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Red Station
There is a house overlooking the vast, rolling plains. A home station where a traveler will be welcomed with a piping hot meal and a downy bed.It is a refuge for the weary. A beacon for the lost.A place where blood and bones feed the land.For four stagecoach passengers......a doctor in search of a missing father and daughter......a newlywed couple on the way to their homestead......and a lady in red with a bag filled with secrets...Their night at the Station has only just begun
146 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2020
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Kenzie Jennings
25 books135 followersKenzie Jennings is an English professor suffering in the sweltering tourist hub of central Florida. She is the author of the Splatterpunk Award nominated books Reception and Red Station (Death’s Head Press). Her short horror fiction has appeared in the anthologies Rampage on the Reef, Slash-Her, Baker’s Dozen, Slice Girls, Worst Laid Plans: An Anthology of Vacation Horror, Dig Two Graves, Vol. 1 and Deep Fried Horror: Mother's Day Edition.
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April 25, 2022
“It was the hour of fresh blood, and the land was ravenous.”
Well now, this one was fun! Four stagecoach passengers, a doctor, a newlywed couple and a lady in a red dress are on their way out west. They stop at a station for the night to get some rest, food and a little bit of relaxation before reaching their destination the next day. They do get the food, but rest and relaxation are not what is in store for them, and many people will die that night.
This one is a fun little work of horror. While I've found almost all of the Splatter Western series fun, this one is pretty great in how it plays off expectations. Some of it plays out the way you would expect, but there's enough twist and turns here to keep the reader guessing and also surprise you with how capable on the characters really is.
The book is short, but its surprisingly a slow burn. About the first half of the book is conversations, getting to know the characters and setting up plot lines which admittedly become a bit irreverent when things finally go down. The second half is nonstop gruesome violence and while all of the books in this series have been fairly brutal, this one surprised me in how intense it was. Let me clarify, in terms of gore and such, this is actually one of the tamer books in the series, it's not as graphic as any of the other books that I've read in the lineup… but it is more intense and honestly one of the most suspenseful.
This, along with The Magpie Coffin, stand as a really good introduction to this sub-genre of Western Horror. Both tell a good stand alone tale that leave you hoping the author's will write a sequel, and both are well worth a horror fan's time. 4/5 stars
Well now, this one was fun! Four stagecoach passengers, a doctor, a newlywed couple and a lady in a red dress are on their way out west. They stop at a station for the night to get some rest, food and a little bit of relaxation before reaching their destination the next day. They do get the food, but rest and relaxation are not what is in store for them, and many people will die that night.
This one is a fun little work of horror. While I've found almost all of the Splatter Western series fun, this one is pretty great in how it plays off expectations. Some of it plays out the way you would expect, but there's enough twist and turns here to keep the reader guessing and also surprise you with how capable on the characters really is.
The book is short, but its surprisingly a slow burn. About the first half of the book is conversations, getting to know the characters and setting up plot lines which admittedly become a bit irreverent when things finally go down. The second half is nonstop gruesome violence and while all of the books in this series have been fairly brutal, this one surprised me in how intense it was. Let me clarify, in terms of gore and such, this is actually one of the tamer books in the series, it's not as graphic as any of the other books that I've read in the lineup… but it is more intense and honestly one of the most suspenseful.
This, along with The Magpie Coffin, stand as a really good introduction to this sub-genre of Western Horror. Both tell a good stand alone tale that leave you hoping the author's will write a sequel, and both are well worth a horror fan's time. 4/5 stars
January 15, 2021
RED STATION by Kenzie Jennings is Book 7 in the Splatter Western series published by Death's Head Press. It now joins THE MAGPIE COFFIN by Wile E. Young as being the best in the bunch-both 5 star reads. If the Splatter Western genre is enticing to you but you're intimidated by the size of the series, it's useful for you to know that they are standalone novels and MAGPIE and RED STATION are my two 5 star reads so far. THE NIGHT SILVER RIVER RUN RED by Christine Morgan is up there as a standout as well.
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Now then!
Kenzie Jennings has a legit flare for cinematic storytelling. I could see the story play out in my mind. The character development and authentic dialog made for easy investment right upfront. A group of weary travelers is offered a hot meal and the promise of a comfortable place to sleep for the night. Gracious to have rest on their long journey, they accept.
The intensifying dread and suspense are delicious.
Much like a well-paced horror movie, Jennings offers her audience little hints as to what's coming. It's so alluring. By the time the climax sounds off and chaos is in full swing, there is no way to put this book down. Some writers have a difficult time writing action sequences and the violence becomes muddy and hard to follow. What impressed me most about this book are the vivid, detailed, and colorful descriptions of all the nuanced movements so that the action is playing out with crystal-clear pictures.
I can't stress how cinematic my experience was.
My favorite character, the woman in the red dress, Clyde Northway, emerged as a new, all-time favorite literary badass. I fucking love her and I want more of her, now. Jennings assigns this woman an amazing backstory--just enough to entice readers and leave them longing for a prequel or a sequel or both (PLEASE).
I feel like I must take this opportunity to express how exciting this Splatter Western series can be in the hands of capable writers. I'm sure there is an audience for Horror Westerns that skimp on story and character in order to give the spotlight to the violence but for me, I want some meat on my bones. I want something to sink my teeth into and let my heart get fully invested so that when horrible things happen, I feel it hard in my guts. I want flesh and blood characters that feel real so that every cut, every stab, all the torture is meaningful. I want to cheer for the good guys (and the baddies). I want justice and revenge.
I need to feel my fucking feelings.
If a writer's definition of "Splatterpunk" is just the splatter and none of the punk, it will always fall short for this reader.
As for RED STATION, this is the gold standard by which all is measured.
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Now then!
Kenzie Jennings has a legit flare for cinematic storytelling. I could see the story play out in my mind. The character development and authentic dialog made for easy investment right upfront. A group of weary travelers is offered a hot meal and the promise of a comfortable place to sleep for the night. Gracious to have rest on their long journey, they accept.
The intensifying dread and suspense are delicious.
Much like a well-paced horror movie, Jennings offers her audience little hints as to what's coming. It's so alluring. By the time the climax sounds off and chaos is in full swing, there is no way to put this book down. Some writers have a difficult time writing action sequences and the violence becomes muddy and hard to follow. What impressed me most about this book are the vivid, detailed, and colorful descriptions of all the nuanced movements so that the action is playing out with crystal-clear pictures.
I can't stress how cinematic my experience was.
My favorite character, the woman in the red dress, Clyde Northway, emerged as a new, all-time favorite literary badass. I fucking love her and I want more of her, now. Jennings assigns this woman an amazing backstory--just enough to entice readers and leave them longing for a prequel or a sequel or both (PLEASE).
I feel like I must take this opportunity to express how exciting this Splatter Western series can be in the hands of capable writers. I'm sure there is an audience for Horror Westerns that skimp on story and character in order to give the spotlight to the violence but for me, I want some meat on my bones. I want something to sink my teeth into and let my heart get fully invested so that when horrible things happen, I feel it hard in my guts. I want flesh and blood characters that feel real so that every cut, every stab, all the torture is meaningful. I want to cheer for the good guys (and the baddies). I want justice and revenge.
