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The Netherwell Horror
All towns have secrets. But none like Netherwell Bay...
'Sis, I'm in trouble. Real trouble. And I need help.'
After receiving a worrying message from her estranged brother, Beth Davis sets out to find and help him, ending up in the strange, coastal town of Netherwell Bay. There, she begins to witness terrifying and unexplainable things, and reports of ritualistic murders have the town panicked. A sinister cult soon makes its presence known, and the dark history of Netherwell Bay is unveiled. Beth then finds herself in a race against time to stop a doorway to Hell from opening... permanently.
The Netherwell Horror is a Lovecraftian mystery that quickly descends into madness, sickening violence, and chaos. Fans of Silent Hill will love this nightmarish tale, but those of a squeamish disposition need not apply...
'Sis, I'm in trouble. Real trouble. And I need help.'
After receiving a worrying message from her estranged brother, Beth Davis sets out to find and help him, ending up in the strange, coastal town of Netherwell Bay. There, she begins to witness terrifying and unexplainable things, and reports of ritualistic murders have the town panicked. A sinister cult soon makes its presence known, and the dark history of Netherwell Bay is unveiled. Beth then finds herself in a race against time to stop a doorway to Hell from opening... permanently.
The Netherwell Horror is a Lovecraftian mystery that quickly descends into madness, sickening violence, and chaos. Fans of Silent Hill will love this nightmarish tale, but those of a squeamish disposition need not apply...
324 pages, Paperback
Published November 21, 2019
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About the author
Lee Mountford
62 books1,058 followersI am an author with a huge love of horror.
Of course, other genres float my boat as well; Sci-Fi, Thrillers, pretty much any Dark Fiction, but Horror is what I call home.
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, was released on in May 2017, and the second, The Demonic, on the the following July hitting multiple best seller lists. Since then, I have authored a number of horror novels that have terrified fans for the past few years.
You can find out more about me on my website, but also, don't forget to claim your FREE ebooks
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- Lee
Of course, other genres float my boat as well; Sci-Fi, Thrillers, pretty much any Dark Fiction, but Horror is what I call home.
My first novel, Horror in the Woods, was released on in May 2017, and the second, The Demonic, on the the following July hitting multiple best seller lists. Since then, I have authored a number of horror novels that have terrified fans for the past few years.
You can find out more about me on my website, but also, don't forget to claim your FREE ebooks
: http://eepurl.com/dIaS0r
- Lee
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March 31, 2020
THE NETHERWELL HORROR, by Lee Mountford, is a novel that I was really split on. The idea--and Lovecraftian elements--were fantastic. However, it seemed to take over a third of the book (aside from the beginning chapter) for anything to really start happening in earnest. There were numerous typos that distracted me, and repetitious comments throughout.
". . . there were some things worse than death."
The good? When we finally get to the action, the "Lovecraft-lover" in me was thrilled at the references and "things" that came about. The deaths, gore, and fear factor ramped up appreciatively, making the pacing much more action packed. There were some really memorable scenes here, and I loved the character of Jim (and his dog, Jess).
Unfortunately, for me, it seemed to take entirely too long to get to that point. I believe part of my issue with that was that I never took to the main character, Beth Davis. I couldn't find her sympathetic--as she seemed very much someone who was used to doing/saying exactly what she wanted--right from our first introduction to her. Her attitude, in fact, seemed a bit at odds with her sudden mission to see her brother, Josh, who hadn't kept in touch with her for years. Also, there were numerous typos that kept distracting me, which was unusual for a book from this author.
". . . Problem is, when you see shit like that, or even just catch a glimpse of it, you can't close your eyes again."
Overall, I DID enjoy the Lovecraftian tone, I just wish it was carried throughout the entire book, instead of coming in nearly half-way through. I didn't connect with the main character, which made the scenes with her in them less than compelling; however, some of the other characters I found much more intriguing. Perhaps if the action had stayed from the first chapter on, the continuity would have made me enjoy this more so. Still, the premise of the novel was good, and there were some really great scenes for horror lovers.
". . . there were some things worse than death."
The good? When we finally get to the action, the "Lovecraft-lover" in me was thrilled at the references and "things" that came about. The deaths, gore, and fear factor ramped up appreciatively, making the pacing much more action packed. There were some really memorable scenes here, and I loved the character of Jim (and his dog, Jess).
Unfortunately, for me, it seemed to take entirely too long to get to that point. I believe part of my issue with that was that I never took to the main character, Beth Davis. I couldn't find her sympathetic--as she seemed very much someone who was used to doing/saying exactly what she wanted--right from our first introduction to her. Her attitude, in fact, seemed a bit at odds with her sudden mission to see her brother, Josh, who hadn't kept in touch with her for years. Also, there were numerous typos that kept distracting me, which was unusual for a book from this author.
". . . Problem is, when you see shit like that, or even just catch a glimpse of it, you can't close your eyes again."
Overall, I DID enjoy the Lovecraftian tone, I just wish it was carried throughout the entire book, instead of coming in nearly half-way through. I didn't connect with the main character, which made the scenes with her in them less than compelling; however, some of the other characters I found much more intriguing. Perhaps if the action had stayed from the first chapter on, the continuity would have made me enjoy this more so. Still, the premise of the novel was good, and there were some really great scenes for horror lovers.
