingdom: To call this book a “page-turner” is labeling it lightly. -- KWCBooksI did not want it to end. -- ANappingCat

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 2017

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January 5, 2018
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I at first thought this a children's book, after reading it, I realized that it is not a children's book due to the inappropriate adult content, but is for more mature readers. The Different Kinds of Monsters is presented beautifully, metaphorically and it is easy to read, it caught me right from the beginning and held my attention till the very last page, where it dropped me, as I tried twice to turn the page only to realize I was as at the end, there were no more pages. So it has done everything a good novel should.
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326 reviews13 followers
January 1, 2018
Based on the title and the book cover design, you’re led to believe that this book would actually be about monsters of some kind. What you eventually learn, is that there are different kinds of monsters, which can be within the very people that walk amongst us. In “The Different Kinds of Monsters,” author Seth Chambers uses the main character Dylan Armitage’s father, Tom Armitage, to discuss the different types of men, which could be a metaphor for monsters. We’re introduced to two different versions of the book, one is following Dylan Armitage from the age of 6 years old into his adult life, while the other is from the views of a baby allosaurus growing into maturity. Learning from both of their perspectives readers will have a better understanding why our main character and dinosaurs share a connection. You’ll have to read this book in order to find out why Emily, the friendly allosaurus skeleton Dylan met at 6 years old are close friends. It’s surprising how the author described that this fossilized dinosaur has been communicating to Dylan through song. I enjoyed reading both current and past times all within one book, highly recommended.
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Author 51 books1,822 followers
December 8, 2017
‘She peered up at Mother, and an ancient part of her brain understood that she was destined to be like her.’

Chicago author Seth Chambers has worked as an army medic, mental health counselor, farm hand, wilderness guide, bike messenger, and ESL teacher. His work has appeared in F&SF, Daily SF, Fantasy Scroll, and Perihelion SF, and The 2015 Year's Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Novellas. He is the author of eighteen books - WHAT ROUGH BEASTS, LITTLE BIRD, WE HAPPY FEW, BEAUTIFUL MACHINES, DETROIT, RUSTY BOLTS, A LITTLE SLICE OF HELL, THE UNFOGIVING MINUTE, TOURIST SEASON, BLUE DEVILS, EDITORIAL LIFELINES, THIS RESTLESS NIGHT, HER RULE WOULD ALWAYS LAST, MORNING AND NIGHT, UNIVERSE IN A TEACUP, LITTLE EINSTEIN, YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, and now THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF MONSTERS. His genre is cyberpunk, fantasy, hard science fiction, and in this vein he has already gained recognition and awards.

Seth wastes no superfluous words – he gets to his character development quick and surely and leaves ample room for character development and growth – and secrets. For example, his unveiling of story is as follows – ‘For the first moments of her awareness, she struggled through the thin shell of her prison. During that brief time, she had no thoughts but freedom. When she finally succeeded, endorphins washed over neuroreceptors, and she gave forth a mighty roar, although to other ears it might've been a little squeak. But the spirit was there. She rested, tiny lungs fluttering like butterflies. Hatching is strenuous work. She needed to recover. Dark as it was in her underground nest, she sensed movement nearby: her nestlings, just starting their journeys to freedom. In her wordless way, she felt a tingle of pride: She was First! And this is how she thought of herself: First! Second was almost out of her shell. First rolled to her feet, not about to be overtaken by her sibling. The soil against her feet was a new sensation, followed by a medley of smells rushing through her nose from her own body, her siblings, and Somewhere Beyond. Driven by eons of instinct, her brain circuits scrambled to make sense of it all. Now Second was free of her shell. First sucked in her sibling's scent, and heard her panting, as she had panted shortly before. First took her first step. It was clumsy and awkward, but then again, she was mere minutes from the egg. Her second step was marginally better. With her third step, she felt the floor of the nest slope upward. Again, her brain circuits raced. Instinctively, the baby allosaurus knew there was much to learn in a very short time. With her fourth step, she toppled forward, so that her foreclaws impacted the side of the nest. Meanwhile, her burgeoning sense of smell told her that Third was now breaking free of his egg. First clawed her way upward, ragged breaths drawing damp soil into her mouth, her feet bearing into loose dirt, her thighs burning with strain. This went on for a long time. In fact, at one point the majority of her young life had been spent in this climb to the top of the underground nest. It wasn't until she was close to blacking out from exertion that her reward finally came: a single, blinding sliver of light. Until this moment, she had no concept of sight. She screeched (no mighty roar this time), and tumbled back down the side of her nest, gasping. By the time Last finally emerged from his shell, First had already lived an eventful life.’ Eloquent and magnetic, the passage invites the reader into this strange and beautiful story.

