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Creature
Not all monsters belong to the movies…
In the fall of 2008, John Carver’s older brother, Owen, goes missing. He is found dead a few days later, his body torn apart by the local wildlife. Despite reports of strange noises heard at the time of Owen’s disappearance, the police rule the tragedy as “a death by misadventure.”
Fast forward to the summer of 2009.
To cope with his brother’s passing, John dives into the art of filmmaking. Armed with a camcorder and his two closest friends, Ali and Becca, he begins work on a horror movie with the hopes of winning the local Harvest Festival Short Film Contest and a prize of a thousand dollars. The work proves difficult but rewarding.
Until, while gathering footage one night, the trio crosses paths with something inhuman.
And a new question now burns in John’s mind: Is this the creature responsible for his brother’s death? He doesn’t know for certain, but he won’t stop until he finds out the truth.
Even if it kills him.
In the fall of 2008, John Carver’s older brother, Owen, goes missing. He is found dead a few days later, his body torn apart by the local wildlife. Despite reports of strange noises heard at the time of Owen’s disappearance, the police rule the tragedy as “a death by misadventure.”
Fast forward to the summer of 2009.
To cope with his brother’s passing, John dives into the art of filmmaking. Armed with a camcorder and his two closest friends, Ali and Becca, he begins work on a horror movie with the hopes of winning the local Harvest Festival Short Film Contest and a prize of a thousand dollars. The work proves difficult but rewarding.
Until, while gathering footage one night, the trio crosses paths with something inhuman.
And a new question now burns in John’s mind: Is this the creature responsible for his brother’s death? He doesn’t know for certain, but he won’t stop until he finds out the truth.
Even if it kills him.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2022
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Flint Maxwell
59 books295 followersFlint Maxwell was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and still lives there today with his beautiful wife and daughter, and their four furry best friends.
He primarily writes horror fiction, but has been known to dabble in many different genres.
He primarily writes horror fiction, but has been known to dabble in many different genres.
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October 10, 2022
Creature
by Flint Maxwell
I went back and forth on this one to give it a 4 or 5 star rating. Neither is bad. The book is more a teen/young adult book and suspenseful enough to enjoy it even though most will figure out who the monster is near the end. I think that may be intentional because it adds a new layer to the story. Because of little things like that I totally went with the 5 star rating.
Great plot, loved the characters, and this would make a great series of books or TV! It doesn't have sex too which is a plus!
I received this book in return for my honest opinion.
by Flint Maxwell
I went back and forth on this one to give it a 4 or 5 star rating. Neither is bad. The book is more a teen/young adult book and suspenseful enough to enjoy it even though most will figure out who the monster is near the end. I think that may be intentional because it adds a new layer to the story. Because of little things like that I totally went with the 5 star rating.
Great plot, loved the characters, and this would make a great series of books or TV! It doesn't have sex too which is a plus!
I received this book in return for my honest opinion.
May 24, 2024
3⭐️
Sure, this wasn’t anything absolutely ground breaking and it was easy to figure out who the werewolf was about half way through the book.. but..the characters were super relatable and lovable.
The gore was also a plus. As always loved the small town vibes. Maybe that’s a favorite trope of mine? 🤷🏼♀️
All in all an enjoyable read and am excited to read the rest of the series.
Sure, this wasn’t anything absolutely ground breaking and it was easy to figure out who the werewolf was about half way through the book.. but..the characters were super relatable and lovable.
The gore was also a plus. As always loved the small town vibes. Maybe that’s a favorite trope of mine? 🤷🏼♀️
All in all an enjoyable read and am excited to read the rest of the series.
October 13, 2023
A completely wonderful little horror story. I wouldn't change a thing. From the beginning, I was enraptured with the characters, and was truly invested in what was going on around them. It was a super easy book to read and the story was told in a straightforward way. I liked the creature part of it, the interaction between characters and I liked the ending enough that I would love to read more about John's adventures. If there is a thing such as cozy creature horror or feel good creature horror, this is it.
January 14, 2023
Wildly imaginative! Great, multi-faceted characters. Very unique plot. Vivid descriptions. A solid, interesting read!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
August 18, 2023
This is a quick-paced, dialogue-heavy horror thriller. Good characters, good visualization of gore and good overall small town atmosphere. A super-enjoyable read. My first read by this author and will be looking for more.
October 11, 2022
A great, fast, edge of your seat turner!!
