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Ten Years Gone
Every November for nearly a decade, a body has been found hanging from a tree outside the town of Kerrville. As the tenth year approaches, the killer leaves clues that indicate there will only be one more murder. A reality show and its celebrity host decide that this last murder could get the ratings they've always wanted--and they are determined to find the murderer before the police do. But the killer thinks that is a very, very bad idea . . .
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2022
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H.P. Newquist
26 books89 followersHP Newquist has written more than 30 books, including national award winners This Will Kill You, Here There Be Monsters, and The Book Of Blood. Newquist has regularly explored the reality underlying the things that scare us. Newquist’s newest books, BEHEMOTH and Ten Years Gone, are guaranteed to captivate - and scare - lovers of fiction.
Newquist writes about everything from music and medicine to technology and terror. His work has been published in numerous languages and has been cited by The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, The Los Angeles Times, and hundreds of other publications around the world. He has received awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Library Guild, the New York Public Library, the NSTA, VOYA, and the Center For Children's Literature. He also happens to be the founder of The National GUITAR Museum.
Newquist writes about everything from music and medicine to technology and terror. His work has been published in numerous languages and has been cited by The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, The Los Angeles Times, and hundreds of other publications around the world. He has received awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Library Guild, the New York Public Library, the NSTA, VOYA, and the Center For Children's Literature. He also happens to be the founder of The National GUITAR Museum.
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December 3, 2021
** Edited as review is now live on Kendall Reviews! **
‘Behemoth’ was my introduction to H.P. Newquist.
A book about a small town that knows they have a massive creature that comes out at night and walks the streets, really took me by surprise and is a book I frequently recommend.
Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of reading a few of Newquist’s non-fiction works (which are all fantastic) and have been patiently awaiting his next fiction release. Recently, he contacted me to see if I’d be keen to read an upcoming book of his; ‘Ten Years Gone.’ He said, ‘If you’d like a copy, let me know, but I have to warn you, it’s not a horror book.’
No problem. I was interested in seeing how he’d tackle this book, which he said was close to a crime thriller. After reading it, I’d say it was a crime fiction/psychological thriller, but genre labels are always tough with dark fiction.
What I liked: The story is set in a small town, where on November 21st for the past nine years, the body of a dead teenager has been discovered. On a nearby tree, the officers have found 1/10, 2/10, 3/10 up until last year – 9/10. Which means, this year will be the final year, the final killing. But can they find the killer first before it happens?
Newquist pits two rivals – the retired detective who still researches the case against a pseudo-celebrity investigative journalist who wants to create a documentary on the events. The back and forth between the detective and the journalist was fantastic and as the story progresses the tensions mount.
I loved, loved, the short snappy chapters, the quick bits that move the story along but also leave a little bit dangling, a little bit unknown.
And the chapters that feature ‘The Thing,’ the killer as they prepare, were superb.
I really enjoyed how the small town came to life, how some embraced the arrival of the outside attention, while others hated it and wanted it gone.
The ending was great, and the epilogue left the door open for a possible further entry in this town.
What I didn’t like: I think I would’ve liked to have seen a bit more of ‘The Thing’ and the why. We learn the ‘why’ but I don’t know if I fully embraced it because of the throwaway moment it is shared and occurs.
Why you should buy this: This was an outstanding read. If you loved ‘Come With Me’ by Ronald Malfi or ‘The Killing Circle’ by Andrew Pyper, I can’t recommend this one enough. Filled with tension, intrigue and the reality that soon, another body will be found, you’ll be flipping the pages as fast as you can.
Outstanding work, once again.
‘Behemoth’ was my introduction to H.P. Newquist.
A book about a small town that knows they have a massive creature that comes out at night and walks the streets, really took me by surprise and is a book I frequently recommend.
Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of reading a few of Newquist’s non-fiction works (which are all fantastic) and have been patiently awaiting his next fiction release. Recently, he contacted me to see if I’d be keen to read an upcoming book of his; ‘Ten Years Gone.’ He said, ‘If you’d like a copy, let me know, but I have to warn you, it’s not a horror book.’
No problem. I was interested in seeing how he’d tackle this book, which he said was close to a crime thriller. After reading it, I’d say it was a crime fiction/psychological thriller, but genre labels are always tough with dark fiction.
What I liked: The story is set in a small town, where on November 21st for the past nine years, the body of a dead teenager has been discovered. On a nearby tree, the officers have found 1/10, 2/10, 3/10 up until last year – 9/10. Which means, this year will be the final year, the final killing. But can they find the killer first before it happens?
