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Tinfoils
A missing girl is just an urban legend in Amesville. A normal town with normal people.
Until it isn't.
Animals start losing their minds. A teenage boy is plagued by memories of things that never happened and people who never existed. Something sinister stirs beneath.
Secrets are discovered, the past and the present become blurred, and everything stops making sense.
Welcome to Amesville. Everything is normal.
Until it isn't.
Animals start losing their minds. A teenage boy is plagued by memories of things that never happened and people who never existed. Something sinister stirs beneath.
Secrets are discovered, the past and the present become blurred, and everything stops making sense.
Welcome to Amesville. Everything is normal.
414 pages, Paperback
Published September 5, 2020
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September 6, 2020
*** Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, Vulpine Press. ***
3.5 stars
I'll start with the conclusion: I definitely recommend this novel. If you like time travel, sci-fi (in this case though, I think it's more speculative fiction), and suspense, well this book is for you.
I'll list the pros vs. cons. Of course, the cons are just my opinion, what didn't work for ME, but some of you will probably disagree with me. I truly think this story has to be read! There were some times when I felt frustrated but I never thought of putting down the book and not finish it.
Pros:
- What a premise!!! So creative! Overall, I really enjoyed the story, especially since the author succeeded in surprising me many times. I mean, I've always loved mystery and detective stories, so I always try to think out of the box and feel clever when I figure out the plot, but this time.... *clap, clap, clap* I loved it!
- The characters are nicely fleshed out. You can imagine them perfectly.
- The description of feelings and emotions is just masterful! The author does an excellent job in putting you in the characters' bodies and let you just feel their happiness, sorrow, anxiety, etc. It's so well done.
Cons :
- The beginning is a little slow, and I did feel a little lost since nothing seemed to happen. It confused me but I still gave it a try and kept on reading, and I'm glad I did.
- My main problem was the narration. There is a lot of imagery, and while it's beautifully written, sometimes it confused me. I had to re-read paragraphs many times to get the idea behind the language, and it's too bad because I was so into the action that getting out of it because of some obscure similes was a pity.
- While the author does a good job tying everything in a nice knot at the end of the novel, I was left with two unanswered questions, and since this is the first book in a series, I don't know if they will be answered in the sequel. I feel they should have been dealt with in this first book though. I don't want to spoil anything, and they're not plot holes or anything, just a need for some more explanation. [Side note: if you don't feel this way when you finish reading it, please contact me. I have questions. :) ]
Final Words : Read it, the plot is worth it!
3.5 stars
I'll start with the conclusion: I definitely recommend this novel. If you like time travel, sci-fi (in this case though, I think it's more speculative fiction), and suspense, well this book is for you.
I'll list the pros vs. cons. Of course, the cons are just my opinion, what didn't work for ME, but some of you will probably disagree with me. I truly think this story has to be read! There were some times when I felt frustrated but I never thought of putting down the book and not finish it.
Pros:
- What a premise!!! So creative! Overall, I really enjoyed the story, especially since the author succeeded in surprising me many times. I mean, I've always loved mystery and detective stories, so I always try to think out of the box and feel clever when I figure out the plot, but this time.... *clap, clap, clap* I loved it!
- The characters are nicely fleshed out. You can imagine them perfectly.
- The description of feelings and emotions is just masterful! The author does an excellent job in putting you in the characters' bodies and let you just feel their happiness, sorrow, anxiety, etc. It's so well done.
Cons :
- The beginning is a little slow, and I did feel a little lost since nothing seemed to happen. It confused me but I still gave it a try and kept on reading, and I'm glad I did.
- My main problem was the narration. There is a lot of imagery, and while it's beautifully written, sometimes it confused me. I had to re-read paragraphs many times to get the idea behind the language, and it's too bad because I was so into the action that getting out of it because of some obscure similes was a pity.
- While the author does a good job tying everything in a nice knot at the end of the novel, I was left with two unanswered questions, and since this is the first book in a series, I don't know if they will be answered in the sequel. I feel they should have been dealt with in this first book though. I don't want to spoil anything, and they're not plot holes or anything, just a need for some more explanation. [Side note: if you don't feel this way when you finish reading it, please contact me. I have questions. :) ]
Final Words : Read it, the plot is worth it!
