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Reunion
A girl detective. A boy genius. A warrior princess. A young magician. Four young people with extraordinary gifts.
For years, they solved mysteries, caught crooks, and slayed monsters. They were secret heroes, keeping an idyllic small town in the middle of America safe from the things that lurked in the dark.
Then, the year of their high school graduation, the darkness came for them. During what the media called “New Year’s Evil,” a demonic force rose to turn their hometown into a literal Hell on Earth.
They gathered to stop it. They fought. And they won.
The rest of the world never discovered the truth behind the disaster. For twenty years, the four tried living like normal people.
Now their past is coming back to haunt them.
The darkness is gathering once more. They’re summoned back to their hometown to face it, along with everything else they left behind. Whether they want to or not, they’ll have to be heroes again.
For years, they solved mysteries, caught crooks, and slayed monsters. They were secret heroes, keeping an idyllic small town in the middle of America safe from the things that lurked in the dark.
Then, the year of their high school graduation, the darkness came for them. During what the media called “New Year’s Evil,” a demonic force rose to turn their hometown into a literal Hell on Earth.
They gathered to stop it. They fought. And they won.
The rest of the world never discovered the truth behind the disaster. For twenty years, the four tried living like normal people.
Now their past is coming back to haunt them.
The darkness is gathering once more. They’re summoned back to their hometown to face it, along with everything else they left behind. Whether they want to or not, they’ll have to be heroes again.
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Christopher Farnsworth
22 books1,232 followersChristopher Farnsworth is the author of FLASHMOB (one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2017), KILLFILE, THE ETERNAL WORLD, and the PRESIDENT'S VAMPIRE series. A screenwriter and journalist, he lives in Los Angeles.
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September 6, 2022
3.5/5
It was fun with enough emotional punch to keep me immersed. Farnsworth keeps the twists and action coming, and the suspense grows till the last page.
It was fun with enough emotional punch to keep me immersed. Farnsworth keeps the twists and action coming, and the suspense grows till the last page.
August 5, 2022
Necromantic Imbroglio! Doom Or Dupe! Dark Wizard Dares All! "I had the four of them all in my hand, and all I had to do was squeeze!" - Colchester - The Necromancer's Gazette.
Loved the story.
A couple of nit picks. I'm not a fan of Third Person Present (TPP) narrative style. It never reads right to me, but I get it. It's a valid stylistic choice. Also, I'm not a fan of interweaving two stories (the present and the past) into one narrative, even if strongly interlinked.
I love to immerse into a story, its why I read in the first place, to immerse myself into a fantasy world and forget the present as I'm transported into a place of pure imagination and held there by the power of the story.
Having a split narrative can impact my immersion, although in this case, Farnsworth get's away with it as the 'past story,' was also interesting and for the most part absorbing.
All that said, and out of the way. The emotional punch of the story was on point and very moving - especially at the end - and that always rings my bells.
Well done!
Strongly recommended. 5 'Cosmic Horror in Middle America,' stars.
Loved the story.
A couple of nit picks. I'm not a fan of Third Person Present (TPP) narrative style. It never reads right to me, but I get it. It's a valid stylistic choice. Also, I'm not a fan of interweaving two stories (the present and the past) into one narrative, even if strongly interlinked.
I love to immerse into a story, its why I read in the first place, to immerse myself into a fantasy world and forget the present as I'm transported into a place of pure imagination and held there by the power of the story.
Having a split narrative can impact my immersion, although in this case, Farnsworth get's away with it as the 'past story,' was also interesting and for the most part absorbing.
All that said, and out of the way. The emotional punch of the story was on point and very moving - especially at the end - and that always rings my bells.
Well done!
Strongly recommended. 5 'Cosmic Horror in Middle America,' stars.
June 24, 2022
Effortless. That is what the book feels like. The story, really. This is an amazing journey, one that reads like it is only 50 pages, not the 409 pages that it is. And I mean that in the most sincere way imaginable. The rule of awesome is at play but don't take that to mean that this is a senseless story, one that is only there to distract you for a few nights.