October 20, 2021
This book goes somewhere you don’t want your imagination to slip to and if- IF, by chance you do allow your walls to slip, and allow your mind to wander in just a little; allow yourself to become a character in the story; immerse yourself like most of us so love to do in books, thinking it is safe to do so...
well this one will leave you with a little something. This universe of books will definitely change you.
Think very hard about where you tread before you do. Unfortunately I have a very vivid imagination and so I was seeing the horrors described here in vivid high definition terror in my mind. I don’t forget either.
What was so bad?
Let’s just say, the town of Netherwell (lovely name, why doesn’t everyone want to move there!?) has its share of weirdos like every town and we aren’t talking super awesome weirdos, we are talking the kind that want you to join them, eat other ppl with them, then be sacrificed to some hideous thing in a hellish dimension to get an even more eternally dark creature to notice you so you can bring about utter chaos.
Let me warn you, the chaos is described in detail, slow deaths, very slow, agonizing... and I had to flip a switch. Not sure I realized this happened. I think I went into what I like to call
“ reader’s shock©️™️”. ( little joke to lighten the mood)
Even though I was switched off and as an observer (this isn’t my usual thing) my mind still screamed ..... Noooo!
The other two (this is part of a set) are like this as well with hellish creatures and situations/ realms. I have only read one other in the universe.
well this one will leave you with a little something. This universe of books will definitely change you.
Think very hard about where you tread before you do. Unfortunately I have a very vivid imagination and so I was seeing the horrors described here in vivid high definition terror in my mind. I don’t forget either.
What was so bad?
Let’s just say, the town of Netherwell (lovely name, why doesn’t everyone want to move there!?) has its share of weirdos like every town and we aren’t talking super awesome weirdos, we are talking the kind that want you to join them, eat other ppl with them, then be sacrificed to some hideous thing in a hellish dimension to get an even more eternally dark creature to notice you so you can bring about utter chaos.
Let me warn you, the chaos is described in detail, slow deaths, very slow, agonizing... and I had to flip a switch. Not sure I realized this happened. I think I went into what I like to call
“ reader’s shock©️™️”. ( little joke to lighten the mood)
Even though I was switched off and as an observer (this isn’t my usual thing) my mind still screamed ..... Noooo!
The other two (this is part of a set) are like this as well with hellish creatures and situations/ realms. I have only read one other in the universe.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2020
One thing I can say about this story is that it ended perfectly. This is the third Lee Mountford I've read, and this one left me feeling 'satisfied'. Cults are a very interesting topic for any plot. I'm usually not a big fan for cults mixed with paranormal stuff, but it fit for this one.
It started kinda slow for my taste, but the pace picked up halfway through. One of my favorite characters, which wasnt even a main character got a brutal death, and it got me. I don't usually attach to background characters, but I did in this story. Job well done author. I recommend this book to people who enjoy cults and supernatural activity
It started kinda slow for my taste, but the pace picked up halfway through. One of my favorite characters, which wasnt even a main character got a brutal death, and it got me. I don't usually attach to background characters, but I did in this story. Job well done author. I recommend this book to people who enjoy cults and supernatural activity
February 2, 2025
This is probably my least favorite by this author, but this is definitely a me factor. I hate this specific trope, and I don’t think I can ever recall a book I like with this trope..
Despite that, I did enjoy Hannibal Hill’s narration and probably the only reason I didn’t stop listening. Started good though!
Despite that, I did enjoy Hannibal Hill’s narration and probably the only reason I didn’t stop listening. Started good though!
July 31, 2020
Enjoyable read
A thoroughly enjoyable read. I have read all 3 books in this series and each equally as good as the other. Characters are great and you can relate to each one feeling.and.sensing emotions.and being part of the story. A fantastic imagination.with great details. Picturing all within your own minds eye. Building to a crescendo of torture and grief. Definitely recommend.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. I have read all 3 books in this series and each equally as good as the other. Characters are great and you can relate to each one feeling.and.sensing emotions.and being part of the story. A fantastic imagination.with great details. Picturing all within your own minds eye. Building to a crescendo of torture and grief. Definitely recommend.
March 21, 2020
This would make a great graphic novel. Maybe even better suited for one.
November 30, 2019
A spoiler-free review follows here.
What starts as a sister looking for her brother in trouble, morphs into a hellish occult nightmare of unimaginable proportions. Lee Mountford provides a vivid description of things that go bump in the night, within the setting of a coastal Northern British town. After reading, I was captured by author's vivid descriptions of landscapes and hellscapes. Truly, I felt as if I could smell the ocean air as I followed the main character's visit into this seaside town. Equally as descriptive is Mountford's accounting of what happens to those characters who are a bit...less fortunate and the monsters that lie in wait. The description of the book is right - there is plenty of gore so squeamish need not apply. There is one particular scene about halfway through the book that...well, if you liked the film Hostel, you will love it! It actually made me uncomfortable to read and I found myself physically recoiling, something which is great for a horror novel. My hat is off to the author!