This was a great, fast read. Some points drug on or were a little over said but resolved nicely. Started off quick and to the point and ended...well ended. Would like to hear more about the Order. Will say no more. Great YA read. 🤘🤘🤘
This was a great, fast read. Some points drug on or were a little over said but resolved nicely. Started off quick and to the point and ended...well ended. Would like to hear more about the Order. Will say no more. Great YA read. 🤘🤘🤘
October 5, 2022
A solid 4 until the ending
What an exciting read throughout, until the ending. It was kind of stupid. And it was also easy to figure out who the werewolf was.
What an exciting read throughout, until the ending. It was kind of stupid. And it was also easy to figure out who the werewolf was.
November 3, 2024
3.5 stars: The writing was good and I loved the characters. They felt fully fleshed. I also loved the early 2000s vibe but I wanted more gore and scary parts. Good for a Prime Reading book though. It held my attention.
October 22, 2023
eeeek
Scary story for october! (which it is right now) found on amazon reads, seriously enjoyable! Could be scrunched down for a campfire story:-)
Scary story for october! (which it is right now) found on amazon reads, seriously enjoyable! Could be scrunched down for a campfire story:-)
December 8, 2023
Couldn’t put it down.
Well paced and fun. Horror with heart as I have seen before in the works of Stephen King and Robert R. McCammon.
Well paced and fun. Horror with heart as I have seen before in the works of Stephen King and Robert R. McCammon.
November 30, 2022
Quick and fun read. Recommended for anyone that enjoys a creature feature.
August 6, 2023
Great fun werewolf story
This really has everything I like in a story right now. Characters I can care about who are braver than they should be, plenty of action and lots of humor. I will definitely be reading more by this author
This really has everything I like in a story right now. Characters I can care about who are braver than they should be, plenty of action and lots of humor. I will definitely be reading more by this author
September 27, 2023
Ok. So this book wasn’t an amazing horror novel by any means, but it was absolutely precious. A heartfelt horror? Apparently that’s a thing.
September 30, 2022
Amazing read
I want more and more and more of this
I thought you couldn't get better and you have unbelievable
Keep this story line going
I want more and more and more of this
I thought you couldn't get better and you have unbelievable
Keep this story line going
September 10, 2023
This was a nice Halloween read - entertaining, suspenseful and creepy. It was a mixture of a horror story and a coming-of-age story, which isn't a common combination. The pacing seemed off to me; we start of slow, getting to know our characters and watching their lives unfold for a few months. Then the supernatural steps in and it's done and over in a few days. There was an opportunity to build more suspense and misdirection, scare the reader better and fill in a few plot holes. Clearly, this is building a series about monster hunters, which appeals to my proclivities for ghost stories. I've already started the next book in the series, which promises to have a different feel since the main character is now an adult.
May 25, 2023
Flint Maxwell...almost the byline you'd see on those men's adventure paperbacks of the 1970s-80s....you know the ones....The Destroyer, Mack Bolan, etc.
Set is the early 2000s, the is the story of a trio of teenagers who face off against a werewolf....sure you've seen the story before, or something like it (Cycle of the Werewolf, anyone)?
I greatly enjoyed this story - and will be on the lookout for additional titles by Maxwell....maybe more adventures of John Carver...
Jeff McIntosh
Set is the early 2000s, the is the story of a trio of teenagers who face off against a werewolf....sure you've seen the story before, or something like it (Cycle of the Werewolf, anyone)?
I greatly enjoyed this story - and will be on the lookout for additional titles by Maxwell....maybe more adventures of John Carver...
Jeff McIntosh
March 30, 2023
I couldn't put it down
I absolutely loved this book. It was addictive, funny, sad and on the edge, eventful. It did have a slightly retro theme about it and reminded me of the Stranger Things genre which I love. I loved the characters. Often I'll read a book and the characters are unpleasant or empty and you don't feel like you care about them. I genuinely wanted to know more about what happened to them after. They were very likeable.
I absolutely loved this book. It was addictive, funny, sad and on the edge, eventful. It did have a slightly retro theme about it and reminded me of the Stranger Things genre which I love. I loved the characters. Often I'll read a book and the characters are unpleasant or empty and you don't feel like you care about them. I genuinely wanted to know more about what happened to them after. They were very likeable.
