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The Auld Mither
The Auld Mither, a crone-like hag with razor sharp bones for fingers, is killing off the proponents of a new abbattoir in a deer farming community. And Dave Duncan seems to be next on the list. Can he figure out how to stop her? Or will he have to pay for the sins of his father?
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William Meikle
408 books1,849 followersI'm a Scottish writer, now living in Canada, with more than thirty novels published in the genre press and over 300 short story credits in thirteen countries.
My work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and I have recent short story sales to NATURE Futures and Galaxy's Edge. When I'm not writing I play guitar, drink beer and dream of fortune and glory.
For an intro to me, my writing and my accent see my Youtube channel
My work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and I have recent short story sales to NATURE Futures and Galaxy's Edge. When I'm not writing I play guitar, drink beer and dream of fortune and glory.
For an intro to me, my writing and my accent see my Youtube channel
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June 30, 2013
A grand, gory tale about the balance of Nature, when Scottish folklore collides with modern greed. The story unfolds like a nightmare, with imagery that lingers long after you finish reading.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
May 5, 2014
In this novella, Meikle explores Beira, a creation goddess of Scottish mythology.
Meikle's books have become my go-to books when I need some mental comfort food. His works are generally strong, his stories straight-forward and his characters are easy to relate to.
3 STARS
Meikle's books have become my go-to books when I need some mental comfort food. His works are generally strong, his stories straight-forward and his characters are easy to relate to.
3 STARS
February 5, 2015
This is the first proper length story from the author that I've read, previous experience was with a short, and it's quite good. I'm impressed. There is a confident ease to the narrative that displays talent and experience. Sort of a mixture of a detective investigation and supernatural and it works pretty well. Atmospheric gloomy Scotland setting certainly helps. Entertaining read, good way to spend an hour. Recommended.
June 22, 2019
The auld mither
Omg! I loved this short story. It's written very well. I loved finding out who the auld mother is (maybe?) And her details. I would love to read more stories like this and will certainly read more by this author.
Omg! I loved this short story. It's written very well. I loved finding out who the auld mother is (maybe?) And her details. I would love to read more stories like this and will certainly read more by this author.
April 21, 2023
Entertaining paranormal listening 🎶🔰
Another will written paranormal fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror adventure thriller short story by William Meikle Chapbook Collection book 46of 53. An interesting 👀 novella with interesting well developed characters lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of paranormal fantasy adventure mystery novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 😀😯😡😮
Another will written paranormal fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror adventure thriller short story by William Meikle Chapbook Collection book 46of 53. An interesting 👀 novella with interesting well developed characters lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the unexpected conclusion. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of paranormal fantasy adventure mystery novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 😀😯😡😮
May 21, 2023
Coming in at a scant 55 pages, The Auld Mither is a book that you can easily get through in a single sitting. Trust me, you will find it difficult not to do so, as this is a fast-paced little tale that has a high body count and a very creepy premise.
Call it nepotism if you must, but I loved books based in Scotland, as there is a definite familiarity with the characters and the places that feel like comfort food for ne, a Scotsman who still misses home after so many years away.
Meikle weaves a tight story with some very nice character development considering this book is very much on the shorter side of things. The ending did feel a rad rushed, but it did not take away from what was an entertaining Scottish folklore tale.
This is just one of a massive chapbook collection released by the author, and the best I can say is that I will be working my way through all of them sooner rather than later.
Call it nepotism if you must, but I loved books based in Scotland, as there is a definite familiarity with the characters and the places that feel like comfort food for ne, a Scotsman who still misses home after so many years away.
Meikle weaves a tight story with some very nice character development considering this book is very much on the shorter side of things. The ending did feel a rad rushed, but it did not take away from what was an entertaining Scottish folklore tale.
This is just one of a massive chapbook collection released by the author, and the best I can say is that I will be working my way through all of them sooner rather than later.
June 1, 2019
The Auld Mither is an engrossing, short (93 pages) story that brings Scottish lore and myth to life in a bloody, brutal way. Auld Mither (The Old Mother) is a “crone-like hag with razor sharp bones for fingers” but she has a purpose.
