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Read very little tonight but learned what was inside the barn. Vera gets some much needed inspiration and determination from Michael Jackson's "Beat It". AB nearly won the " I'm gonna make ya puke battle" with his vivid descriptive prose of an unimaginable series of assaults on Vera by The Slob . Plan to finish this often referenced novel of Beauregard's tomorrow night.

At 60% our mercilessly beaten and disfigured protagonist Vera meets the brave and mutilated female victim confined with her. The skillful writing of AB effectively brings his characters, the environment, and the extreme horror into vivid technicolor in our mind's eye. "You are there" which is every writer's goal. This was an emotionally rewarding segment in that I
admired their lust for life and courage to fight.

The story details after the 50% mark reflect the unimaginable creative and chilling violence unleashed on the unsuspecting pregnant wife who was moonlighting with carpet cleaner sales to help finance a baby with the husband she adores.The narrative at this point poses the question of whether the reader feels simply sad for the victim or wants to punch her in the remaining teeth for her unadulterated stupidity.

This selection from AB has been a WTR for a long time. The good hearted female protagonist is not only very likeable but admirable in so many ways. I stopped reading at the point in the storyline when she has driven farther out into the country to score a final sale...and meets The Slob . The writing is gripping and propels the reader forward effortlessly. The backstory endears us. She has walked into hell...

The plotline is straight forward but with unforseen complications. The story reads like journal entries with time stamps, specific places, and pertinent facts or information. The goal is understood but the narrative is coming across as somewhat clinical and spartan. I am hungry for more clarification about the past and the prisoners. There is time for this and the plot is original with dreams and symbolism prominent.

I am past the first quarter and the metamorphosis of the protagonist from victim to vigilante is accomplished with some flair. Several men are strategicaly kidnapped and transported to an exotic yet decrepit location. The kidnap victims are restrained and being assisted to regain the necessary level of alertness to comprehend their dire situation and the nature of the torture. The nature of the brutalizab

I'll Prey For You is the debut novella by Indie Author Sierra Waff, The vigilate vendetta tale has a novel approach, the unusual element of a hired assistant, and from what I gleaned is about true life trauma and stress syndrome. This is a Group Read Selection on Splatterpunk Horror Book Club. I have just started the narrative thus cannot speak about the elements of the book. Like the plotline.

Nearly finished with this compelling read by Bryan Smith. Truly a rollercoaster ride of action and difficult to make a confident prediction of the ending. Please also refer to HGW Horror Club Buddy Read entries. I am partial to Rob and Roxie but their surviving the killing games in Sunny California is debatable. Likewise the other duo in the final game. Not a boring second in this road trip of murder and mayhem.

Near relentless violence and abhorent brutality; the kill games analogous to a colisseum with gladiators except no evenly matched opponents, just armed sadistic sociopaths snuffing out real lives. Never a dull moment and Roxie as seductive and deadly as ever. Riveting read so far.

Began reading late last night figuratively and literally and I hate that! My life has been more melodramatic than a Shakespearean comedy or tragedy. Not sure which. I am gradually "placing" each relevant character as I read this sequel. Loved the original novel especially Roxie. Hope Smith meets the bar he set. But truthfully I would settle for "close" in this case!

The multiperspectivity and the scene changes back and forth between the characters is an equally superb writing style to enhance a reader's enjoyment.It certainly fanned my desire to read further to determine the answers to the mini cliffhangers with all of the battles to the death going on at the store and lot. This is simply a fun read but with articulate writing and good character development. Great job!

I was hoping to finish this outstanding horror comedy tonight. Well, tonight coming up for sure. I had projected a 5 Star Read by the halfway mark and was surprised that the storyline was even better as I mread more. I can't find any flaws in this immensly entertaining novel. Crazy colorful extreme horror with a rash of terrific death scenes, particularly the villains. More powerful positive attributes to follow.

Just passed halfway mark and wanted to keep reading. It has lifted my mood every time I have picked it up. I was laughing within minutes of reading it tonight. It is flawless written as a horror comedy. This winning team of horror authors were competing in the imagining of the crazy kill scenes. I cannot imagine less than a 5-Star Read on this Triana/Harding
collaboration which is award winning.

