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Vodou
Two centuries ago, Jack Holiday, desperate and brokenhearted, wielded the forces of Vodou to resurrect his great love: Lilith. His trespass into that realm cost him his life. That night he was cursed to serve at the pleasure of Samedi, the head of the Vodou order. He would become a reaper of souls; his charge? Collect “the Bad Ones.”
As Jack sets out on the road to acquire from his list the soul of cult leader John Haley, he stumbles onto a forbidden ritual, and there, at the heart of it, is the ancient Resurrection Amulet, the very object that saw him cursed so long ago. Now Jack is pulled into a mystery, a conflict that threatens to tear the entire Vodou culture apart at its core.
This is a tale of a dark spiritual underground, of redemption and temptation, where strength of character and newfound friendship are tested by betrayal and greed.
This is the world of Vodou.
As Jack sets out on the road to acquire from his list the soul of cult leader John Haley, he stumbles onto a forbidden ritual, and there, at the heart of it, is the ancient Resurrection Amulet, the very object that saw him cursed so long ago. Now Jack is pulled into a mystery, a conflict that threatens to tear the entire Vodou culture apart at its core.
This is a tale of a dark spiritual underground, of redemption and temptation, where strength of character and newfound friendship are tested by betrayal and greed.
This is the world of Vodou.
- GenresHorror
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2019
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May 11, 2020
Started and finished Vodou by Brandon Scott-Author in one day. It is phenomenal!! I think Jack may be my new favorite villain??? If you love Vodou, tales of the underworld, old New Orleans, or just looking for a sweet ride, check this book out!!! Can’t wait for #2!!! 5 ⭐️‘s
January 27, 2022
4.5 stars rounded up.
Jack Holiday is one of the most likeable main characters that I have read in a long time. Him going around collecting evil souls was pretty cool. That layered with the tension and drama of a cult that stole an ancient relic makes a great story. I would have liked to have known more about the cult, but it's still a great book
May 3, 2020
What a fun ride this story was! I couldn't put this one down! A great blend of supernatural and non stop action with a twist of Tarantino. I look forward to reading more from this author.
February 11, 2020
Brandon Scott’s Vodou had me hooked from the outset. I was immediately drawn to the M.C., Jack Holiday, and although he is an antihero, I found myself rooting for him all the way through. I’m always drawn to a dark character with a somewhat twisted sense of humor.
I particularly enjoyed the Cajun/Vodou vibe with its spiritual and folklore elements and characters.
In parts, it brought to mind Gaiman’s American Gods, (especially the road trip theme) as well as Tarantino’s From Dusk Till Dawn because of its dark, comedic elements. All in all, it definitely has cinematic quality.
Highly recommended!
I particularly enjoyed the Cajun/Vodou vibe with its spiritual and folklore elements and characters.
In parts, it brought to mind Gaiman’s American Gods, (especially the road trip theme) as well as Tarantino’s From Dusk Till Dawn because of its dark, comedic elements. All in all, it definitely has cinematic quality.
Highly recommended!
August 13, 2021
When it comes to reading, I'm always looking to try something or someone new. I usually jump from author to author, trying to expose myself to as many different styles as possible. For example, I'll start the month off with a new author I've never read before, then go to another one, then another, then another, and so on. Rarely do I go back and re-read a particular book or author--save for a select few of exceptionally good ones.
Vodou happens to be among those "exceptionally good ones," that I return to whenever I hit a slog in the search for a newbie that I like. Having just finished Vodou for the third time, I decided I'd put off reviewing it for long enough.
So, let me begin by saying that, in writing Vodou, Brandon Scott has basically broken the horror mold into tiny, irreplaceable pieces. This book oozes originality, which is why I love it so much. Horror is a genre rife with doppelgangers and copycats (if you don't believe me, just go search up haunted house spiels on Amazon, man oh man). Not only is the STORY of Vodou unique and fresh, but its CHARACTERS are as well. Trust me, you'll never meet someone quite like Jack Holiday in your reading adventures. And his midnight-blue Regal will make you envious. I realize it ain't no Viper, but still.
With the story, you've got unexpected twists, demons with hard-to-pronounce-but-super-awesome names, graveyards, love stories, gobs of gore, lots of action, dark humor at its finest, as well as some of the snappiest dialogue you've ever read, and a demented kind of sentimentality that is surprisingly heartwarming. The story's pace is fairly consistent, with only one or two spots that needed to be developed better.
As for the characters, you've got a trio of antiheroes on a mission to stop a madman, the madman, the madman's noble sidekick, the madman's troupe of dudes in purple robes, and a whole bunch of other cool folks.