I like how Meikle is able to develop the characters just enough to keep the reader invested in the story. There isn’t a lot of space here, so what you’ll find is tight prose and a gift for description. It puts me in mind of the original Grimm’s fairy tales, the darkest ones, while still maintaining a unique voice and take.
This is my first read from Meikle and I’ll definitely be picking up more of his work. Thanks to Unnerving for sending this my way.
I like how Meikle is able to develop the characters just enough to keep the reader invested in the story. There isn’t a lot of space here, so what you’ll find is tight prose and a gift for description. It puts me in mind of the original Grimm’s fairy tales, the darkest ones, while still maintaining a unique voice and take.
This is my first read from Meikle and I’ll definitely be picking up more of his work. Thanks to Unnerving for sending this my way.
March 15, 2019
** Edited as Review is now live on Kendall Reviews! **
This is what a masterclass in creepiness looks like.
I can’t count the number of times people have recommended reading William Meikle. Maybe it’s because they assume we know each other? After all, I live in Canada and he lives in Canada, so our igloos must be close right? I kid. (Just to show I’m joking, I live in Alberta, Mr. Meikle lives in Newfoundland. That’s 3700kms or 2230 miles apart. Our igloos don’t get that big up here.)
I must admit sheepishly that this is my first time reading anything from Meikle. I got his collection Home From the Sea recently, and have it coming up soon, but never dived into one of his books until now.
At only 53 pages long, The Auld Mither will leave a much longer impression on you. I could have easily read this in one sitting but found I needed to let it sit and digest the story at about 50%. When I finished this story I could’ve sworn I read a 300 page novel. As a side note here – it appears as though The Auld Mither has been released once before and this is now a re-release through Unnerving with new artwork. I’m really glad to see this come up again, otherwise I may have missed this gem buried deep in Meikle expansive back catalog.
The story itself is straight forward. A man who owns an Abattoir (British phrase for slaughterhouse) in Scotland is struggling between the decision to remain hands on, or become a mechanized/automated facility.
Then an extremely grisly murder occurs.
His kids are summoned back to the family home to settle his estate. His daughter loves him dearly but his son has long ago parted ways from caring about his father and is only there out of necessity not sympathy.
It’s here where Meikle splits the story between the detective investigating this horrendous incident and the son coming to terms with his father.
The main part of this story though is the use of the Scottish urban legend, the Auld Mither. Much like the folklore character Pesta from Scandinavian countries, the Auld Mither is an old hag or crone that is trying to protect and keep peace within the country. A vicious version of Mother Nature, if you will.
There were a number of scenes that left me with the feeling of my skin scrawling and at one point I heard a scraping noise from our kitchen while everyone was asleep. Turned out just to be our recycling bag slowing falling over. I say this to illustrate just how deft Meikle is at creating an atmosphere that scared the hell out of me, with no extra fat in his words.
This was an easy 5 star read and I highly recommend it to everyone.
This is what a masterclass in creepiness looks like.
I can’t count the number of times people have recommended reading William Meikle. Maybe it’s because they assume we know each other? After all, I live in Canada and he lives in Canada, so our igloos must be close right? I kid. (Just to show I’m joking, I live in Alberta, Mr. Meikle lives in Newfoundland. That’s 3700kms or 2230 miles apart. Our igloos don’t get that big up here.)
I must admit sheepishly that this is my first time reading anything from Meikle. I got his collection Home From the Sea recently, and have it coming up soon, but never dived into one of his books until now.
At only 53 pages long, The Auld Mither will leave a much longer impression on you. I could have easily read this in one sitting but found I needed to let it sit and digest the story at about 50%. When I finished this story I could’ve sworn I read a 300 page novel. As a side note here – it appears as though The Auld Mither has been released once before and this is now a re-release through Unnerving with new artwork. I’m really glad to see this come up again, otherwise I may have missed this gem buried deep in Meikle expansive back catalog.
The story itself is straight forward. A man who owns an Abattoir (British phrase for slaughterhouse) in Scotland is struggling between the decision to remain hands on, or become a mechanized/automated facility.
Then an extremely grisly murder occurs.
His kids are summoned back to the family home to settle his estate. His daughter loves him dearly but his son has long ago parted ways from caring about his father and is only there out of necessity not sympathy.
