Horror Aficionados discussion

If you want, come join Terry and I for a buddy read on Usher's Passing! We'll be starting it this weekend, around October 24th-25th.

It's a perfect time to get in another Halloween read!

Oh I have this on my TBR for this month! Perfect timing! :)

Krystal wrote: "Oh I have this on my TBR for this month! Perfect timing! :)"

Nice!!! Please join us Krystal!

I might try to squeeze this one in too.😊

I don’t know if I have time for a reread. I’ll see. I want to read with y’all 😫

Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "I don’t know if I have time for a reread. I’ll see. I want to read with y’all 😫"

Vickie wrote: "I might try to squeeze this one in too.😊"

Great Vickie and Melissa! I hope you both can join!

Ginger wrote: "Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ wrote: "I don’t know if I have time for a reread. I’ll see. I want to read with y’all 😫"

Vickie wrote: "I might try to squeeze this one in too.😊"

Great Vickie and Melis..."

Me too!

Well, I got a copy last night. What's another book added to my plate? The company is well worth it!😉🥰💕

Vickie wrote: "Well, I got a copy last night. What's another book added to my plate? The company is well worth it!😉🥰💕"

Awesome Vickie!! And I'm so glad you can join!
This has been one of those books that has been on my TBR for a looooooooooong time. hahaha
I'm looking forward to it. 💕

This is one of my all time favorites!

Char wrote: "This is one of my all time favorites!"

Awesome Char! I can't wait to finally get to this!

I started a little early as I'm notorious for neglecting e-books. But that also inspired me to attempt the audio for it as well. It's hard to consider it creepy when the voices sound so ridiculous, but when I read it or even just read along it's much more foreboding.

Krystal wrote: "I started a little early as I'm notorious for neglecting e-books. But that also inspired me to attempt the audio for it as well. It's hard to consider it creepy when the voices sound so ridiculous,..."

Krystal, I'm glad I'm plan on reading this then! I really struggle with audio books if the narrator(s) is not good or I can't follow the story.

Ginger wrote: "Krystal wrote: "I started a little early as I'm notorious for neglecting e-books. But that also inspired me to attempt the audio for it as well. It's hard to consider it creepy when the voices soun..."

It's only my second attempt at audio, and I find having my hands free means I find other things to do at the same time. And then those other things distract me from what I'm hearing lol. But it does motivate me to pick it up more often so that's a bonus!

Krystal wrote: "It's only my second attempt at audio, and I find having my hands free means I find other things to do at the same time. And then those other things distract me from what I'm hearing lol. But it does motivate me to pick it up more often so that's a bonus!"

You just described why I struggle with fiction/horror/fantasy audio books. I will get distracted and then I have no idea what I just heard in the plot. LOL!!
I usually just stick with nonfiction, memoirs and true crime. If I am not paying attention, I don't feel like I missed "too" much.

Ginger wrote: "Krystal wrote: "It's only my second attempt at audio, and I find having my hands free means I find other things to do at the same time. And then those other things distract me from what I'm hearing..."

Ah that's a good plan!

i love this book but i don't think i can fit it in. i hope everyone loves it so much!

Latasha wrote: "i love this book but i don't think i can fit it in. i hope everyone loves it so much!"

Thanks Tosh and glad you loved this one! Makes me more excited to get to it!

Just about 100 pages in and enjoying it so far.😊

Vickie wrote: "Just about 100 pages in and enjoying it so far.😊"

Me too Vickie! Just got started last night and I'm up to Part Two: The Mountain Boy, start of Chapter 4.
I really like McCammon's writing! This Usher family sounds f'ed up. hahaha
And (view spoiler)[Usher's Malady sound horrible! (hide spoiler)]

Yes, Ginger, very much so!

I'm at chapter 17 (39%) and I'm really enjoying how it jumps around between characters. Still not a huge fan of the audio but if I'm not distracted it's a very absorbing story.

I find the family dynamics really interesting, so looking forward to learning more about them.

The audiobook reading by Scott Aiello is atrocious. Easily, the worst McCammon narration, IMO.

Really just getting to start on this tonight, but looking forward to McCammon’s writing. It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of his books

Hunter wrote: "The audiobook reading by Scott Aiello is atrocious. Easily, the worst McCammon narration, IMO."

I'm glad you said that because I'm new to audio books and this is not really selling the concept to me lol

Terry wrote: "Really just getting to start on this tonight, but looking forward to McCammon’s writing. It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of his books"

This is my first by him actually! But won't be my last I think!

This is my second try for him. I couldn't finish Boy's Life, and yes, I know I was in the minority with that one, but it just didn't grab me at all. At least I've been enjoying this one from the get-go, so that's good.😊

Hunter wrote: "The audiobook reading by Scott Aiello is atrocious. Easily, the worst McCammon narration, IMO."

Sounds like Krystal should read this one instead! hahaha
No wonder you've been struggling Krystal. 😉

Krystal wrote: "This is my first by him actually! But won't be my last I think!"

Awesome Krystal! I'm glad you are finally getting to read some books by him. His Matthew Corbett series is so damn good!

Vickie wrote: "This is my second try for him. I couldn't finish Boy's Life, and yes, I know I was in the minority with that one, but it just didn't grab me at all. At least I've been enjoying this..."

Yay! Glad you are enjoying this one!