Admittedly, I was critical of this author's earlier release, "Forest of the Damned" as it included highly sexualized content that I felt was too excessive, unnecessary, and took away from the story. There isn't any of that this time, I enjoyed this book much better, and I felt everything was included for a reason. Without question, I believe my favorite part of the book is the slow boil in the beginning. You can clearly tell that something nefarious is afoot, but the author provides only a titillating tease, rather than spoil the fun too quickly. He is masterful in his ability to wet the reader's appetite, drawing you in with mystery, intrigue, and yet only a fleeting little taste of what is to come. Then, when the action really picks up about half-way through, set some time aside as you will not want to put this book down until you finish. For me, I read this book in one sitting and was very glad I did.
There are a few very occasional copy edit-related issues in this work (I counted four in 315 pages), but nothing that can be seen in any way as being overtly distracting or that would take away from the story. The only other downsides I see is that I wish the book would have provided a bit more clarity/depth in the "occult lore", as I did find myself having to reread an occasional passage or two before I understood things. Also, while this book does a very good job of uniting strands of other works to create a more formal "Mountford Universe", folks new to this author's work may want to read "Horror in the Woods" and "Tormented" prior to reading this work, as to not spoil those other ones. Then again, I suspect one could read this one first, then go back to the other ones as a prequel basis.
If you are a fan of Lee Mountford, you will enjoy this work tremendously. It has that same type of joyous slow boil buildup as "The Demonic", and while it is perhaps the closest to "The Mark" in its vein, it has a uniquely horrifying story of its own. If you don't yet know Lee Mountford's work, give yourself permission use this as a good place to dive in.
What starts as a sister looking for her brother in trouble, morphs into a hellish occult nightmare of unimaginable proportions. Lee Mountford provides a vivid description of things that go bump in the night, within the setting of a coastal Northern British town. After reading, I was captured by author's vivid descriptions of landscapes and hellscapes. Truly, I felt as if I could smell the ocean air as I followed the main character's visit into this seaside town. Equally as descriptive is Mountford's accounting of what happens to those characters who are a bit...less fortunate and the monsters that lie in wait. The description of the book is right - there is plenty of gore so squeamish need not apply. There is one particular scene about halfway through the book that...well, if you liked the film Hostel, you will love it! It actually made me uncomfortable to read and I found myself physically recoiling, something which is great for a horror novel. My hat is off to the author!
Admittedly, I was critical of this author's earlier release, "Forest of the Damned" as it included highly sexualized content that I felt was too excessive, unnecessary, and took away from the story. There isn't any of that this time, I enjoyed this book much better, and I felt everything was included for a reason. Without question, I believe my favorite part of the book is the slow boil in the beginning. You can clearly tell that something nefarious is afoot, but the author provides only a titillating tease, rather than spoil the fun too quickly. He is masterful in his ability to wet the reader's appetite, drawing you in with mystery, intrigue, and yet only a fleeting little taste of what is to come. Then, when the action really picks up about half-way through, set some time aside as you will not want to put this book down until you finish. For me, I read this book in one sitting and was very glad I did.
There are a few very occasional copy edit-related issues in this work (I counted four in 315 pages), but nothing that can be seen in any way as being overtly distracting or that would take away from the story. The only other downsides I see is that I wish the book would have provided a bit more clarity/depth in the "occult lore", as I did find myself having to reread an occasional passage or two before I understood things. Also, while this book does a very good job of uniting strands of other works to create a more formal "Mountford Universe", folks new to this author's work may want to read "Horror in the Woods" and "Tormented" prior to reading this work, as to not spoil those other ones. Then again, I suspect one could read this one first, then go back to the other ones as a prequel basis.
If you are a fan of Lee Mountford, you will enjoy this work tremendously. It has that same type of joyous slow boil buildup as "The Demonic", and while it is perhaps the closest to "The Mark" in its vein, it has a uniquely horrifying story of its own. If you don't yet know Lee Mountford's work, give yourself permission use this as a good place to dive in.
December 16, 2019
Good, Dark and Twisted
Beth hasn't heard from her brother in years, until she receives a message on her phone that gives her the feeling he is in some trouble. She realizes Josh called from a payphone in an old town called Netherwell Bay. She makes it, only to find that there were some ritual killings that took place. The killings are just the beginning because something wants into our world really bad and this town is ground zero. Will Beth find her brother in time or will there be a Hell on earth?
This can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading all of Lee's books, for they are connected and give you a more in depth behind the scenes of how things are really playing out.
Highly recommend for Lovecraft fans or just anyone who wants a very detailed horror that is very visual in Lee's writing.
Beth hasn't heard from her brother in years, until she receives a message on her phone that gives her the feeling he is in some trouble. She realizes Josh called from a payphone in an old town called Netherwell Bay. She makes it, only to find that there were some ritual killings that took place. The killings are just the beginning because something wants into our world really bad and this town is ground zero. Will Beth find her brother in time or will there be a Hell on earth?
This can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading all of Lee's books, for they are connected and give you a more in depth behind the scenes of how things are really playing out.
Highly recommend for Lovecraft fans or just anyone who wants a very detailed horror that is very visual in Lee's writing.
January 28, 2020
The Mountford Universe Comes Full Circle
I've been reading Lee Mountford 's horror books for awhile now and the connections between the books are subtle but there. It is fun connecting the dots. Between this book, and his previous release, his short story collection, there are a lot of gaps that are filled.