It’s here where Meikle splits the story between the detective investigating this horrendous incident and the son coming to terms with his father.
The main part of this story though is the use of the Scottish urban legend, the Auld Mither. Much like the folklore character Pesta from Scandinavian countries, the Auld Mither is an old hag or crone that is trying to protect and keep peace within the country. A vicious version of Mother Nature, if you will.
There were a number of scenes that left me with the feeling of my skin scrawling and at one point I heard a scraping noise from our kitchen while everyone was asleep. Turned out just to be our recycling bag slowing falling over. I say this to illustrate just how deft Meikle is at creating an atmosphere that scared the hell out of me, with no extra fat in his words.
This was an easy 5 star read and I highly recommend it to everyone.
December 20, 2019
Fun, easy read.
Great fun and easy to breeze through. Lots of blood and gore from a cool villain. Would make a cool slasher film. Check it out.
Great fun and easy to breeze through. Lots of blood and gore from a cool villain. Would make a cool slasher film. Check it out.
March 26, 2023
This novella was really easy to get through, all the while still creeping me out! The Old Mother, potential protector of Scottish land or vengeful woman seeking to inflict pain on those most unfortunate.
This chapbook has our protagonist (son) going back home to attend his father's funeral, who's passed under unusual circumstances, leading us to cross paths with The Old Hag. I'm a huge folk-horror genre fan, so this was a quick, pleasant scare with some added notes of gore, which I thought were just enough!
Narration was done inclusive of a smooth Scottish accent and easy to listen to through the entirety of the audiobook. Overall, it was a short story but enjoyable!
This chapbook has our protagonist (son) going back home to attend his father's funeral, who's passed under unusual circumstances, leading us to cross paths with The Old Hag. I'm a huge folk-horror genre fan, so this was a quick, pleasant scare with some added notes of gore, which I thought were just enough!
Narration was done inclusive of a smooth Scottish accent and easy to listen to through the entirety of the audiobook. Overall, it was a short story but enjoyable!
June 21, 2015
I really enjoyed the last 20% or so of this story. That was scary and fast pace, but getting there was a bit of a struggle. I felt a little bit bored.
I'll be checking more out from the author as the bits I enjoyed, I really enjoyed!
The rest was just a bit too dull for me I'm afraid.
I'll be checking more out from the author as the bits I enjoyed, I really enjoyed!
The rest was just a bit too dull for me I'm afraid.
April 28, 2023
Creepy short, enjoyed the 2nd half of the book but the 1st half was a bit of a slow burn so for me and the length of the book it could have done with either being a bit longer with the slow burn start or getting to the good stuff quicker :)
June 28, 2021
I read William Meikle’s excellent The Auld Mither in one sitting. It’s a brief book and nearly impossible to put down.
After his estranged father’s mysterious and brutal murder, Dave Duncan reluctantly goes to Scotland to bury him. There he encounters the titular Auld Mither, a hag of legend responsible for local deaths whose spectral visits force Dave to decide if he shall take after his father or become his own man.
The hag is a truly frightening character, both ethereal and lethally dangerous. She makes an effective villain, although I have to admit . I highly recommend this one, especially for fans of folk horror.
After his estranged father’s mysterious and brutal murder, Dave Duncan reluctantly goes to Scotland to bury him. There he encounters the titular Auld Mither, a hag of legend responsible for local deaths whose spectral visits force Dave to decide if he shall take after his father or become his own man.
The hag is a truly frightening character, both ethereal and lethally dangerous. She makes an effective villain, although I have to admit . I highly recommend this one, especially for fans of folk horror.
June 15, 2025
It starts with the owner and board of a venison abattoir brutally butchered like the meat they produce. When the owner's estranged son comes back to the small Scottish village for the funeral, he meets the skeletal crone responsible, who is coming for him next.
A fantastic little Scottish folk horror tale about a legendary figure who "takes care of her own." In a mere 60-ish pages, Meikle tells a full story that felt like it was 300-page novel instead of just a chapbook. Well worth the read.
A fantastic little Scottish folk horror tale about a legendary figure who "takes care of her own." In a mere 60-ish pages, Meikle tells a full story that felt like it was 300-page novel instead of just a chapbook. Well worth the read.