Terry wrote: "Really just getting to start on this tonight, but looking forward to McCammon’s writing. It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of his books"

Glad you are starting tonight and hope you like this one Terry!

Vickie wrote: "This is my second try for him. I couldn't finish Boy's Life, and yes, I know I was in the minority with that one, but it just didn't grab me at all. At least I've been enjoying this..."

Krystal wrote: "Terry wrote: "Really just getting to start on this tonight, but looking forward to McCammon’s writing. It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of his books"

This is my first by him actually! But won'..."

I haven’t tried Boy’s Life yet, but did read Swan Song and The Wolf's Hour, and really liked both. Swan Song would be one of my favorites! I would recommend both.

Ginger wrote: "Terry wrote: "Really just getting to start on this tonight, but looking forward to McCammon’s writing. It’s been awhile since I’ve read one of his books"

Glad you are starting tonight and hope you..."

Thanks, Ginger!

Well, I’m definitely a slacker right now. I’ve not really made any progress yet. Hoping to get some actual reading time the remainder of the week.

Terry wrote: "Well, I’m definitely a slacker right now. I’ve not really made any progress yet. Hoping to get some actual reading time the remainder of the week."

No worries Terry! I haven't gotten far with this one as well. Too much going on this week. LOL
I'm hoping I can make more progress in the next few days. :D

I'm currently at 43%, alternating between reading and audio. My lazy a** is more inclined to pick it up for the audio, but I feel the chills a bit more when I read.

So far, the scene that stands out most for me is (view spoiler)[New being stuck in the thorns at the bottom of the hill. I really loved how terrifying that felt. And I'm so curious about what the Pumpkin Man is doing with these children! (hide spoiler)]

Krystal wrote: "I'm currently at 43%, alternating between reading and audio. My lazy a** is more inclined to pick it up for the audio, but I feel the chills a bit more when I read.

So far, the scene that stands o..."

I should get to your spoiler soon. I'm about 36% into the book. I'm glad I'm reading it instead of audio. It is giving me chills and I'm not sure (view spoiler)[ if I can trust anyone in the family or even the help. I don't trust ANYONE. Yikes! hahaha (hide spoiler)]

Ginger wrote: "Krystal wrote: "I'm currently at 43%, alternating between reading and audio. My lazy a** is more inclined to pick it up for the audio, but I feel the chills a bit more when I read.

So far, the sce..."

Yes, totally agree! Also can I just say, I do not like Boone one bit. He seems like an absolute jerk.

Krystal wrote: "Also can I say, I do not like Boone one bit...."

Not only a jerk but (view spoiler)[beats his wife too! Puddin’ is nuts and a drunk, but she doesn’t deserve to be beat like that. What an asshole! (hide spoiler)]

Agree with both of you, Boone's an ass! I'm enjoying it for the most part, though for me, it's kind of a slow burn. I would just like to see something happen soon. But y'all know me... that's just how I am.😉😊

Vickie wrote: "Agree with both of you, Boone's an ass! I'm enjoying it for the most part, though for me, it's kind of a slow burn. I would just like to see something happen soon. But y'all know me... that's just ..."

I feel that. It's like it's busy setting up all the mysteries around characters and myths and things so that when it all unravels it's gonna be spectacular. Hopefully lol. I am definitely intrigued about a lot of different things!

Krystal wrote: "Vickie wrote: "Agree with both of you, Boone's an ass! I'm enjoying it for the most part, though for me, it's kind of a slow burn. I would just like to see something happen soon. But y'all know me...."

Vickie wrote: "Agree with both of you, Boone's an ass! I'm enjoying it for the most part, though for me, it's kind of a slow burn. I would just like to see something happen soon. But y'all know me... that's just ..."

Feel the same as both of you on the slow burn. I’m enjoying the book and can’t wait for some action or death. 😉😂
I like all the setting up that he’s doing with all the myths. I can’t wait to see where that goes!

LOL Ginger, glad I'm not the only one who spends horror novels waiting around for death XD

Yes, bring on the death and gore!😂🤣😂

Vickie wrote: "Yes, bring on the death and gore!😂🤣😂"

Krystal wrote: "LOL Ginger, glad I'm not the only one who spends horror novels waiting around for death XD"

Hahaha!!!!

I’m still behind (up to about 25% now) but the more I’m reading along in this, the more it is catching my attention.

Terry wrote: "I’m still behind (up to about 25% now) but the more I’m reading along in this, the more it is catching my attention."

Yeah I've noticed with this one that the more I read the deeper I seem to be drawn in.

Got to the start of Chapter 28.
You guys are right!! This book has so many layers and I love it!

So I have a theory...(view spoiler)[I think the comets that destroyed the town at the top of the mountain might have given the Ushers and others on the mountain powers from radiation or something weird like this?
I mean, the mountain man and the boy have telekinesis and superpower traits! Maybe it did the same to the first Usher and he turned into a monster?! I have so many ideas. 🤣😂
It would have happened in 1924 when the mountain man was 15? (hide spoiler)]

Oh yes, Ginger, lots and lots of layers! Just wait...

And I feel like there's two different storylines going on, but still enjoying it.

Vickie wrote: "Oh yes, Ginger, lots and lots of layers! Just wait...

And I feel like there's two different storylines going on, but still enjoying it."

There sure is two different storylines. I think they will somehow come together but I’m not sure how it’s going to happen! 🤔🤣😂