The synopsis provides a guide map to what is ahead – ‘In the late Jurassic Period, an allosaurus lives, thrives, and rules. A hundred and fifty million years later, in a bizarre twist of fate, Dylan Armitage's life becomes entwined with this ancient predator. Over the years, this carnivore grows ever stronger, faster, and fiercer. She is a monster and she is coming for Dylan and his family. Dylan's father always said, "There are different kinds of men in this world." Turns out, there are also different kinds of monsters. The question that haunts Dylan is, what kind of monster must he become to protect everyone he loves? ’

Many levels of significant philosophy are contained in this fantasy book. Not only will fans of sci-fi fantasy be satisfied, but also readers who are sensitive to those aspects that make a child into an adult will be also well served. This is a fine little novel.
November 1, 2017
There are at least three stories in this book “ The different Kinds of Monsters”. One is of FIRST, an Allosaurus carnivore dinosaur living and growing in the Jurassic Age. The other is about the Armitage family and their attachment to dinosaurs beginning with their great grandfather digging up bones which were shipped to museums. It was said that family blood was shed on the bones. There is a third story, the story of Emily, another Allosaurus, and the role she played in the internal and external relationships of the family.
Then there is a deduction. For me this came at the end of the primary stories, and is implicit in the name of the book “The Different Kinds of Monsters”, and in the content of the two stories, i.e. there are animal monsters and there are human monsters. You can, after reading the stories determine if both types behave differently; is there redemption for one and not the other (and why)? Or for that matter, as the author muses – whether they see and recognize each other as monsters.
The stories are well written. Two life energies, animal and human are kept together by the story of the human ancestors harvesting dinosaur bones, and from that contact a predilection of the human family for dinosaurs, and the ‘seeing ‘ and ‘feeling’ of a dinosaur called Emily. The human family is highly nomadic for a number of reasons, but Emily seems to be everywhere they go, even in low level museums.
I believe that Emily spurs the animal story told in third person about the birth, life, and death of First. The author’s clarity and warmth of writing makes you accompany First on her adventurous life - being hungry with her, learning patience and safety from her mother, and becoming a leader of her own pack. From this the lesson is that animals learn from example and experience. So do human beings, but we also have cognitive means.
The human story is somewhat more complex. At six, the main character, Dylan Armitage is captivated by an Allosaurus skeleton called Emily. He becomes something of an expert concerning dinosaurs. His family is somewhat nomadic, and everywhere they move to, they encounter Emily, even in lower order museums. Dylan tells his daughter: “She follows her bones around, and she can become real. I mean, really real. Flesh and bones and blood and teeth…….” “I saw her up close, and I saw her kill somebody” They believe that Emily is protecting them, and she does, but they know that at some time she will attack them. They will have to destroy her even for the reason that the family will have less mobility and more stability.
We admire the hardworking ethos of the Armitage family through to the present, and their escapades. Through the line, family life was difficult, at times ‘monsterish’, but always underneath it lay the potential for love to express itself. And it does, at times. The main character, Dylan, believed in his father’s mantra “Blood calls to blood”, and he would protect his daughter by being a monster.
Covered in his family blood, Dylan sets up to kill Emily. First is ‘resurrected’ for the purpose using ‘blood calls to blood’ as his bait. The author would have us think that she is blown away by Dylan’s dynamite, and she goes back to her sleep, but he is silent on an issue Dylan’s daughter always entertained: in killing Emily, he would also have to kill himself. Your guess….
I liked the story and its layout. At first, I was fazed by the number of Chapters, but each Chapter was short enough to remember the main points, which made the seemingly long book easy to read.
As I write this, I have another interpretation of the family-Emily connection. Emily became a representation of the chaotic life and relations in the family, and she (that) had to be destroyed if the family was to settle down. First’s life was a cleaner, less convoluted reflection. Which life would you choose to live?
I think the stories and their relationships are subject to many interpretations. I invite you to find yours.