If all that doesn't entice you to check this book out, then let me ask you this: Do you want ANOTHER yawnable yarn about a haunted house (yech), or do you want something with real pep that will forever cleave to your soul like some kind of imaginary tapeworm? The choice is yours.
Vodou happens to be among those "exceptionally good ones," that I return to whenever I hit a slog in the search for a newbie that I like. Having just finished Vodou for the third time, I decided I'd put off reviewing it for long enough.
So, let me begin by saying that, in writing Vodou, Brandon Scott has basically broken the horror mold into tiny, irreplaceable pieces. This book oozes originality, which is why I love it so much. Horror is a genre rife with doppelgangers and copycats (if you don't believe me, just go search up haunted house spiels on Amazon, man oh man). Not only is the STORY of Vodou unique and fresh, but its CHARACTERS are as well. Trust me, you'll never meet someone quite like Jack Holiday in your reading adventures. And his midnight-blue Regal will make you envious. I realize it ain't no Viper, but still.
With the story, you've got unexpected twists, demons with hard-to-pronounce-but-super-awesome names, graveyards, love stories, gobs of gore, lots of action, dark humor at its finest, as well as some of the snappiest dialogue you've ever read, and a demented kind of sentimentality that is surprisingly heartwarming. The story's pace is fairly consistent, with only one or two spots that needed to be developed better.
As for the characters, you've got a trio of antiheroes on a mission to stop a madman, the madman, the madman's noble sidekick, the madman's troupe of dudes in purple robes, and a whole bunch of other cool folks.
If all that doesn't entice you to check this book out, then let me ask you this: Do you want ANOTHER yawnable yarn about a haunted house (yech), or do you want something with real pep that will forever cleave to your soul like some kind of imaginary tapeworm? The choice is yours.
April 6, 2025
Jack Holiday lives a cursed life. He was cursed over two centuries ago for trying to bring his lover back to life. Now he spends his time collecting the nastiest of souls. One soul however got away from him. So he is now on a road trip to collect this person's soul. Along the way he discovers a conspiracy with the resurrected cult member, Papa Legba, and an amulet that used to belong to his mama. Will Jack get to Louisiana on time to stop it all?
The book has good characters, story arc, setting, and a nice wrapped up ending. However, for me the book was dreadfully slow and a tad bit boring. I'm curious about the other two books in this series Sleight and Carnival Fantasmagoria.
The book has good characters, story arc, setting, and a nice wrapped up ending. However, for me the book was dreadfully slow and a tad bit boring. I'm curious about the other two books in this series Sleight and Carnival Fantasmagoria.
October 6, 2020
Brandon Scott is an incredibly talented author. His protagonists are morally questionable, but they confront far greater evils, and develop into more easily likeable folks--with lots of supernatural thrills along the way.
The sequel to “Vodou“ centers on new characters whose story takes place at the same time as the events in book 1.
*On my podcast, Scott talks writing, book 3, & more: https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeD...
The sequel to “Vodou“ centers on new characters whose story takes place at the same time as the events in book 1.
*On my podcast, Scott talks writing, book 3, & more: https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeD...
July 31, 2020
Brandon Scott did an amazing job in this book. A really great storyline with brilliant characters. I loved the book from start to finish and I usually don't like paranormal/macabre fiction.
Jack was such a unique character and I could picture his every detail, every personality trait. I can't wait for book #2!
Jack was such a unique character and I could picture his every detail, every personality trait. I can't wait for book #2!
September 12, 2020
So Much Action!!
Nice quick read and written as to keep your attention. It was interesting to see the mix of Vodou and the supernatural and secret societies blending together. The original Queens of New Orleans, Baron Samedi, Papa Legba and Jacks 84 Regal, pure excitement and entertainment.
Nice quick read and written as to keep your attention. It was interesting to see the mix of Vodou and the supernatural and secret societies blending together. The original Queens of New Orleans, Baron Samedi, Papa Legba and Jacks 84 Regal, pure excitement and entertainment.
January 4, 2023
4.5 stars rounded up. This book was an absolute delight! It was a perfect palette cleanser after some of the books I've been reading lately. Vodou was very well-written and tons of fun. Jack and David might be some of my new favorite anti-heroes. I see that this is a one off book and I'm a bit sad. I'd love to read about some of the next adventures they get into (or prior exploits).
October 27, 2024
This book was such a good read. It grabs you from the start and then keeps you wondering what is going to happen next with Baron Samedi and the other Lwa facing up against a secret society intent on reigning over them. Then there is Jack the Boogieman collecting souls…. No spoilers but this is a great book to read at Halloween time.
