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Splattered Punk
His music brings joy to thousands. His death will bring joy to millions... Time to splatter the punk. Nate Nasty is the lead singer in one of the biggest punk bands currently working the circuit. His stage antics were over-the-top and downright dirty but - off stage - he was something else entirely. With reports of his lewd and obnoxious behaviour being reported in the papers, on a near weekly basis, he had earned the reputation as one of the biggest hell-raisers on the music scene today.
But how much of it was true and how much of it had been sensationalised? There was only one way to know for sure; Carolyne would have to interview him for herself. Are the reports coming out about him true or is there more to his story to tell?
But how much of it was true and how much of it had been sensationalised? There was only one way to know for sure; Carolyne would have to interview him for herself. Are the reports coming out about him true or is there more to his story to tell?
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Matt Shaw
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MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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July 26, 2019
Have you ever heard that the people who usually plays villains or bad guys in movies or on television are exactly the opposite in real life?
If this is true, Matt Shaw must be a saint!
Yes, this story had a message - which is why I love to read his work - but when he said he's going to turn it up to eleven, he meant it.
There is a very fine line between confident and arrogant. In my opinion, arrogance is an ugly and sad quality to have. For most people, being a big fish in a small pond can be a very big thing. But there is nothing more satisfying than seeing those people being taken down a notch. That's why most people love and root for the underdog.
While I can respect that people are different at work than they are at home, I still think basic human decency should remain at the core. I had a real eye opener at work the other day:
If I don't like somebody I have to work with, I become very professional toward them, never making small talk or chatting beyond anything that is not work related. It still surprised me when I made a joke with someone (I later heard from somebody else) that this one guy was shocked I had a sense of humor at all.
That being said, I've never had the problem of dealing with fame. While I can accept that it must be difficult to handle when people are kissing your ass all the time, it is so annoying to see some of them buying into their own bullshit. In this novel, it is a musician. And yes, he gets taken down a few notches.
Does he deserve it?
That's the big question, isn't it?
If I didn't respect his twisted, sadistic imagination, as well as his writing skills, I would have avoided his work at all cost. As it stands, I have read more of his work in the last two years than any other author.
And, yes, he still managed to absolutely gross me out in this one.
This is a serious warning: Do not read his work if you can't handle extreme!
If this is true, Matt Shaw must be a saint!
Yes, this story had a message - which is why I love to read his work - but when he said he's going to turn it up to eleven, he meant it.
There is a very fine line between confident and arrogant. In my opinion, arrogance is an ugly and sad quality to have. For most people, being a big fish in a small pond can be a very big thing. But there is nothing more satisfying than seeing those people being taken down a notch. That's why most people love and root for the underdog.
While I can respect that people are different at work than they are at home, I still think basic human decency should remain at the core. I had a real eye opener at work the other day:
If I don't like somebody I have to work with, I become very professional toward them, never making small talk or chatting beyond anything that is not work related. It still surprised me when I made a joke with someone (I later heard from somebody else) that this one guy was shocked I had a sense of humor at all.
That being said, I've never had the problem of dealing with fame. While I can accept that it must be difficult to handle when people are kissing your ass all the time, it is so annoying to see some of them buying into their own bullshit. In this novel, it is a musician. And yes, he gets taken down a few notches.
Does he deserve it?
That's the big question, isn't it?
If I didn't respect his twisted, sadistic imagination, as well as his writing skills, I would have avoided his work at all cost. As it stands, I have read more of his work in the last two years than any other author.
And, yes, he still managed to absolutely gross me out in this one.
This is a serious warning: Do not read his work if you can't handle extreme!
December 9, 2021
Nate Nasty is a vile heavy metal star that thrives on controversy and negative publicity. His fans eat up his bad behavior and rock out to his tracks no matter how much of a scumbag he tries to make himself out to be. After years of horrifying and disgusting reports about his terrible behavior surfacing in journals, articles and news reports, Carolyne decides to host a private interview with the man to distinguish fact from fiction. Is Nate truly the monster he claims to be in front of the camera, or is there more to him than meets the eye?
This had some extremely gross content that almost had me gagging, but the horror was effective and the commentary on the corruption of the modern music industry is addressed from multiple perspectives that make you question whether Nate's punishment fits what he's guilty (or not guilty) of. It criticizes the predatory nature of record label contractors, mainstream media blowing small things completely out of proportion, as well as dishonest activists and sensationalists pretending to be journalists.
