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Teeth
“I expect it to knock people’s socks off, the way Stephen King’s Carrie did . . . Teeth will haunt you for the rest of your life” (Robert J. Sawyer, Nebula Award-winning author of Calculating God). They think they’re getting lucky. They’re dead wrong. Det. Joe Williams has seen all kinds of murder scenes. Some brutal, some gory, all disturbing and horrific in their way. Nothing could have prepared him for what’s waiting in Apartment 413. A man—what’s left of him—lying in a pool of his own blood, his face frozen in a silent scream. That’s just the first. Soon there are more victims, all male, all mutilated, seeming to have little in common except an agonizing death by castration. All of them went looking for pleasure. Instead they found a killer wreaking vengeance in the most bloodthirsty way. And the only clue Williams has found is a tiny, gleaming metal tooth . . . Edo van Belkom—winner of the Bram Stoker and Aurora Awards—delves into the heart of man’s most primal fear in a shocking, suspenseful, terrifying novel that bites down hard . . . and won’t let go. “One of 2001’s best horror novels.” —Science Fiction Chronicle “Teeth works on several as an over-the-edge contemporary horror novel, as a police procedural, and as a thriller. Edo van Belkom’s mastery of the art of storytelling is brought to bear on this unforgettable novel.” —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Calculating God “Edo van Belkom drags us screaming into the maw of horror.” —Richard Laymon, international bestselling author of The Traveling Vampire Show
249 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2001
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Edo Van Belkom
72 books55 followersBram Stoker and Aurora Award-winner Edo van Belkom is the author of over 200 stories of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. As an editor, he has four anthologies to his credit that include two books for young adults, Be Afraid! (A Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book of the Year finalist) and Be Very Afraid! (An Aurora Award winner — Best Work in English). Born in Toronto, van Belkom graduated from York University, then worked as a daily newspaper sports and police reporter before becoming a full-time writer. Edo van Belkom lives in Brampton, Ontario, with his wife Roberta and son Luke.
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July 23, 2025
The B**ch Has Teeth...
TEETH
by Edo Van Belkom
4 stars. The city of Brampton in Canada is quiet and peaceful at this time of night (actually early morning)...
The woman had a short walk home, just enough time to unwind from her job...
As she headed west...
The street lights gave her a false sense of security. The full moon was helpful in illuminating her path...
The streets were empty...
Her stiletto heels clicked along the sidewalk. A prowling car saw her, slowed and followed along beside her...
"Looking for a ride?"...
She got into the car and he started to hurt her, but that was alright. The pain made it easier to bring on the change...
When the change was complete..
She killed him. Leaving a bloody stump where his genitals had been...
At sunrise...
Detective Joe Williams, leaning into the victim's car to get a good look at his face, saw that the man's tongue was hanging out of his mouth...
But...
Looking closer, he saw that it wasn't a tongue!...
That b**ch had teeth...
This novel was a good crime/mystery. I don't always like these kinds of novels because they use too much boring police procedure as their fluff and filler.
This novel had just the right amount of sleuthing, and the story flowed. And no, although the story's title is TEETH, this isn't another dreary vampire novel.
The killer was very obvious, but even so, I wanted to read on. The novel's style is very Dan Greenburg (Author of LOVE KILLS).
TEETH
by Edo Van Belkom
4 stars. The city of Brampton in Canada is quiet and peaceful at this time of night (actually early morning)...
The woman had a short walk home, just enough time to unwind from her job...
As she headed west...
The street lights gave her a false sense of security. The full moon was helpful in illuminating her path...
The streets were empty...
Her stiletto heels clicked along the sidewalk. A prowling car saw her, slowed and followed along beside her...
"Looking for a ride?"...
She got into the car and he started to hurt her, but that was alright. The pain made it easier to bring on the change...
When the change was complete..
She killed him. Leaving a bloody stump where his genitals had been...
At sunrise...
Detective Joe Williams, leaning into the victim's car to get a good look at his face, saw that the man's tongue was hanging out of his mouth...
But...
Looking closer, he saw that it wasn't a tongue!...
That b**ch had teeth...
This novel was a good crime/mystery. I don't always like these kinds of novels because they use too much boring police procedure as their fluff and filler.
This novel had just the right amount of sleuthing, and the story flowed. And no, although the story's title is TEETH, this isn't another dreary vampire novel.
The killer was very obvious, but even so, I wanted to read on. The novel's style is very Dan Greenburg (Author of LOVE KILLS).