I need to feel my fucking feelings.
If a writer's definition of "Splatterpunk" is just the splatter and none of the punk, it will always fall short for this reader.
As for RED STATION, this is the gold standard by which all is measured.
January 15, 2021
I don’t even know where to start because Kenzie Jennings legit blew my mind with RED STATION. I cannot believe how exciting this Splatter Western series is! This is the seventh book in the lineup and one of the best books I’ve read. I am all about this series right now, but you can pick and choose because each book is a standalone. Trust me, I have my favorites! MAGPIE COFFIN, THE NIGHT SILVER RED RUN, RED STATION, and THE THIRTEEN KOYOTE for starters!
Okay, let me catch my breath. Here we go...a small group of weary travelers riding a stagecoach stop at a station house, hungry, tired, and looking for a meal and a place to sleep. Right off the bat we read great dialogue between intriguing characters - the writing is superb. BAM, invested! Once they hit the station and spend a little time around their hosts, the Adler family, they realize something is awry. The Adler family isn’t exactly what they had in mind.
Like every story I’ve read here, and rightfully so, we are immersed into old-timey dialogue, the Great Plains, and all the blistering heat the old west has to offer. However, unlike the other books, there are no monsters or supernatural elements to the story. It’s a slasher story my horror-loving friends! Blood and gore as far as the eye can see! The story is still a tribute to the splatter western sub-genre, but without all of the usual suspects (tropes, storylines, etc.) And yes, I love when my horror to contain monsters, ghosts, and goblins, but this book is a refreshing way to mix things up.
Hands down my favorite character is the lady in red, Clyde Northway. She’s everything I love in a badass, sharp, take-no-prisoners type female protagonist. Her character development is crazy good! In fact, Jennings does a brilliant job writing tangible, three-dimensional characters and the depth of this story is no joke. It’s a cinematic adventure! I AM OBSESSED.
I will admit the last couple of installments were not my favorite, but RED STATION totally makes up for it. Well done, Kenzie Jennings!
Thank you to the Night Worms and Death’s Head Press for the free copy. #NightWormsBookParty
Okay, let me catch my breath. Here we go...a small group of weary travelers riding a stagecoach stop at a station house, hungry, tired, and looking for a meal and a place to sleep. Right off the bat we read great dialogue between intriguing characters - the writing is superb. BAM, invested! Once they hit the station and spend a little time around their hosts, the Adler family, they realize something is awry. The Adler family isn’t exactly what they had in mind.
Like every story I’ve read here, and rightfully so, we are immersed into old-timey dialogue, the Great Plains, and all the blistering heat the old west has to offer. However, unlike the other books, there are no monsters or supernatural elements to the story. It’s a slasher story my horror-loving friends! Blood and gore as far as the eye can see! The story is still a tribute to the splatter western sub-genre, but without all of the usual suspects (tropes, storylines, etc.) And yes, I love when my horror to contain monsters, ghosts, and goblins, but this book is a refreshing way to mix things up.
Hands down my favorite character is the lady in red, Clyde Northway. She’s everything I love in a badass, sharp, take-no-prisoners type female protagonist. Her character development is crazy good! In fact, Jennings does a brilliant job writing tangible, three-dimensional characters and the depth of this story is no joke. It’s a cinematic adventure! I AM OBSESSED.
I will admit the last couple of installments were not my favorite, but RED STATION totally makes up for it. Well done, Kenzie Jennings!
Thank you to the Night Worms and Death’s Head Press for the free copy. #NightWormsBookParty
February 10, 2021
I'm seriously torn between this book and THE THIRTEENTH KOYOTE by Kristopher Triana as to which is my favorite of the Splatter Wester Series by Death's Head Press. They are two very different novels, especially when it comes to length, but both of the final two books in the series are amazing. I absolutely recommend them both.
RED STATION is short, brutal, and badass. Based loosely on The Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers that offered respite to weary travelers at their home in the American West, this book finds a group of strangers on a stagecoach journey stopping for the night at a station house for a hot meal and a bed. However, before the night is through, the travelers will come to find that stopping at this home was the biggest mistake of their lives.
One of the traveler's comes off immediately as mysterious and worldly, and I think she is probably my favorite female protagonist ever. Rocking a gorgeous red dress and a very deadly hidden weapon, I defy anyone who reads this novel not to fall in love with Clyde. I want to see Clyde Cosplay. I need a Clyde enamel pin. But most importantly, I'm imploring Kenzie Jennings to write an entire series about Clyde. She is an absolute rock star, and she makes RED STATION so good.
Sincerely, I urge anyone who loves extreme horror to pick this one up. Come for the gore and fall head over heals for Clyde.
RED STATION is short, brutal, and badass. Based loosely on The Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers that offered respite to weary travelers at their home in the American West, this book finds a group of strangers on a stagecoach journey stopping for the night at a station house for a hot meal and a bed. However, before the night is through, the travelers will come to find that stopping at this home was the biggest mistake of their lives.
One of the traveler's comes off immediately as mysterious and worldly, and I think she is probably my favorite female protagonist ever. Rocking a gorgeous red dress and a very deadly hidden weapon, I defy anyone who reads this novel not to fall in love with Clyde. I want to see Clyde Cosplay. I need a Clyde enamel pin. But most importantly, I'm imploring Kenzie Jennings to write an entire series about Clyde. She is an absolute rock star, and she makes RED STATION so good.
Sincerely, I urge anyone who loves extreme horror to pick this one up. Come for the gore and fall head over heals for Clyde.
February 18, 2021
Well well well... what have we here? *wipes blood from corner of mouth and smiles*
I've been having a love/hate relationship with this series but oh the LOVE I have for this installment. Oh, did y'all stop to rest but maybe picked the wrong place to settle for the evening? Which way do you go and who do you really root for? Well, like with all good horror, I have a tendency to root for them all - whether that's rooting for them to die or not.... *wink*
At under 150 pages, this story never lets up. I could feel the dust in my nose, could almost taste the coppery tang of blood on my tongue and found myself enthralled with every page. Give me a lady in red and you bet she'll likely end up my favorite and hellooooo Clyde! While this installment still holds true to the time period, we also get this protagonist with such a presence... you may find yourself sitting up a little bit straighter when she arrives on your pages.
Jennings does NOT hold back with the gore and splattery goodness we all love in these types of reads. And I appreciate that there are no supernatural elements featured like with the past installments. Instead we get good old fashioned evil people doing their thing. *hat tip*
Each installment can be read as a standalone and this has moved into my favorite spot of the series so far. Horror lovers, get yourself a copy and feed yourself.
Thank you Death's Head Press & Night Worms for this copy.