June 23, 2020
This was my first novel that I read by Brandon Scott. And it was a really enjoyable read! Great characters, interesting story. And I look forward to reading many more novels by mr. Scott, in the future
March 21, 2021
Fantastic reading
Thought at first it would be another boring book about New Orleans voodoo, boy was I wrong. This author held my attention from the get go. Couldn't put it down. This is a must read!
Thought at first it would be another boring book about New Orleans voodoo, boy was I wrong. This author held my attention from the get go. Couldn't put it down. This is a must read!
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January 1, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔮📿⚰️💀
Vodou is a fast track ride through a very bumpy hell; an edge of your seat read through til the end. Filled with ancient lore, mystical threads and a backdrop of Cajun spice, Brandon Scott has wove a vast and incredibly visual world, and some mighty characters.
Jack holiday is a smart mouthed guy you hate to love, but love him you do. He’s an antihero man with a plan. I loved his quips and character development through the chapters, he is a firm favourite of mine.
The story is a spicy dark shadow draped with mysticism and magic, a dash of Vodou spice and you’re feeling the heat of New Orleans. I absolutely loved the characters of the Lwa, they were quirky and true to form, Brandon has really excelled with offering information and facts without dumping them all throughout. The prose is downright amazing, fluid and effortless the story just flows from page to page, just drawing you in and hooking you until the end. 10 out of 10 on all marks, dialogue is spot on and realistic, with another sauce and spice to add to your next meal. The characters were three dimensional, some you love to hate and hate to live. Hilarious content with well done humour that makes you laugh out loud as well as some intense exchanges. Full of Memorable characters that stay with you even after you’ve read the last page. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and will highly recommend, if not for the interesting characters who leap out from the page, then the beautiful rich setting that Brandon has woven so well into words. Jack Holiday is my new favourite.
🔮📿⚰️💀
Vodou is a fast track ride through a very bumpy hell; an edge of your seat read through til the end. Filled with ancient lore, mystical threads and a backdrop of Cajun spice, Brandon Scott has wove a vast and incredibly visual world, and some mighty characters.
Jack holiday is a smart mouthed guy you hate to love, but love him you do. He’s an antihero man with a plan. I loved his quips and character development through the chapters, he is a firm favourite of mine.
The story is a spicy dark shadow draped with mysticism and magic, a dash of Vodou spice and you’re feeling the heat of New Orleans. I absolutely loved the characters of the Lwa, they were quirky and true to form, Brandon has really excelled with offering information and facts without dumping them all throughout. The prose is downright amazing, fluid and effortless the story just flows from page to page, just drawing you in and hooking you until the end. 10 out of 10 on all marks, dialogue is spot on and realistic, with another sauce and spice to add to your next meal. The characters were three dimensional, some you love to hate and hate to live. Hilarious content with well done humour that makes you laugh out loud as well as some intense exchanges. Full of Memorable characters that stay with you even after you’ve read the last page. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and will highly recommend, if not for the interesting characters who leap out from the page, then the beautiful rich setting that Brandon has woven so well into words. Jack Holiday is my new favourite.
December 11, 2019
I first discovered this author when I read his short story, "Short Off Mountain," in the anthology 19 Gates of Hell. The moment I finished reading it, I dashed off a Google search to find anything and everything I could about Brandon Scott. I was pleased to find several anthologies, and announcement about his upcoming novel, Vodou. I waited impatiently for its release, and pre-ordered it immediately on kindle. As soon as I received it, I devoured it hungrily. I am now the proud owner of both the ebook and the paperback version.
But enough about that. Let's talk about Vodou.
I knew this novel would not disappoint, and I was right. Again, from the first paragraph of the book, I was hooked on this gripping story. It has it all- horror, tragic love, mythology and folklore, regret and the glimmering hope of redemption. It also has its fair share of blood and violence right in the first chapter, not to mention a car that could quite possibly take its place among the most iconic vehicles in horror fiction history. Jack Holiday is both scathing and sentimental as the main character, and each chapter has a visual bite to it that I can just envision being on the big screen, and indeed, if this movie isn't made into a feature film one day, I'll be surprised.
But enough about that. Let's talk about Vodou.
I knew this novel would not disappoint, and I was right. Again, from the first paragraph of the book, I was hooked on this gripping story. It has it all- horror, tragic love, mythology and folklore, regret and the glimmering hope of redemption. It also has its fair share of blood and violence right in the first chapter, not to mention a car that could quite possibly take its place among the most iconic vehicles in horror fiction history. Jack Holiday is both scathing and sentimental as the main character, and each chapter has a visual bite to it that I can just envision being on the big screen, and indeed, if this movie isn't made into a feature film one day, I'll be surprised.
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