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127 reviews6 followers
December 22, 2017
The Different Kinds of Monsters by Seth Chambers is a science fiction thriller set around the Jurassic period initially and then jumps to 150 million years later. It captures the reader's attention from the beginning right till the end.

This book is made up of three stories each connected but tell different stages of the tale. The first depicts the birth of an Allosaurus, the second describes the Armitages connection to the Jurassic Period and their connection to Emily and the third tells Emily's story. In a bizarre twist of fate Dylan Armitages life becomes caught up with the Allosaurus. As the years move on the carnivore grows stronger and fiercer. In the end to save his family Dylan must destroy Emily, that he had grown up seeing visions of her wherever he went. It becomes obvious that in order for Dylan and his family to settle down, Emily must be removed.

An interesting read, the author is able to convey an authentic glimpse into the dinosaur period, together with the atmosphere through the third party narration. It also conveys the lengths a man is capable of taking to protect his loved ones.
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August 30, 2018
I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting from this book, but it delivered a lot more than I thought it would. At first there doesn’t seem to be much reason to draw parallels between a young allosaurus’ life and the main character Dylan’s life in the modern day. But soon the author starts jumping back to Dylan’s childhood, and time moves forward in all three narratives as the story slowly reveals itself.

It’s very well done, and Seth Chambers takes his time letting the reader figure out what is real and what is not, and what the different kinds of monsters are (a lot). Almost every single character in the book is a monster in some way, shape, or form. It’s unsettling, realistic, and a little depressing. However, the real genre-breaking comes in the last fourth of the book, where First’s story and Dylan’s story finally merge together.