April 14, 2021
I knew this would be good before I started reading it ... it's Willie Meikle, after all. I haven't read a bad Meikle yet, he knows how to tell a good, solid story, no pretensions just a powerful narrative.
This novella deals with the conflict between traditional values of life and land on one side and industry in the shape of a mechanised abbatoir on the other. Oh yes, there's an awful lot of meat in this book, and it definitely won't all make your mouth water.
The supernatural avenging force appears as 'the Auld Mither', a nightmarish figure of legend in the form of a hag.
The isolated Scottish setting establishes the story nicely, the characters are all well developed, and the whole thing is a cracking good read.
This novella deals with the conflict between traditional values of life and land on one side and industry in the shape of a mechanised abbatoir on the other. Oh yes, there's an awful lot of meat in this book, and it definitely won't all make your mouth water.
The supernatural avenging force appears as 'the Auld Mither', a nightmarish figure of legend in the form of a hag.
The isolated Scottish setting establishes the story nicely, the characters are all well developed, and the whole thing is a cracking good read.
June 4, 2019
Posted on www.kendallreviews.com - March 1, 2019
Scottish writer William Meikle, who now lives in Canada, is the author of over thirty novels, more than three-hundred short story credits in thirteen countries, and his work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and magazines. Meikle’s books have been published by a variety of publishers including Dark Regions Press, Darkfuse, Severed Press, and Unnerving; the publisher of the short featured in this review, The Auld Mither. Meikle lives in Newfoundland with whales, bald eagles and icebergs for company, and when he’s not writing, he enjoys drinking beer, playing his guitar, and dreaming of fortune and glory.
‘A lot of my work, long and short form, has been set in Scotland, and much of it uses the history and folklore. There’s just something about the misty landscapes and old buildings that speaks straight to my soul. Bloody Celts… we get all sentimental at the least wee thing. I grew up on the West Coast of Scotland in an environment where the supernatural was almost commonplace.’
The Auld Mither is a Kindle short, fifty-three pages, (also available in paperback), that I read before bed one night, a decision I don’t regret, though the antagonist wreaked havoc in my dreams that night, I couldn’t wait to reread it the next day:
After businessman George Duncan is found savagely murdered, his adult children Dave and Lucy Duncan travel back to Inverurie, Scotland for the funeral, and are left with more questions than answers in regard to who killed him. No one in the town is talking, and it’s up to Detective Inspector Roberts to find out why. ‘Dave Duncan seems to be next on the list. Can he figure out how to stop [the killer]? Or will he have to pay for the sins of his father?’
I enjoy reading stories centered around folklore, often researching the myth each tale depicts, and after reading this book, I couldn’t wait to learn more about the Auld Mither. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will leave you with an excerpt to entice you:
‘[He] watched, the fine silver wings of her hair wafting in the breeze from under a headscarf so enveloping as to be almost a hood. He was about to call out to her when she turned, and his shout, already turning to a scream, was caught, frozen in his throat.’
In closing, if my review of The Auld Mither sparks your interest, then, by all means, take a bite, and delve into the creative mind of the author – you may be surprised what you find lurking within.
Scottish writer William Meikle, who now lives in Canada, is the author of over thirty novels, more than three-hundred short story credits in thirteen countries, and his work has appeared in a number of professional anthologies and magazines. Meikle’s books have been published by a variety of publishers including Dark Regions Press, Darkfuse, Severed Press, and Unnerving; the publisher of the short featured in this review, The Auld Mither. Meikle lives in Newfoundland with whales, bald eagles and icebergs for company, and when he’s not writing, he enjoys drinking beer, playing his guitar, and dreaming of fortune and glory.
‘A lot of my work, long and short form, has been set in Scotland, and much of it uses the history and folklore. There’s just something about the misty landscapes and old buildings that speaks straight to my soul. Bloody Celts… we get all sentimental at the least wee thing. I grew up on the West Coast of Scotland in an environment where the supernatural was almost commonplace.’