No, the story here is one of human nature, of great power and responsibility, of friendship, loyalty, love and heartbreak. It is just done in a way that makes one jump up and shout (Neither my cat nor my wife enjoyed that moment but it was worth it).
Full disclosure, I am a huge fan of this writer. Christopher Farnsworth has been capturing my imagination for years now. I am always eager for him to release something new and when he announced Reunion was coming, I preordered the physical and kindle edition. Like I said, I am a fan. Well, it could be fair to say I am a fanboy so when a new book comes out, I am really eager to get into it. And I was not disappointed. Not one bit at all.
The boy magician. The warrior princess. The brilliant one. The genius detective.
The archetypes of our favorite stories of our youth. Solving the impossible crimes of our youths with a dark twist. There is more than meets the eyes in Small Town America. Something that is Sinister, Absolute and Dark has come to roost in the heart of America and it is determined to bring about The End.
Our heroes are brought together, like a league seeking justice or a team of avenging heroes. Each of them powerful on their own, what could make them unite? Why do they join their forces together?
An evil necromancer bent on bringing about The End. Not often you have to combine mad science with street smarts with otherworldly strength with magical powers. But an evil necromancer is a big enough threat on its own. Toss in a small town conspiracy mixed with a death cult and you got yourself a stew!
Honestly, the whole story feels effortless. It reads in a way that is cinematic and beautiful. The story unfolds in a way that brings joy to my heart. And it is not just the story that you are given. Farnsworth creates a world that has some incredible stories at the forefront and more hidden below the surface.
That's right.
There is more at play here than just the latest horror going on. There is a threat that is alien yet it is also familiar if you are a fan of Farnsworth.
We see a little bit of the past of their four tragic heroes, forced to grow up way too soon and face an evil that is all too real for many of us, as the horror of violence in schools comes to their classmates on a night that was supposed to be one of their happiest. You save the day but at what cost?
The scars of that night follows them all the way to their 20th high school reunion, where the echoes of that horrifying night still haunts each of them. The End still wants what it wants and the heroes come back, older, colder, and a little more bitter than before.
Reunion is a book with a ton of promise that fulfills in spades while promising that there is a chance for more.
One thing I want to mention is that the magic that is presented in this book is not a bunch of silly lights or subtle artes. Farnsworth wanted to give us the big show and he delivers it with some of my favorite magical duels I have ever experienced. And thank god he did it because I am tired of subtle magic or the kind of magic that is brought down to a scientific level where it stops being big and cool. Its big, its awesome and it doesn't apologize for blowing your mind.
My imagination will be swirling for days, if not weeks or months after reading this.
It is a book I will be reading again soon.
No, the story here is one of human nature, of great power and responsibility, of friendship, loyalty, love and heartbreak. It is just done in a way that makes one jump up and shout (Neither my cat nor my wife enjoyed that moment but it was worth it).
Full disclosure, I am a huge fan of this writer. Christopher Farnsworth has been capturing my imagination for years now. I am always eager for him to release something new and when he announced Reunion was coming, I preordered the physical and kindle edition. Like I said, I am a fan. Well, it could be fair to say I am a fanboy so when a new book comes out, I am really eager to get into it. And I was not disappointed. Not one bit at all.
The boy magician. The warrior princess. The brilliant one. The genius detective.
The archetypes of our favorite stories of our youth. Solving the impossible crimes of our youths with a dark twist. There is more than meets the eyes in Small Town America. Something that is Sinister, Absolute and Dark has come to roost in the heart of America and it is determined to bring about The End.
Our heroes are brought together, like a league seeking justice or a team of avenging heroes. Each of them powerful on their own, what could make them unite? Why do they join their forces together?
An evil necromancer bent on bringing about The End. Not often you have to combine mad science with street smarts with otherworldly strength with magical powers. But an evil necromancer is a big enough threat on its own. Toss in a small town conspiracy mixed with a death cult and you got yourself a stew!
Honestly, the whole story feels effortless. It reads in a way that is cinematic and beautiful. The story unfolds in a way that brings joy to my heart. And it is not just the story that you are given. Farnsworth creates a world that has some incredible stories at the forefront and more hidden below the surface.