In conclusion, if you like frighteningly realistic monsters, or oddly surreal monsters, this book delivers both. It’s a good read, but don’t expect a happy ending.
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120 reviews6 followers
October 26, 2017
Dinosaurs. We either love or hate them. They provoke us. They provoke our imagination. When we look at them, we cannot but to wonder – what has happened to Earth that these big reptiles ceased to exist? Was it the meteor strike that killed only them but left aquatic species intact (so that we can evolve from them, or is that we evolved from monkeys who seem to survive the attack from outer space, or was is the aliens that killed them, who knows, since there are so many “truths’’ about what happened to them)? Well, it does not matter. The only thing that matters is that we “know’’ that dinosaurs lived on our planet something like 300 000 000 000 (maybe a bit more zeroes, who knows) years. What a dinosaur (called the First), a “creation of space and Earth’’ and monsters our main protagonist is referring to throughout the novel have in common? You can find that out in this novel. Maybe we are all just dinosaurs who “evolved’’ so that we can walk on two legs and speak like humans…
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1,507 reviews57 followers
October 27, 2017
The Different Kinds of Monsters by Seth Chambers is certainly a different take on a child's interest in dinosaurs. It also blends two very distinct time periods, the present day, and the late Jurrasic period. First we meet the dinosaur called "First", who may or may not have been the first of her kind, in present time we meet 6-year-old Dylan Armitage who is fascinated with dinosaurs, in particular, Emily, a dinosaur skeleton in a museum. These two stories blend together and form a wholly unique storyline, one which entertains, baffles, and fascinates. The third person narration works well in this book and manages to convey all of the emotion, mystery of why Emily seems to show up everywhere, and the general sense of not knowing exactly what is going to happen next. You will be riveted by this surprising story until the very end. A great read and highly recommend for something a little different in the science fiction genre.
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2,332 reviews23 followers
November 3, 2017
Do dinosaurs count as monsters? Possibly if you ask this author. Dylan loves dinosaurs and loves the dinosaur bones in the museum called Emily. He starts seeing Emily around in his daily life and interacts with her. The book also takes us back into the way past where an Allosaurus is born. Her name is First and the story follows her life in this Jurassic period of our world. The two stories, about First and Dylan along with his experiences of Emily start to merge as the book goes along and we start to question coincidences and just how much can be left to fate?
I liked this story, I saw it is classed in SciFi and a story that takes your mind on a time travel should certainly be in that genre, but I think that mystery can also be applied here. Well written, even through the back and forth between stories. The story is presented in third person narrative which helps soften the jarring that normally occurs when changing characters.
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Author 7 books23 followers
November 17, 2017
The Different Kinds of Monsters is a deep, mysterious and adventurous book that would definitely give you the creeps. The book started simple enough with a spellbinding description of the hatching of the First. It looked somewhat like a child's fascinating tale but, from the next chapter onward the pages started to give you creeps. The said monster was a ghost of Emily the allosaurs (whose story runs in parallel to the story of Dylan's adult and childhood stories. So, chapters switch between these three different stories who are nevertheless interconnected and form a complete whole. However, another type of monsters are pointed out in the shape of men. These men are charming to the outer world but devil to their loved ones. Hence, Dylan has double challenges in his hand. He has to overcome his inner monster and yet become a monster to deal with Emily. The story is fascinating, complex, but easy in comprehensibility and highly interesting.
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November 29, 2017
“The Different Kinds of Monsters” is Seth Chambers’ novel that is completely beyond what I thought it was going to be. I originally was getting “Jurassic Park” vibes and thought it was going to portray a similar storyline, but instead it took a much eerier turn that left me captivated. There is a set up of separate stories, involving the Allosaurus, as well as the discovery of ancient bones, and the actual association of the monster with those that were human monsters. A fine line is drawn for what being a monster truly means, as humanity fights its way to survive any way that it knows how. At the same time, the question remains for how far is too far or far enough for surviving and protection. Is it too much to try and protect, but go overboard, even though it is with good intentions? When does enough become enough? It is very well written and makes you question what you would do to survive if you were in the same situation, which I appreciate, as it keeps me engaged in the story.
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476 reviews15 followers
December 12, 2017
Oh boy, I’m a simple man, I see dinosaurs or dragons in the cover, I absolutely have to read this book and this is no exception.
This is fascinating take of the ‘Jurassic Era’ and it takes back and forward with all kind of unexpected yet amazing twists along the way, I was more and more in awe with each page as the story can be so engrossing without overwhelm the reader with details.
The way the author mixes all these elements is outstanding, I was easily picturing every situation in my head like I was watching a movie, and it can be a trip full of all kinds of emotions, because trust me, there are some really scary moments, the thrill of reading those parts, I have to stop for a moment to catch my breath, is just so well done!
With the recently revealed trailer of Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom, dino stories are back in the spotlight, so now more than ever, buy this book, this world and this story deserves more than one visit.
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487 reviews8 followers
December 23, 2017
This novel by Seth Chambers tells the story of Dylan Armitage, a young man living a normal life in today’s world. Eventually, Armitage ends up finding himself becoming interested in the life of an Allosaurus that lived back during the Jurassic Period and soon finds that the dinosaur is also interested in him, but for different reasons. This Allosaurus is off to kill Armitage and his family and it’s up to Dylan to help save them and prevent the Allosaurus from causing massive destruction.
The Different Kinds of Monsters is the perfect book for those who enjoy science fiction. It’s fast-paced and something new is always happening. It’s filled with plenty of adventures which will easily intrigue you while reading it. Even if you’re someone who doesn’t often read this genre, you should definitely check this book out. The book is about 399 pages long so it’s a little bit of a long read, but that shouldn’t stop you from reading it.
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50 reviews19 followers
July 21, 2018
I received an ebook copy of this book from OnlineBookClub in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The most important thing to note before reading this book is it is for mature audiences. Characters in this book portray many different psychological issues and I wouldn't advise it to just anyone. That being said, I felt Chambers wrote a thought-provoking book with interesting characters, from the main character, Dylan, to the Allosaurus, First. I wish some details about the events in the book were fewer, for example, almost an entire chapter focused on Dylan's encounter with a pedophile. I understand why the characters were portrayed in such a way through. The question you're left wondering throughout the book and at the end is who are the real monsters?