April 17, 2021
I am so incredibly proud of my close (whey) friend who’s had a whole book published! It’s all very exciting and the book is excellent!
It’s full of wonderful characters that I love dearly, to which terrible things happen. Sections of deft characterisation and mysterious build are interwoven with full throttle, high intensity slick and fast paced action. It successfully combines and challenges genre staples of Americana horror and time travel.
We mostly follow two different points in time in the same apparently sleepy town of Amesville, where eventually the parallel storytelling collides. In the 1970s, Yule, a Vietnam veteran who soon has bigger problems than PTSD-ridden war flashbacks, bigotry and racism when he is arrested for a crime he did not commit. Whilst in the 1990s a pair of a-dork-able film-nerd school friends realise that they might prefer their horror on screen. Each time ear has a distinct mood and feel. It had me feeling nostalgic for Arcades. As the characters are so damn likeable, and it makes what they go through during the book so much more teeth grinding. Even the eminently despicable villain is painted with surprising nuance. In fact the fuse-burningly paced introduction lays the groundwork for when the pressure is on.
My favourite thing about it is the plot is smartly crafted with a black sense of humor. I am a coward who normally doesn’t touch horror-esque things, but this kept me up at night long after I should have gone to bed, because I always wanted the next little detail and twist. It kept me guessing and I could rarely predict what was to come, and there were a number of excellent twists that sent me reeling. At points I would be slack jawed in horror, watching one of the beloved characters experiencing something gut-punching and unspeakable, only for a beat of the world building to make me snort in laughter. A wonderful play with tonal whiplash. This is time travel with consequences for the little guy. Tinfoils makes the most of the fact that, if you have time travel available as a get out of jail free card, you can put your characters through some incredibly dark situations.
At the end of the book I had many probing questions and desire to know more. I am so very keen for the next book in the series.
It’s full of wonderful characters that I love dearly, to which terrible things happen. Sections of deft characterisation and mysterious build are interwoven with full throttle, high intensity slick and fast paced action. It successfully combines and challenges genre staples of Americana horror and time travel.
We mostly follow two different points in time in the same apparently sleepy town of Amesville, where eventually the parallel storytelling collides. In the 1970s, Yule, a Vietnam veteran who soon has bigger problems than PTSD-ridden war flashbacks, bigotry and racism when he is arrested for a crime he did not commit. Whilst in the 1990s a pair of a-dork-able film-nerd school friends realise that they might prefer their horror on screen. Each time ear has a distinct mood and feel. It had me feeling nostalgic for Arcades. As the characters are so damn likeable, and it makes what they go through during the book so much more teeth grinding. Even the eminently despicable villain is painted with surprising nuance. In fact the fuse-burningly paced introduction lays the groundwork for when the pressure is on.
My favourite thing about it is the plot is smartly crafted with a black sense of humor. I am a coward who normally doesn’t touch horror-esque things, but this kept me up at night long after I should have gone to bed, because I always wanted the next little detail and twist. It kept me guessing and I could rarely predict what was to come, and there were a number of excellent twists that sent me reeling. At points I would be slack jawed in horror, watching one of the beloved characters experiencing something gut-punching and unspeakable, only for a beat of the world building to make me snort in laughter. A wonderful play with tonal whiplash. This is time travel with consequences for the little guy. Tinfoils makes the most of the fact that, if you have time travel available as a get out of jail free card, you can put your characters through some incredibly dark situations.
At the end of the book I had many probing questions and desire to know more. I am so very keen for the next book in the series.
July 6, 2020
Tinfoils is an exciting and compelling story. The plot is fast paced and full of intense twists- this book kept me turning pages long after I should have gone to bed. A must read for sci-fi fans of all ages!
September 28, 2020
This book switches between 2 years, 1977 and 1993. There seems to be no connection between the 2 until the end. If you like reading about time loops and time travel, this book is for you. N.J.L. Bengtson, retired librarian.
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