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Where the Gods Sleep
From the author of "Low" and "Ashley's Tale" a new cosmic horror novel. We have made a grave error in vigilance, brothers. The dark comet has drawn near. The cultists have selected a vessel. He dreams of the hidden place, where the Gods Sleep, banished there by our Lord. After centuries of inactivity, Korrobbathith and his followers are attempting, once more, to open the gate. We must move with haste if we hope to stop them. You know the consequences of failure. Korrobbothith and the other gods will walk this earth again, and I fear, this time, they will not remain in the shadows. None of us - man, woman, or child - will find refuge from their barbaric reign unless we submit and serve them. God help us all if we are too late.
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222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2019
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September 17, 2025
DNF at 33%. This was absolutely a cosmic horror with some really unique concepts. The vivid dreams and surreal visualizations that Mike Duke crafted for our lead, Kenneth, were memorable. The content was a bit long-winded and I couldn’t stick with the slow pace. The biggest issue that I faced was how the entire story was entirely made up of journal entries, police reports, etc. I struggled horribly with Bram Stoker’s Dracula utilizing a similar formula, and this was also very hard for me to stick with. Fans of the cosmic horror genre will have a really good experience here, but, for anyone outside of that fanbase, I’m not sure it will win them over. But, I still want to compliment the author for creating some very cool ideas here. I also want to emphasize that I am a big fan of Mike Duke’s writing and, just because this wasn’t for me, I don’t want to dissuade anyone else from giving it a try.
February 27, 2019
In the near-future, Kenneth Marz, is exhibiting some odd problems. When he sleeps, he dreams of fantastical places where huge gods lie sleeping except for the one who summoned him. Each dream starts in the place where the previous night’s dream ended, like watching a paused movie. Then Kenneth starts losing time, waking up to find he’s not in bed and has lost up to several days. When he “wakes up” mid-lecture to see an astonished class, he has no idea what preceded, but requests the phones of several students to see what he was saying while unaware. According to “his” lecture, the gods that he has been seeing nightly were banished from this world to another dimension, thanks in part to Christianity. He tells the class: “I, Korrobbathith, first of the gods to awaken, father to a new age, now walk in this human body.”
Kenneth is shocked and terrified. He has no desire to be the vessel for anybody, but especially not “the most brutal, merciless god of them all.” After being put on forced sabbatical by his university, he enlists the help of a priest. Said priest sends him to another, one that is part of a special order called the Blessed Hunters of Darkness. The order has fought the gods before and knows just what they need to do to stop Korrobbathith from returning, if, that is, they can do it in time.
Where the Gods Sleep is told through a series of journal entries, letters, emails and police reports told from multiple perspectives including Kenneth, several police officers, Gwenneth (Kenneth’s dean at the university), and a few priests, among others. It does an excellent job of blending old horror with new. At its heart, it is a wonderful Lovecraftian tale, touching upon all the themes that one would expect from cosmic horror – the gods’ influences on humanity, poor Marz’s sanity, his unanswered questions, the helplessness he feels while Korrobbathith is inhabiting his body, the awe of a universe that he knows is not the one he has made his life study – but it is also gruesome, with plenty of gore not typically found in Lovecraft’s tales, more along the lines of modern horror.
A definite read for Lovecraft fans, cosmic horror fans, or just lovers of gore and uncomfortable situations. Mike Duke never fails to entertain!
Kenneth is shocked and terrified. He has no desire to be the vessel for anybody, but especially not “the most brutal, merciless god of them all.” After being put on forced sabbatical by his university, he enlists the help of a priest. Said priest sends him to another, one that is part of a special order called the Blessed Hunters of Darkness. The order has fought the gods before and knows just what they need to do to stop Korrobbathith from returning, if, that is, they can do it in time.
Where the Gods Sleep is told through a series of journal entries, letters, emails and police reports told from multiple perspectives including Kenneth, several police officers, Gwenneth (Kenneth’s dean at the university), and a few priests, among others. It does an excellent job of blending old horror with new. At its heart, it is a wonderful Lovecraftian tale, touching upon all the themes that one would expect from cosmic horror – the gods’ influences on humanity, poor Marz’s sanity, his unanswered questions, the helplessness he feels while Korrobbathith is inhabiting his body, the awe of a universe that he knows is not the one he has made his life study – but it is also gruesome, with plenty of gore not typically found in Lovecraft’s tales, more along the lines of modern horror.