That's right.
There is more at play here than just the latest horror going on. There is a threat that is alien yet it is also familiar if you are a fan of Farnsworth.
We see a little bit of the past of their four tragic heroes, forced to grow up way too soon and face an evil that is all too real for many of us, as the horror of violence in schools comes to their classmates on a night that was supposed to be one of their happiest. You save the day but at what cost?
The scars of that night follows them all the way to their 20th high school reunion, where the echoes of that horrifying night still haunts each of them. The End still wants what it wants and the heroes come back, older, colder, and a little more bitter than before.
Reunion is a book with a ton of promise that fulfills in spades while promising that there is a chance for more.
One thing I want to mention is that the magic that is presented in this book is not a bunch of silly lights or subtle artes. Farnsworth wanted to give us the big show and he delivers it with some of my favorite magical duels I have ever experienced. And thank god he did it because I am tired of subtle magic or the kind of magic that is brought down to a scientific level where it stops being big and cool. Its big, its awesome and it doesn't apologize for blowing your mind.
My imagination will be swirling for days, if not weeks or months after reading this.
It is a book I will be reading again soon.
April 2, 2025
Stars: 4.5 out of 5.
This is one darn good book! It's a bit of a cross between Stephen King's It and a superhero story, as the protagonists are children that had to fight an unimaginable evil in their high school year. That experience changed them in ways that, even twenty years later, still weigh on them. But those are not ordinary children. All four have superpowers. One has a photographic memory and absolute recall, and also phenomenal powers of deduction. One is a genius inventor with an almost computer-like brainpower. One is half Fair Fold prince who is stronger, faster, and more ruthless than any adult. And finally, one is a literal magician.
It was interesting to get to know these children and their adult versions. I loved that the chapters were split between THEN and NOW, so we got to gradually uncover both what happened during that fateful night of New Year's Evil during their high school year and what is happening in the present when they are all called back into Middleton for the 20-year reunion. We are gradually introduced to each of the four protagonists and shown what makes them special, but we also discover what drew them together and allowed them to defeat Colchester the first time.
I must admit that the NOW chapters were rather depressing, especially when showing their lives before they came back for the Reunion, because all of them, except for Alana, maybe, seemed to have lived in a holding pattern. They had so many dreams and goals before New Year's Evil, and they just let those turn into ash. It's especially apparent for Eric who lost his real magic and spent 20 years being a stage magician in Las Vegas, and drinking himself into an early grave.
So while returning to Middleton isn't something none of them wanted, that return allows them to finally kill the past once and for all. To resolve issues that were left hanging. To defeat the evil that was left to linger and fester because of cowardice. And by doing that, they can let go of that past and finally start living the lives they were destined to have. That's a powerful message right there.
My only complaint is that the Followers are a very stupid bunch for an evil death cult. I know that humans can be cruel, petty, and selfish, but come on, are you telling me that so many people went along with literally bringing about the end of the world and expected to survive it? Or even gain anything from it? And not kids. Normal adult people who should know better.
But that's just a small gripe. If you want a good character-driven book and you loved It, then I suggest you go and get Reunion. You won't regret it.
PS: I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is one darn good book! It's a bit of a cross between Stephen King's It and a superhero story, as the protagonists are children that had to fight an unimaginable evil in their high school year. That experience changed them in ways that, even twenty years later, still weigh on them. But those are not ordinary children. All four have superpowers. One has a photographic memory and absolute recall, and also phenomenal powers of deduction. One is a genius inventor with an almost computer-like brainpower. One is half Fair Fold prince who is stronger, faster, and more ruthless than any adult. And finally, one is a literal magician.
It was interesting to get to know these children and their adult versions. I loved that the chapters were split between THEN and NOW, so we got to gradually uncover both what happened during that fateful night of New Year's Evil during their high school year and what is happening in the present when they are all called back into Middleton for the 20-year reunion. We are gradually introduced to each of the four protagonists and shown what makes them special, but we also discover what drew them together and allowed them to defeat Colchester the first time.