It also criticizes what music stars and Hollywood stars do to get away with violence, propaganda, sexual misconduct, abuse and many other forms of terrible and illegal behavior. It doesn't take sides and paints everyone involved in a fair light that lets you decide what punishment fits the crime or if any crime ever took place to begin with. It even brings in real world examples such as Michael Jackson and Kurt Cobain which makes the crazy stuff that goes down in the second half of the book feel much more authentic.
The modern age of sensationalized media makes it easy for people to put their bad behavior on display for everyone to see, but it also makes it very easy to spread hateful lies, misinformation and propaganda disguised as good intentions.
***
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This had some extremely gross content that almost had me gagging, but the horror was effective and the commentary on the corruption of the modern music industry is addressed from multiple perspectives that make you question whether Nate's punishment fits what he's guilty (or not guilty) of. It criticizes the predatory nature of record label contractors, mainstream media blowing small things completely out of proportion, as well as dishonest activists and sensationalists pretending to be journalists.
It also criticizes what music stars and Hollywood stars do to get away with violence, propaganda, sexual misconduct, abuse and many other forms of terrible and illegal behavior. It doesn't take sides and paints everyone involved in a fair light that lets you decide what punishment fits the crime or if any crime ever took place to begin with. It even brings in real world examples such as Michael Jackson and Kurt Cobain which makes the crazy stuff that goes down in the second half of the book feel much more authentic.
The modern age of sensationalized media makes it easy for people to put their bad behavior on display for everyone to see, but it also makes it very easy to spread hateful lies, misinformation and propaganda disguised as good intentions.
***
If you're looking for some dark ambient music for reading horror, dark fantasy and other books like this one, then be sure to check out my YouTube Channel called Nightmarish Compositions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPPs...
March 3, 2021
Gory!!
Poor Nate...I loved the story it was clever to include musical legends it made the srreal.Who doesn't love a bit of torture and Nate got some serious punishments
Poor Nate...I loved the story it was clever to include musical legends it made the srreal.Who doesn't love a bit of torture and Nate got some serious punishments
April 13, 2020
4/13/2020 First Page-This quote is what I’m going through in my life RIGHT NOW. Except I can't cut the cancer out right now.. Thank you Matt Shaw for making my day and understanding!
That was messed up.. here I thought Nate was deserving.. or was he? It makes you wonder who’s the liar? But then the ending with Steve.. that makes it hard for me to believe he really made a monster. But then there really are entitled monsters and some would definitely lie to get out of being tortured. Nobody likes pain well unless your a sadist.. but that’s liking pain of others.. I don’t know what to call liking your own pain in and of itself. Has to be rare.. but then I thought sex predators, manipulators, narcissts, and abusers were rare too.. except apparently I am one of those people who had to work on themselves because I am a magnet for them. Which sucks.. after I’ve been burned, I get that I have to change.. I’ve always been trying to do that to fix whatever was wrong.. but why do all the bad people never get punished?? I can’t believe in afterlife stuff anymore, not when it feels like life is hell.. (sorry not trying to bring up beliefs). The only way I can talk is like this now. I just feel like it will never get better and this story made me feel like more bad people maybe got away with it. But I still liked it. I spotted a few spelling and Etc errors. But they were pretty few and I have an eagle eye! I’ve read stuff by Matt before so usually I kinda know what to expect. I think that his writing has improved and this is a relevant story!