I've been having a love/hate relationship with this series but oh the LOVE I have for this installment. Oh, did y'all stop to rest but maybe picked the wrong place to settle for the evening? Which way do you go and who do you really root for? Well, like with all good horror, I have a tendency to root for them all - whether that's rooting for them to die or not.... *wink*
At under 150 pages, this story never lets up. I could feel the dust in my nose, could almost taste the coppery tang of blood on my tongue and found myself enthralled with every page. Give me a lady in red and you bet she'll likely end up my favorite and hellooooo Clyde! While this installment still holds true to the time period, we also get this protagonist with such a presence... you may find yourself sitting up a little bit straighter when she arrives on your pages.
Jennings does NOT hold back with the gore and splattery goodness we all love in these types of reads. And I appreciate that there are no supernatural elements featured like with the past installments. Instead we get good old fashioned evil people doing their thing. *hat tip*
Each installment can be read as a standalone and this has moved into my favorite spot of the series so far. Horror lovers, get yourself a copy and feed yourself.
Thank you Death's Head Press & Night Worms for this copy.
May 8, 2021
RED STATION by Kenzie Jennings is a fun story filled with interesting characters and just enough gore to make the reader feel uncomfortable, without over doing it and becoming a parody of itself.
Two things kept me from giving this book the 5th star. 1) The head hopping, especially early on: The narrator jumps in and out of character's heads from paragraph to paragraph, which was confusing at times, and gave me a bit of whiplash. A close 3rd person POV following the main protagonist would have been preferable - especially since this is where the story ends up anyway. 2) The story beats became predictable: Once the action kicks in, the chapter format becomes repetitive, basically starting and stopping at the exact same point, over and over until the final scene.
All that said, I really enjoyed this book. Jennings is a pro at building dread, as well as fully realized and relatable characters. One of the things I really appreciated was that the author doesn't explain everything and lets the various mysteries simmer. From the protagonist's checkered past, to the antagonist's motivations, we're given snippets and hints, but everything isn't spelled out, allowing the reader to fill in the gaps.
In closing, if you're into Splatter Westerns this is one you need to check out.
Two things kept me from giving this book the 5th star. 1) The head hopping, especially early on: The narrator jumps in and out of character's heads from paragraph to paragraph, which was confusing at times, and gave me a bit of whiplash. A close 3rd person POV following the main protagonist would have been preferable - especially since this is where the story ends up anyway. 2) The story beats became predictable: Once the action kicks in, the chapter format becomes repetitive, basically starting and stopping at the exact same point, over and over until the final scene.
All that said, I really enjoyed this book. Jennings is a pro at building dread, as well as fully realized and relatable characters. One of the things I really appreciated was that the author doesn't explain everything and lets the various mysteries simmer. From the protagonist's checkered past, to the antagonist's motivations, we're given snippets and hints, but everything isn't spelled out, allowing the reader to fill in the gaps.
In closing, if you're into Splatter Westerns this is one you need to check out.
December 23, 2020
“It was the hour of fresh blood, and the land was ravenous”
The opening sentence of Kenzie Jenning’s new book, ‘Red Station’, part of Death’s Head Press’s ‘Splatter Western’ series, is perhaps my favourite opener of any book I have read this year. What I particularly like, other than it being a great line, is it also works as a declaration of what the reader is in for over the next 146 pages.
Four weary travellers pull into a house seeking temporary respite from the sweltering heat and never-ending plains of the old west. Weary and hungry, the owners offer them a comfortable room and a hot meal for the night.
What at first appears to be an act of kindness soon transpires to be the beginning of the traveller’s worst nightmare. Isolated and trapped against overwhelming odds, a night at Red Station may turn out to be their last.
This wasn’t my first Kenzie Jennings book (I previously reviewed her debut novel, ‘Reception’) but it was the first of the ‘Splatter Western’ line that I have tried (of which this is book seven). If ‘Red Station’ is any indication of the standard, then it appears I have some serious catching up to do.
While I fully admit that a city dweller such as myself (and an English one at that) may not be the best judge of these things, the dialogue and the setting all felt very authentically Old West and it was very evocative of the westerns I’ve grown up watching. I certainly got the impression that Jennings has done a lot of homework to make the book feel like the real deal and it absolutely pays off.
Much like ‘Reception’, ‘Red Station’ builds slowly until the midway point, after which all hell breaks loose. I like that we get to spend so much time getting to know the characters, and setting up the threat until the full extent of what is going on is revealed to us suddenly and without warning. It works very effectively and makes the stakes matter when things get going. There is a particular scene towards the middle of the book where all the characters are sat at a dinner table and we, the reader, suspect something isn’t quite right. The protagonists also think something’s amiss, and we start to get clued in on small but telling observations, and the tension just builds and builds until I had to stop reading and remember to breathe.
Anyone who feels cheated by the slow burn first half can rest assured that they get their full books worth of the promised ‘splatter’ in the finale. For a relatively short book, there is certainly an impressive body count, especially considering they don’t start piling up until the midway point. Red Station reads like ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ in the wild west and the brutality is just as intense as you’d expect based on that comparison.
Horror westerns are not a genre I can say I’ve read a great deal of in the past but Kenzie Jennings has made a convert of me. If you are yet to give the Splatter Western series a try, ‘Red Station’ is a highly recommended jumping on point.
You can read more reviews of new and upcoming horror releases at https://www.myindiemuse.com/category/...
The opening sentence of Kenzie Jenning’s new book, ‘Red Station’, part of Death’s Head Press’s ‘Splatter Western’ series, is perhaps my favourite opener of any book I have read this year. What I particularly like, other than it being a great line, is it also works as a declaration of what the reader is in for over the next 146 pages.
Four weary travellers pull into a house seeking temporary respite from the sweltering heat and never-ending plains of the old west. Weary and hungry, the owners offer them a comfortable room and a hot meal for the night.
What at first appears to be an act of kindness soon transpires to be the beginning of the traveller’s worst nightmare. Isolated and trapped against overwhelming odds, a night at Red Station may turn out to be their last.
This wasn’t my first Kenzie Jennings book (I previously reviewed her debut novel, ‘Reception’) but it was the first of the ‘Splatter Western’ line that I have tried (of which this is book seven). If ‘Red Station’ is any indication of the standard, then it appears I have some serious catching up to do.
While I fully admit that a city dweller such as myself (and an English one at that) may not be the best judge of these things, the dialogue and the setting all felt very authentically Old West and it was very evocative of the westerns I’ve grown up watching. I certainly got the impression that Jennings has done a lot of homework to make the book feel like the real deal and it absolutely pays off.
Much like ‘Reception’, ‘Red Station’ builds slowly until the midway point, after which all hell breaks loose. I like that we get to spend so much time getting to know the characters, and setting up the threat until the full extent of what is going on is revealed to us suddenly and without warning. It works very effectively and makes the stakes matter when things get going. There is a particular scene towards the middle of the book where all the characters are sat at a dinner table and we, the reader, suspect something isn’t quite right. The protagonists also think something’s amiss, and we start to get clued in on small but telling observations, and the tension just builds and builds until I had to stop reading and remember to breathe.