Newquist pits two rivals – the retired detective who still researches the case against a pseudo-celebrity investigative journalist who wants to create a documentary on the events. The back and forth between the detective and the journalist was fantastic and as the story progresses the tensions mount.
I loved, loved, the short snappy chapters, the quick bits that move the story along but also leave a little bit dangling, a little bit unknown.
And the chapters that feature ‘The Thing,’ the killer as they prepare, were superb.
I really enjoyed how the small town came to life, how some embraced the arrival of the outside attention, while others hated it and wanted it gone.
The ending was great, and the epilogue left the door open for a possible further entry in this town.
What I didn’t like: I think I would’ve liked to have seen a bit more of ‘The Thing’ and the why. We learn the ‘why’ but I don’t know if I fully embraced it because of the throwaway moment it is shared and occurs.
Why you should buy this: This was an outstanding read. If you loved ‘Come With Me’ by Ronald Malfi or ‘The Killing Circle’ by Andrew Pyper, I can’t recommend this one enough. Filled with tension, intrigue and the reality that soon, another body will be found, you’ll be flipping the pages as fast as you can.
Outstanding work, once again.
March 18, 2022
In Kerrville, on the 21st of November, for nine years, someone is found murdered, hanging from a tree. One the tree is 1/10, 2/10, 3/10….It’s not like the police haven’t tried to solve the crimes, but there isn’t much to go on.
A reality show, looking for something interesting, decided they would come to Kerrville and find the killer before he/she can claim their tenth victim and vanish.
Then, Marcy gets wind of it. She is ex FBI with a chip on her shoulder. She has an investigation firm and pressures her ‘contacts’ to come up with a suspect…any suspect. She is a piece of work and as the story goes on, the worse she gets. She doesn’t instill any confidence in me. I would hate to be depending on her…for anything. If you read the book, you will understand why I want to reach into the Kindle and punch her lights out.
H P Newquist exposes the human frailty in Ten Years Gone. The state of mind of someone needing to right the wrong in his own way, no matter how twisted or monstrous the solution. IT doesn’t have a grotesque face, easily spotted. It can look like your neighbor, a friend, a coworker….hiding in plain sight.
Reality TV (cough, cough), a disgruntled FBI agent, a cop that never gives up, a town that struggles through ten years of terror..
There is suspense, but I wasn’t biting my nails. It was more mystery…ya know, IT’s gonna strike, ya know when, but not why, or who.
The ending…surprising…and I LOVE IT!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Ten Years Gone by H P Newquist.
A reality show, looking for something interesting, decided they would come to Kerrville and find the killer before he/she can claim their tenth victim and vanish.
Then, Marcy gets wind of it. She is ex FBI with a chip on her shoulder. She has an investigation firm and pressures her ‘contacts’ to come up with a suspect…any suspect. She is a piece of work and as the story goes on, the worse she gets. She doesn’t instill any confidence in me. I would hate to be depending on her…for anything. If you read the book, you will understand why I want to reach into the Kindle and punch her lights out.
H P Newquist exposes the human frailty in Ten Years Gone. The state of mind of someone needing to right the wrong in his own way, no matter how twisted or monstrous the solution. IT doesn’t have a grotesque face, easily spotted. It can look like your neighbor, a friend, a coworker….hiding in plain sight.
Reality TV (cough, cough), a disgruntled FBI agent, a cop that never gives up, a town that struggles through ten years of terror..
There is suspense, but I wasn’t biting my nails. It was more mystery…ya know, IT’s gonna strike, ya know when, but not why, or who.
The ending…surprising…and I LOVE IT!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Ten Years Gone by H P Newquist.
February 4, 2022
This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I liked the storyline. I found it very interesting and quite a thriller to read.
I thought at first it might be a horror book but sure wasn't, a thriller which I am drawn to.
The author of this book now has a new fan. I am certainly glad I signed up to read it.
I thought at first it might be a horror book but sure wasn't, a thriller which I am drawn to.
The author of this book now has a new fan. I am certainly glad I signed up to read it.
December 31, 2021
This is much more a psychological mystery then horror and as such , for me, was highly enjoyable. Some graphic details but not over done. I did not see the twist coming and I fell for several misdirections. The writing was solid and I was glad I took a chance with one. I received this book from the author and am happy to leave this reveiw.
July 12, 2024
A fantastic book about a unique serial killer and a small town where the horror is part of their lives.
