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Red Triangle
Jason Gehlert's Red Triangle is a hit on all sixes. Plotted at a madman's pace, yet filled with characters drawn honestly and with true depth, Gehlert's book is a real gem. Come for the sharks, come for the blood, but stay for the surprises Gehlert has in store. Red Triangle will make you afraid of the water once again. I couldn't put it down." -Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Savage Dead and Dog Days
248 pages, Paperback
First published March 12, 2014
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Jason Gehlert
48 books12 followersI am a 31 year old author from Poughkeepsie, NY and I write horror and sci-fi. I currently have three books out entitled Quiver, a werewolf trilogy. I also have several other works coming out the next three years as well. My publisher is a small press out in California, and I frequently do book tours and signings across the NY Hudson Valley area."
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September 16, 2014
Creature features, for me, are very hit and miss. Crossing the void between movies and books and everything in between, monster stories can become classic or cult or even forgotten. On this basis, I applaud any author who braves the genre. When I picked up Red Triangle, I didn't know what to expect. I knew sharks were involved as per the ominous fins on the cover - provided by the phenomenally talented Stephen Cooney - and having discussed it with fellow readers. However, the book was still a bit of a surprise.
The plot is dead simple. A huge crack in the ocean floor releases a shiver of monstrous sharks. They attack everything. People die and chaos reigns supreme. We follow a number of characters as they come to terms with this terror and have to fight off their unstoppable enemy. So far, so Jaws on steroids...
Much like Jaws, this story revolves around vivid characters. Yes, the centrepiece is the sharks themselves; monstrous, unstoppable, unfeeling behemoths that tear up anything in their path. Unlike Jaws, they roam as a collective, using their intelligence to outwit the bewildered humans around them (a scene on a boat, with the ballsy Captain calling the shots, is a highlight). However, the story is about the human reaction to such an event. This is where Red Triangle excels. Yes, some of the characters are pure cannon fodder; written in to become playthings for the monsters. Just like any monster movie. However, there are some select characters that are colourful, conflicted and, well, human. They react like we would: I think the term is WTF? Their reactions that follow make for blockbuster entertainment.
Red Triangle is grand in scope. It's also frenetic and hyper, paced like an energetic child on Red Bull and Smarties. It never lets up. For some, I can imagine this being too much. The set pieces are imaginative and frequent, not to mention gory. For a suspense and thriller aficionado, like myself, this was a welcome change of pace to my normal lore. Yes, I like my horror thoughtful and sometimes suspenseful. It's all about the slow build in some cases. With Red Triangle, I let it take me along for the ride, like a roller coaster. Sometimes, you strap yourself in and let your Kindle provide the thrills and spills. Think a blockbuster action movie condensed into 285 pages and you're halfway there.
5* - A fantastic effort from Jason Gehlert. My first experience with this author has made me an instant fan. Reviews have mentioned the typos and editing - and there are a few minor errors - but this doesn't take away from a riveting, suspenseful, fantastically violent monster story. The characters are fresh, the plot basic but effective, and the story paced in such a way you won't realise it's over until you put it down and think 'What did I just read?' A great effort and a brave one at that, Red Triangle is a monster story with balls and bite *groan*. Recommended.
The plot is dead simple. A huge crack in the ocean floor releases a shiver of monstrous sharks. They attack everything. People die and chaos reigns supreme. We follow a number of characters as they come to terms with this terror and have to fight off their unstoppable enemy. So far, so Jaws on steroids...
Much like Jaws, this story revolves around vivid characters. Yes, the centrepiece is the sharks themselves; monstrous, unstoppable, unfeeling behemoths that tear up anything in their path. Unlike Jaws, they roam as a collective, using their intelligence to outwit the bewildered humans around them (a scene on a boat, with the ballsy Captain calling the shots, is a highlight). However, the story is about the human reaction to such an event. This is where Red Triangle excels. Yes, some of the characters are pure cannon fodder; written in to become playthings for the monsters. Just like any monster movie. However, there are some select characters that are colourful, conflicted and, well, human. They react like we would: I think the term is WTF? Their reactions that follow make for blockbuster entertainment.