Anyone who feels cheated by the slow burn first half can rest assured that they get their full books worth of the promised ‘splatter’ in the finale. For a relatively short book, there is certainly an impressive body count, especially considering they don’t start piling up until the midway point. Red Station reads like ‘The Devil’s Rejects’ in the wild west and the brutality is just as intense as you’d expect based on that comparison.
Horror westerns are not a genre I can say I’ve read a great deal of in the past but Kenzie Jennings has made a convert of me. If you are yet to give the Splatter Western series a try, ‘Red Station’ is a highly recommended jumping on point.
You can read more reviews of new and upcoming horror releases at https://www.myindiemuse.com/category/...
February 11, 2021
“It was the hour of fresh blood, and the land was ravenous.”
Kenzie Jennings deserves a standing ovation for the cinematically written perfection that is RED STATION. What a fantastic new addition to the Splatter Western Collection!
Right off the bat, chapter one introduces you to a stage coach filled with endearing characters traveling west towards their future—the most interesting of them all being the lady in red, Clyde Northway. When our travelers break for the evening at a station home and are welcomed by the warm hospitality of the Adler family, all seems well and cordial. But our travelers are in for the nightmare of their lives when they discover their hosts aren’t who they seem.
First of all, it’s no surprise that the protagonist is a serious badass and I loved reading every freaking page in which she graced us with her presence in her fashionable red dress. Second, this story really packs a killer punch, but with steady pacing and captivating players! Throughout the chapters, I found myself rooting for the survival of characters I’d come to like while simultaneously hoping others would get their asses handed to them and it was frightening, exhilarating and pretty fantastic. Plus, Jennings does not hold back on that gritty, pulpy, bloody gore. There’s blood splattered all over these pages, folks. I was hungry for it, and it was glorious.
This was my first read by Kenzie Jennings but it will not be my last as I’m officially a fan. Bravo! As a reminder, each Splatter Western by Deaths Head Press is a stand-alone, so if you’re looking for a place to start, book #7 RED STATION is an excellent choice.
(Special thanks to Deaths Head Press, Night Worms, and author Kenzie Jennings for this #NightWormsBookParty review copy!)
Kenzie Jennings deserves a standing ovation for the cinematically written perfection that is RED STATION. What a fantastic new addition to the Splatter Western Collection!
Right off the bat, chapter one introduces you to a stage coach filled with endearing characters traveling west towards their future—the most interesting of them all being the lady in red, Clyde Northway. When our travelers break for the evening at a station home and are welcomed by the warm hospitality of the Adler family, all seems well and cordial. But our travelers are in for the nightmare of their lives when they discover their hosts aren’t who they seem.
First of all, it’s no surprise that the protagonist is a serious badass and I loved reading every freaking page in which she graced us with her presence in her fashionable red dress. Second, this story really packs a killer punch, but with steady pacing and captivating players! Throughout the chapters, I found myself rooting for the survival of characters I’d come to like while simultaneously hoping others would get their asses handed to them and it was frightening, exhilarating and pretty fantastic. Plus, Jennings does not hold back on that gritty, pulpy, bloody gore. There’s blood splattered all over these pages, folks. I was hungry for it, and it was glorious.
This was my first read by Kenzie Jennings but it will not be my last as I’m officially a fan. Bravo! As a reminder, each Splatter Western by Deaths Head Press is a stand-alone, so if you’re looking for a place to start, book #7 RED STATION is an excellent choice.
(Special thanks to Deaths Head Press, Night Worms, and author Kenzie Jennings for this #NightWormsBookParty review copy!)
July 9, 2021
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A small group of passengers travel by carriage across the wide open prairie lands of the Wild West. These strangers have their own individual scheduled agendas and intended destinations. Before nightfall emerges, the party seeks out a known home station that will provide their needs for an overnight stay. Isolated in the middle of nowhere, the guests soon realize the proprietors of this establishment have an intent of their own.
The fore mentioned beautiful fortress located in the heart of “God’s Country”, bestows an appearance of humble sanctuary among the empty land’s potential savagery. This facade slowly forms a dark decent into madness, a sickness within its four walls and a brutality unmatched by any evil known to man. These merciless conceptions are shaped and molded from the imaginative mind of author Kenzie Jennings.
The Red Station holds numerous surprise shocks, extreme tense moments and threads of gore that seep into every chapter. Kenzie ensures “the build up” is just as enticing as the slaughter and carnage regarding the meat of the story. If there was a butcher of the macabre located in the meat packing district, her name tag would read “Kenzie”. For all these reasons, The Red Station has rightfully been nominated for a Splatterpunk Award in the category of Best Novella.
Kenzie Jennings has made reservations available to all her readers for a one night stay at the Red Station. A claustrophobic isolated getaway. A locale where horror meets west. A “home sweet home” where the family that slays together stays together. Have a pleasant stay.
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A small group of passengers travel by carriage across the wide open prairie lands of the Wild West. These strangers have their own individual scheduled agendas and intended destinations. Before nightfall emerges, the party seeks out a known home station that will provide their needs for an overnight stay. Isolated in the middle of nowhere, the guests soon realize the proprietors of this establishment have an intent of their own.
The fore mentioned beautiful fortress located in the heart of “God’s Country”, bestows an appearance of humble sanctuary among the empty land’s potential savagery. This facade slowly forms a dark decent into madness, a sickness within its four walls and a brutality unmatched by any evil known to man. These merciless conceptions are shaped and molded from the imaginative mind of author Kenzie Jennings.
The Red Station holds numerous surprise shocks, extreme tense moments and threads of gore that seep into every chapter. Kenzie ensures “the build up” is just as enticing as the slaughter and carnage regarding the meat of the story. If there was a butcher of the macabre located in the meat packing district, her name tag would read “Kenzie”. For all these reasons, The Red Station has rightfully been nominated for a Splatterpunk Award in the category of Best Novella.
Kenzie Jennings has made reservations available to all her readers for a one night stay at the Red Station. A claustrophobic isolated getaway. A locale where horror meets west. A “home sweet home” where the family that slays together stays together. Have a pleasant stay.
February 4, 2021
AUTHOR: Kenzie Jennings
SYNOPSIS: There is a house overlooking the vast, rolling plains. A home station where a traveler will be welcomed with a piping hot meal and a downy bed. It is a refuge for the weary. A beacon for the lost. A place where blood and bones feed the land.
For four stagecoach passengers... a doctor in search of a missing father and daughter... a newlywed couple on the way to their homestead... and a lady in red with a bag filled with secrets... Their night at the Station has only just begun.
PUBLISHER: Death Head Press
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"It was the hour of fresh blood, and the land was ravenous."
RED STATION is the Final Girl gone Wild Wild West. We begin with four travelers riding in a stagecoach, Monty-a real doctor, Finch- handsome new husband, Patience-new preggo wife, and Clyde--the lady in red. They take a break from their journey and stay with the Alder family. Everything seems normal until the eldest Alder boy makes his entrance.
THINGS I LOVED:
Lee. Sure he is grimy and gross, but his prostitute memory made me laugh out loud hysterically proving I am either insane or laugh when I am uncomfortable. Also, Kenzie's descriptions are beautiful."The blood, it kept coming, rolling down his forehead, forming branches of rivers."