February 10, 2023
This book was really fun! I love a good old monster story. This felt like a reinvigorated version of Silver Bullet by Stephen King. Similar story of teenagers fighting a big scary evil. The ending was a bit ambiguous, but I really enjoyed the book. It shook me out of my reading slump. The art on the cover is absolutely gorgeous. It was fast-paced and fun.
February 11, 2024
I was really going back and forth on giving this book 2 stars. However, it is not a bad book, just boring.
This is a book about teenagers fighting a werewolf. It is a simple premise that carries a story that is written in simple terms. Where this book fails IMO is the fact that there is NOTHING NEW in it. Everything you have ever read and/or saw in a Hollywood movie regarding a werewolves and how they act, what their weaknesses are, who they pray upon, etc is in this book.
I was hoping something unique will be revealed about them or their weakness. Instead the author chose to play it safe and give us everything we have seen before. He even recites the lines from "Little Red riding hood". It's like the least subtle thing I have seen. Like, get it? It's because the main character is face to face with a ware-WOLF. Like in a story? Clever, huh?
Another thing that kind of irked me a bit was when the author tells us a reference but he can't help but spell out the whole thing. An example would be if instead of saying "this is like that movie terminator, isn't it?" I would say "this is like that movie terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, that came out in 1984 about robots, isn't it". Give the audience some credit. Most of us are smart enough to get the reference, especially about super-popular movies.
The characters are ok. Basic teenagers that joke around, act stupid, lie to their parents, etc. Nothing great. However there is a hot girl that main character likes. She is of course much cooler than he thinks and is dating a jock. Again, it is by numbers and nothing different that we haven't seen before.
And the ending. This is the happiest ending I have ever seen in a long time. Not only that but we also have a small cliffhanger that came out of nowhere. I did not know this was a set up for future books, but it was not warranted at all. Even the mysterious stranger was like "whatever. Do whatever you want, I don't care. I am getting out of this shit town". Most half-assed ask ever. Nothing against author but I have ZERO interest to read future installments of this series.
This is a book about teenagers fighting a werewolf. It is a simple premise that carries a story that is written in simple terms. Where this book fails IMO is the fact that there is NOTHING NEW in it. Everything you have ever read and/or saw in a Hollywood movie regarding a werewolves and how they act, what their weaknesses are, who they pray upon, etc is in this book.
I was hoping something unique will be revealed about them or their weakness. Instead the author chose to play it safe and give us everything we have seen before. He even recites the lines from "Little Red riding hood". It's like the least subtle thing I have seen. Like, get it? It's because the main character is face to face with a ware-WOLF. Like in a story? Clever, huh?
Another thing that kind of irked me a bit was when the author tells us a reference but he can't help but spell out the whole thing. An example would be if instead of saying "this is like that movie terminator, isn't it?" I would say "this is like that movie terminator, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, that came out in 1984 about robots, isn't it". Give the audience some credit. Most of us are smart enough to get the reference, especially about super-popular movies.
The characters are ok. Basic teenagers that joke around, act stupid, lie to their parents, etc. Nothing great. However there is a hot girl that main character likes. She is of course much cooler than he thinks and is dating a jock. Again, it is by numbers and nothing different that we haven't seen before.
And the ending. This is the happiest ending I have ever seen in a long time. Not only that but we also have a small cliffhanger that came out of nowhere. I did not know this was a set up for future books, but it was not warranted at all. Even the mysterious stranger was like "whatever. Do whatever you want, I don't care. I am getting out of this shit town". Most half-assed ask ever. Nothing against author but I have ZERO interest to read future installments of this series.
August 4, 2025
Violence Rating: 1/5 - Warning Growl
This story started so damn well, I was hooked, the book seemed to have fused with my hands for hours. Yes, I read it in one sitting because it was that good in the beginning and then I just wanted to see how it ends. The writing style makes this an easy read. It’s written in 1st POV, which obviously feels personal and engaging.
I loved the sweet/nice family John had, his relationship with his brother and mother was a fresh breath of air in a sea of deranged and troublesome families in most books. Dolores, his mother, was such a wholesome parent, when she offered John’s Christmas gift earlier it made me smile foolishly and warmed my heart whenever she encouraged her son to follow his passion.
Atmosphere wise, it also gets another point, it starts very suspenseful only to quickly become predictable and almost comical.
