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The Facility
A picture-perfect life is shattered when Holly Vogel discovers her husband has crossed an unthinkable line—with their five-year-old daughter. She immediately takes the child and flees, closing all communication with a man now seen only as a monster.
Reeling, Holly wrestles with innumerable possibilities. She can’t bear the thought of putting her only child through a lengthy trial. And though he’s committed an unforgivable sin, she can’t escape the love she feels for the man once seen as her one and only.
Scouring the Internet for answers, she happens upon a website claiming to be the answer to all her prayers. A website created specifically for women in the same or similar situations. A website known only as … The Facility
Reeling, Holly wrestles with innumerable possibilities. She can’t bear the thought of putting her only child through a lengthy trial. And though he’s committed an unforgivable sin, she can’t escape the love she feels for the man once seen as her one and only.
Scouring the Internet for answers, she happens upon a website claiming to be the answer to all her prayers. A website created specifically for women in the same or similar situations. A website known only as … The Facility
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First published March 10, 2016
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About the author
Brandon Ford
39 books39 followersBrandon Ford (b. August 28, 1981) grew up in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He started writing at the approximate age of 8 and spent a lot of time testing the waters with various genres. He wrote dramas, comedies, essays, plays, and, of course, thrillers. There were few things he took pleasure in crafting more than a good old-fashioned scary story. Throughout grade school, as well as high school, he continued to build his portfolio with various works (mostly short stories and novellas, but a few plays here and there). He’d pass around these manuscripts to friends and teachers for feedback. Knowing others enjoyed his work and craved more inspired him to keep going.
A few months shy of 23, he sat down to pen his first novel, which became Crystal Bay. Arctic Wolf Publishing, a small press based in Georgia, picked the book up a few years later. Shortly thereafter, he completed Splattered Beauty, an ode to his favorite Scream Queens. In 2009, he teamed up with Alan Draven and Jessica Lynne Gardner for Creeping Shadows (Pixie Dust Press), a collection of three short novels. Ford’s contribution, Merciless, was heavily inspired by a real-life kidnapping that took place in California in 2002. In March 2010, Arctic Wolf released his third novel, Pay Phone. Ford has also contributed works of short fiction to several anthologies, including Abaculus 2007 and Abaculus III (Leucrota Press), Sinister Landscapes (Pixie Dust Press), Raw: Brutality As Art (Snuff Books), and The Death Panel (Comet Press). Some of his biggest influences have been writers like Jack Ketchum and the late Richard Laymon. In his spare time he enjoys reading, watching bad TV, and all things horror. He still resides in South Philadelphia.
A few months shy of 23, he sat down to pen his first novel, which became Crystal Bay. Arctic Wolf Publishing, a small press based in Georgia, picked the book up a few years later. Shortly thereafter, he completed Splattered Beauty, an ode to his favorite Scream Queens. In 2009, he teamed up with Alan Draven and Jessica Lynne Gardner for Creeping Shadows (Pixie Dust Press), a collection of three short novels. Ford’s contribution, Merciless, was heavily inspired by a real-life kidnapping that took place in California in 2002. In March 2010, Arctic Wolf released his third novel, Pay Phone. Ford has also contributed works of short fiction to several anthologies, including Abaculus 2007 and Abaculus III (Leucrota Press), Sinister Landscapes (Pixie Dust Press), Raw: Brutality As Art (Snuff Books), and The Death Panel (Comet Press). Some of his biggest influences have been writers like Jack Ketchum and the late Richard Laymon. In his spare time he enjoys reading, watching bad TV, and all things horror. He still resides in South Philadelphia.
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March 22, 2016
Mr. Ford in his book “The Facility” has given us a domestic drama utilizing a vile act as the main character. Mommy has moved out of the house leaving Daddy and moved in with her sister due to a vile and despicable incident between Daddy and their young five year old daughter.
For some unfathomable reason Mommy still loves Daddy, and wants life to get back to “normal”. The author lost me here, I don’t understand the motivation behind her thinking.
Yet, Mommy wants to make thing “right”. Mommy scours the Internet for a solution where Mommy and Daddy can go back to living together without Mommy’s concern that there might be a possible repeat of the incident.
Enter the solution to her concern, she finds “The Facility” which offers an expensive and lasting option (90% unfailable). “The Facility” is located in Eastern Europe and after payment will make all arrangements to provide their service.
This is where the Terror begins.
Mr. Ford has provided a dark and thought provoking tale, that is not as simple as it first appears. Not recommended for those easily shocked and revolted, yet thought provoking.
This is copy 14 of 60 leatherbound copies signed by Brandon Ford.
For some unfathomable reason Mommy still loves Daddy, and wants life to get back to “normal”. The author lost me here, I don’t understand the motivation behind her thinking.
Yet, Mommy wants to make thing “right”. Mommy scours the Internet for a solution where Mommy and Daddy can go back to living together without Mommy’s concern that there might be a possible repeat of the incident.