The new take on a crazy backwoods cannibal family troupe. It led to some awesome kills scenes that I will not forget any time soon. The parasol?
"That lesson: One must always the enemy is everywhere. Because of this, she must be alert from all sides. And that included the rear."
CLYDE! Okay, it takes a special woman to travel to the rolling plains alone to meet a madman with the purpose of marriage. She is resourceful, quick thinking, and does NOT shy away from brutality."And that was quite enough for the lady in red."
The ENDING! Enough said. It's spectacular.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
That is ended so quickly. Kenzie give me more!
RED STATION has everything I look for in a great book: characters I care about, vivid descriptions and atmospheric, and the most important I felt real true emotions while reading. This is something I feel is the difference between a reading good book and a great book. With that being said, RED STATION is worthy of 5 stars. I am excited to read more of Jennings's work and will be reading RECEPTION later this month with Mother Horror.
February 14, 2021
Red Station is the 7th installment in Deaths Head Press' Splatter Western series and it was just the right pick me up the series needed.
A group of travelers, all strangers to each other, arrive at an "oasis" of sorts on the Great Plains, looking for a meal and place to rest their heads for the night. The Adler family invites them in, and provides them with needed amenities. However, one of the travelers, our leading Lady in Red, notices our host family is not quite what they seem to be.
Kenzie Jennings manages to take us on a fun, bloody little ride, with characters we can actually enjoy for a minute in such a short little book. I would be surprised if Ms. Clyde Northaway, the Lady in the Red Dress, was not everyone's favorite character in this story. Quick witted, with a silver tongue, Clyde is a mysterious bad-ass that makes this story what it is. I wanted more of her. More of her back story, more about where she was going, just MORE CLYDE.
This story gives of some serious Rob Zombie vibes, or really just makes you think of any slasher film you can find with a weird ass house with a bizarre family living there. This is one in this series that you do not want to miss!
Thank to Kenzie Jennings and Deaths Head Press for providing the review copies for this NightWorms book party!
A group of travelers, all strangers to each other, arrive at an "oasis" of sorts on the Great Plains, looking for a meal and place to rest their heads for the night. The Adler family invites them in, and provides them with needed amenities. However, one of the travelers, our leading Lady in Red, notices our host family is not quite what they seem to be.
Kenzie Jennings manages to take us on a fun, bloody little ride, with characters we can actually enjoy for a minute in such a short little book. I would be surprised if Ms. Clyde Northaway, the Lady in the Red Dress, was not everyone's favorite character in this story. Quick witted, with a silver tongue, Clyde is a mysterious bad-ass that makes this story what it is. I wanted more of her. More of her back story, more about where she was going, just MORE CLYDE.
This story gives of some serious Rob Zombie vibes, or really just makes you think of any slasher film you can find with a weird ass house with a bizarre family living there. This is one in this series that you do not want to miss!
Thank to Kenzie Jennings and Deaths Head Press for providing the review copies for this NightWorms book party!
February 11, 2021
RED STATION by Kenzie Jennings is the 7th installment in the Splatter Western series from Death's Head Press. This book takes me back to the first in this series and reminds me of why I fell in love with these gory, action-packed westerns. Jennings has created an extremely interesting and likeable cast that interact so well with each other. Clyde (the lady in the red dress) is such a dynamite character that I would love to see her in even more books! Heck, I would like to see her on screen! And when this random group of travelers find themselves in a situation that makes me think of Texas Chainsaw or House of 1,000 Corpses, well, you can expect carnage, blood, and lots of action! RED STATION is a ton of fun - it's a short, brutal, bloody book that should be making it into the hands of more horror fans!
Special thanks to Death's Head Press, Night Worms, and author Kenzie Jennings for this #NightWormsBookParty review copy.
Special thanks to Death's Head Press, Night Worms, and author Kenzie Jennings for this #NightWormsBookParty review copy.
February 5, 2021
Horror is probably the most pliable genre. It fits easily with so many other genres to create something cool like horror-sci-fi, or horror-romance, horror-action. But when an author welds horror onto the Western, that's when something special happens, and author Kenzie Jay conjures up something unique in Red Station. Four weary travelers stop at a lone station house on the empty plains, but they do not find rest in this unusual shelter house. The playful banter between the characters keeps this story humming along delightfully, until the drama takes a hard turn into violent action. Then all bets are off as the reader is rocketed to the finale. This is exactly what I'm looking for in a book; a good story, executed masterfully!
June 13, 2022
Kenzie Jennings brings a great entry into the Splatter Western series. Fast paced gory ride with a bad ass female lead. My first read from Jemnings, and it won't be my last!
February 27, 2021
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Shamefully I had only read Magpie Coffin so far in the DHP splatterpunk western series. That was a 5 star and even appeared on my Top Ten of 2020. But I just for some reason had let the others slip past me. Every time there was a Night Worms party, I knew I needed to get back into them. Another genius notion is although it is a series, each book is also a standalone. So, when I started hearing rave things about Red Station by Kenzie Jennings, two things stood out. One, Kenzie is an awesome female writer and females writing extreme and splatterpunk are sadly few and far between. And two, after briefly chatting with Kenzie (who is wonderful) she relayed it was a slasher. SOLD!!!
Kenzie is a damn fine storyteller and a definite advocate of the show don’t tell preference. After reading her post about how she came up with the idea and the intense research she put into it, I am even more impressed and intrigued by the rich history of the Wild West. Being a Brit, I find this time in US history fascinating, and although this series is very much fictional, I have no doubt of the horrific real-life atrocities that took place during those times.
This book in particular has made me excited for the series again and I am very looking forward to The Thirteenth Koyote, which I hear is about western werewolves … sign me up now! 5 Stars All the Way!
Shamefully I had only read Magpie Coffin so far in the DHP splatterpunk western series. That was a 5 star and even appeared on my Top Ten of 2020. But I just for some reason had let the others slip past me. Every time there was a Night Worms party, I knew I needed to get back into them. Another genius notion is although it is a series, each book is also a standalone. So, when I started hearing rave things about Red Station by Kenzie Jennings, two things stood out. One, Kenzie is an awesome female writer and females writing extreme and splatterpunk are sadly few and far between. And two, after briefly chatting with Kenzie (who is wonderful) she relayed it was a slasher. SOLD!!!
Kenzie is a damn fine storyteller and a definite advocate of the show don’t tell preference. After reading her post about how she came up with the idea and the intense research she put into it, I am even more impressed and intrigued by the rich history of the Wild West. Being a Brit, I find this time in US history fascinating, and although this series is very much fictional, I have no doubt of the horrific real-life atrocities that took place during those times.
This book in particular has made me excited for the series again and I am very looking forward to The Thirteenth Koyote, which I hear is about western werewolves … sign me up now! 5 Stars All the Way!
January 14, 2021
Review to come
February 16, 2021
Death’s Head Press’ Splatter Western series has been rather hit or miss. And I don’t mean bullseye vs. a miss so near I can feel the wake of the bullet. I’m talking more of a fanboy gushing vs. an emphatic get off my lawn. Like the furthest distance between the Grand Canyon’s cliffs.