Yes, it’s easy to guess who’s the werewolf, if we can even call it a guess considering how predictable it is to get that right in one single try. And since we’re on the darker side of the review, what truly struck me as unrealistic was how fast John and his mother moved past Owen’s violent death. I mean, people cope differently, but seriously? Such a close knit family moves on that fast from such a death?
Then, of course, I realized this book is more of a YA story (yes, I was that dum dum and didn’t see the tag). I should’ve seen that coming earlier, mea culpa, I was too excited and involved in the beginning to see the hints.
Becca's character is utterly annoying, the most typical high-school cheerleader type dating the jock, and finding a group of nerdy guys to spend time with and prove how cool she actually is. Again, this is clearly not intended for a mature audience, just a pseudo horror story peppered with boring, cliche tropes.
The ending was just the final slap across my face. A cold shower to bring me back to reality and accept this was not what I was led to believe in the initial chapters.
This story started so damn well, I was hooked, the book seemed to have fused with my hands for hours. Yes, I read it in one sitting because it was that good in the beginning and then I just wanted to see how it ends. The writing style makes this an easy read. It’s written in 1st POV, which obviously feels personal and engaging.
I loved the sweet/nice family John had, his relationship with his brother and mother was a fresh breath of air in a sea of deranged and troublesome families in most books. Dolores, his mother, was such a wholesome parent, when she offered John’s Christmas gift earlier it made me smile foolishly and warmed my heart whenever she encouraged her son to follow his passion.
Atmosphere wise, it also gets another point, it starts very suspenseful only to quickly become predictable and almost comical.
Yes, it’s easy to guess who’s the werewolf, if we can even call it a guess considering how predictable it is to get that right in one single try. And since we’re on the darker side of the review, what truly struck me as unrealistic was how fast John and his mother moved past Owen’s violent death. I mean, people cope differently, but seriously? Such a close knit family moves on that fast from such a death?
Then, of course, I realized this book is more of a YA story (yes, I was that dum dum and didn’t see the tag). I should’ve seen that coming earlier, mea culpa, I was too excited and involved in the beginning to see the hints.
Becca's character is utterly annoying, the most typical high-school cheerleader type dating the jock, and finding a group of nerdy guys to spend time with and prove how cool she actually is. Again, this is clearly not intended for a mature audience, just a pseudo horror story peppered with boring, cliche tropes.
The ending was just the final slap across my face. A cold shower to bring me back to reality and accept this was not what I was led to believe in the initial chapters.
August 22, 2023
I really loved the characters. They were what drew me into the story. The beginning caught my interest immediately and kept it throughout, so I finished it in two days. Solid plot and character interaction, and the build-up was done very well.
I only gave it four stars, however, because while the beginning had felt very well paced, I felt like the ending was a little rushed. The story seemed to be leaning toward a certain direction with a myriad of possibilities, only to abruptly end and roughly tied together the loose ends into a crude knot. It wasn't a bad conclusion, but after enjoying the story so much in the beginning, it was a great disappointment. I know the dog and man were used at the last chapter for a open-ended climax to hint at a sequel at the very least, but after the mystery and ominous feel the book had shrouded them in from the start, it was a very jarring flip and end to their mystery. I'm not against the idea of a secret organization at all, but the execution was lackluster at best. The ending just overall came across like the author had run out of time or space and needed to work fast to make an ending for the story. We never even got to see the direction the rabies-shot theory would take, which I had been looking forward to. Ollie having the silver spoons conveniently seemed like a copt out, especially after the story had been implying using silver wasn't going to be that affective.
Overall, the story was good. I enjoyed it a lot and do recommend checking it out. Someone else said it was a nice, feel-good type of horror story and I agree.
I only gave it four stars, however, because while the beginning had felt very well paced, I felt like the ending was a little rushed. The story seemed to be leaning toward a certain direction with a myriad of possibilities, only to abruptly end and roughly tied together the loose ends into a crude knot. It wasn't a bad conclusion, but after enjoying the story so much in the beginning, it was a great disappointment. I know the dog and man were used at the last chapter for a open-ended climax to hint at a sequel at the very least, but after the mystery and ominous feel the book had shrouded them in from the start, it was a very jarring flip and end to their mystery. I'm not against the idea of a secret organization at all, but the execution was lackluster at best. The ending just overall came across like the author had run out of time or space and needed to work fast to make an ending for the story. We never even got to see the direction the rabies-shot theory would take, which I had been looking forward to. Ollie having the silver spoons conveniently seemed like a copt out, especially after the story had been implying using silver wasn't going to be that affective.