A definite read for Lovecraft fans, cosmic horror fans, or just lovers of gore and uncomfortable situations. Mike Duke never fails to entertain!
May 1, 2022
This was my first Mike Duke read and holy moly! We are thrown into it right from the beginning, pulled into a dreamlike world - where the Gods sleep. Duke then takes us on a journey following the mc through internal and external battles, as Kenneth tries to save the world from an ancient evil, hellbent on taking over the world as we know it. Wanna know what happens? Read it! Such a brilliantly crafted cosmic horror that will stick with me.
March 12, 2019
What causes you to feel terror? Is it monsters, is it psychotic killers, is it the sky opening up and all hell breaking loose, or is it the overwhelming sense of helplessness?
Perhaps it's the imagination of someone who can combine all those things in a book that grabs you by the throat and slowly starts to squeeze until your heart speeds up in an attempt to compensate for your inability to breathe. If that's what causes you fear, then Mike Duke is that person and Where The Gods Sleep is that book.
Where The Gods Sleep tells the story of a college professor who becomes an unwilling participant in what may become the end of the world. Told from varying sources of collected evidence Mike Duke has created a story that showcases his understanding of the human psyche and his love of cosmic horror. As we move closer to the climatic ending, we are faced with an increasing foreboding of death and destruction that can not be stopped. Are we to become playthings for an ancient entity that want to crush want he can't own. Where The Gods Sleep leaves this reader wanting more while at the same time leaving them feeling that they just experienced great storytelling. Mike Duke, I can only hope this turns out to be a series. Brilliant.
Perhaps it's the imagination of someone who can combine all those things in a book that grabs you by the throat and slowly starts to squeeze until your heart speeds up in an attempt to compensate for your inability to breathe. If that's what causes you fear, then Mike Duke is that person and Where The Gods Sleep is that book.
Where The Gods Sleep tells the story of a college professor who becomes an unwilling participant in what may become the end of the world. Told from varying sources of collected evidence Mike Duke has created a story that showcases his understanding of the human psyche and his love of cosmic horror. As we move closer to the climatic ending, we are faced with an increasing foreboding of death and destruction that can not be stopped. Are we to become playthings for an ancient entity that want to crush want he can't own. Where The Gods Sleep leaves this reader wanting more while at the same time leaving them feeling that they just experienced great storytelling. Mike Duke, I can only hope this turns out to be a series. Brilliant.
August 14, 2019
A first-rate tale. I loved the use of written media, and narrated video to describe the scenes in this book. Multiple characters, mostly as eyewitnesses to the horror going on around them. I had a sense of dread, wondering where we were going with the main character Kenneth.
The beginning threw me off at first, as i was trying to grasp what exactly was going on...but it is crucial to set up the rest of the book. An extremely well written story. I would love to see a follow up story, one that takes us a little further into the future.
I know this review is vague, but i really don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read this book yet. Well done Mike!! Don't give up on the cosmic horror!
The beginning threw me off at first, as i was trying to grasp what exactly was going on...but it is crucial to set up the rest of the book. An extremely well written story. I would love to see a follow up story, one that takes us a little further into the future.
I know this review is vague, but i really don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read this book yet. Well done Mike!! Don't give up on the cosmic horror!
February 20, 2021
Now here is a Cosmic Horror worth reading! This story is in a found footage style done in first person. I can't believe that this was Mike Duke's first time writing a Cosmic Horror. The pacing of the story kept me turning pages till I reached the end. There are also illustrations in the book that give it that extra pop. Mike Duke does an amazing job creating this fresh and original cosmic horror. 5 out 5 exploding cosmic stars.
March 25, 2023
Darn, I didn’t think there was any way this book could be boring…. But it kinda is 😭
I didn’t enjoy the second hand narration of the story through journals and documents. Some of the characters’ sections are blah and idgaf about them fighting Samoans or whoever. My expectations were high based on the author’s other works I’ve read, but this one was a bit of a dumpster fire. And not a good kind of dumpster fire.
I didn’t enjoy the second hand narration of the story through journals and documents. Some of the characters’ sections are blah and idgaf about them fighting Samoans or whoever. My expectations were high based on the author’s other works I’ve read, but this one was a bit of a dumpster fire. And not a good kind of dumpster fire.
