Monsters

by Alex Mutch, Rebecca Holmes (Editor), Ijaz Saleem (Editor)

Addie was just thirteen when her brother went missing surrounded by a series of mysterious lights that haunt the woods just behind her small town Washington State home. Now nearly eight years later, her brother has never returned, but the lights have appeared every night since, and this particular evening they may have brought something with them. Now Addie, along with her best friend Niki, and their monster expert Ed, must solve the mystery of this new creature, the disappearance of her brother, and deal with some self destructive tendencies along the way.

Paperback

Published April 18, 2022

About the author

A mechanic turned author, Alex first conceived of the idea of the series that would become "Monsters" as a teen. Now 15 years, two kids, and many different jobs later Alex is taking a stab at writing with the debut of his self published work "Monsters".

Reviews

[Ginna Beckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐'s! A science-fiction, paranormal, mystery set in the PNW? Say no more! There is so much rich folklore born from this area, and Monsters was no exception! This story combined several of my favorite genres, and was built around deeply flawed, raw, honest characters. Littered with pop-culture easter eggs, and the author's obvious love of music, this is a must read for all my fellow nerds. Monsters kept me guessing, as well as on the edge of my seat until the very last line of Mutch’s debut novel. Whatever you expect going in, I assure you, he'll blow your mind.

[Rebecca Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel was a brilliant read. It is witty, well-written, and deals with both the serious and hilarious predicaments the MCs find themselves in. Written from the different characters’ perspectives, it gives you a well-rounded viewpoint from which the story unfolds. I couldn’t predict the twists and turns this story takes, keeping me interested throughout. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Jess Mutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting adventure filled with lovable characters, exciting mysteries, and relatable vices. The character’s banter is insanely fun, and the MC inner dialogue and extreme coping mechanisms made for a fun ride that left me questioning at every turn. I did not have this book figured out, and I loved it. I was definitely left wanting more. I can not wait for the next book to be released!

[Jacob Bray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked instantly! A great page-turner from beginning to end that had me reading up into the wee hours.
I’m looking forward to seeing what he comes out with next!

[Jess Mutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting adventure filled with lovable characters, exciting mysteries, and relatable vices. The characters’ banter is insanely fun, and the MC inner dialogue and extreme coping mechanisms made for a fun ride that left me questioning at every turn. I did not have this book figured out, and I loved it. I was definitely left wanting more. I can not wait for the next book to be released!

[Alex Mutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean, I think it's pretty good, but my opinion is probably skewed a bit.