Sadly people like this character exist in real life. They believe themselves better than you and I. They believe they are the top of the food chain and that we are here for their amusement to do with as they please. This isn’t the case though. We are not here for anyone else. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a leader of a free world, a highly paid actor, a successful author, doctor, nurse, nuclear engineer or even homeless with nothing to your name but the stinking clothes upon your back. We are all human. We are all equal. Never let someone treat you as anything but their equal and, if they try, cut them from your life like the cancer they truly are. Matt Shaw
That was messed up.. here I thought Nate was deserving.. or was he? It makes you wonder who’s the liar? But then the ending with Steve.. that makes it hard for me to believe he really made a monster. But then there really are entitled monsters and some would definitely lie to get out of being tortured. Nobody likes pain well unless your a sadist.. but that’s liking pain of others.. I don’t know what to call liking your own pain in and of itself. Has to be rare.. but then I thought sex predators, manipulators, narcissts, and abusers were rare too.. except apparently I am one of those people who had to work on themselves because I am a magnet for them. Which sucks.. after I’ve been burned, I get that I have to change.. I’ve always been trying to do that to fix whatever was wrong.. but why do all the bad people never get punished?? I can’t believe in afterlife stuff anymore, not when it feels like life is hell.. (sorry not trying to bring up beliefs). The only way I can talk is like this now. I just feel like it will never get better and this story made me feel like more bad people maybe got away with it. But I still liked it. I spotted a few spelling and Etc errors. But they were pretty few and I have an eagle eye! I’ve read stuff by Matt before so usually I kinda know what to expect. I think that his writing has improved and this is a relevant story!
September 1, 2019
Fuck, his books make me cringe so much.
December 15, 2021
Well written and entertaining with a few laugh out loud moments. I nearly gagged at one point. 🤢
Matt Shaw does it again!
Matt Shaw does it again!
December 29, 2019
For fans of gore. The story certainly lives up to it’s claim of turning the violence up to 11. Not for the faint hearted. Quite a few editing issues but not enough to stop me finishing it. Matt Shaw strikes again.
July 16, 2019
Extreme at it best
It's great to see Matt Shaw pump out another hard core gore fest!!! This book even had a way of pulling on my heartstrings. Man o h man. Great read!!!
It's great to see Matt Shaw pump out another hard core gore fest!!! This book even had a way of pulling on my heartstrings. Man o h man. Great read!!!
August 22, 2020
Such fun and gore as usual 😂 though punks aren't like that! We have such bad names still! 😉
January 3, 2021
Uh, eines der beiden letzten Bücher aus der extrem Reihe des Festa Verlags für das Jahr 2020 sind um die Feiertage auch bei mir noch eingetrudelt. Ein Hoch auf dieses grandiose Abo, ich liebe es !
Demnach möchte ich euch diese neue Ausgabe von Matt Shaw vorstellen. Nach Werken wie " Porno" oder " Perverse Schweine" kann ich mich als absoluten Lieberhaber der Matt Shaw Werke betiteln und auch diesmal labt sich dieses Buch wieder an gnadenloser Brutalität.
Erleben tun wir die Geschichte mit dem uns vorgestellten Protagonisten Nate Nasty.
Jede Frau auf dieser Welt würde wohl sagen dieser Typ ist einfach nur ekelerregend, asozial und respektlos. Doch genau dies möchte dieses Buch erreichen. Wir sollen ihn hassen, sollen im Laufe erfahren wie viele Dinge er wohl getan hat und sollen ihm die Pest an den Hals wünschen. Niemand - so scheint es - hat all diese Gräueltaten so sehr verdient wie er.
Tausende lieben ihn und Millionen feiern seine Qual. So und nicht anders soll es kommen.
Unter einen Vorwand wird der Sänger in ein Interview verwickelt um ihn abseits jeglicher Zivilisation unter Kontrolle zu haben und vor der eigentlichen Tat nochmals all seine Vergehen zu offenbaren. Unter diesen Umständen wird ihn garantiert niemand mehr vermissen.
Ich selbst als Leserin muss sagen, dieser Protagonist ging mir von Beginn an einfach nur enorm auf den Sack. Er wirkt nervig und während der Dialoge auch ziemlich anstrengend. Denn dieses hirnlose Gerede kann man sich nicht sonderlich lange geben. Ich denke mit dieser Ansichtsweise hat der Autor alles erreicht, was er nur erreichen wollte.
Denn kaum fällt ein Satz des Protagonisten ohne das Wort " Scheiße" oder jeglichen widerlichen sexuellen Content. Niveau? Garantiert nicht hier !
Die enorme Antipathie um sich gegen die vorgestellte Rolle zu stellen ist wie bereits erwähnt mehr als nur gelungen. Somit kann die riesen Sauerei ja beginnen.
Da das Buch mit gerade mal knappen 120 Seiten ziemlich kurz gehalten wurde, gibt es auch inhaltlich keine Entwicklung jeglicher Charaktere noch einen besonderen Tiefgang den man beurteilen könnte. Der Anspruch wird nicht gefordert. Wer demnach ein Festa Buch sucht, das Anspruch und Tiefgang fordert, der sollte sich nicht für dieses entscheiden.