September 20, 2019
Mike Duke's most recent novel, Where The Gods Sleep, is his first foray into cosmic horror. The story details the plot of the Esoteric Order of the Abyss to assist ancient and evil gods to return to Earth. Chief among these gods and the orchestrator of the plan is Korrobbathith, Eater of the Light. Through manipulation, violence, and gifts of knowledge and power, Korrobbathith and his followers plot to open a gate from our world to another, where these ancient gods have slept for thousands of years. Leading the defense against this dark cult is the secret Catholic order, The Blessed Hunters of Darkness.
The most unique aspect of Duke's novel is his method of framing the story. It is told in a sort of found footage method, compiling journal entries, letters, transcripts, and even emails to tell the story of the plot to open the gate for Korrobbathith. This keeps things fresh as the reader switches between several different viewpoints and styles of writing. It also helps Duke with the exposition. Rather than keeping one person's point of view the entire novel, and having to shoehorn in ways to explain things the character couldn't possibly know, Duke simply switches to another POV. This method does, however, lead to some over-explaining of some concepts. A number of the different pieces of "found footage" (found writings?) are written as a sort of last testament of characters who want the truth to be chronicalled before what they believe could be their death. This leads to some of them rambling a bit. Adding to the intrigue of this framing style, Duke includes a date for each entry. These dates take place in late 2020. I particularly enjoyed that decision, as it leaves the reader with an eerie sense that this isn't just a story, but could actually happen in the next year. Of course, that eerie sense will only be valid until those dates come and go.
One aspect of Duke's story particularly worth mentioning is his ability to portray utter brutality at a moments notice. While the overall tone of the novel is more dark, foreboding and ominous, there are some incredibly violent acts that take place in the name of Korrobbathith. What makes this notable is the balance struck. The scenes serve to jar the reader and remind him of what is at stake if Korrobbathith and his followers win, but it never seems over-the-top or gratuitous. I love bloody violent horror as much as anyone, but am not a fan of graphic disgusting violence solely for the shock value. In this story, there is some truly harrowing violence but it is never purely for shock value, and it certainly isn't over done. This is a difficult balance to achieve.
Where The Gods Sleep tells a dark story with a very thoroughly fleshed out history and mythos. It perfectly embodies the genre of cosmic horror, and does so in quite a unique way. The found footage framework keep the reader engaged and provide for some interesting changes in perspective. The story keeps you guessing, and wondering just how the Blessed Hunters of Darkness could possibly prevail against the overwhelming might of Korrobbathith. Mike Duke has once again crafted an engrossing world filled with realistic and often flawed characters. Whether you are a long time fan of cosmic horror, or looking for a solid first step into the genre, you won't regret checking this one out.
The most unique aspect of Duke's novel is his method of framing the story. It is told in a sort of found footage method, compiling journal entries, letters, transcripts, and even emails to tell the story of the plot to open the gate for Korrobbathith. This keeps things fresh as the reader switches between several different viewpoints and styles of writing. It also helps Duke with the exposition. Rather than keeping one person's point of view the entire novel, and having to shoehorn in ways to explain things the character couldn't possibly know, Duke simply switches to another POV. This method does, however, lead to some over-explaining of some concepts. A number of the different pieces of "found footage" (found writings?) are written as a sort of last testament of characters who want the truth to be chronicalled before what they believe could be their death. This leads to some of them rambling a bit. Adding to the intrigue of this framing style, Duke includes a date for each entry. These dates take place in late 2020. I particularly enjoyed that decision, as it leaves the reader with an eerie sense that this isn't just a story, but could actually happen in the next year. Of course, that eerie sense will only be valid until those dates come and go.
One aspect of Duke's story particularly worth mentioning is his ability to portray utter brutality at a moments notice. While the overall tone of the novel is more dark, foreboding and ominous, there are some incredibly violent acts that take place in the name of Korrobbathith. What makes this notable is the balance struck. The scenes serve to jar the reader and remind him of what is at stake if Korrobbathith and his followers win, but it never seems over-the-top or gratuitous. I love bloody violent horror as much as anyone, but am not a fan of graphic disgusting violence solely for the shock value. In this story, there is some truly harrowing violence but it is never purely for shock value, and it certainly isn't over done. This is a difficult balance to achieve.
Where The Gods Sleep tells a dark story with a very thoroughly fleshed out history and mythos. It perfectly embodies the genre of cosmic horror, and does so in quite a unique way. The found footage framework keep the reader engaged and provide for some interesting changes in perspective. The story keeps you guessing, and wondering just how the Blessed Hunters of Darkness could possibly prevail against the overwhelming might of Korrobbathith. Mike Duke has once again crafted an engrossing world filled with realistic and often flawed characters. Whether you are a long time fan of cosmic horror, or looking for a solid first step into the genre, you won't regret checking this one out.