With a Lovecraftian horror tale of a journalist searching for her missing brother, we are immersed into a world of demonology, horror, and violence that rivals one of his more gory works, Tormented.
The pacing is decent, the grammar typos were distracting but the story was fun.
I've been reading Lee Mountford 's horror books for awhile now and the connections between the books are subtle but there. It is fun connecting the dots. Between this book, and his previous release, his short story collection, there are a lot of gaps that are filled.
With a Lovecraftian horror tale of a journalist searching for her missing brother, we are immersed into a world of demonology, horror, and violence that rivals one of his more gory works, Tormented.
The pacing is decent, the grammar typos were distracting but the story was fun.
January 16, 2021
"The Netherwell Horror" is my first introduction to Lee Mountford's work and while I enjoyed part of it, the lack of sufficient editing leads me to give it two stars. Multiple times we're told something in the text only to turn around and be told the same thing again, but with a few added details. Why not just show us with the details? There seems to be a lot more *telling* than *showing,* with massive chunks of text devoted to descriptions of buildings, creatures and people. I appreciate the attempt to play upon Lovecraft's "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" but the overwhelming sense of cosmic dread (difficult for most everyone to pull off) simply isn't there. Another jarring drawback occurs when Mountford shifts from Beth's perspective (which he's used for the majority of the story) to her brother, Josh's. Suddenly, we're spending more time in his head than in hers, discovering information and details that would've better come through dialogue. The beasties from the other plane of existence are reminiscent of a mid-1980s horror movie where FX artist Screaming Mad George (NECRONOMICON: BOOK OF THE DEAD, SOCIETY) was given an unlimited budget by producer/writer/director Brian (SOCIETY, RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND) Yuzna and told to go crazy. Mountford does just enough to keep the story moving and the moments of real horror are the most subtle (the bandaged man in the window, the infant-things on the beach). Once these unexpected and brief shocks disappear and the realm of HELLRAISER-meets-PACIFIC RIM comes into play, the story ceases to be terrifying and just becomes gruesome and horrific.
June 8, 2020
The Netherwell Horror is a brutal Lovecraftian horror story with definitive elements of cosmic horror, dark suspense, extreme horror, and occult horror. It’s a story of people, of choices, of horrors beyond comprehension. It is another gripping page-turner from Lee Mountford and the third book in the Extreme Horror Series, which I have now completed.
I am not entirely certain why the synopsis likens this novel to Silent Hill. I find The Netherwell Horror to be a far superior story with stronger characters. So, yes, I’m sure if you enjoyed Silent Hill you will enjoy The Netherwell Horror, as long as you can stomach the more graphic, extreme nature of the horror; but if you found Silent Hill to be mediocre, you will enjoy The Netherwell Horror.
I also saw a review on Amazon complaining “If a book is about the occult then I’d like to read about the occult.” From what I could tell, the blending of horror genres was too much for the reader. So, to clarify, this is an occult horror, but not only an occult horror, and especially not a generic occult horror. This story dares to cross boundaries with truly horrific occult rituals, people, and outcomes. Very difficult to say what I want to say without spoilers, but I will say this is much, much more than a story about people dabbling in the occult—hence the reference to it being Lovecraftian extreme horror.
The Netherwell Horror is a graphic, moving, impactful story that crosses genre boundaries, decency boundaries, intellectual boundaries, and quite possibly your personal comfort boundaries.
I am not entirely certain why the synopsis likens this novel to Silent Hill. I find The Netherwell Horror to be a far superior story with stronger characters. So, yes, I’m sure if you enjoyed Silent Hill you will enjoy The Netherwell Horror, as long as you can stomach the more graphic, extreme nature of the horror; but if you found Silent Hill to be mediocre, you will enjoy The Netherwell Horror.
I also saw a review on Amazon complaining “If a book is about the occult then I’d like to read about the occult.” From what I could tell, the blending of horror genres was too much for the reader. So, to clarify, this is an occult horror, but not only an occult horror, and especially not a generic occult horror. This story dares to cross boundaries with truly horrific occult rituals, people, and outcomes. Very difficult to say what I want to say without spoilers, but I will say this is much, much more than a story about people dabbling in the occult—hence the reference to it being Lovecraftian extreme horror.
The Netherwell Horror is a graphic, moving, impactful story that crosses genre boundaries, decency boundaries, intellectual boundaries, and quite possibly your personal comfort boundaries.
December 2, 2019
Mountford’s last novel, Forest of the Damned, failed to really grab or excite me. While it was a well-written book, it also came across as a bit of a rip off of The Evil Dead and Adam Neville’s The Ritual. It’s graphic rape and sexual assault scenes only managed to distract, leading Mountford’s story to become muddled down with unnecessary description.
Thankfully, that’s not the case with The Netherwell Horror.
The book feels original and, serving as a pseudo sequel to Tormented, it’s a satisfying tale. Mountford once again showcases his talent and growth as an independent horror author with a truly terrifying imagination and the skills to bring it to the page.
He also went balls out on the gore factor here. I’ve kinda distanced myself from the splatter punk, over the top horror I used to devour with such abandon as I found there’s not much talent to be wielded in gore, however Mountford’s bloodshed works pretty well here. The Netherwell Horror is hands down his most graphic novel to date.