Look, I’m not going to tell you what is “good” or “bad” in horror fiction, that’s not my angle. Like all things in life, horror fiction is just as subjective (maybe more so) than anything else and everyone’s takeaway will be unique. What I will say is that, personal take, coming off of two consecutive severe misses (two books that amplify to the Nth degree my biggest deterrents concerning the series’ common insensitivities) my excitement level for Red Station, and my investment level in the series as a whole, was beginning to fade.
But then Red Station’s Clyde Northway, savior in a red dress, comes swaggering in through the saloon’s batwing doors to let me know that the Splatter Western’s aren’t through with me. Not by a long shot. What makes Red Station stand out amongst the crowd? A strong and charismatic female lead, check. Serving after serving of brutal old west themed mayhem, check. A very compelling based-on-real-events narrative, check. A lack of racial and gender insensitivities as a plot device and/ or crutch.... hella check!
On the flip side, the opening suggests that Clyde is embarking on a different sort of task before things derail. What that task was, and how she found herself on this particular path isn’t explored here in Red Station, perhaps in the future we’ll get a little more of her story as this feels like a small piece of a much larger puzzle.
Yeah, I dug Red Station quite a lot. It is a sleek, no time wasted, 135ish pages and you’ll more than likely be done with it before barkeep comes around for last call. This has more to do with the book drawing you in vs. slim page count. Know that I’m down for any and all further adventures of Clyde Northway.
Red Station by Kenzi Jenner from Death’s Head Press, personal entertainment value:
4/ 5.
Zakk is a big dumb animal.
A mighty thank you to Death’s Head Press for the free review copy, a second mighty thank you to Night Worms for the book party opportunity. Cheers, friends.
Look, I’m not going to tell you what is “good” or “bad” in horror fiction, that’s not my angle. Like all things in life, horror fiction is just as subjective (maybe more so) than anything else and everyone’s takeaway will be unique. What I will say is that, personal take, coming off of two consecutive severe misses (two books that amplify to the Nth degree my biggest deterrents concerning the series’ common insensitivities) my excitement level for Red Station, and my investment level in the series as a whole, was beginning to fade.
But then Red Station’s Clyde Northway, savior in a red dress, comes swaggering in through the saloon’s batwing doors to let me know that the Splatter Western’s aren’t through with me. Not by a long shot. What makes Red Station stand out amongst the crowd? A strong and charismatic female lead, check. Serving after serving of brutal old west themed mayhem, check. A very compelling based-on-real-events narrative, check. A lack of racial and gender insensitivities as a plot device and/ or crutch.... hella check!
On the flip side, the opening suggests that Clyde is embarking on a different sort of task before things derail. What that task was, and how she found herself on this particular path isn’t explored here in Red Station, perhaps in the future we’ll get a little more of her story as this feels like a small piece of a much larger puzzle.
Yeah, I dug Red Station quite a lot. It is a sleek, no time wasted, 135ish pages and you’ll more than likely be done with it before barkeep comes around for last call. This has more to do with the book drawing you in vs. slim page count. Know that I’m down for any and all further adventures of Clyde Northway.
Red Station by Kenzi Jenner from Death’s Head Press, personal entertainment value:
4/ 5.
Zakk is a big dumb animal.
A mighty thank you to Death’s Head Press for the free review copy, a second mighty thank you to Night Worms for the book party opportunity. Cheers, friends.
January 6, 2021
Review of “Red Station by Kenzie Jennings”
This is the 7th book in the splatterpunk western series. They are all stand-alone books by different authors. You can jump in anywhere!
If the western part scares you, then wipe that from your memory. This book is a straight up slasher with western undertones. Basically if you just love slashers then get on this, immediately!!! You won’t be disappointed.
A group of travelers stop at a Station house to get some rest before they meet their final destination. They are all on a mission whether it’s to go to their final homestead, find a missing person or just a mystery. Eating a warm meal and taking a lavish bath isn’t going to be all they are doing tonight.
“𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 ‘𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞’ 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲? 𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧.”
We can talk about the western feel of the plains and the dress and mannerisms of the time period. Ladies are not to be rude, harsh or unlady like. Pish posh! We like our characters a little rough around the edges. My absolute favorite character was Clyde! There are little digs into her backstory and I want more of it. Another thing I loved was the set up of the story. It would go from being in action to in the mind of one of the characters watching the scenes play out. I didn’t realize how pivotal that was until the end of the book. My brain was leaking out of my ears from that explosive twist. Also, the fact that the inspiration for this story came from a true crime event is just insane! Kenzie straight up killed this book! 5/5 🩸
Thank you to Death’s Head Press , Kenzie Jennings and Nightworms for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review!
This is the 7th book in the splatterpunk western series. They are all stand-alone books by different authors. You can jump in anywhere!
If the western part scares you, then wipe that from your memory. This book is a straight up slasher with western undertones. Basically if you just love slashers then get on this, immediately!!! You won’t be disappointed.
A group of travelers stop at a Station house to get some rest before they meet their final destination. They are all on a mission whether it’s to go to their final homestead, find a missing person or just a mystery. Eating a warm meal and taking a lavish bath isn’t going to be all they are doing tonight.
“𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞 ‘𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞’ 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲? 𝐖𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧.”
We can talk about the western feel of the plains and the dress and mannerisms of the time period. Ladies are not to be rude, harsh or unlady like. Pish posh! We like our characters a little rough around the edges. My absolute favorite character was Clyde! There are little digs into her backstory and I want more of it. Another thing I loved was the set up of the story. It would go from being in action to in the mind of one of the characters watching the scenes play out. I didn’t realize how pivotal that was until the end of the book. My brain was leaking out of my ears from that explosive twist. Also, the fact that the inspiration for this story came from a true crime event is just insane! Kenzie straight up killed this book! 5/5 🩸
Thank you to Death’s Head Press , Kenzie Jennings and Nightworms for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review!
December 18, 2020
What an absolutely enjoyable horror novel! I love horror novels the best when they don’t have any supernatural elements. Just good old fashion human on human horror, and that’s what we find here. Fun little twist in the last handful of paragraphs, I did see part of it coming, but I don’t mind that! Because I enjoyed this one so much, I have downloaded Kenzie Jenning’s other book, Reception. Looks forward to that too as it’s supposed to be a cannibal horror book, which is more human on human horror!
January 5, 2021
"Is it a persuasive treatise? A call to action?"
"A response," she said flatly.
"A response to...?"
"To those who believe women should not be expected to be rational thinkers."
If there is ever a SplatterWestern you should read, this is it. THIS. IS. IT! Red Station is a winner. The dialogue! The characters! The gore! It's all right here waiting for you.
"A response," she said flatly.
"A response to...?"
"To those who believe women should not be expected to be rational thinkers."
If there is ever a SplatterWestern you should read, this is it. THIS. IS. IT! Red Station is a winner. The dialogue! The characters! The gore! It's all right here waiting for you.