July 11, 2019
I love books with this format: journal entries, letters, reports, etc. I am not sure what it is, but I just get lost in a story told to me like this! Second of all, I love the Lovecraftian vibes going on throughout this book where our main character has these surreal dreams of massive gods and giant, vibrant locales. The old gods are here! And when the gods come you can rest assured to see plenty of blood and gore and body parts here and there. And the descriptions? The descriptions are ON POINT! The story ends with a slight indication there might be a sequel (or maybe even this is the start of a series??) and I am definitely looking forward to that if it works out that way.
4 stars! If you are into Lovecraftian stories and cosmic horror then you will definitely enjoy this one! And a bonus: fans of great artwork in stories will also be pleasantly surprised!
4 stars! If you are into Lovecraftian stories and cosmic horror then you will definitely enjoy this one! And a bonus: fans of great artwork in stories will also be pleasantly surprised!
April 12, 2019
There are writers who can craft amazing stories, then there are those who invent entire worlds for their creations to live in. This act of creating a whole new mythos can be a very taxing feat. H.P Lovecraft is the perfect example of mythos building, more recently we can look at Brian Keene and Brain Fatah Steele. We now add Mike Duke to that list.
WHERE THE GODS SLEEP is a love letter to the world of Cosmic Horror. Mike Duke has given us a living, breathing world where the Old Gods walk among us once more.
The story is presented in a kind of "found footage" narrative. We are shown the events as they happened through eye witness accounts, police reports, video tapes and other means. I am not always a fan of this method, but here it is used correctly. Because he is building this world for the characters, the format helps convey the sense of growing dread and helplessness of the players involved.
If you have read the author's novel, LOW , you will know that Mike can create some very real believable characters. Some you will like and others you will love to hate. The Old God Korrobbothith is the main character of this story. The humans around him are just a means to the end; to be used and thrown away. The symbiotic relationship between Korrobbothith and Kenneth is truly tragic. We see the human host's decline, both physically and mentally as he is dragged along against his will. Seeing horrors committed by his own hand, as if watching the events unfold on TV. Having no control except for brief moments of lucidity.
There is also an impressive cast of supporting characters. Not all are fleshed out completely, but we know that they will be having more impact as the story progresses. We are dragged along on a world-tour of carnage and no-one is safe from the wrath of the Old God.
If you like your blood and guts, you will not be disappointed here. From human sacrifice to dismemberment, the author does not hold back on letting the blood flow and the limbs fly.
The book also includes some amazing artwork from Francois Vaillancourt, Brian Scutt and John Peevahouse. There are 9 art pages in the book including a double-page spread.
WHERE THE GODS SLEEP is the first in this new series from Mike Duke, and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
WHERE THE GODS SLEEP is a love letter to the world of Cosmic Horror. Mike Duke has given us a living, breathing world where the Old Gods walk among us once more.
The story is presented in a kind of "found footage" narrative. We are shown the events as they happened through eye witness accounts, police reports, video tapes and other means. I am not always a fan of this method, but here it is used correctly. Because he is building this world for the characters, the format helps convey the sense of growing dread and helplessness of the players involved.
If you have read the author's novel, LOW , you will know that Mike can create some very real believable characters. Some you will like and others you will love to hate. The Old God Korrobbothith is the main character of this story. The humans around him are just a means to the end; to be used and thrown away. The symbiotic relationship between Korrobbothith and Kenneth is truly tragic. We see the human host's decline, both physically and mentally as he is dragged along against his will. Seeing horrors committed by his own hand, as if watching the events unfold on TV. Having no control except for brief moments of lucidity.
There is also an impressive cast of supporting characters. Not all are fleshed out completely, but we know that they will be having more impact as the story progresses. We are dragged along on a world-tour of carnage and no-one is safe from the wrath of the Old God.
If you like your blood and guts, you will not be disappointed here. From human sacrifice to dismemberment, the author does not hold back on letting the blood flow and the limbs fly.
The book also includes some amazing artwork from Francois Vaillancourt, Brian Scutt and John Peevahouse. There are 9 art pages in the book including a double-page spread.