Furthermore, there was more maturity shown in this newest book. Unlike some of his other works, Netherwell is a slow burn of a story for the first half, building up the tension so thick you can cut it with the proverbial knife. This works to the reader’s advantage since as soon as everything finally breaks and the action goes all out, this book is practically impossible to put down.
Thankfully, that’s not the case with The Netherwell Horror.
The book feels original and, serving as a pseudo sequel to Tormented, it’s a satisfying tale. Mountford once again showcases his talent and growth as an independent horror author with a truly terrifying imagination and the skills to bring it to the page.
He also went balls out on the gore factor here. I’ve kinda distanced myself from the splatter punk, over the top horror I used to devour with such abandon as I found there’s not much talent to be wielded in gore, however Mountford’s bloodshed works pretty well here. The Netherwell Horror is hands down his most graphic novel to date.
Furthermore, there was more maturity shown in this newest book. Unlike some of his other works, Netherwell is a slow burn of a story for the first half, building up the tension so thick you can cut it with the proverbial knife. This works to the reader’s advantage since as soon as everything finally breaks and the action goes all out, this book is practically impossible to put down.
February 18, 2020
Very creepy
The story was very good. It got creepier the further you read. Mr Mountford has quite the vivid imagination when it comes to creating creatures from the realms of hell. These creatures were so very original & I decided that I would not want to be consumed by any of them. After reading this I had to buy three other books by this author because I thoroughly loved this book. If you want a good, scary story with believable characters read this book!!!
**SPOILER**** - note to Lee - Why oh why did you kill off Jim???????? I loved him. And then read about how the entity fed him to her young!!!! So sad. This was my least favorite part of the whole book. At least the dog is alive ;-)
The story was very good. It got creepier the further you read. Mr Mountford has quite the vivid imagination when it comes to creating creatures from the realms of hell. These creatures were so very original & I decided that I would not want to be consumed by any of them. After reading this I had to buy three other books by this author because I thoroughly loved this book. If you want a good, scary story with believable characters read this book!!!
**SPOILER**** - note to Lee - Why oh why did you kill off Jim???????? I loved him. And then read about how the entity fed him to her young!!!! So sad. This was my least favorite part of the whole book. At least the dog is alive ;-)
June 3, 2020
I am a fan of this author, I have read some of his horror collections so when this came out I jumped on it! It’s a story of a woman named Beth who gets an ominous phone call from her brother Josh asking for help in a little town called Netherwell Bay. What she thinks is just her brother getting himself into trouble again turns into a nightmare beyond belief. This book pulls you in grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. I loved the way it was wrote. It had mystery, sheer horror, and a lot of gore. Another thing I loved is you really were not sure how it was going to end. And the ending itself was perfect. Definitely check this out if you are a true horror fan you will not regret it!!
February 21, 2020
I really enjoyed this very violent book. It was an interesting cosmic horror and that started a little like a mystery and devolved into a downward spiral of terror. I read that the book was gory, that didn’t really hit until the second half. Also, this never felt like a slow burn waiting for something to happen. I think this may be my favorite Lee Mountford story to date. If you enjoy mysterious cults, cosmic horror, and are not squeamish then this should be a great match for you. The audiobook was read by Hannibal Hills and I truly feel like this was his best narration as well. Good work.
December 12, 2019
Wow!
If you think you have a good imagination think again, Lee mountford will definitely knock your socks off in that department. He also makes you think "what if". If you have seen this book on Amazon, don't pass it by, get it, read it and love it, you won't be let disappointed.
If you think you have a good imagination think again, Lee mountford will definitely knock your socks off in that department. He also makes you think "what if". If you have seen this book on Amazon, don't pass it by, get it, read it and love it, you won't be let disappointed.
February 26, 2020
Very nice. Good story, some nice gory descriptions, death and despair abound, including main character death.
A bloodbath of lovecraftian elegance.
Get the feeling that this sort of follows on from a previous book, and certainly some kind of sequel. Will read the asylum one next.
Despite the gore and graphic language it didn’t shock me. But I’m hardcore. Four stars.
A bloodbath of lovecraftian elegance.
Get the feeling that this sort of follows on from a previous book, and certainly some kind of sequel. Will read the asylum one next.
Despite the gore and graphic language it didn’t shock me. But I’m hardcore. Four stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2020
Leaves you wanting more!
What a crazy, whacked out, rollercoaster ride! If you're a fan of Lovecraft and Cosmic Horror, you will NOT be disappointed! You should definitely pick up this book, right now!
If you're not reading Lee Mountford, what are you waiting for? Grab this book today!
What a crazy, whacked out, rollercoaster ride! If you're a fan of Lovecraft and Cosmic Horror, you will NOT be disappointed! You should definitely pick up this book, right now!
If you're not reading Lee Mountford, what are you waiting for? Grab this book today!
July 24, 2020
Lee You Have Done It Again!!
Honestly I wasn't sure about this book hence why I never judge a book from the beginning. I was sucked in and blown away by the ending. I've read the entire Extreme Horror Series and have found my new favorite author! I must say being a huge horror fan I can be hard to please. Lee's style of running will give anyone goosebumps!
Honestly I wasn't sure about this book hence why I never judge a book from the beginning. I was sucked in and blown away by the ending. I've read the entire Extreme Horror Series and have found my new favorite author! I must say being a huge horror fan I can be hard to please. Lee's style of running will give anyone goosebumps!