Read my full review here.
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Author 6 books11 followers
April 28, 2020
A prehistoric monster from the terrifying era of the dinosaurs returned to hunt him today in this world.

Dylan Armitage was used to an abusive father, who norminally stopped just short of physical abuse, except once. After his father attacked him in a musuem where the sleleton of the monster was displayed, something happened, and time was bridged when it appeared that the monster had returned from eons of death to haunt him in his life in today's modern world. But Dylan also has other monsters far more unpleasant to face in his life, even as a growing boy. As a grown man, and wishing to protect his daughter, he realises that he must face the most terrifying monster of them all, in a grand climax which may end his own life, after so many people have been killed already.
This is an engrossing and realistic psychological thriller which is difficult to put down and to forget, even after you have read the last dramatic scene.
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The Different Kinds of Monsters, by Seth Chambers, is a science fiction and fantasy read which tells about Dylan Armitage who, at the age of six, was inexplicably fascinated by an Allosaurus Fragilis named Emily when he visits the Field Museum in Chicago with his parents. The Armitage family is highly nomadic for several reasons, one being Tom Armitage, Dylan's father's temper. Emily, who became the origin of his love affair with all things antique, seemed to follow him in every bit of his childhood and even as he grew up. A curveball uncovers that they are connected far more than he possibly thought and the Allosaurus of years ago is very much alive in his life today........

.......I'll highly recommend this book to fantasy, adventurous and psychological thriller lovers
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355 reviews
August 4, 2018
The Different Kinds of Monsters is a science fiction, fantasy and psychological thriller, written for a mature adult audience by Seth Chambers. The central character is a man called Dylan Armitage, and the story follows his life and the rather odd connection that he has with a fossilised dinosaur named Emily.

I absolutely loved this novel, and would highly recommend it for fans of science fiction that are not easily offended by bad language and graphic content. With its fast pace and complex, intriguing themes, this refreshingly unique story constantly held my attention. The only downside to this book is that the ending, while not unexpected, seems a little bit rushed, almost like the separate aspects of the novel don’t quite gel together properly.