I must admit that the NOW chapters were rather depressing, especially when showing their lives before they came back for the Reunion, because all of them, except for Alana, maybe, seemed to have lived in a holding pattern. They had so many dreams and goals before New Year's Evil, and they just let those turn into ash. It's especially apparent for Eric who lost his real magic and spent 20 years being a stage magician in Las Vegas, and drinking himself into an early grave.
So while returning to Middleton isn't something none of them wanted, that return allows them to finally kill the past once and for all. To resolve issues that were left hanging. To defeat the evil that was left to linger and fester because of cowardice. And by doing that, they can let go of that past and finally start living the lives they were destined to have. That's a powerful message right there.
My only complaint is that the Followers are a very stupid bunch for an evil death cult. I know that humans can be cruel, petty, and selfish, but come on, are you telling me that so many people went along with literally bringing about the end of the world and expected to survive it? Or even gain anything from it? And not kids. Normal adult people who should know better.
But that's just a small gripe. If you want a good character-driven book and you loved It, then I suggest you go and get Reunion. You won't regret it.
PS: I received an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 8, 2022
My husband and I both read this book he each character as a superhero the Detective (Batman), the Warrior (Wonderwoman), the Genius (Ironman/Tony Stark), the Magician (Dr. Strange). I envisioned them more a cross between Scooby Do characters and IT characters. We both agree this was a GREAT book. It pulls you into the world of Middleton immediately. Each character is now an adult and each is struggling with the question most of us have as we attend our 20th High School reunion - How did I get here when my dreams were so different? But they don't have time to deal with that they have to Save the World Again! Excellent book - take the journey to Middleton you are guaranteed a fun and exciting adventure.
June 21, 2022
I was trying to write something that sounded professional, but it was taking too long. Read this book! If you've read Farnsworth's other novels, then add this one to your list of must-reads. If you're new to his work, then give it a try. I think you'll enjoy it. If you went to high school in a small town like I did, then I know you'll appreciate the feel of Reunion. If you were hesitant to attend any of your HS reunions, then you'll enjoy Reunion. It was easy to imagine living in Middleton USA and picture its dark streets and neighborhoods. If you didn't fit into one of the "right" cliques in HS, then I bet you'll identify with one of our protagonists. There were moments when I felt that the girl detective was patterned after one of my best friends growing up.
A few thoughts:
Believable characters
Engaging story
Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
I want to know more about the characters and what happened to them in the intervening years since high school and the 20-year Reunion.
Go get a copy!
A few thoughts:
Believable characters
Engaging story
Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
I want to know more about the characters and what happened to them in the intervening years since high school and the 20-year Reunion.
Go get a copy!
June 24, 2022
I enjoyed the book. I liked the characters and hope that Mr. Farnsworth writes a sequel so we can find out more about each of the characters back stories.
This story is about good vs evil, brains and brawn vs sinister and slimy and love vs hate all rolled into one tightly knitted story. Just wish I knew a bit more about these folks.
Looking forward to more exciting reading adventures in the near future.
Enjoy!
This story is about good vs evil, brains and brawn vs sinister and slimy and love vs hate all rolled into one tightly knitted story. Just wish I knew a bit more about these folks.
Looking forward to more exciting reading adventures in the near future.
Enjoy!
October 12, 2022
A fun “can’t go home again” adventure that sits between superheroes and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with perhaps a touch of Stephen King’s “It” as well. The characters will win you over, as they do in all of Farnsworth’s books, and you will want a sequel, even if things are tied up fairly neatly at the end. Yes, the elements are familiar, but the execution keeps you engaged all the way to the finish line. I’d love to see the story of the next generation, not to give too much away 4.5 stars!
April 30, 2023
This book had so much potential, but it fell a bit flat for me. All plot and no character work, and so many things just mentioned and never explored.
I wanted more about the main four and their relationships with each other and instead it was just “this happened, then this, then this.”
I wanted more about the main four and their relationships with each other and instead it was just “this happened, then this, then this.”
September 4, 2022
My favorite book of 2022.
February 4, 2023
“Magic, Eric discovered, is nothing more than rewriting the story at that very basic level: using specialized information to create a new set of rules, creating a world out of the trillions of possible ones that exist.”