January 5, 2021
My first foray into western horror turned out to be a hugely successful splatterfest!
February 18, 2021
Thank goodness for Kenzie Jennings who, with a single tale of violent survival, revived my hope and excitement for the splatter western series from Deaths Head Press!
Okay, that may be a little much, but I'm riding high after finishing this one. The series had taken a serious downturn with the previous two books, and I was beginning to lose faith.
But then came the lady in the red dress, bearing blades and a deadly disposition. Then came Clyde, a woman full of intelligence, true grit, and mystery. She is THE reason to love this book. Sure there's a creepy build up of tension and some wonderfully gory fight scenes, but none of that would matter as much without her. What's interesting to me is that there appears to be a larger story with Clyde in the background, and Red Station was merely a stop along a grander journey. I sure hope we see more of her in the future.
The story begins by introducing our group of characters who will soon become pawns in the slaughterhouse station. Their rapport is enjoyable, if a bit long-winded at times. They reach a giant house and their hosts invite them in for the night. The family seems friendly, but there's something a little "off" about them. Tension is building, and Clyde is increasingly on guard. Then, in the middle of dinner, and right at the midpoint of the book, things go gloriously off the rails.
No spoilers, but basically what you were dreading/anticipating finally happens. It's not a surprise, but it's a fantastic payoff to all the set up in the first half. Amiable drama becomes slow burn becomes survival horror thriller. The wildly violent second half plays out like a movie, both in the turn of events and the author's descriptive style. It's fast-paced, brutal, and a lot of fun. My few complaints are that Clyde has several moments of serious miscalculation that seem out of character, and there's a weird Texas Chainsaw-esque twist thrown in at the very end. Otherwise this is a pretty sold story and, I want to reiterate this, I need to see more books chronicling the adventures of Clyde!
Okay, that may be a little much, but I'm riding high after finishing this one. The series had taken a serious downturn with the previous two books, and I was beginning to lose faith.
But then came the lady in the red dress, bearing blades and a deadly disposition. Then came Clyde, a woman full of intelligence, true grit, and mystery. She is THE reason to love this book. Sure there's a creepy build up of tension and some wonderfully gory fight scenes, but none of that would matter as much without her. What's interesting to me is that there appears to be a larger story with Clyde in the background, and Red Station was merely a stop along a grander journey. I sure hope we see more of her in the future.
The story begins by introducing our group of characters who will soon become pawns in the slaughterhouse station. Their rapport is enjoyable, if a bit long-winded at times. They reach a giant house and their hosts invite them in for the night. The family seems friendly, but there's something a little "off" about them. Tension is building, and Clyde is increasingly on guard. Then, in the middle of dinner, and right at the midpoint of the book, things go gloriously off the rails.
No spoilers, but basically what you were dreading/anticipating finally happens. It's not a surprise, but it's a fantastic payoff to all the set up in the first half. Amiable drama becomes slow burn becomes survival horror thriller. The wildly violent second half plays out like a movie, both in the turn of events and the author's descriptive style. It's fast-paced, brutal, and a lot of fun. My few complaints are that Clyde has several moments of serious miscalculation that seem out of character, and there's a weird Texas Chainsaw-esque twist thrown in at the very end. Otherwise this is a pretty sold story and, I want to reiterate this, I need to see more books chronicling the adventures of Clyde!
February 10, 2021
THIS IS UTTER PERFECTION!
Jumping into the 7th book in the Splatter Western series, Red Station, and oh what a book. I must admit though that I'm kind of mad for going into this book blind. This is one of those occasions where reading the synopsis would've really helped. My fault though. NONETHELESS, this book really hit the mark.
From the beginning of our journey everything seemed so suspenseful to me, it almost felt like I was seeing this novel in sepia tones lol, does that even make sense? All we know as we jump in is that we have four passengers making their merry way to different destinations. Before arriving at said destinations we have a mid-way stop: Red Station! Hold on to your horses folks, cause this is where the fun begins! I mean, not for the passengers making their stop but for the reader?, it was so much fun. Now, something is off at this particular station, it seems out of place and the vibe just isn’t right. This causes some concerns and questions amongst the passengers but without any other choice they start settling in. It doesn’t take long to see that their suspicions are right but it’s too late, there is no turning back. One thing I found interesting as I got into the meat and potatoes of the story, was how much I cared for the characters. This was surprising to me due to the size of the story. Which just proves that a book does not need to be a million pages long to have well loved characters, just some good writing, and that’s what Jennings delivers.
I absolutely loved Red Station. If you’re a lover of slasher novels/movies I believe you will be smitten by this one. 5/5 stars!
Thank you so much to the folks over at Death’s Head Press and also to Night Worms for putting together this “killer” book party!
Jumping into the 7th book in the Splatter Western series, Red Station, and oh what a book. I must admit though that I'm kind of mad for going into this book blind. This is one of those occasions where reading the synopsis would've really helped. My fault though. NONETHELESS, this book really hit the mark.
From the beginning of our journey everything seemed so suspenseful to me, it almost felt like I was seeing this novel in sepia tones lol, does that even make sense? All we know as we jump in is that we have four passengers making their merry way to different destinations. Before arriving at said destinations we have a mid-way stop: Red Station! Hold on to your horses folks, cause this is where the fun begins! I mean, not for the passengers making their stop but for the reader?, it was so much fun. Now, something is off at this particular station, it seems out of place and the vibe just isn’t right. This causes some concerns and questions amongst the passengers but without any other choice they start settling in. It doesn’t take long to see that their suspicions are right but it’s too late, there is no turning back. One thing I found interesting as I got into the meat and potatoes of the story, was how much I cared for the characters. This was surprising to me due to the size of the story. Which just proves that a book does not need to be a million pages long to have well loved characters, just some good writing, and that’s what Jennings delivers.
I absolutely loved Red Station. If you’re a lover of slasher novels/movies I believe you will be smitten by this one. 5/5 stars!
Thank you so much to the folks over at Death’s Head Press and also to Night Worms for putting together this “killer” book party!
May 12, 2021
Kenzie Jennings has done it again! After reading Reception, I needed to get my hands on some more of the authors’ work and I was overjoyed when I heard she had a splatter western novella and after enjoying The Magpie Coffin, I jumped on it and read it! One sitting, one cup of coffee but several “Get it Girl” exclamations! I was in for a bumpy but exhilarating ride! Hold onto your saddles because this will certainly take you on an unforgettable ride!
This is Death’s Head Press’ 7th book in the Splatter Western series which introduces a badass female protagonist, Clyde Northway! Clyde teeters between the obligatory lady-like manners so often expected of women and the fierce and unrelenting feminist views. Oh, and did I forget to mention she kicks-ass!! If you have heard of “bad hombres” well this is one “bad mujer”! All the while donning a gorgeous French red dress and blades superbly handled!!!
We meet her whilst traveling with three others, a doctor and a newly wedded couple traversing the Great Plains. They are in need of respite and have learned of the Station House which is on the way to their final destination. The heat as well as the creepiness is palpable especially after arriving to the house and being met with quite unnerving hosts, The Adlers.