March 12, 2025
Girl at dentist: Hey, Doc. I think I need a filling. Dentist: Umm...why are you standing on your head then?
So many jokes I could make about this book. Basically, without giving away too much, in this small town near Toronto, evil men are losing their wedding tackle, and getting so upset about it...they drop dead. The author never really describes what causes the lacerations to the "rest" of their bodies. I guess that's up to our imaginations.
Pretty silly story with a predictable plot, but a good twist at the end (err...so to speak). The author's writing style and dialogue is average but readable, albeit with a few laughs as my warped sense of humour took over.
Hey, love. Put another sausage (weiner if you must) on the barbecue will ya?
So many jokes I could make about this book. Basically, without giving away too much, in this small town near Toronto, evil men are losing their wedding tackle, and getting so upset about it...they drop dead. The author never really describes what causes the lacerations to the "rest" of their bodies. I guess that's up to our imaginations.
Pretty silly story with a predictable plot, but a good twist at the end (err...so to speak). The author's writing style and dialogue is average but readable, albeit with a few laughs as my warped sense of humour took over.
Hey, love. Put another sausage (weiner if you must) on the barbecue will ya?
December 15, 2021
3.75 Overall, couldn't quite give it a 4 though. The writing is well done, and the story has good flow for the most part, but the ending was sort of lack luster. There were some fun twists, but as you go along you can sort of guess what happens next. The ending did have a good twist, but as soon as it happens you can figure out the rest from there.
Spoilers below
As I stated above the ending is sort of predicable. As soon as the Detectives daughter is raped, you can guess that he will find the killer (which by now you already know is his neighbor) and have her go after his daughter's rapist. I did not see that she would be acquitted on all charges due to lack of evidence, I thought he would just ask for her help and then she would go off into the sunset, but instead of that she gets a pass and then rides off lol. Still a good story though. Very good with giving the right amount of details and not over doing things that do not matter as much.
Spoilers below
As I stated above the ending is sort of predicable. As soon as the Detectives daughter is raped, you can guess that he will find the killer (which by now you already know is his neighbor) and have her go after his daughter's rapist. I did not see that she would be acquitted on all charges due to lack of evidence, I thought he would just ask for her help and then she would go off into the sunset, but instead of that she gets a pass and then rides off lol. Still a good story though. Very good with giving the right amount of details and not over doing things that do not matter as much.
February 24, 2020
A seriously weird-ass book and I loved every minute of it.
A seriously weird ass book by an insanely talented (pun intended) writer that I'd never heard of before. I will definitely be reading more from him. Or her...not sure which it is. BUT THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. The foreword was strange, indirect, all over the map without really telling you anything definitive about the book. Having read it, I find myself similarly speechless. Look, just download the preview and read the prologue. You'll know immediately whether to read it, or set it on fire and perform an exorcism.
A seriously weird ass book by an insanely talented (pun intended) writer that I'd never heard of before. I will definitely be reading more from him. Or her...not sure which it is. BUT THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. The foreword was strange, indirect, all over the map without really telling you anything definitive about the book. Having read it, I find myself similarly speechless. Look, just download the preview and read the prologue. You'll know immediately whether to read it, or set it on fire and perform an exorcism.
August 17, 2023
Contemporary Masterpiece of A Thriller Mystery
A poignant and contemporary thriller that you won't want to put down. It being well researched, interesting, thought provoking, and a real page turner too, all make this a masterpiece in my eyes. I really like the father daughter relationship too. Some men may be turned off because of the nature of the mutilations, but this is a story that needed to be told, and Edo Van Belkom did it brilliantly.
A poignant and contemporary thriller that you won't want to put down. It being well researched, interesting, thought provoking, and a real page turner too, all make this a masterpiece in my eyes. I really like the father daughter relationship too. Some men may be turned off because of the nature of the mutilations, but this is a story that needed to be told, and Edo Van Belkom did it brilliantly.
May 29, 2024
I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a feminist story because you can tell it was written by a man (tons of g-strings, nipples and round breasts). Still, it was entertaining and gross, in a good way.
June 5, 2020
The best book ever written about a woman with a killer vagina.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2024
This book is seriously twisted and not for everyone. It kind of defies description except to say that if you are easily disgusted then this book is probably not for you. Bad people are treated badly but does that justify the means? I like van Belkom's writing style so I liked the book.
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