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The First Stone
- GenresHorror
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2017
About the author
Andrew C. Jaxson
6 books24 followersAndrew C. Jaxson writes stories that scare, intrigue and (hopefully) move his readers. He works across genres, although his novels may be best described as Young Adult Science Fantasy Thrillers (phew!). He's worked a litany of jobs, from wedding DJ to teacher to street salesman, and hates referring to himself in the third person. He lives with his wife and two sons, as well as a cat, although his cat seems to think it's her house, and occasionally brings home snakes as gifts. He lives in Newcastle, Australia, but has very strong memories of his childhood in Bourke; particularly being traumatised by an evil rooster who was then eaten for dinner as revenge.
He loves the ability of words to get in someone's head, and is inspired by the idea that he can write some words on a page and they can travel anywhere in the world, creating worlds in the brain of a reader half a planet away. Hopefully, his work will do that for you. He is not as dark and brooding as his headshot implies.
He loves the ability of words to get in someone's head, and is inspired by the idea that he can write some words on a page and they can travel anywhere in the world, creating worlds in the brain of a reader half a planet away. Hopefully, his work will do that for you. He is not as dark and brooding as his headshot implies.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
April 23, 2018
Oh WOW ...... this was an awesome little read that drew me in straight away with its great prose and ingenious premise. A horror tale driven with mystery and heightened tension rather than visceral shock, although the ending had a few gory flashes, but not in a gross way. I'm dying to read the author's other short stories and novels because they look damn fine!
December 25, 2017
I read The Dark Unseen by the same author and I really liked it. I signed up on the author’s website and when I got an email with the link to download this book, I was so happy and I jumped at the chance. This book obviously didn’t disappoint.
The novella is written in first person tense and the main character is only referred to as “I”, “he” or “him”.
He is an observant person who is unfortunately very nosy too. When he follows the old couple, he learns and gets more than he bargained for.
This is a novella and it was very very short. I usually dislike books that are too short but in this case, that was acceptable. If this book had been longer, it wouldn’t have been interesting.
It’s fast-paced and the events happen so quickly that when you reach the end, it’s quite unbelievable. I didn’t expect that end though.
I can’t say more without spoiling it but it’s a very short read and I recommend it for anyone who needs a break from Fae, magic and the rest and just wants a good horror story.
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The novella is written in first person tense and the main character is only referred to as “I”, “he” or “him”.
He is an observant person who is unfortunately very nosy too. When he follows the old couple, he learns and gets more than he bargained for.
This is a novella and it was very very short. I usually dislike books that are too short but in this case, that was acceptable. If this book had been longer, it wouldn’t have been interesting.
It’s fast-paced and the events happen so quickly that when you reach the end, it’s quite unbelievable. I didn’t expect that end though.
I can’t say more without spoiling it but it’s a very short read and I recommend it for anyone who needs a break from Fae, magic and the rest and just wants a good horror story.
Read more of my reviews at www.stuffedshelvesite.wordpress.com
October 20, 2017
I liked this one. It had the same kind of vibes like the short stories by H.P. Lovecraft.
I liked innuendos of horror and the kind of subtle creepy atmosphere in the story.
Definitely going to read more of Mr. Jaxson in the future.
I liked innuendos of horror and the kind of subtle creepy atmosphere in the story.
Definitely going to read more of Mr. Jaxson in the future.
November 2, 2017
Exactly how I like my short stories.
Sharp, horrific, interesting, vague (a short story implies some ambiguity in nature, I believe. Who wants their short story wrapped up in a nice bow?). The First Stone is a little window into a crazy world, then you’re done. Some great imagery here, and a cool little premise.
Take a read for free at Andrew C Jaxson’s website. It’ll take you 30 mins, and it’ll be worth it.
Sharp, horrific, interesting, vague (a short story implies some ambiguity in nature, I believe. Who wants their short story wrapped up in a nice bow?). The First Stone is a little window into a crazy world, then you’re done. Some great imagery here, and a cool little premise.
Take a read for free at Andrew C Jaxson’s website. It’ll take you 30 mins, and it’ll be worth it.
April 1, 2018
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
January 22, 2019
Just wanted to keep reading this..what a great little story
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