Viel mehr ist es eine kleine oberflächliche Unterhaltung und Lektüre für zwischendurch, sollte man ab und an die Lust verspüren ein paar Seiten durchzublättern.
Das Level der Brutalität in Sachen Masse ist garantiert hoch gehalten, doch auch hier kennen wir es um einiges schlimmer und grenzwertiger aus anderen Büchern des Verlags. Viel mehr spielt man mit der Psyche und lässt uns beinahe würgen, als das wir körperliches Leiden empfinden. Gerüche, Geschmäcker all dies wird angeregt auf eine Art und Weise die man nun wirklich nicht erleben möchte, dies kann ich euch versichern. Wer zwischenzeitlich während des Lesens sich ordentlich den Magen zuknallen will, der sollte gewarnt sein!
Es folgen Folterszenen , die gewisse Schandtaten ausgleichen sollen.
Dadurch das dieses Buch sich eher anspruchslos hält, ist Richtung Ende jedoch ein kleiner Überraschungstwist gegeben, mit dem man eigentlich eher nicht gerechnet hätte. Plötzlich erweckt dieses kleine Buch eine Form der Botschaft, etwas worüber man anfängt nachzudenken und dies war für mich die Rettung, die das Buch dann doch wieder zu etwas besonderen machte.
Der Autor erweckt das Gefühl des schlechten Gewissens , dabei handelt man hierbei nur in Form des Lesers und ist ja nicht aktiv im Geschehen dabei.
Demnach stellt man sich am Ende die Frage : Wie vorsichtig sollte man mit gewissen Informationen sein , die man über Medien und Dritte hört ? Wie sehr sollte man Teil von Klatsch und Tratsch sein ? Und wie viel ist einem das eigene Leben im Gegensatz zum Ruhm und des Image wert?
Manchmal können kleine unscheinbare Entscheidungen und Lebenseinstellung dein eigenes Ende bedeuten. Dein Schicksal ist besiegelt und nicht mal mehr die Wahrheit kann dich aus dieser Situation befreien.
Was ist reine Strategie und in welcher Farbe strahlt die wahre Begierde des Herzens?
Fragen über Fragen die man sich als Leser wohl ganz allein stellen muss.
Mit welchem Gefühl gehst du aus diesem Buch?
Fazit: Was zu Beginn als oberflächliche Geschichte begann, entwickelt sich Richtung Wende immer mehr in eine Art " zum nachdenken anregen".
Charaktere und Story Verlauf bleiben trotzdem oberflächlich und spielen im gesamten keine wirkliche Rolle.
Wir erhalten von Ekel bis hin zur Brutalität alles geboten. Wer psychischen Ekel bis an die Grenze erleben möchte und keine Scheu vor widerlichen Geschmäckern oder Gerüchen mit sich bringt, der ist hier genau richtig. Wer gnadenlose Brutalität in Sachen Folter sucht, der sollte seine Augen innerhalb des Festa Verlags nochmal offen halten.
Für mich nicht das stärkste Buch von Matt Shaw und des Verlags. Jedoch konnte das Ende nochmal ein bisschen raushauen und hat es letzten Endes zu 3,5/5 Fledermäusen geschafft.
Demnach möchte ich euch diese neue Ausgabe von Matt Shaw vorstellen. Nach Werken wie " Porno" oder " Perverse Schweine" kann ich mich als absoluten Lieberhaber der Matt Shaw Werke betiteln und auch diesmal labt sich dieses Buch wieder an gnadenloser Brutalität.
Erleben tun wir die Geschichte mit dem uns vorgestellten Protagonisten Nate Nasty.
Jede Frau auf dieser Welt würde wohl sagen dieser Typ ist einfach nur ekelerregend, asozial und respektlos. Doch genau dies möchte dieses Buch erreichen. Wir sollen ihn hassen, sollen im Laufe erfahren wie viele Dinge er wohl getan hat und sollen ihm die Pest an den Hals wünschen. Niemand - so scheint es - hat all diese Gräueltaten so sehr verdient wie er.