Enter the solution to her concern, she finds “The Facility” which offers an expensive and lasting option (90% unfailable). “The Facility” is located in Eastern Europe and after payment will make all arrangements to provide their service.
This is where the Terror begins.
Mr. Ford has provided a dark and thought provoking tale, that is not as simple as it first appears. Not recommended for those easily shocked and revolted, yet thought provoking.
This is copy 14 of 60 leatherbound copies signed by Brandon Ford.
April 15, 2017
THE FACILITY, by Brandon Ford, begins with a mother and her five year old daughter, staying with her sister and brother-in-law. Apparently the mother walked in on her husband sexually assaulting their daughter.
Now right there, I would have been thinking vengeance in the form of a life-time prision sentence, but for some completely unfathomable reason, this woman still believes she loves the monster she married. After some searching, she comes up with a "secret" organization that specialize in situations like hers, giving a "90% guarantee" that the man will not behave in that manner again . . . Now this part of the story I found genuinely chilling in parts, except for the unreality of actually being able to pull something like this off and getting away with it.
The ending did have a great scene--not for the squeamish--but other than that, I found it predictable in parts and more than a little convenient overall. The writing style was good though, and I will check out some of Brandon Ford's other books in the near future.
Now right there, I would have been thinking vengeance in the form of a life-time prision sentence, but for some completely unfathomable reason, this woman still believes she loves the monster she married. After some searching, she comes up with a "secret" organization that specialize in situations like hers, giving a "90% guarantee" that the man will not behave in that manner again . . . Now this part of the story I found genuinely chilling in parts, except for the unreality of actually being able to pull something like this off and getting away with it.
The ending did have a great scene--not for the squeamish--but other than that, I found it predictable in parts and more than a little convenient overall. The writing style was good though, and I will check out some of Brandon Ford's other books in the near future.
April 28, 2020
Another wonderful chiller by Brandon Ford.
In this story, we’re thrust into Holly’s world. After finding out her husband, Reese, crossed a boundary with their five-year-old daughter, Jenna, she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Facility promises they can help Holly and make the nightmare disappear. But can it really? Or will it lead to an even darker ending than Holly imagined?
Even though this is a short listen, it really packs a punch. From the very start of the book, emotions are heavy, but they only get heavier with each decision that Holly makes. This is one of those books that really makes you think. I admit it was hard to get past the first few chapters because I desperately wanted to throttle Holly for her terrible decision making, but she made good points. Until we’re in a desperate situation, we never really know what it is that we’ll do.
So I kept listening, and I’m glad I did. Like Brandon Ford’s other works, the end twists and snakes into something you never see coming. My only fault with this book is that it isn’t longer! I would’ve loved to know more about the Facility and why it seemed as if they were hiding something. I could see a potential spinoff or maybe prequel come from this. Hopefully!
Narration was okay. It was a little slow, but I think emotionally, it met the needs of the character and story.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
In this story, we’re thrust into Holly’s world. After finding out her husband, Reese, crossed a boundary with their five-year-old daughter, Jenna, she decides to take matters into her own hands. The Facility promises they can help Holly and make the nightmare disappear. But can it really? Or will it lead to an even darker ending than Holly imagined?
Even though this is a short listen, it really packs a punch. From the very start of the book, emotions are heavy, but they only get heavier with each decision that Holly makes. This is one of those books that really makes you think. I admit it was hard to get past the first few chapters because I desperately wanted to throttle Holly for her terrible decision making, but she made good points. Until we’re in a desperate situation, we never really know what it is that we’ll do.
So I kept listening, and I’m glad I did. Like Brandon Ford’s other works, the end twists and snakes into something you never see coming. My only fault with this book is that it isn’t longer! I would’ve loved to know more about the Facility and why it seemed as if they were hiding something. I could see a potential spinoff or maybe prequel come from this. Hopefully!
Narration was okay. It was a little slow, but I think emotionally, it met the needs of the character and story.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
February 24, 2020
"The Facility" (2016, 2020) by Brandon Ford is a unique novel featuring Holly, a middle-class mother of a five-year-old girl, who leaves her husband when she discovers he has molested their daughter. Holly decides to take drastic action that results in major unintended and unimaginable consequences. Narrator Carly Kincaid’s voice is relatively the same regardless of the character speaking, which lessened my interest. Recommended.
July 21, 2017
The Facility, by Brandon Ford, moved along quite well I thought at the telling of a wife who was willing to do anything to protect her small daughter and bring her family back from an incident that was tastefully told. The ending was surprising and had me cringing. Looking forward to more of this author.
January 18, 2021
I am not sure whether I like this book or not.The main character makes the worst decision in the world when she doesn't take her sexually abused child to the police.It gets worse from there.Add mediocre narration by Carly Kincaid and it isn't a surprise some don't finish reading it. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
June 24, 2017
I'll post a proper review soon. Just know that this is one of the most fudged up books I've read in a while. Holy cow!
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