This was a freaking fantastic read! A tale of monsters, adventure, and saving the world.
The story shifts in time from the past to the present, and the author does this wonderfully. It doesn’t take away from the adult characters’ story and enhances the experience for the reader.
I loved the characters and would like to read more about them. Either in a tale about their childhood exploits, or a continuation of their adult life.
You really can’t go wrong adding this one to your reading list. It’s seriously amazing!!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Farnsworth Radio LLC for a copy!
This was a freaking fantastic read! A tale of monsters, adventure, and saving the world.
The story shifts in time from the past to the present, and the author does this wonderfully. It doesn’t take away from the adult characters’ story and enhances the experience for the reader.
I loved the characters and would like to read more about them. Either in a tale about their childhood exploits, or a continuation of their adult life.
You really can’t go wrong adding this one to your reading list. It’s seriously amazing!!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Farnsworth Radio LLC for a copy!
December 1, 2022
Eric, Alana, Danny and Carrie saved the world twenty years ago. They didn’t quite kill the evil back then. Now they have to do it again. The selling point is the protagonists are magician, warrior princess, genius inventor and detective with perfect memory. First they each receive an invitation to the reunion, then monsters come after Hailey who sent those invitations. Colchester, the evil entity, has marked followers to do its bidding, and is growing stronger with each life it sacrifices and is preparing for a grand finale. The story of what the heroes did twenty years ago is interspersed with the present day. The point of view switches between those four, and a few setup chapters.
Magic requires a sacrifice, Colchester can just sacrifice anyone. Eric is limited, he can’t indiscriminately kill innocent people. Putting the good guys are at a disadvantage. The evil, is just evil, trying to bring about the End. Not compelling, like horror story villains. The interesting bits are the heroes, who are more developed, and how can they overcome seemingly all the different problems, themselves being captured, hostages, the followers, etc. 4.0 stars
Magic requires a sacrifice, Colchester can just sacrifice anyone. Eric is limited, he can’t indiscriminately kill innocent people. Putting the good guys are at a disadvantage. The evil, is just evil, trying to bring about the End. Not compelling, like horror story villains. The interesting bits are the heroes, who are more developed, and how can they overcome seemingly all the different problems, themselves being captured, hostages, the followers, etc. 4.0 stars
July 11, 2022
Think you dreaded YOUR class reunion? Christopher Farnsworth has created the 20th class reunion from hell and it’s a great read.
July 13, 2022
This book just flew by. I loved its creativity and humor by one of my favorite authors. I'm waiting for Cade to give a 5 rating.
June 29, 2022
As always, Farnsworth never disappoints. The concept here is not a new one - the reunion of childhood adventure pals was done for Scooby-Doo in Meddling Kids, and reboots for everything Gen X likes abound everywhere - but this is kind of even more of a nostalgia trip for me. More like Nancy Drew, The Great Brain, Wonder Girl and Harry Potter (if he lived in an early aughts Vertigo comic) grew up in the same town, had relationships, and fought evil together, then got called back for their 20th HS reunion, to once again confront the town's Old Ones. Grosse Pointe Baphomet? Cthulhu & Ivo's High School Reunion? IDK. Whatever - Farnsworth's writing is better than cinematic in most action sequences - it bridges the gap between how cool your dreams are and what you wish movies could do. He just gets you there, while supporting twists, multiple characters and plots, and continuously ramping up the tension. Loved this one: perfect Summer Vacation Read.
July 3, 2022
Very exciting - I wasn't sure how it would all play out. Well done!
June 29, 2022
You all rember thouse books we grew up with about a young hero using there gifts to slove problems from ones in crime slivers to magic beast fighters. This is a book that takes the four most common chacther arch-types from the boy wizard, girl detective, boy genius, and warrior princess. The book shows how a single setback in there heroics set the course for the rest of there life’s has we are given a true treats that I wish I could forgot I read this just to re-read for Hugh experience it gave me.
September 17, 2022
Another solid thriller from Farnsworth.