Overall, the story was good. I enjoyed it a lot and do recommend checking it out. Someone else said it was a nice, feel-good type of horror story and I agree.
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December 31, 2022
Lions,tigers, and Bears-Oh! My!
Creature is an ok YA book. I could see it made into a screen play for a series pilot.
I cannot say more here or spoilers will ooze out.
Grief and loss are palpable in the writing. Snarky-ness is well used to pepper up the realism, but not so much to be overused.
I may read it again which is a rare thing because I’m so old with too many books and not enough time to read them all! Rarely will I reread a book. This one is delightfully entertaining!
Yes, it’s a Creature feature- some violence and not too much gore. I particularly liked the reference to the blood on the Creature like a bib. Nice contrast from a sweet cooing, drooling baby’s bib to a blood and gore soaked patch on the Creature.
The main character sounds like an adult and does a good job reminiscing from this POV. I’m pleased the voice was not condescending but accepting of the teens and their lives.
Good Read.
Creature is an ok YA book. I could see it made into a screen play for a series pilot.
I cannot say more here or spoilers will ooze out.
Grief and loss are palpable in the writing. Snarky-ness is well used to pepper up the realism, but not so much to be overused.
I may read it again which is a rare thing because I’m so old with too many books and not enough time to read them all! Rarely will I reread a book. This one is delightfully entertaining!
Yes, it’s a Creature feature- some violence and not too much gore. I particularly liked the reference to the blood on the Creature like a bib. Nice contrast from a sweet cooing, drooling baby’s bib to a blood and gore soaked patch on the Creature.
The main character sounds like an adult and does a good job reminiscing from this POV. I’m pleased the voice was not condescending but accepting of the teens and their lives.
Good Read.
December 31, 2022
The first chapter / prologue of this book was just *chef's kiss*, the creature was so amazingly creepy and the suspense was awesome! Unfortunately I don't think the rest of the book matched it, as there was too much kids messing around and not enough werewolf for me. There were some plot threads that were random or didn't go anywhere, such as The mystery of the werewolf's identity was also very predictable and anticlimactic, I would have liked more of a twist.
However, it's hard to find good werewolf books and I did enjoy the werewolf scenes, so I'd give it 3.5 rounded up to 4.
However, it's hard to find good werewolf books and I did enjoy the werewolf scenes, so I'd give it 3.5 rounded up to 4.
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September 20, 2025Classic horror meets small-town teens, brave, reckless, and scared out of their wits.
Maxwell takes us on a journey to the small town of Pickwick, where tragedy strikes and unlikely friendships form. Their alliance leads them into the shadows and mysteries that plagued the beginning of the story, culminating in terror that our friends can't grasp. Was it reality, or did they turn the ordinary into extraordinary?
Maxwell's writing is tight, fun, and fearful. He brings the cast to life with meaningful scenes and real-life dialogue that made me feel like I'm back in high school. The ending? A classic horror movie finale, the way they ought to be.
I want more fast-paced bone chilling terror from Flint Maxwell, whose name sounds like it belongs in Hollywood. This book would be a killer horror film! Can't wait until it's on the big screen.
Maxwell takes us on a journey to the small town of Pickwick, where tragedy strikes and unlikely friendships form. Their alliance leads them into the shadows and mysteries that plagued the beginning of the story, culminating in terror that our friends can't grasp. Was it reality, or did they turn the ordinary into extraordinary?
Maxwell's writing is tight, fun, and fearful. He brings the cast to life with meaningful scenes and real-life dialogue that made me feel like I'm back in high school. The ending? A classic horror movie finale, the way they ought to be.
I want more fast-paced bone chilling terror from Flint Maxwell, whose name sounds like it belongs in Hollywood. This book would be a killer horror film! Can't wait until it's on the big screen.
April 24, 2024
Engrossing Werewolf Story
This is a very good book about life, loss, high school, it’s horrors, teen angst, & werewolves. The main characters are Becca, Ali & John. John’s older brother is named Owen. They just moved to Pennsylvania from Ohio. Their mom is a single mom. She’s a hard worker & puts her sons to work, working for the neighbors volunteering to do yard work, shovel snow, etc. The story was solid throughout & never lagged. The events taking place were very descriptive & emotional. I loved the ending. Hopefully this author will continue this with a series spin off! I’d like to see what kind of adult mischief they get into, as well as how they & their lives evolve. Highly recommend.