Red Triangle is grand in scope. It's also frenetic and hyper, paced like an energetic child on Red Bull and Smarties. It never lets up. For some, I can imagine this being too much. The set pieces are imaginative and frequent, not to mention gory. For a suspense and thriller aficionado, like myself, this was a welcome change of pace to my normal lore. Yes, I like my horror thoughtful and sometimes suspenseful. It's all about the slow build in some cases. With Red Triangle, I let it take me along for the ride, like a roller coaster. Sometimes, you strap yourself in and let your Kindle provide the thrills and spills. Think a blockbuster action movie condensed into 285 pages and you're halfway there.
5* - A fantastic effort from Jason Gehlert. My first experience with this author has made me an instant fan. Reviews have mentioned the typos and editing - and there are a few minor errors - but this doesn't take away from a riveting, suspenseful, fantastically violent monster story. The characters are fresh, the plot basic but effective, and the story paced in such a way you won't realise it's over until you put it down and think 'What did I just read?' A great effort and a brave one at that, Red Triangle is a monster story with balls and bite *groan*. Recommended.
December 28, 2022
Not a fan of the plot, pacing, or characters. This one’s a “no” from me.
January 18, 2015
There are a few grammatical errors throughout but nothing off - putting enough to detract from the fun romp that this is. I love "shark horror" although I must say that I'm a little jaded with the giant shark attacks people and wreaks havoc before being hunted by experts in little boats that invariably get trashed prior to the hero coming out on top by blowing the fish up kind of story. I get the feeling that many writers in this field really didn't know what to do differently so all they did was increasingly make the shark bigger.
This, although it holds to a formula which is very similar to others, does enough differently to allow it to stand out from the crowd. It is a fun, adrenaline spiked read that doesn't let up on the action throughout and that carries an almost tongue in cheek humor with it - the story is not above making fun of itself a lot of the time and in a way it is almost a spoof of the generic shark attack novels and movies out there (purposely so).
Bravo, Mr. Gehlert for making a shark novel interesting again.
This, although it holds to a formula which is very similar to others, does enough differently to allow it to stand out from the crowd. It is a fun, adrenaline spiked read that doesn't let up on the action throughout and that carries an almost tongue in cheek humor with it - the story is not above making fun of itself a lot of the time and in a way it is almost a spoof of the generic shark attack novels and movies out there (purposely so).
Bravo, Mr. Gehlert for making a shark novel interesting again.
September 24, 2019
Shark Attack!
I love that they named the Mutant Sharks Freddy, Michael & Jason! Bet you’ll never guess if one of them survives! This one kept me glued to the page, great action and not like all the other shark books either! There was also more to the story! Also Kermit, Piggy & Gonzo 🥰
I love that they named the Mutant Sharks Freddy, Michael & Jason! Bet you’ll never guess if one of them survives! This one kept me glued to the page, great action and not like all the other shark books either! There was also more to the story! Also Kermit, Piggy & Gonzo 🥰
July 1, 2025
Fast, vicious, and disturbingly real.
The sharks in this book aren’t just monsters—they’re sadistic and calculating killing machines. Cold, natural violence brought to life so well I can see the different sharks in my mind. Every scene snaps like a bone breaking, and once it starts, it doesn’t let you breathe.
The sharks in this book aren’t just monsters—they’re sadistic and calculating killing machines. Cold, natural violence brought to life so well I can see the different sharks in my mind. Every scene snaps like a bone breaking, and once it starts, it doesn’t let you breathe.
May 4, 2023
I was recommended this book by a friend of mine to get me out of a readying slump. Now I'm not too crazy about horror/thriller stories but this one sucked me in until the very end. Give it a chance, you just might enjoy it like I did.
October 13, 2014
obviously watches sharkweek - this was a complete dissappointment
sci fi channel has sharknado, which this book blatantly rips off.
stupid me, I got duped by some good cover art.
this author has nothing original.
don't trust the five star reviews - they must be friends...lol
sci fi channel has sharknado, which this book blatantly rips off.
stupid me, I got duped by some good cover art.
this author has nothing original.
don't trust the five star reviews - they must be friends...lol
October 23, 2014
A new kind of Jaws!
Outside of some minor grammatical errors, this book is a good read. Not the usual meg or great white shark entry, it brings a new shark to the table. I enjoyed it and hope for a sequel.
Outside of some minor grammatical errors, this book is a good read. Not the usual meg or great white shark entry, it brings a new shark to the table. I enjoyed it and hope for a sequel.
September 12, 2014
This is a pretty decent thriller. Fairly good character development and some nice toothy critters.
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