September 9, 2022
Not your average heroes
Absolutely awesome story. Characters seem like real people, not a Hollywood character in print. The mystery of what is happening in the present and what happened in the past is super compelling and keeps you guessing until the very end. Some of the moments between Alana and Grace had tears in my eyes from the love that Alana showed to her daughter. As a father to a young son it was very touching showing the pain and joy that parents go through to love and protect their children.
Absolutely awesome story. Characters seem like real people, not a Hollywood character in print. The mystery of what is happening in the present and what happened in the past is super compelling and keeps you guessing until the very end. Some of the moments between Alana and Grace had tears in my eyes from the love that Alana showed to her daughter. As a father to a young son it was very touching showing the pain and joy that parents go through to love and protect their children.
August 8, 2022
Had some great parts
3.5 My biggest problem with this book is the main characters are not likeable in the least... I still, after reading the entire book, struggle to figure out why the hell they wanted to save anyone. It was hard to get any sort of real emotion going for what was happening because they were just really selfish, cold, uncaring people. The book could have been excellent if the main characters had real depth and personality but it was just mediocre.
3.5 My biggest problem with this book is the main characters are not likeable in the least... I still, after reading the entire book, struggle to figure out why the hell they wanted to save anyone. It was hard to get any sort of real emotion going for what was happening because they were just really selfish, cold, uncaring people. The book could have been excellent if the main characters had real depth and personality but it was just mediocre.
July 28, 2022
Fun Adventures in Magic
I enjoyed this book for many reasons. A group of friends with various talents who reunite to save their town is always a fun read for me. I hope there’s another adventure coming their way cause I’m here for the ride!
I enjoyed this book for many reasons. A group of friends with various talents who reunite to save their town is always a fun read for me. I hope there’s another adventure coming their way cause I’m here for the ride!
July 26, 2022
Love the homage to our childhood literary faves! Clearly, I’m not the only Gen X-er who spent a lot of time with Nancy Drew and Encyclopedia Brown. As always, a fun ride, thoroughly enjoyed.
October 3, 2023
I avoid giving out five star reviews because to me that says the book is perfect and well perfection is arguably unobtainable. I've been thinking about that philosophy, and in regards to this book there is almost nothing that Farnsworth does wrong.
Plus, the topic pretty much hits my fanboy buttons. Take Nancy Drew + Tom Swift + Harry Potter + Buffy the Vampire Slayer and have them attend their 20 year high school reunion. Now some of the above can be argued. I mean Alanna might not be Buffy, but a monster slayer in high school? About the only one I can come up with is Buffy. A chosen one, the new Merlin teen aged sorcerer? Yeah, I think Eric is Potter. Otherwise I think most will agree that Carrie=Drew and Danny=Swift.
Like a lot of people they peaked in high school. Battling monsters, inventing gadgets, in general saving the world, their friends, and their high school, especially when a necromancer tried to end the world 20 years ago.
Now, Danny is an inventor marking time and selling stuff off for millions, Alanna is a divorced mother and professional, Eric is doing a Vegas act, broke, and has substance abuse problems, and Carrie's outstanding FBI career might have just gone up in flames.
And, then they all get invited to the high school reunion.
Of course the world's in danger. You don't gather people like this together to have drinks and talk about the good old days (especially when they weren't all that good).
The flashback sequences are well executed, and seem to try for the tone of the respective character's influences. The flaws that each have developed over the years seem logical.
I buy the fact that even when they want out they get dragged back in (or re-enter their prior roles out of a sense of duty, need to save others).
As an aside, keep an eye on Grace.
For those who want to have a fun read and also those who enjoyed Phillip Jose Farmer's Doc Savage and Tarzan biographies.
Plus, the topic pretty much hits my fanboy buttons. Take Nancy Drew + Tom Swift + Harry Potter + Buffy the Vampire Slayer and have them attend their 20 year high school reunion. Now some of the above can be argued. I mean Alanna might not be Buffy, but a monster slayer in high school? About the only one I can come up with is Buffy. A chosen one, the new Merlin teen aged sorcerer? Yeah, I think Eric is Potter. Otherwise I think most will agree that Carrie=Drew and Danny=Swift.