May 12, 2021
This was a perfect joining of cult and creature feature horror! Very Lovecraftian feel about the monsters too! Descriptions were full on gruesome and brilliantly done! I’m impressed with the ending too there was no saving the day and it all being perfect. Definitely for lovers of Lovecraft and well written horrors.
June 2, 2021
I loved this one, especially the ending, I truly hope nobody decides to make a sequel.
It start like a traditional mistery about somebody missing, and eventually takes a realy sharp turn into hell, nad that was fantastic. As I said, I hope the story ends there, but I'd sure would read more stories about the same universe.
It start like a traditional mistery about somebody missing, and eventually takes a realy sharp turn into hell, nad that was fantastic. As I said, I hope the story ends there, but I'd sure would read more stories about the same universe.
January 14, 2020
What starts off as a small town murder turns into a gory nightmare
Excellent narration from Hannibal as always
A well done and original take on some horror staples highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
Excellent narration from Hannibal as always
A well done and original take on some horror staples highly recommended
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
January 14, 2020
***** AUDIOBOOK REVIEW *****
I'd only recommend this if you enjoy gore because this is GORY!! I enjoy listening to Hannibal Hills a lot. Hm and Lee Mountford seem to work very well together! I swear, Hills has a voice made for horror audiobooks!!
I'd only recommend this if you enjoy gore because this is GORY!! I enjoy listening to Hannibal Hills a lot. Hm and Lee Mountford seem to work very well together! I swear, Hills has a voice made for horror audiobooks!!
January 19, 2020
So I'm still trying to process what I read, it was good, I think the author was on an acid trip lol cause to me this book is way out there but that may just be me I don't read alot of books like this. I did enjoy and I am planning on reading more by this author.
June 9, 2025
Because our world is so close to the other, there are points on our Earth that touch it. At times, the lines can blur. Things can, and have, come through. What the Order is trying to do is simply facilitate that. Create doorways. Here in Netherwell, we believe we now have a way to ensure a grand and huge doorway is opened permanently. This time, the ritual will have a significant difference. This world will never be the same.’
After receiving the horrific voicemail from her younger brother Josh, Beth Davis is prepared to drop everything to be his savior another time. Working as a reporter for a sinking local paper, it wouldnt take much for her overbearing editor to fire her over the controversial topic regarding an official he was fond of. Newly released from her duties, she makes the several hour long journey to Netherwell Bay in hopes of reaching him before it's too late. Called from a payphone with zero chance of traceability, it's impossible for her to know the true extent of what she was walking it. With aggressive and abrasive townspeople, she finds companionship in Jim Taylor and his border Collie Jess as they are the only two willing to open up about the truth. When three bodies are found within the cave on the coastline, it was Jim who found them, and was shocked back nearly fifty years to a near identical sight. Horrifically mangled and abused, none of the three victims were recognizable anymore. But worst of all, it seems The Order is rearing it's head again with another shot of opening their world up to something much more sinister. Monsters from all edges of the imagination, this was born from a hell scape few humans could ever justify. When Josh felt the pull from Alicia, the two began seeing each other and it was her who brought him originally into the folds of the cult her family followed. When he was tasked at taking the life of a follower, he stabbed someone and ran from the cave before later being recovered and brought to be sacrificed.
Whoever this person was, male or female, they were completely naked, allowing Beth to see their mottled and blistered skin. They were also severely malnourished, and scars ran from each shoulder joint and met at the sternum, where a single, raw incision continued down to the abdomen, creating a Y shape on the chest. The person had no genitalia, simply an open wound in its place, indicating something had been cut off… or cut out. The face of the tapping stranger was hidden by stained and dirty bandages that wrapped around their head completely.
As Beth starts seeing unholy apparitions, she knows it's noinger in her head when Jim agrees to everything she has seen. Hearing him recount the horrors from half a century earlier, it left her feeling even worse for her brother who she has yet to find. As people began growing deeper into the cult, she never expected to become kidnapped along with Jim and Josh and become offered as the new sacrificial lambs. However, the Dark Priest saw something in Beth and chose to save her in exchange for her to carry the next Old One into creation. Agreeing to this unspeakable act in exchange for Josh's life, she feels the blood and heart from the Dark Priest settle in her stomach as her body begins rapidly deteriorating. Convinced if she ends her life the monstrosity inside her belly will also die, she pushes Josh away at every turn but he's determined to save his sister's life. When Jim was taken by a giant insect and consumed alive by its young, Josh holds onto Jess as he watches his sister morph more into a monster. As her skin is now mottled and broken, she forces him and Aiden into the circle before tearing apart the symbols that held the doorway open. Now, it's been weeks and the changes have literally rooted her to the ground she once stood. Knowing the birthing of another creature isn't far now, she only wishes she could've protected everyone so much more. A year from this horrible ordeal, Josh finds herself stone sober and with Jess to keep him company. When he meets with Ashley Turner, she holds in her possession a book pulled from literal hell as the two now team up to try and find his sister.