You can read my full review over at OnlineBookClub.org here:
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22 reviews2 followers
September 12, 2017
Fascinating!
Seth Chambers got me hooked on this one. It was hard to put the book down as curiosity got me flipping through the pages to unravel what would come next. A book full of suspense and a mix of horror.
It is an interesting science fiction. Seth’s style of writing aided my imagination, plunging me into the Jurassic era, like it was playing out right before me, beginning with the birth of a baby dinosaur that later grew into a fierce monster.
Fast-forward, the skeleton of a dinosaur fascinated a young Dylan and it appears the skeleton called Emily followed Dylan everywhere.
The writer was able to creatively link the ancient era with the present.
This book really deserves a five star.
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1,826 reviews9 followers
November 21, 2017
Seth Chambers brings an enchanting novel that will both thrill you and endear you to the characters. Dylan is a young boy who falls in love with dinosaurs. A special connection with an allosaurus, that seems to follow him across the country, makes him feel protected. He knew that after he saw the dinosaur the problems he was having would somehow correct themselves. Which in some cases were predators in the human race.
Dylan father, Tom, knew the secret behind the allosaurus was somehow connected with their ancestors, and he feared the thing. It ended up being a family mission to send this creature back to its prehistoric time and get on with their lives. But over time this dinosaur evolves and is able to wear flesh and desires to eat though she doesn’t understand her environment.
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422 reviews5 followers
November 17, 2017
Monsters- or Dinosaur, seems the book takes you on the ride to the world where giant, horrific monster lives and now you have to protect your family. It reminds about the movies like Jurassic part where every moment is catchy, bloody and scary. The uniqueness of this book is that it creates a link between human – 6 yr old Dylan and a dinosaur- Emily. Dylan saw Emily in museum and now seems Emily in daily life and also interacts with her. Emily shows up everywhere, where the family goes- coincidence or more to it. Family is caught in danger when they realize Emily can be real. Well, the author gave a twist to the story and that’s kept the interest going.
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1,043 reviews10 followers
December 6, 2017
Dinosaur stories inspire imagination

This is a well written story about some of the most amazing creatures to walk the face of the planet. A story that invokes imagination and thought about these mighty beasts and the humans that lives among them. I always enjoy a good story and this one kept my attention from the first page. A great trip through past and present with a great storyline to lead the reader along this path. I Would recommend this one to anyone who loves dinosaurs.
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Author 10 books21 followers
June 28, 2020
I gave it a 100 pages but DNF.

The concept is really, really good. Like, seriously good. But the style felt very meh and the parts where you follow the actual baby dino are just plain boring. Writing an animal point of view is tricky because you can't make them too human but you cant dumb them down too much either, and here the author fell into that trap.
I feel like it would have worked much better as a short story, and maybe with a human hero you dont actually want to slap ?

Yeah, good concept, poor execution.
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6 reviews
July 28, 2022
The story entails one concept that sometimes men, even though they are monsters, care about a certain person and can go to any length to protect them. Dylan is the same, he becomes a monster to protect his family and that's what both the Armitage men did. I would give 3 out of 5 stars for this novel. First, this novel is not for everyone. There are so many sexual contents and usage of profanities.

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May 16, 2018
This book grabbed my attention from the first page and kept me hooked until the very end. It covers 3 stories from different timelines and blends them seamlessly. The detailed scene descriptions and strong character development drew me right into the story. There is adult content, graphic at times, that is meant for mature readers but it adds to the depth of the story. This book will keep you wondering what will happen next...right up to the very last page. Excellent read.
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248 reviews2 followers
September 3, 2018
A very strange and horrific story of how our demons and monsters follow us through life until we acknowledge them and put them too rest. This book had me saying "what the heck" several times but I could not put it down.


I won this book for free on the good reads giveaways
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3,933 reviews40 followers
March 28, 2020
Audible:Ok,I LOVED it!What a strange and wonderful tale!An Allosaur skeleton wants revengeon the blood of the people who woke her.Rebekah Amber Clark and Fox Ballard were excellent narrators.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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July 17, 2022
The Different Kinds of Monsters tells the story of the Armitage family and a dinosaur fossil discovered by and also named after one of the family's ancestors. Dylan quickly gets fond of this dinosaur during his trips to the museum and as he grows up he senses that there is a connection between both of them. He has to let it go as he finds out He could also be a beast like this dinosaur.
From the cover,it almost seems like a book about dinosaurs and pre-historic times but this a true thriller novel. It is carefully constructed piece showing the growth of the dinosaur and the growth of Dylan also. The author really goes deep into the quote "All men are beasts within." This story has one person that sticks to us all,we may act nice on the outside but act totally different to those on the inside.
The story is quite captivating but it has a lot of bad language.This book should not be mistaken for a children's book.
If you're a fan of psycho thriller and dinosaurs this is a great book for you. So get your 3D glasses ready and let's mix up pre-historic and a bit of modern day family thriller.
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