This is about a small town who, every year, sees one of it's young women found hanged from a tree in the forest with a disfigured face. It happens every year, on the same date, and carved into a nearby tree is the number of victims over the number ten. Ten years, ten victims.
There is no evidence and nobody knows who the killer is and the tragedy has basically stayed in the town. But when a true crime reality show finds out about it, chaos erupts as it's now year ten and finding the killer seems improbable.
An ex detective is haunted by these crimes and works on it even as a civilian. But with the unwanted intrusion of big media with everyone wanting their fifteen minutes of fame, things are going to get more difficult.
We will find out who's been committing these atrocities and why at the end of the novel but it's the journey to that end that I loved. Really good characters, some twists in the narrative, and the not knowing, all combine to keep you reading for answers.
I really loved how the town adapted to their horrifying yet unique situation, with signs advertising from year one on up instead of actual dates (Open since year three, etc.).
The chapters are short and give enough information without going into too much detail. And that's something I enjoy. You could easily read a few chapters while waiting somewhere without losing your place later on.
Overall, I think this is a really good novel and I recommend it.
This is about a small town who, every year, sees one of it's young women found hanged from a tree in the forest with a disfigured face. It happens every year, on the same date, and carved into a nearby tree is the number of victims over the number ten. Ten years, ten victims.
There is no evidence and nobody knows who the killer is and the tragedy has basically stayed in the town. But when a true crime reality show finds out about it, chaos erupts as it's now year ten and finding the killer seems improbable.
An ex detective is haunted by these crimes and works on it even as a civilian. But with the unwanted intrusion of big media with everyone wanting their fifteen minutes of fame, things are going to get more difficult.
We will find out who's been committing these atrocities and why at the end of the novel but it's the journey to that end that I loved. Really good characters, some twists in the narrative, and the not knowing, all combine to keep you reading for answers.
I really loved how the town adapted to their horrifying yet unique situation, with signs advertising from year one on up instead of actual dates (Open since year three, etc.).
The chapters are short and give enough information without going into too much detail. And that's something I enjoy. You could easily read a few chapters while waiting somewhere without losing your place later on.
Overall, I think this is a really good novel and I recommend it.
May 22, 2022
Ten Years Gone by H.P. Newquist is a tense crime horror novel centered around a decade of murders. But what’s more terrifying than the Death Day and the murders themselves, is the detail that the police are keeping from the public…
I read this in one sitting. I just could not tear myself away from this tense tale, hoping they would find the killer before they claimed their tenth victim.
I recommend this one to fans of tense crime horror that don’t mind dipping their toes into some blood-boiling situations.
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-...
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the author per request of an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
I read this in one sitting. I just could not tear myself away from this tense tale, hoping they would find the killer before they claimed their tenth victim.
I recommend this one to fans of tense crime horror that don’t mind dipping their toes into some blood-boiling situations.
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/book-...
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the author per request of an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
April 5, 2022
This was a creepy tale centered on murder that happens every year for the past 10 years and boy did it have some twisty turns. The characters were well thought out, although some were unlikeable at times. I really enjoyed this well written story, it was easy to read and has an interesting and entertaining plot. I will look for more of H P Newquist to add to my “want to read” list. I highly recommend this book.
It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book but that does not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story
It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book but that does not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story
January 17, 2022
This book left me scared. It is a page turner and a great thriller/mystery with a touch of horror, I loved the twists and misdirections, with a satisfying conclusion. The real feel of a rural small town and a realistic killer. The very end left me breathless and chilled. Highly recommend this book to all who enjoy being a little scared. I received this book from the author and am happy to leave an honest review.
February 18, 2022
I got this as a e book for my i pad from the authors website. I enjoyed reading this book. It had a good story to it. It is my first book read by this author. I hope to read more books by this author. It was a well written book.
December 1, 2022
Well played out ! I like the twist of the tv show mixed with police work . 🤗Not saying any more 😋
April 23, 2023
Ten years gone.
A descent short read,not exactly what I expected,certainly made you dislike the media,a happy ending surprised I enjoyed the reading.
A descent short read,not exactly what I expected,certainly made you dislike the media,a happy ending surprised I enjoyed the reading.
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September 24, 2023Ten Years Gone
I don't normally give 5 stars, but in this case would have given more if I could have. I read this entire book in one sitting it was so good.
I don't normally give 5 stars, but in this case would have given more if I could have. I read this entire book in one sitting it was so good.
November 25, 2023
This was a really good read I enjoyed it. If you like the whole thriller who-done-it kind of stories. It's a tight solid story from front to back. Highly recommend
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