WHERE THE GODS SLEEP is the first in this new series from Mike Duke, and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
April 25, 2019
I was positive I had already reviewed this one but for some reason it doesn’t seem to have posted first time around. I was lucky enough to get to read and advanced reading copy of this one, so I read it a few months ago. It’s no secret I am a fan of Mike’s work and I thoroughly enjoyed WTGS. Quite different from the type of story I usually read but I flew threw it. If you like cosmic horror or are just a fan of Mike’s work, I’m sure you will love this one.
April 5, 2020
A cracking book. I only recently read Lovecraft for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. So upon reading this a few weeks later, I was really excited by the opening chapters of this book. It got straight into the story and did not let up until the final page.
All the mythology (including the author’s own) is well researched, thought out and woven into the story without ever feeling like a history lesson. The characters and the story itself are very well-crafted given that the chapters are told through a variety of mediums and character view points.
I loved the 200 page format too. It really worked for me as there was no filler. Just damn good storytelling.
In terms of horror and gore - there’s plenty of it. But it all serves the story which makes it compelling reading.
Like all good books, this one played out like a movie in my mind. And given the sub-genre is quite popular among independent filmmakers at the moment, I recommend you read this one before someone buys the rights.
Mike Duke has found another fan and I can’t wait to read more of his books.
PS. Great cover design too.
All the mythology (including the author’s own) is well researched, thought out and woven into the story without ever feeling like a history lesson. The characters and the story itself are very well-crafted given that the chapters are told through a variety of mediums and character view points.
I loved the 200 page format too. It really worked for me as there was no filler. Just damn good storytelling.
In terms of horror and gore - there’s plenty of it. But it all serves the story which makes it compelling reading.
Like all good books, this one played out like a movie in my mind. And given the sub-genre is quite popular among independent filmmakers at the moment, I recommend you read this one before someone buys the rights.
Mike Duke has found another fan and I can’t wait to read more of his books.
PS. Great cover design too.
March 9, 2019
I received an advanced copy of this work in exchange for my honest opinion.
I started out this year with a goal of reading more science fiction. It is a genre i have largely avoided and i'm not even really sure why. If this is science fiction, i want every part of it!
Told through journal entries, police reports and dreamscapes, we learn that Kenneth Marz, a professor of astronomy, is dreaming of a world far from here. This is a vast open wasteland, stretched out as far as the eye can see and seemingly molding itself to Marz. Each night, the dream continues and we learn just a bit more about this other world. After losing time and an especially frightening episode in one of his classes where Marz claims to be the reincarnation of an ancient and terrifying god, he is offered a mandatory sabbatical from work and searches to find a way to stop it all.
This was such a different story; a sci-fi take on what ultimately seemed like a possession slash ultimate warrior battle. It is a brilliant look at a god's overwhelming reach and what a deep hold it can have.
I started out this year with a goal of reading more science fiction. It is a genre i have largely avoided and i'm not even really sure why. If this is science fiction, i want every part of it!
Told through journal entries, police reports and dreamscapes, we learn that Kenneth Marz, a professor of astronomy, is dreaming of a world far from here. This is a vast open wasteland, stretched out as far as the eye can see and seemingly molding itself to Marz. Each night, the dream continues and we learn just a bit more about this other world. After losing time and an especially frightening episode in one of his classes where Marz claims to be the reincarnation of an ancient and terrifying god, he is offered a mandatory sabbatical from work and searches to find a way to stop it all.
This was such a different story; a sci-fi take on what ultimately seemed like a possession slash ultimate warrior battle. It is a brilliant look at a god's overwhelming reach and what a deep hold it can have.
April 28, 2021
Mike Duke is the real McCoy when it comes to writing cosmic horror. First of all, he understands the conventions of the genre, as established by Arthur Machen, H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, August Derleth, and the others. Secondly, he fits these conventions into a modern context and explores them through the eyes of our culture today. I believe that if the authors listed above could read Mike's work, they would pat him on the back and tell him that he has done good by them. Here's another thing Mike is good at: without being preachy, he considers worldviews such as nihilism through a Biblical lens, and lets his readers form their own conclusions. We are dealing with a gifted author here who is on top of his game and who deserves to be recognized as a household name.
Where the Gods Sleep is an epistolary novel, told through letters, not unlike Dracula, and Mike's story will keep you glued to the pages from beginning to end. There are some marvellous scenes of gore, insight into human motivation, and honest exploration of existential concepts.
Way to go, Mike!
Where the Gods Sleep is an epistolary novel, told through letters, not unlike Dracula, and Mike's story will keep you glued to the pages from beginning to end. There are some marvellous scenes of gore, insight into human motivation, and honest exploration of existential concepts.