While the greetings and dinner seem cordial, there is an eeriness about this entire atmosphere, and lo and behold, chaos ensues.
This novella packs a punch; badassery meets horror meets western meets feminism!!!
This book did not disappoint, and I need more Clyde Northway; stories, bookmarks, drawings…and even a red dress!
Five stars!!! Highly Recommend!
This is Death’s Head Press’ 7th book in the Splatter Western series which introduces a badass female protagonist, Clyde Northway! Clyde teeters between the obligatory lady-like manners so often expected of women and the fierce and unrelenting feminist views. Oh, and did I forget to mention she kicks-ass!! If you have heard of “bad hombres” well this is one “bad mujer”! All the while donning a gorgeous French red dress and blades superbly handled!!!
We meet her whilst traveling with three others, a doctor and a newly wedded couple traversing the Great Plains. They are in need of respite and have learned of the Station House which is on the way to their final destination. The heat as well as the creepiness is palpable especially after arriving to the house and being met with quite unnerving hosts, The Adlers.
While the greetings and dinner seem cordial, there is an eeriness about this entire atmosphere, and lo and behold, chaos ensues.
This novella packs a punch; badassery meets horror meets western meets feminism!!!
This book did not disappoint, and I need more Clyde Northway; stories, bookmarks, drawings…and even a red dress!
Five stars!!! Highly Recommend!
November 23, 2020
Good read!
Enjoyable read. Nothing much happens until about the 50% mark, but the first half is still a good read. I didn't like the foreign words. Having to stop and look up each word to understand what it meant became frustrating. Some words you could guess what they meant, but still frustrating. A lot of the German words you couldn't even find easily to translate.
Having a woman's name as Clyde was a little off putting.
Having said all that... Good read! Dearly loved Clyde's character! Definitely suspenseful at times. Appreciated the gore. Would recommend!
Enjoyable read. Nothing much happens until about the 50% mark, but the first half is still a good read. I didn't like the foreign words. Having to stop and look up each word to understand what it meant became frustrating. Some words you could guess what they meant, but still frustrating. A lot of the German words you couldn't even find easily to translate.
Having a woman's name as Clyde was a little off putting.
Having said all that... Good read! Dearly loved Clyde's character! Definitely suspenseful at times. Appreciated the gore. Would recommend!
May 27, 2023
Review coming soon.
January 10, 2021
I don’t know how long this horror western trend is going to stick around, but I’m going to take full advantage while it’s here.
Jennings’ addition to Death’s Heads Press’ line of splatter westerns is actually relatively light on splatter in the beginning of the book. When a group of travelers are taken in for the night, given a place to stay, we’re treated to pages and pages of character development, not resembling much of a horror novel. This might sound like a complaint, but the interaction is entertaining and the dialogue crackles, and the time spent with these characters, particularly Miss Clyde Northway, pays off in a big way later.
When the book takes its turn into horror territory, it cuts the wheel viciously and doesn’t bother to ease the brakes at all. Jennings’ visceral descriptions and stark action scenes paint vivid pictures of gore and mayhem rooted in humanity, or I suppose lack thereof. The action does not let up for a moment until the very last page, and though the book feels complete, there could be more story to tell, and I’d show up for it.
Red Station makes full use of the old west setting without leaning into familiar and overused tropes the genre is rife with. A fresh story that uses dialogue and setting to showcase what can be done in this extremely specific sub-genre. While I’ve only read short fiction by Kenzie Jennings to this point, I’ll need to rectify that now that I’ve seen what the author can do with a longer form.
Jennings’ addition to Death’s Heads Press’ line of splatter westerns is actually relatively light on splatter in the beginning of the book. When a group of travelers are taken in for the night, given a place to stay, we’re treated to pages and pages of character development, not resembling much of a horror novel. This might sound like a complaint, but the interaction is entertaining and the dialogue crackles, and the time spent with these characters, particularly Miss Clyde Northway, pays off in a big way later.
When the book takes its turn into horror territory, it cuts the wheel viciously and doesn’t bother to ease the brakes at all. Jennings’ visceral descriptions and stark action scenes paint vivid pictures of gore and mayhem rooted in humanity, or I suppose lack thereof. The action does not let up for a moment until the very last page, and though the book feels complete, there could be more story to tell, and I’d show up for it.
Red Station makes full use of the old west setting without leaning into familiar and overused tropes the genre is rife with. A fresh story that uses dialogue and setting to showcase what can be done in this extremely specific sub-genre. While I’ve only read short fiction by Kenzie Jennings to this point, I’ll need to rectify that now that I’ve seen what the author can do with a longer form.
January 15, 2021
When I decided to read this book, I was nervous. A horror western? On top of that, a splatterpunk western.
I haven’t ventured too heavily into the splatterpunk realm, mostly because I have to be very prepared before starting one.
So, this book just felt like I was going into something I wasn’t going to like before I even read the first page.
Our story starts with a group of travelers in need of a place to rest. They have the perfect place, it’s guaranteed to have good food and a warm bed to sleep in. But the gracious hosts are a little off, something seems weird about them. Before you can even blink, the chaos ensues and all hell breaks loose.
I’m actually impressed by how much I ended up liking this book. The western aspect is very subdued in my opinion, which is good for me because I don’t really care for that genre. The blood and gore is very well done, it’s not too excessive, it feels like there is a purpose behind it, and it adds to the thrill of everything.
Clyde Northway is such a cool main character. She’s mysterious and super badass, her kill scenes are glorious and all around she’s just awesome. I would love to see more about her in another story, especially to find out more of her backstory.
Overall, really impressed with my first ever western splatterpunk book.
I haven’t ventured too heavily into the splatterpunk realm, mostly because I have to be very prepared before starting one.
So, this book just felt like I was going into something I wasn’t going to like before I even read the first page.
Our story starts with a group of travelers in need of a place to rest. They have the perfect place, it’s guaranteed to have good food and a warm bed to sleep in. But the gracious hosts are a little off, something seems weird about them. Before you can even blink, the chaos ensues and all hell breaks loose.
I’m actually impressed by how much I ended up liking this book. The western aspect is very subdued in my opinion, which is good for me because I don’t really care for that genre. The blood and gore is very well done, it’s not too excessive, it feels like there is a purpose behind it, and it adds to the thrill of everything.
Clyde Northway is such a cool main character. She’s mysterious and super badass, her kill scenes are glorious and all around she’s just awesome. I would love to see more about her in another story, especially to find out more of her backstory.
Overall, really impressed with my first ever western splatterpunk book.
March 13, 2021
This was an excellent installment of the splatter western series. Kenzie did a great job with the characters and setting. I generally like books this length, but I wanted more. More backstory, longer fights etc. I would've loved to see more of Clyde's history and some chapter break flashbacks would've been awesome. That being said, this was an excellent, short read and a great book.
November 1, 2021
Loved Clyde, the Lady in Red. Such a fun novel with a great setting. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for a horror western -- or if you have any interest in the historical Bloody Bender family. I can't wait to read more from Jennings.
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