Tausende lieben ihn und Millionen feiern seine Qual. So und nicht anders soll es kommen.
Unter einen Vorwand wird der Sänger in ein Interview verwickelt um ihn abseits jeglicher Zivilisation unter Kontrolle zu haben und vor der eigentlichen Tat nochmals all seine Vergehen zu offenbaren. Unter diesen Umständen wird ihn garantiert niemand mehr vermissen.
Ich selbst als Leserin muss sagen, dieser Protagonist ging mir von Beginn an einfach nur enorm auf den Sack. Er wirkt nervig und während der Dialoge auch ziemlich anstrengend. Denn dieses hirnlose Gerede kann man sich nicht sonderlich lange geben. Ich denke mit dieser Ansichtsweise hat der Autor alles erreicht, was er nur erreichen wollte.
Denn kaum fällt ein Satz des Protagonisten ohne das Wort " Scheiße" oder jeglichen widerlichen sexuellen Content. Niveau? Garantiert nicht hier !
Die enorme Antipathie um sich gegen die vorgestellte Rolle zu stellen ist wie bereits erwähnt mehr als nur gelungen. Somit kann die riesen Sauerei ja beginnen.
Da das Buch mit gerade mal knappen 120 Seiten ziemlich kurz gehalten wurde, gibt es auch inhaltlich keine Entwicklung jeglicher Charaktere noch einen besonderen Tiefgang den man beurteilen könnte. Der Anspruch wird nicht gefordert. Wer demnach ein Festa Buch sucht, das Anspruch und Tiefgang fordert, der sollte sich nicht für dieses entscheiden.
Viel mehr ist es eine kleine oberflächliche Unterhaltung und Lektüre für zwischendurch, sollte man ab und an die Lust verspüren ein paar Seiten durchzublättern.
Das Level der Brutalität in Sachen Masse ist garantiert hoch gehalten, doch auch hier kennen wir es um einiges schlimmer und grenzwertiger aus anderen Büchern des Verlags. Viel mehr spielt man mit der Psyche und lässt uns beinahe würgen, als das wir körperliches Leiden empfinden. Gerüche, Geschmäcker all dies wird angeregt auf eine Art und Weise die man nun wirklich nicht erleben möchte, dies kann ich euch versichern. Wer zwischenzeitlich während des Lesens sich ordentlich den Magen zuknallen will, der sollte gewarnt sein!
Es folgen Folterszenen , die gewisse Schandtaten ausgleichen sollen.
Dadurch das dieses Buch sich eher anspruchslos hält, ist Richtung Ende jedoch ein kleiner Überraschungstwist gegeben, mit dem man eigentlich eher nicht gerechnet hätte. Plötzlich erweckt dieses kleine Buch eine Form der Botschaft, etwas worüber man anfängt nachzudenken und dies war für mich die Rettung, die das Buch dann doch wieder zu etwas besonderen machte.
Der Autor erweckt das Gefühl des schlechten Gewissens , dabei handelt man hierbei nur in Form des Lesers und ist ja nicht aktiv im Geschehen dabei.
Demnach stellt man sich am Ende die Frage : Wie vorsichtig sollte man mit gewissen Informationen sein , die man über Medien und Dritte hört ? Wie sehr sollte man Teil von Klatsch und Tratsch sein ? Und wie viel ist einem das eigene Leben im Gegensatz zum Ruhm und des Image wert?
Manchmal können kleine unscheinbare Entscheidungen und Lebenseinstellung dein eigenes Ende bedeuten. Dein Schicksal ist besiegelt und nicht mal mehr die Wahrheit kann dich aus dieser Situation befreien.
Was ist reine Strategie und in welcher Farbe strahlt die wahre Begierde des Herzens?
Fragen über Fragen die man sich als Leser wohl ganz allein stellen muss.
Mit welchem Gefühl gehst du aus diesem Buch?
Fazit: Was zu Beginn als oberflächliche Geschichte begann, entwickelt sich Richtung Wende immer mehr in eine Art " zum nachdenken anregen".
Charaktere und Story Verlauf bleiben trotzdem oberflächlich und spielen im gesamten keine wirkliche Rolle.
