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This Town Died With You
90 pages, Paperback
Published May 17, 2022
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May 17, 2024
THIS TOWN DIED WITH YOU By AJ Spencer
Justin and Angus are going to open up their own Haunted House, an old cemetery/crematorium that they get rent free in return for becoming caretaker and keeping an eye on the place! When they pay it a visit, they come across a group of girls who are there to perform a spiritual cleansing! Secrets are revealed about the building and when they finally track down the current caretaker, things take a sinister and bloody turn.
This was a really fun, quick read that I couldn't put down. Full of cults, possession, demons and a good amount of gore and grossness! Fast paced and action packed from the start, with a sweet and fun ending!
Justin and Angus are going to open up their own Haunted House, an old cemetery/crematorium that they get rent free in return for becoming caretaker and keeping an eye on the place! When they pay it a visit, they come across a group of girls who are there to perform a spiritual cleansing! Secrets are revealed about the building and when they finally track down the current caretaker, things take a sinister and bloody turn.
This was a really fun, quick read that I couldn't put down. Full of cults, possession, demons and a good amount of gore and grossness! Fast paced and action packed from the start, with a sweet and fun ending!
September 21, 2022
This is a fun story and a pretty quick read that you could definitely enjoy in one sitting if you like to settle in with a book from start to end. I would have rated this higher if there was a bit more character development because I care waaaay more about character than plot, but that's just me! I think a lot of people will have a good time with this novella.
January 2, 2023
Quick Take
This Town Died with You by A.J. Spencer is a quick read that is darkly comic and has moments of extreme horror. One can't help but tear through this horrific thrill ride, and I highly recommend it for readers looking for a brutal read that can be experienced in one sitting. You are in for a treat!
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I am a frequent fan of extreme horror, as well as horror that is darkly comedic, and A.J. Spencer's novella, This Town Died with You, is everything I love wrapped into one quick read.
The novella follows Justin and Angus, two friends who wind up getting stuck in a crematorium with a group of paranormal investigators. Supernatural elements permeate the story, and while the novella starts off very comedic, it quickly becomes dark and grotesque. There were moments of extreme horror that I did not see coming, which increased my shock value.
I do have to say that I wish that this story had been a novel instead of a novella, because I would have liked to see more character development and horrific scenes that didn't feel so rushed. Spencer has a great story here, and it would have made an excellent full-length novel.
Unfortunately, I do have to mention that there were noticeable grammar and formatting errors throughout the novella that detracted from my enjoyment of the story. If the story were further edited and formatted, I would have definitely given it a higher rating.
If you are looking for a quick and brutal horror read, This Town Died with You is a great way to spend a snowy afternoon. Spencer has great skill when it comes to balancing comedic writing with extreme horror, and I look forward to reading more from him.
This Town Died with You by A.J. Spencer is a quick read that is darkly comic and has moments of extreme horror. One can't help but tear through this horrific thrill ride, and I highly recommend it for readers looking for a brutal read that can be experienced in one sitting. You are in for a treat!
Tell Me More
I am a frequent fan of extreme horror, as well as horror that is darkly comedic, and A.J. Spencer's novella, This Town Died with You, is everything I love wrapped into one quick read.
The novella follows Justin and Angus, two friends who wind up getting stuck in a crematorium with a group of paranormal investigators. Supernatural elements permeate the story, and while the novella starts off very comedic, it quickly becomes dark and grotesque. There were moments of extreme horror that I did not see coming, which increased my shock value.
I do have to say that I wish that this story had been a novel instead of a novella, because I would have liked to see more character development and horrific scenes that didn't feel so rushed. Spencer has a great story here, and it would have made an excellent full-length novel.
Unfortunately, I do have to mention that there were noticeable grammar and formatting errors throughout the novella that detracted from my enjoyment of the story. If the story were further edited and formatted, I would have definitely given it a higher rating.
If you are looking for a quick and brutal horror read, This Town Died with You is a great way to spend a snowy afternoon. Spencer has great skill when it comes to balancing comedic writing with extreme horror, and I look forward to reading more from him.
August 15, 2023
This was off the wall and a lot of fun. At first I wasn't sure what to think...the dialog, grammar, and formatting weren't always perfect, plus I wasn't sure if I'd be able to root for the characters. However, as the story was set into motion I started to feel a Scooby gang meets Hell House LLC vibe that I thought was interesting. And then finally, when the horror fully kicks in, it goes in a direction that you will certainly not expect.
For me this was fun because it almost felt like 80s paranormal/possession horror. At some points the atmosphere and imagery reminded me of the campier scare scenes from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Creepy, gross, and over the top; almost like a fever dream itself. We also have some humor thrown in for good measure. (The dynamic between the main protagonist and his best friend personally reminded me of Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the dead.)
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I recommend giving this quick, quirky gem a read!
For me this was fun because it almost felt like 80s paranormal/possession horror. At some points the atmosphere and imagery reminded me of the campier scare scenes from the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Creepy, gross, and over the top; almost like a fever dream itself. We also have some humor thrown in for good measure. (The dynamic between the main protagonist and his best friend personally reminded me of Shaun and Ed from Shaun of the dead.)
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I recommend giving this quick, quirky gem a read!
October 31, 2022
Justin and Angus have been friends for quite a while. Justin has dreams of leaving his hometown while Angus plans to stick around and open a haunted house at an old crematorium. Angus wants to show the crematorium to Justin. Shortly after their arrival things start to go very wrong.
Watching the hope quickly change to despair within the group was thrilling. Odd things kept happening and then all of them find a tape that offers some insight to the weird stuff going on. What they found out was shocking.
This was an enjoyable read for me. It held my interest throughout, and the pace was great. It was interesting to see how everything played out when Justin and Angus found others in the crematorium. Everything came together perfectly and delivered a bittersweet ending.
Watching the hope quickly change to despair within the group was thrilling. Odd things kept happening and then all of them find a tape that offers some insight to the weird stuff going on. What they found out was shocking.
This was an enjoyable read for me. It held my interest throughout, and the pace was great. It was interesting to see how everything played out when Justin and Angus found others in the crematorium. Everything came together perfectly and delivered a bittersweet ending.
July 2, 2024
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A fun, spooky story with a Grade A setting for this type of novella. A quick read perfect for a rainy afternoon.
https://happygoathorror.com/2022/11/1...
A fun, spooky story with a Grade A setting for this type of novella. A quick read perfect for a rainy afternoon.
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