Like a lot of people they peaked in high school. Battling monsters, inventing gadgets, in general saving the world, their friends, and their high school, especially when a necromancer tried to end the world 20 years ago.
Now, Danny is an inventor marking time and selling stuff off for millions, Alanna is a divorced mother and professional, Eric is doing a Vegas act, broke, and has substance abuse problems, and Carrie's outstanding FBI career might have just gone up in flames.
And, then they all get invited to the high school reunion.
Of course the world's in danger. You don't gather people like this together to have drinks and talk about the good old days (especially when they weren't all that good).
The flashback sequences are well executed, and seem to try for the tone of the respective character's influences. The flaws that each have developed over the years seem logical.
I buy the fact that even when they want out they get dragged back in (or re-enter their prior roles out of a sense of duty, need to save others).
As an aside, keep an eye on Grace.
For those who want to have a fun read and also those who enjoyed Phillip Jose Farmer's Doc Savage and Tarzan biographies.
October 30, 2023
Chris Farnsworth never fails to write page turners, and this one does not disappoint. The work feels like a love letter to a variety of different genres, all while driving an excellent plot steadily forward. While I felt some of the characters were underutilized (okay, literally just Danny, if I'm being honest), it is really hard to squeeze an ensemble cast with characters this deep into 400ish pages.
I will caution that Farnsworth's skill at writing visceral violence is employed full force here, and squeamish readers or people with trauma re:school shootings might want to skip this one.
I will caution that Farnsworth's skill at writing visceral violence is employed full force here, and squeamish readers or people with trauma re:school shootings might want to skip this one.
June 18, 2023
This is a fun read about a group of high schoolers who thought they saved their school and town, but actually failed; and now (20 years later at their reunion) they must succeed, because the stakes are much higher.
The monsters and their “followers” are pretty gross and the young adults are real and believable.
I still miss The President’s Vampire but this is a good substitute in the fight of good vs evil.
The monsters and their “followers” are pretty gross and the young adults are real and believable.
I still miss The President’s Vampire but this is a good substitute in the fight of good vs evil.
April 27, 2025
You know how when you were nine years old, you imagined a crazy crossover team-up between the heroes of all your favorite YA novels? And you were sad that thing didn’t really exist?
Well, this book is like if that nonexistent thing got an edgy R-rated reboot. It’s dark, and creepy, and cool, and wry, and it’s pure story all the way through.
Complete page-turner, couldn’t put it down. Five stars.
Well, this book is like if that nonexistent thing got an edgy R-rated reboot. It’s dark, and creepy, and cool, and wry, and it’s pure story all the way through.
Complete page-turner, couldn’t put it down. Five stars.
January 16, 2024
It has been a while since I read a novel straight thru. This was an excellent page turner. I had to look at the name of the author at the end as it was so different then what I was expecting. Some of the early flash backs are confusing but you quickly figure it out. It is is very similar to Carrie, or Friday the 13th.
January 29, 2024
Good Stuff
Good action as Farnsworth is exceptional at. Good nail biter. Although I had a different smaller expectation of the very end. Maybe in the sequel. Hopefully his obvious sequels won’t bore him like his exceptional Vampire series. Keep it up sir, no matter what you care to write, we’ll be standing by.
Good action as Farnsworth is exceptional at. Good nail biter. Although I had a different smaller expectation of the very end. Maybe in the sequel. Hopefully his obvious sequels won’t bore him like his exceptional Vampire series. Keep it up sir, no matter what you care to write, we’ll be standing by.
August 11, 2022
Fun take
Loved this book. A bit of a departure for the author. Love how he constructed this world with a bit of dark humor. I felt like he was winking at me and saying, “Now for my next trick.”
Loved this book. A bit of a departure for the author. Love how he constructed this world with a bit of dark humor. I felt like he was winking at me and saying, “Now for my next trick.”
April 27, 2024
What a ride!!!
I really enjoyed reading this book! The characters were really great and it had a feel of Stranger Things meets It! I would really love more novels with these characters!!
I really enjoyed reading this book! The characters were really great and it had a feel of Stranger Things meets It! I would really love more novels with these characters!!
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