Wir erhalten von Ekel bis hin zur Brutalität alles geboten. Wer psychischen Ekel bis an die Grenze erleben möchte und keine Scheu vor widerlichen Geschmäckern oder Gerüchen mit sich bringt, der ist hier genau richtig. Wer gnadenlose Brutalität in Sachen Folter sucht, der sollte seine Augen innerhalb des Festa Verlags nochmal offen halten.
Für mich nicht das stärkste Buch von Matt Shaw und des Verlags. Jedoch konnte das Ende nochmal ein bisschen raushauen und hat es letzten Endes zu 3,5/5 Fledermäusen geschafft.
March 28, 2021
Auf dieses extrem Schätzchen habe ich mich echt riesig gefreut. Das Cover ist absolut genial und der Klappentext überzeugte mich quasi auf Anhieb. Ich freute mich sehr auf die Story und war gespannt was mich hier erwarten würde.
Der Einstieg ins Buch fiel mir super leicht. Der Schreibstil von Matt Shaw liest sich locker und sehr flüssig. Bereits nach wenigen Zeilen war ich vollends in der Story versunken.
Nate Nasty ist ein schlimmer Mensch, der denkt er könnte sich alles nehmen. Sein Ruhm scheint ihm immer mehr zu Kopf zu steigen und er nimmt auf nichts und niemand Rücksicht. Er prahlt mit seinen unmenschlichen Taten und zeigt keinerlei Einsicht. Er kennt kein Gesetz und keine Grenzen. Was glaubst du, hat es so ein Mensch verdient weiter zu Leben als wäre nichts geschehen? Denkst du Nate Nasty hat sein Leben verdient? Doch wer hat das Recht zu entscheiden ob Nate Leben darf oder nicht? Wie grausam darf man zu so einem Menschen sein? Wo beginnt die Bestrafung und wo endet sie? Oder ist es bereits schon Folter? Genua diese Frage stellt und Matt Shaw in seinen neusten Werk.
Ich habe dieses Buch regelrecht inhaliert. Es liest sich fast wie von selbst und durch die geringe Seitenzahl hatte ich es super schnell ausgelesen. Allerdings hätte das Buch ruhig noch etwas länger sein können.
Wer Matt Shaw kennt der weiß, dass er sich nicht mit langen Vorreden aufhält. Er wirft seine Leser mitten ins Geschehen und das mag ich einfach. So war es auch hier ohne langes Vorreden geht es direkt los. Bereits nach wenigen Seiten wurde es böse und blutig, man braucht definitiv einen starken Magen. Nates persönlicher Albtraum beginnt, er bekommt genau das wieder was er auch anderen angetan hat. Naja, eventuell erlebt er auch noch viel schlimmeres ;) Es gab auch einige Wendungen die ich so nicht erwartet hatte und diese steigerten sogar noch die Spannung. Ich für meinen Teil bin restlos begeistert.
Klare Empfehlung für alle Liebhaber der extremen Literatur.
Fazit:
Auch mit seinen neusten Werk schafft es Matt Shaw mich restlos zu begeistern. Eine kurzweilige, bitterböse und blutige Story die mich bestens unterhalten hat.
Der Einstieg ins Buch fiel mir super leicht. Der Schreibstil von Matt Shaw liest sich locker und sehr flüssig. Bereits nach wenigen Zeilen war ich vollends in der Story versunken.
Nate Nasty ist ein schlimmer Mensch, der denkt er könnte sich alles nehmen. Sein Ruhm scheint ihm immer mehr zu Kopf zu steigen und er nimmt auf nichts und niemand Rücksicht. Er prahlt mit seinen unmenschlichen Taten und zeigt keinerlei Einsicht. Er kennt kein Gesetz und keine Grenzen. Was glaubst du, hat es so ein Mensch verdient weiter zu Leben als wäre nichts geschehen? Denkst du Nate Nasty hat sein Leben verdient? Doch wer hat das Recht zu entscheiden ob Nate Leben darf oder nicht? Wie grausam darf man zu so einem Menschen sein? Wo beginnt die Bestrafung und wo endet sie? Oder ist es bereits schon Folter? Genua diese Frage stellt und Matt Shaw in seinen neusten Werk.
Ich habe dieses Buch regelrecht inhaliert. Es liest sich fast wie von selbst und durch die geringe Seitenzahl hatte ich es super schnell ausgelesen. Allerdings hätte das Buch ruhig noch etwas länger sein können.