Nearly reached halfway point. Entertaining to say the least. The fight is on and it is exciting with unpredictable outcomes to the confrontations, plenty of extreme horror and gore. Truly a fun read as well with LOL passages that occur not infrequently.

Began reading The Night Stockers tonight. Triana is brilliant and Harding an extra treat. The concept for the plotline is impressively imaginary, character development delightfully with depth and the whole narrative a real joy to read. But then horror comedies should all be published with the talent of these two award winning writers providing the script. Can't believe I waited so long to read it!!!

The Divine Farce is a Buddy Read for this month, hosting club HGW . It's unlike any book I have read since joining Goodreads.It reminds me of philosophy. Well written fascinating short work. I am at 42% at the moment. What do you guys think so far?

I am impressed by AB's inventive imagination now that Oliver is on his mission to torture and kill the evil men and women around him who were involved in his complete destruction. The narrative is consistently well written and the torture sequences are dynamite. The revelation that the satan worshiping evil gang leader is evil beyond measure is shocking.

Read to nearly the halfway mark last night. AB has an amazing mastery with descriptive prose. His writing style is incisive,sharp, and articulate. I love how he makes the reader feel like they are a witness to the action and horror taking place. This point in the story takes the weak and emotionally shattered protagonist passed the Rubicon. Oliver is now dispensing remorseless vengeance upon the villains.

Started Yellow by AB rather late tonight, just felt like some articulate, extremely horrific vigilante justice. This one has been on my Unread Shelf too long. Looking forward to the read.

Tonight's stories included The Transformed Mouse and a short succinct work titled The Right Thing which would have warranted a personal Fan Letter from this reader if the legendary Jack Ketchum was still with us. The former prompted a poignant whimsical glimpse of this horror author. It is a children's story he penned mid-70's before he became a novelist. An updated version found a publisher 2003.

The story tonight was Cow With Lucky McKee and it was related to Ketchum's Dead River Trilogy, in this instance The Woman . Excellent story and tied in to the saga of the cannibal clan perfectly. Again, I enjoyed the additional story notes by the author. Ketchum is an incredible story teller.

I spent some time with this "historical horror story" tonight and at the halfway mark I have concluded that the author excelled at convincing the reader that Ilse Koch is devoid of any semblance of humanity. There are some creative imaginings of what may have transpired in her early youth.
But after the intro to this human monster, scant dialogue,character development, movement. Perversions are repetitious.

Tonight I read Winter Child and it was the most eerily creepy and of course well-written, story perhaps thus far It was a scary read and the words by the author were illuminating due to the story's relationship with his more famous horror novels the "Dead River" series..

Yes, I am not setting the world on fire reading this one in a single night. Ace is interesting to me. He has a brutally visceral writing style that is impact ful enough to motivate stopping for a breather after a chapter or two. That is not necessarily a bad thing dependent upon one's mindset. This work is grounded in fact, but the supportive storyline is born of the author's imagination, envisioning depravity.

Tonight's read was really impressive. I really enjoyed Group of Thirty because it was autobiographical. I was duly impressed by Polaroid . It was brilliant. This is truly an exceptional collection.

Just began reading this outstanding short story collection by Jack Ketchum. I loved the Intro by the legendary Ed Lee. Of the early stories I really liked Bully and Listen was also quite memorable. The book is an April Group Read Selection on Splatterpunk.

This chapter I just finished was extreme horror with bludgeon tools and intimidating sharp knives. Our savvy villain falls for Vicki's seduction gambit and Melvin acknowledges culpability in the death of Pollack. She is a decent actress and Melvin is ready to believe (an important factor in his dubious acceptance of her words of caring and attraction for him. What happens later is a shock I did not see coming.

Really entertaining read about nerve shattering horrors interlaced with Laymon's humor. I gotta say I am really enjoying this plotline. It is outrageous, sometimes original, but consistently intriguing. Please also see notes on Discussion Thread BR Splatterpunk.

Like Laymon's style and this selection really hits the spot with me! Suspense, chilling scenes, LOL moments amidst horrible situations. This outing permits the reader to enjoy a slower but satisfying pace with fewer alternating POVs. I like the main characters and the outlandish plot with its crazy-as-a-loon fiend at the helm. This Laymon title is a Buddy Read on Splatterpunk Book Club.