Way to go, Mike!
July 14, 2019
This is a fabulous read. Written in first person from several (at least 11) different characters, this story of god(s) awakening, sacrifice, sex, and violent horror is a great read, and moves very quickly! Fans of cosmic horror will see (errr, read) echoes of Lovecraft, Barker, and yet quickly realize that Mr. Duke has a distinct voice of his own. Skirting the edge of extreme horror but never crossing over, Mike weaves a tale that make use of the reader’s fertile imagination instead of slapping them with extreme detail. That being said, there is plenty of descriptive horrifying and at times gross detail, but it pulls the punch at the last moment, leaving the reader to fill in the blanks with his/her imagination. I will not spoil anything by saying I hope that Mike is not done telling Korrobothith’s tale. Do yourself a favor and read this book of cosmic horror and the very foundations of faith. You won’t be disappointed.
April 5, 2019
If you like cosmic horror you are going to want to read this book! This is a truly terrifying tale with an end of the world feel to it. Written in a very fun perspective from the journal entries of multiple people, police reports and news footage it definitely keeps you turning the pages. Mike Duke brings in several Lovcraft type monsters and combines that with his usual brutal, no holding punches writing style. There are some scenes in this story that will put you in awe over how vibrantly and in your face the descriptions are, while also leaving you shuddering at what just happened. And, truthfully, this is one of those stories where I found myself rooting for the villain to succeed mostly because he's the character you get the closest to (since everyone else is busy dying). This was left open for a part two that I absolutely cannot wait for.
March 5, 2019
I received this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. When I first started this book, I’m not going to lie, I had trouble getting into it. But as soon as it changed to Kenneth’s perspective and shit started getting weird, I was hooked. This book is unlike anything I’ve ever read before and I loved it! Mike Duke did an amazing job with this book and I highly recommend everyone who loves horror read it when it comes out! There’s gore, a crazy monster god, and it’s even a bit psychological! Definitely check it out :)
June 10, 2019
The God Korrobbothith has found a human vessel and he's mostly definitely not a merciful God, bow and submit to him or you will suffer greatly before your demise. This author's use of the English language and manners of description pull you into his story and never lets go. There is blood, oh so much blood in this tale of evil taking over the world. I highly recommend this book and any other book Mike Duke has written if you love great storytelling.
July 27, 2019
This is the second book I have read by this Author. He has a way of using descriptors to create a world that sucks you right into the story. Some chapters were so vivid, it was as I was there watching the occult rituals. I really liked the way the chapters were set up as journal entries. It made me feel like I was delving into a character’s deepest, darkest thoughts. It was great read that will keep you turning pages to find out what happens next!
March 6, 2019
If you like cosmic horror, then Where the Gods Sleep will be right up your alley! I really liked how the story was told through various points of view using documents, letters, journal entries, etc. Not only was there horror and gore (and gods!), but there were also quite a few very psychologically disturbing images in this book. Not for the faint of heart!
June 20, 2023
I think the format this was written in held it back. First person found footage isn't an easy thing to pull off. I liked Kenneth and felt for him and I feel if it had all been his journals, maybe it would have worked better. Most of the other characters didn't feel real to me. Great idea and some parts I really loved, I couldn't get past the way it was told though.
April 1, 2019
I couldn't put this book down! I loved how it was told through diary entries, police reports, and other recordings. The descriptions are well written and give you a clear picture in your mind. This book is gory so not for the faint of heart.
I volunteered to review this book.
I volunteered to review this book.
November 22, 2020
Horrific cult bringing eldritch abomination into our world, seeks unwilling and unwitting vessel. Wackiness ensues. The author goes for the epistolary novel route and readers will get a kick out of piecing together different perspectives on the developing horror.
February 4, 2021
Mike duke never disappoints. If you love cosmic/lovecraftian horror, this book is for you. This is the best cosmic horror book that I have read in a long time.
January 14, 2020
I can see how others could enjoy this, it really just wasn't for me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading people's reviews of this book far more than reading the book itself. I enjoyed the basic first person writing but it got so waffly and lost in descriptions. I get that it's trying to set a scene but just didn't do it for me.
March 2, 2021
This is a must read for Lumley fans and for anyone who likes cosmic horror that does not rely on Lovecraft's mythos. Not for faint of heart as this book packs in the gore and disturbing imagery.
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