Wer Matt Shaw kennt der weiß, dass er sich nicht mit langen Vorreden aufhält. Er wirft seine Leser mitten ins Geschehen und das mag ich einfach. So war es auch hier ohne langes Vorreden geht es direkt los. Bereits nach wenigen Seiten wurde es böse und blutig, man braucht definitiv einen starken Magen. Nates persönlicher Albtraum beginnt, er bekommt genau das wieder was er auch anderen angetan hat. Naja, eventuell erlebt er auch noch viel schlimmeres ;) Es gab auch einige Wendungen die ich so nicht erwartet hatte und diese steigerten sogar noch die Spannung. Ich für meinen Teil bin restlos begeistert.
Klare Empfehlung für alle Liebhaber der extremen Literatur.
Fazit:
Auch mit seinen neusten Werk schafft es Matt Shaw mich restlos zu begeistern. Eine kurzweilige, bitterböse und blutige Story die mich bestens unterhalten hat.
September 10, 2019
Great read
This was one sick read if not a little sad. I was nearly gagging at 1 part but found I couldn't stop reading. I love how grotesque Me Shaw books are I just wish they were a little longer. They end too quickly so you don't feel fully satisfied at the end. It like watching g a film but missing parts of it by leaving it on whilst you nip to make a cuppa or to go to the bathroom. This is not to say it isn't a great read just you want more. Unless it me being greedy haha. But yes a great read with some sick twisted work.
This was one sick read if not a little sad. I was nearly gagging at 1 part but found I couldn't stop reading. I love how grotesque Me Shaw books are I just wish they were a little longer. They end too quickly so you don't feel fully satisfied at the end. It like watching g a film but missing parts of it by leaving it on whilst you nip to make a cuppa or to go to the bathroom. This is not to say it isn't a great read just you want more. Unless it me being greedy haha. But yes a great read with some sick twisted work.
April 22, 2020
This is part of the missing review - I read it the day it was released.
👩🎤 Being a punk myself, I've been waiting for this one to be released. I'm sad it's over.
I think I'm going soft with age - I almost puked. Behind the carnage and the gore, I love where Matt took this story.
The real 'man behind the man' story, and then... Sorry, mate!
Added bonus - Matt, the use of 'suit n boot' gave me a grin 😁
Update to original review - I had a squeeze moment when Nate showed up in another book (I believe it was the original How Much To?) I love Easter Eggs from my favorite authors!
👩🎤 Being a punk myself, I've been waiting for this one to be released. I'm sad it's over.
I think I'm going soft with age - I almost puked. Behind the carnage and the gore, I love where Matt took this story.
The real 'man behind the man' story, and then... Sorry, mate!
Added bonus - Matt, the use of 'suit n boot' gave me a grin 😁
Update to original review - I had a squeeze moment when Nate showed up in another book (I believe it was the original How Much To?) I love Easter Eggs from my favorite authors!
July 17, 2019
Hard to rate
I finished this book hours ago but I needed time to gather my thoughts. It is definitely a Matt Shaw true to form story, filled with gut wrenching, mind numbing unimaginable horror. And always with that certain twist that makes you shake your head in wonder how any human can think of such depraved things. So before you partake in Mr. Shaw's world of horror be ready for a stomach turning ride and even a few nightmares.
I finished this book hours ago but I needed time to gather my thoughts. It is definitely a Matt Shaw true to form story, filled with gut wrenching, mind numbing unimaginable horror. And always with that certain twist that makes you shake your head in wonder how any human can think of such depraved things. So before you partake in Mr. Shaw's world of horror be ready for a stomach turning ride and even a few nightmares.
July 27, 2019
Did I really just read that ?
I am broken. I thought I had read the best of extreme till I read matt shaws latest. This is the real deal in extreme horror matt shaw delivers a punch to the gut with the stomach turning tale of karma being served cold and dripping. Another fantastic read from the matt shaw
I am broken. I thought I had read the best of extreme till I read matt shaws latest. This is the real deal in extreme horror matt shaw delivers a punch to the gut with the stomach turning tale of karma being served cold and dripping. Another fantastic read from the matt shaw
July 20, 2019
Wow
Wasn't what I expecting. Preordered this book as I always do Matt Shaws books. This one is definitely in my to 5 favorites. Hardcore horror at its finest. Thanks again Matt Shaw for once again another page turning and gory read. Keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!