The eyes were two little black orbs, like small shark eyes, positioned on the side of the heads. They had no nose, and the only other feature on the faces was a round mouth that sat central. It stretched and contracted like the suckers on a leech. Small, jagged teeth were visible just behind the rubbery edges of the puckering maws. The child-like wails emitted from the creatures were growing louder and louder.
After receiving the horrific voicemail from her younger brother Josh, Beth Davis is prepared to drop everything to be his savior another time. Working as a reporter for a sinking local paper, it wouldnt take much for her overbearing editor to fire her over the controversial topic regarding an official he was fond of. Newly released from her duties, she makes the several hour long journey to Netherwell Bay in hopes of reaching him before it's too late. Called from a payphone with zero chance of traceability, it's impossible for her to know the true extent of what she was walking it. With aggressive and abrasive townspeople, she finds companionship in Jim Taylor and his border Collie Jess as they are the only two willing to open up about the truth. When three bodies are found within the cave on the coastline, it was Jim who found them, and was shocked back nearly fifty years to a near identical sight. Horrifically mangled and abused, none of the three victims were recognizable anymore. But worst of all, it seems The Order is rearing it's head again with another shot of opening their world up to something much more sinister. Monsters from all edges of the imagination, this was born from a hell scape few humans could ever justify. When Josh felt the pull from Alicia, the two began seeing each other and it was her who brought him originally into the folds of the cult her family followed. When he was tasked at taking the life of a follower, he stabbed someone and ran from the cave before later being recovered and brought to be sacrificed.
Whoever this person was, male or female, they were completely naked, allowing Beth to see their mottled and blistered skin. They were also severely malnourished, and scars ran from each shoulder joint and met at the sternum, where a single, raw incision continued down to the abdomen, creating a Y shape on the chest. The person had no genitalia, simply an open wound in its place, indicating something had been cut off… or cut out. The face of the tapping stranger was hidden by stained and dirty bandages that wrapped around their head completely.
As Beth starts seeing unholy apparitions, she knows it's noinger in her head when Jim agrees to everything she has seen. Hearing him recount the horrors from half a century earlier, it left her feeling even worse for her brother who she has yet to find. As people began growing deeper into the cult, she never expected to become kidnapped along with Jim and Josh and become offered as the new sacrificial lambs. However, the Dark Priest saw something in Beth and chose to save her in exchange for her to carry the next Old One into creation. Agreeing to this unspeakable act in exchange for Josh's life, she feels the blood and heart from the Dark Priest settle in her stomach as her body begins rapidly deteriorating. Convinced if she ends her life the monstrosity inside her belly will also die, she pushes Josh away at every turn but he's determined to save his sister's life. When Jim was taken by a giant insect and consumed alive by its young, Josh holds onto Jess as he watches his sister morph more into a monster. As her skin is now mottled and broken, she forces him and Aiden into the circle before tearing apart the symbols that held the doorway open. Now, it's been weeks and the changes have literally rooted her to the ground she once stood. Knowing the birthing of another creature isn't far now, she only wishes she could've protected everyone so much more. A year from this horrible ordeal, Josh finds herself stone sober and with Jess to keep him company. When he meets with Ashley Turner, she holds in her possession a book pulled from literal hell as the two now team up to try and find his sister.
The eyes were two little black orbs, like small shark eyes, positioned on the side of the heads. They had no nose, and the only other feature on the faces was a round mouth that sat central. It stretched and contracted like the suckers on a leech. Small, jagged teeth were visible just behind the rubbery edges of the puckering maws. The child-like wails emitted from the creatures were growing louder and louder.
March 29, 2024
Minor Spoilers/Audiobook version.
So I chose this book as it refers to it's style as Lovecraft and Silent Hill, two things I love. It has some good beasties and ok gore, albeit lacking style or originality, but it's issues are sadly many.
For one, the story is silly. Aside from how the story tells of a monster attach 50 years ago when many people were eaten, it seems nothing happened after this. No police investigation, no news across the world and throughout history of a town where monsters ate half the populace, nothing.
Next is this exact scene. It's told as a man recounting a story, yet it is described in acute detail as of happening then, and not via a presented memory.
Then we have the overall story, with the most vacuous explanation I've read in years where the big reveal is 'oh it was that person you never met and we've not even me ruined before but yeah, that'll explain it all'.
And finally, it has the single most weird price of rulebreaking I've experienced ever on a book. A character meets someone and we hear their reaction. Then the narration describes the scene but personalised the description by saying 'They looked like a Dark *** Priest '. alA neutral, non existent story narrative cannot use adjectives!
Aside from the writing, the narrator, while certainly trying, is a terrible choice.When 95% of the book is from the perspective of a female, why use a male narrator who can't pull off a female voice without making her sound as dumb as a log? I'm not sure if it's the accent or the way he enunciates, but she sounds perpetually whiny, confused and stupid which really detracts from the story.
So, to summarise in one short line. The story's bad, the writing weird and the narration poor sonId say avoid this one.
So I chose this book as it refers to it's style as Lovecraft and Silent Hill, two things I love. It has some good beasties and ok gore, albeit lacking style or originality, but it's issues are sadly many.
For one, the story is silly. Aside from how the story tells of a monster attach 50 years ago when many people were eaten, it seems nothing happened after this. No police investigation, no news across the world and throughout history of a town where monsters ate half the populace, nothing.