This is a very good book about life, loss, high school, it’s horrors, teen angst, & werewolves. The main characters are Becca, Ali & John. John’s older brother is named Owen. They just moved to Pennsylvania from Ohio. Their mom is a single mom. She’s a hard worker & puts her sons to work, working for the neighbors volunteering to do yard work, shovel snow, etc. The story was solid throughout & never lagged. The events taking place were very descriptive & emotional. I loved the ending. Hopefully this author will continue this with a series spin off! I’d like to see what kind of adult mischief they get into, as well as how they & their lives evolve. Highly recommend.
February 27, 2023
Charming
I read the book with no expectations, knowing nothing about the book or the author, being a Kindle unlimited suggestion.
Although the ending was kind of expected, it was an enjoyable read. I would way that it is 20% horror, 80% a coming of age story. I was charmed by the main protagonists, 3 teenagers, and specially the relationship of the main character with his mother, that made me tear up a little a few times.
The dynamics among the teens are old fashioned, at different times i was reminded of classic Spielberg with a splash of Stephen King, rather than modern YA fiction, and in my opinion, that made the novel so much better.
I read the book with no expectations, knowing nothing about the book or the author, being a Kindle unlimited suggestion.
Although the ending was kind of expected, it was an enjoyable read. I would way that it is 20% horror, 80% a coming of age story. I was charmed by the main protagonists, 3 teenagers, and specially the relationship of the main character with his mother, that made me tear up a little a few times.
The dynamics among the teens are old fashioned, at different times i was reminded of classic Spielberg with a splash of Stephen King, rather than modern YA fiction, and in my opinion, that made the novel so much better.
February 14, 2024
I devoured Creature in one sitting. Some chilling horror that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very last page. The unique combination of well-developed characters, good suspense, and terrifying scenes made this one of the better reading experiences I've had in some time.
The characters were the heart and soul of this story. The unlikely group of kids, reminiscent of Stephen King's losers in "It", felt instantly relatable because of their diverse personalities and personal struggles. Their unwavering friendship, forged in the face of adversity and terror, added a layer of emotional depth that resonated deeply.
4.5 stars.
The characters were the heart and soul of this story. The unlikely group of kids, reminiscent of Stephen King's losers in "It", felt instantly relatable because of their diverse personalities and personal struggles. Their unwavering friendship, forged in the face of adversity and terror, added a layer of emotional depth that resonated deeply.
4.5 stars.
October 31, 2023
A fine quick read. If I knew it was a Young Adult book, I wouldn't have read it, which definitely influences my rating. I think it would have been compelling to reimagine the story as John returning to the town as a moderately successful B-movie horror director, returning to the town where his brother died to uncover town secrets. At least, that's my desire but it would have targeted a different audience.
At the end of the day, it was an easy read with a predictable story line. If you're over 15 years old, pick something else up.
At the end of the day, it was an easy read with a predictable story line. If you're over 15 years old, pick something else up.
November 21, 2023
Nope
I read about a hundred pages and it was decent at first then the propaganda started coming in and it started in about how the white people in the town were racist against the Middle Eastern kid blah blah blah and the main character was the only one that was nice to him blah blah blah.. Vietnam veteran doesn't like people of color blah blah blah...so I stopped reading it..
I want a good horror story not the author's propaganda.... There's not a racist hiding under every bed and this is the LAST kind of crap I want to read in a good werewolf story
I read about a hundred pages and it was decent at first then the propaganda started coming in and it started in about how the white people in the town were racist against the Middle Eastern kid blah blah blah and the main character was the only one that was nice to him blah blah blah.. Vietnam veteran doesn't like people of color blah blah blah...so I stopped reading it..
I want a good horror story not the author's propaganda.... There's not a racist hiding under every bed and this is the LAST kind of crap I want to read in a good werewolf story
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August 6, 2024
Not a bad book, just not a great one either. The plot was a bit simplistic, the writing was proficient, the characters were a bit one-dimensional, and the dialogue was just not great. I enjoyed it for what it was but it could have been so much more. The final straw for me was the denouement, which clearly was designed to set you up for further books in this series, but it was such a add-on out of left field that just obliterated all the good will I had extended up to that point. Not sure if I have it in me for more books in this series because it left me uninspired.
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