Wasn't what I expecting. Preordered this book as I always do Matt Shaws books. This one is definitely in my to 5 favorites. Hardcore horror at its finest. Thanks again Matt Shaw for once again another page turning and gory read. Keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!
August 21, 2019
This goes to 11
On the gore scale
A punk singer who is a complete bastard on and off stage agrees to do an interview with a well known magazine and things don't go as planned for him
On the gore scale
A punk singer who is a complete bastard on and off stage agrees to do an interview with a well known magazine and things don't go as planned for him
July 20, 2020
Twisted
Wow. The graphic details of the story are unbelievable.
From the very beginning I disliked Nate. I kept reading because
well that is what suspense does to me.
The twist came when Carolyn shot Nate with a dart. I'm hooked now.
Wow. The graphic details of the story are unbelievable.
From the very beginning I disliked Nate. I kept reading because
well that is what suspense does to me.
The twist came when Carolyn shot Nate with a dart. I'm hooked now.
December 29, 2020
Brilliantly grim!
Ok, this is the first book Ive read now that has physically made me urge....dont think Ill ever be able to swallow ANYTHING, ever again! Well written, kept me hooked from beginning to end. I will be embracing more Matt Shaw in the future 🖤
Ok, this is the first book Ive read now that has physically made me urge....dont think Ill ever be able to swallow ANYTHING, ever again! Well written, kept me hooked from beginning to end. I will be embracing more Matt Shaw in the future 🖤
October 11, 2019
Good story
Good short story with a Dexter feel and influence with a 'gives a Fuck' twist. Gory, slightly twisted and fun to read.
Good short story with a Dexter feel and influence with a 'gives a Fuck' twist. Gory, slightly twisted and fun to read.
November 30, 2019
Extreme horror. Pretty much torture porn. Quick read.
January 26, 2020
Splattered punk
Oh good and gross. Fabulous idea though. In fact where is Justin beiber ha ha ha. Thanks for the read
Oh good and gross. Fabulous idea though. In fact where is Justin beiber ha ha ha. Thanks for the read
January 8, 2021
Great story. Matt Shaw has quite a talent for extreme horror. This one even had me a bit uneasy in parts. Highly recommended.
July 21, 2021
Great as always by Shaw
January 19, 2023
A great book, if you like music and following bands, then this book will be of even more interest to you. You really feel like you’re backstage at a gig, and living the life through the artist but also one of the fans. What goes on behind the scenes, well , it makes you realise that the music industry certainly isn’t glamorous (but most of us know that anyway)
It’s an entertaining read, and you won’t be left disappointed
It’s an entertaining read, and you won’t be left disappointed
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March 15, 2022Matt Shaw, God of gore, delivers yet again!
A disgustingly delicious short read that I managed to read as I was having my dialysis session.
I devoured every page with relish, and now it's onto the next book.
Luckily, I have a good selection of Matt Shaw books on my Kindle.
Let's do this!
A disgustingly delicious short read that I managed to read as I was having my dialysis session.
I devoured every page with relish, and now it's onto the next book.
Luckily, I have a good selection of Matt Shaw books on my Kindle.
Let's do this!
October 8, 2019
Not his best or should I say her best
I chose the two star rating because it's not near as gruesome as his stuff used to be. I would have liked it if they had turned around and gotten Steve after torturing Nate. Huh, maybe I should take up writing! HA!!!
I chose the two star rating because it's not near as gruesome as his stuff used to be. I would have liked it if they had turned around and gotten Steve after torturing Nate. Huh, maybe I should take up writing! HA!!!
June 22, 2025
First let me say, I’m not a fan of Splatter Punk. I read this for a challenge. With that being said… it’s loaded with gore, depravity and twists you’ll never seen coming. For those who like this genre, in my opinion, it’s definitely a 5 ⭐️ read.
October 6, 2020
Ok
I'm but nothing like the usual fantastic books you come to expect from Matt Shaw. Quite liked the twist at the end.
I'm but nothing like the usual fantastic books you come to expect from Matt Shaw. Quite liked the twist at the end.
July 9, 2024
Absolutely vile and this is by far my favorite read by Matt shaw MUST READ
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