The Auld Mither is a Kindle short, fifty-three pages, (also available in paperback), that I read before bed one night, a decision I don’t regret, though the antagonist wreaked havoc in my dreams that night, I couldn’t wait to reread it the next day:
After businessman George Duncan is found savagely murdered, his adult children Dave and Lucy Duncan travel back to Inverurie, Scotland for the funeral, and are left with more questions than answers in regard to who killed him. No one in the town is talking, and it’s up to Detective Inspector Roberts to find out why. ‘Dave Duncan seems to be next on the list. Can he figure out how to stop [the killer]? Or will he have to pay for the sins of his father?’
I enjoy reading stories centered around folklore, often researching the myth each tale depicts, and after reading this book, I couldn’t wait to learn more about the Auld Mither. I don’t want to give too much away, but I will leave you with an excerpt to entice you:
‘[He] watched, the fine silver wings of her hair wafting in the breeze from under a headscarf so enveloping as to be almost a hood. He was about to call out to her when she turned, and his shout, already turning to a scream, was caught, frozen in his throat.’
In closing, if my review of The Auld Mither sparks your interest, then, by all means, take a bite, and delve into the creative mind of the author – you may be surprised what you find lurking within.
July 15, 2013
The ancient Celtic societies that still pocket the Isles are a treasure-trove of legends, myths, and horrific stories that lurk in the shadows. William Meikle’s novella, The Auld Mither, heads to Scotland and delves into the legend of the hag famous among the Gaelic peoples. References to the auld mither can be found in a number of Scottish writings, including the poetry of Jeremiah Eames Rankin. The hag is traditionally depicted as an old woman, wizened and magical, but tinged with a sinister edge. Using this legend, Meikle weaves a dark, fantastical tale of fear, legend, local superstition, and the fine line between them all.
No one really believes in fairies, leprechauns, and magic these days. Come now. George Duncan certainly did not. Neither did his two children. This was after all, modern day Scotland. It wasn’t the land of the wee people and ancient spirits. Meikle creates strong, believable characters and we the readers do not believe any more than they do. Or do we? The narrative skillfully draws us into a world not seen or experienced for centuries, but one that lives in the crags and moors under a blanket of fog across the Isle countries to this day. By the end, we believe. As Meikle also reminds us, those with Celtic blood have always believed. We just need reminded. This easily could have been developed into a full-length novel and the subject definitely deserves such a treatment. Great read.
Originally published at Horror Novel Reviews
No one really believes in fairies, leprechauns, and magic these days. Come now. George Duncan certainly did not. Neither did his two children. This was after all, modern day Scotland. It wasn’t the land of the wee people and ancient spirits. Meikle creates strong, believable characters and we the readers do not believe any more than they do. Or do we? The narrative skillfully draws us into a world not seen or experienced for centuries, but one that lives in the crags and moors under a blanket of fog across the Isle countries to this day. By the end, we believe. As Meikle also reminds us, those with Celtic blood have always believed. We just need reminded. This easily could have been developed into a full-length novel and the subject definitely deserves such a treatment. Great read.
Originally published at Horror Novel Reviews
January 22, 2024
Novella where various characters meet horrific ends at the hands of the mythical Auld Mither who doesn't like what they're doing to the animals. I think this could have done with being longer. I liked it and the monster was interesting, but in the end I didn't know enough about her or the protagonist to get really involved in the story.
November 9, 2013
Meikle drew me in and didn't let go. I can't remember the last horror story I read and it's been over a decade since I read a mystery. William Meikle is an amazing writer! Setting the tale in rural Scotland made it just exotic enough to pique my interest but it's not a travelogue. The mystery is on two layers - who committed the murderer and how could the mither possibly exist in this modern age? The author manages to bring the characters to life in a short time and the pacing is almost perfect. Not my normal reading material, I'm a repeat customer after reading a collection of Meikle's stories. I'll be reading more!
July 14, 2013
I really enjoyed this short work by Meikle. I liked the setting and atmosphere of the Scottish countryside. And when Meikle brings on the Auld Mither, she really came alive for me -- and that was a hair-raising experience. I actually give this a 4 instead of a 5 because of some formatting problems (easily fixed). But Meikle's writing is economical, and he's a skilled storyteller. A great mixture of crime and horror.
June 23, 2013
I have been following William Meikle on Twitter for some time, but have not had a chance to read any of his short stories or books until recently. I started with The Auld Mither and was pleasantly surprised.