Next is this exact scene. It's told as a man recounting a story, yet it is described in acute detail as of happening then, and not via a presented memory.
Then we have the overall story, with the most vacuous explanation I've read in years where the big reveal is 'oh it was that person you never met and we've not even me ruined before but yeah, that'll explain it all'.
And finally, it has the single most weird price of rulebreaking I've experienced ever on a book. A character meets someone and we hear their reaction. Then the narration describes the scene but personalised the description by saying 'They looked like a Dark *** Priest '. alA neutral, non existent story narrative cannot use adjectives!
Aside from the writing, the narrator, while certainly trying, is a terrible choice.When 95% of the book is from the perspective of a female, why use a male narrator who can't pull off a female voice without making her sound as dumb as a log? I'm not sure if it's the accent or the way he enunciates, but she sounds perpetually whiny, confused and stupid which really detracts from the story.
So, to summarise in one short line. The story's bad, the writing weird and the narration poor sonId say avoid this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2022
Gore Galore
As in the two other books in this series, I skipped page after page of gruesome details of people being torn apart. However, I knew before I read it that there would be gore. After all, it is the Extreme Horror Series. I feel that a lot of the gore was just gratuitous. I do like the way the three books continue the story line , which I did enjoy, over time. If you don' like extreme violence, this book may not be for you, but if you're a fan of science fiction/horror, you will find the plot enthralling. You might want to do like I did and skip pages and pages of blood, guts, and gore. Mr. Mountford certainly has a vivid imagination! I gave this book three stars because of the great number of pages I had to skip and because there were so many grammatical errors.
As in the two other books in this series, I skipped page after page of gruesome details of people being torn apart. However, I knew before I read it that there would be gore. After all, it is the Extreme Horror Series. I feel that a lot of the gore was just gratuitous. I do like the way the three books continue the story line , which I did enjoy, over time. If you don' like extreme violence, this book may not be for you, but if you're a fan of science fiction/horror, you will find the plot enthralling. You might want to do like I did and skip pages and pages of blood, guts, and gore. Mr. Mountford certainly has a vivid imagination! I gave this book three stars because of the great number of pages I had to skip and because there were so many grammatical errors.
February 25, 2023
Lee Mountford triumphs again, with more gory glory, taking Lovecraft horror to knew depths.
This time we meet Beth Davis, who travels to the small, coastal town of Netherwell Bay, in search of her estranged brother. From the moment she arrives in Netherwell, Beth experiences hellish visions and soon uncovers a secret society dedicated to raising hell on Earth.
Lee's writing improves with every new novel and from the first page of the Netherwell Horror it is clear Lee is at the top of his game; his proses are wonderfully crafted, the characters are beautifully developed and the pacing snowballs to an explosive finale, linking to some of his previous novels.
Lee get straight to the point with his no nonsense writing. You won’t find pretentious and ambiguous self-indulgence here. This is ball to wall horror. This is British horror at its best. This is Lee Mountford!
This time we meet Beth Davis, who travels to the small, coastal town of Netherwell Bay, in search of her estranged brother. From the moment she arrives in Netherwell, Beth experiences hellish visions and soon uncovers a secret society dedicated to raising hell on Earth.
Lee's writing improves with every new novel and from the first page of the Netherwell Horror it is clear Lee is at the top of his game; his proses are wonderfully crafted, the characters are beautifully developed and the pacing snowballs to an explosive finale, linking to some of his previous novels.
Lee get straight to the point with his no nonsense writing. You won’t find pretentious and ambiguous self-indulgence here. This is ball to wall horror. This is British horror at its best. This is Lee Mountford!
January 3, 2020
Another world awaits ....
After receiving a phone call from Beth's brother Josh she leaves her home to find out what has happened to him. Arriving in a coastal town she begins to uncover more than she can imagine.
You will find yourself in a new world of unimaginable and frightening monstrosities. Will reality disappear as a new realm of darkness take over? Will the door to the other world be permanently open? Read The Netherwell Horror and fall into darkness, madness and the epitome of evil.
After receiving a phone call from Beth's brother Josh she leaves her home to find out what has happened to him. Arriving in a coastal town she begins to uncover more than she can imagine.
You will find yourself in a new world of unimaginable and frightening monstrosities. Will reality disappear as a new realm of darkness take over? Will the door to the other world be permanently open? Read The Netherwell Horror and fall into darkness, madness and the epitome of evil.
May 6, 2021
Good Lovecraftian but heavy on the descriptions
Overall - wasn't too bad. An interesting Lovecraft tale but his descriptions tended to be a bit overly lengthy and over the top. I'm not against gore when appropriate - and this type story definitely has a place for it but a page or more of just describing one guy's death to the final small detail was little much and too frequent. Found myself skipping through after a couple with a "yeah, yeah, I get it already".
That being said, I was intrigued by the tease at the end of a vendetta type story against the "cultists"
Overall - wasn't too bad. An interesting Lovecraft tale but his descriptions tended to be a bit overly lengthy and over the top. I'm not against gore when appropriate - and this type story definitely has a place for it but a page or more of just describing one guy's death to the final small detail was little much and too frequent. Found myself skipping through after a couple with a "yeah, yeah, I get it already".
That being said, I was intrigued by the tease at the end of a vendetta type story against the "cultists"
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