Tethered

by Christian Saunders

Craig, a journalism graduate trying desperately to get a foothold in a fading industry, is going nowhere fast. While searching for a project to occupy himself, he stumbles across a blog written by a girl called Kami about internet rituals - challenges undertaken by those seeking to make contact with ghosts or other supernatural entities. Craig becomes obsessed, and when Kami suddenly disappears he goes in search of her. From there he is powerless to prevent his life spiralling out of control as he is drawn deeper and deeper into a dark, dangerous world where nothing is quite what it seems, a world populated not just by urban myths and hearsay, but by real-life killers. He thinks he is in control, but nothing can be further from the truth.

Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2020

About the author

writes as C.M. Saunders also

Reviews

[E.B. Lunsford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I wasn’t really sure what to expect with this book, but I’ve read some of the author’s short stories and really enjoyed them, so I decided to give it a shot. Boy, am I glad that I did! This novel blew me away. It was unique, the storytelling was good, the characters were interesting, and the twist ending was great.

A reporter stumbles across a young woman’s blog while researching for his next article and becomes hooked. He is fascinated by the girl and the rituals she posts about. When she goes missing, he decides to try and find her. To quote the book, “This wasn’t about sex. That would make it trite and cliched. It was about reaching out and taking a chance. Shining a light in a world of darkness and making a difference.”

I don’t want to give away too many spoilers, but the ending was superb. “It’s quite simple, really. You see, people are gullible. They see what they want to see, and believe what they want to believe. It would be a sin not to take advantage of such... stupidity.” I can’t recommend this book enough. I look forward to reading more of Mr. Saunders work.

[Rayne Havok · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this twisty ride. I was invested in every page, all the things along the way were fun and interesting. I thought we were going somewhere, we didn't actually go that route, and it made me glad for the ride.
Impressive.

[Mounkey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty cool creepy book. Short read, written very well! I like that is had references to real world creepy situations from 2013. I wasn't expecting the twist at the end. I was hoping for more "otherworld" but the read was solid and fun horror read.

[Lee Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic fast read

I really enjoyed this by Saunders, it was all levels of creepy and the linking to real events was brilliantly done. Highly recommended and a great way to kill a couple of hours.

[Angie]

Wow.

Just when you think you've got it figured out,it goes in another direction. I could have finished this in one sitting, but life happens. I highly recommend this book, and this writer. He is fast becoming one of my favorites

[Aaron Lebold · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read, a unique way to incorporate true events into a fictional story. Some great plot twists, and a pace that keeps you interested. Worth the read.