The book is a short horror story with a setting in Scotland. The setting and writing style kept me interested until the last page. I will definitely be reading more by this author.
The book is a short horror story with a setting in Scotland. The setting and writing style kept me interested until the last page. I will definitely be reading more by this author.
May 8, 2023
Really horror great story about a Scottish legend. Really enjoyed listening to it. Well written and had great characters. Performed perfectly as well. I'll definitely seek out more from the author and narrator.
June 22, 2013
an intresting crime and horor novel not read so often but this like it also is a trip in Scotland and myths
September 22, 2013
Willie never fails to creep you out! I LOVE his books and novellas.
March 5, 2021
I enjoyed the atmosphere and setting of the book. It was a bit slow for me.
January 11, 2024
A short, sharp blast of Scottish horror. Great stuff.
May 25, 2021
William Meikle’s The Auld Mither is a short, fun horror read constructed around a Scottish town’s hushed folktale about an old hag that stalks the area. George Duncan is planning on bolstering and enlarging his butchering operation, but his plans get cut short–literally. When Lucy and Dave, George’s children, come to town to deal with his death, they’re surprised to find out that George left the business to Dave, whom he has treated horribly his entire life. A mysterious crone appears to Dave, repeatedly asking him one question that he does not understand.
This is a pretty simple tale, but very atmospheric and spooky. Despite the length the characters are drawn very well. Dave and Lucy’s relationship is a bit cantankerous, and one of the local police officers is mystified by the manner in which George Duncan died (which is to say, with a whole lot of blood spatter).
I really enjoyed this little diversion, and found the plot quite interesting.
Content note: bloody deaths.
Original review posted on my blog: https://www.errantdreams.com/2021/05/...
This is a pretty simple tale, but very atmospheric and spooky. Despite the length the characters are drawn very well. Dave and Lucy’s relationship is a bit cantankerous, and one of the local police officers is mystified by the manner in which George Duncan died (which is to say, with a whole lot of blood spatter).
I really enjoyed this little diversion, and found the plot quite interesting.
Content note: bloody deaths.
Original review posted on my blog: https://www.errantdreams.com/2021/05/...
May 5, 2019
The Auld Mither has an outstandingly brutal opening chapter. George Duncan is restructuring his abattoir and is in the midst of revealing (and revelling in) how exactly this is going to play out with his partners when something appears and horrifically murders everybody in the room, chopping them into mincemeat. The story then centres upon the murdered man’s children Lucy and Dave Duncan, who arrive for the funeral and help with the ongoing police investigation. As siblings go, they do not get on and Dave hated his father, and with good reason, which is revealed in flashbacks. There is also a police procedural element to the story as we follow the investigation with Detective Inspector Roberts, who even though he used to work in Glasgow, had never seen anything as horrible as the murders he has to solve.
You can read Tony's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
You can read Tony's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
March 28, 2023
The Auld Mither by William Meikle, narrated by A.D. Milne, is a tale of a brutal slaying that forces a man on a journey to let go of the past and find himself.
The brutal murders, the spooky folklore, and the fast-paced storyline made this a home run for me!
This was such a fun listen! The gore at the start really kicked things off on a brutal path, and things only got spookier from there!
The audiobook was an absolute blast to listen to! Narrator A.D. Milne did such an amazing job! This is definitely a tale that you can get totally immersed in and lose all track of time while listening along.
Go check it out today!
Click below to read my full review:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-a...
The brutal murders, the spooky folklore, and the fast-paced storyline made this a home run for me!
This was such a fun listen! The gore at the start really kicked things off on a brutal path, and things only got spookier from there!
The audiobook was an absolute blast to listen to! Narrator A.D. Milne did such an amazing job! This is definitely a tale that you can get totally immersed in and lose all track of time while listening along.
Go check it out today!
Click below to read my full review:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-a...
April 27, 2025
A butcher is killed in mysterious ways. Why? Are the motives that he wanted to expand his business? Where do the investigations of the police lead to and where is the connection to an old myth? What about his children? The story started quite intriguing but then it became a bit predictable and repetitive. The monster is depicted in quite an eerie way but maybe the novella should have been a bit shorter. Overall a good read but nothing too extraordinary. Recommended!
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