Craig Matthews’s Reviews > Blackwater: The Complete Caskey Family Saga > Status Update
Craig Matthews
is 49% done
Completed Book 3 - 'The House'
Half way through and still adoring this. The horror elements are sporadic and even then rarely intense, but the family dynamics and the slow unfurling of the decades through the story are sublime.
— Aug 23, 2025 11:03AM
Half way through and still adoring this. The horror elements are sporadic and even then rarely intense, but the family dynamics and the slow unfurling of the decades through the story are sublime.
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Craig Matthews
is 81% done
Completed Book 5 - 'The Fortune'
Hard to believe I'm about to start the final chapter of the Caskey family saga. It's hard to call it an outright horror, but easy to call it as - so far - one of my favourite books. I don't think I'm ready to say goodbye.
— Aug 31, 2025 09:12AM
Hard to believe I'm about to start the final chapter of the Caskey family saga. It's hard to call it an outright horror, but easy to call it as - so far - one of my favourite books. I don't think I'm ready to say goodbye.
Craig Matthews
is 65% done
Completed Book 4 - 'The War'
Just broke my heart a little. Although, not as much as knowing I've only got two books left until the end.
— Aug 25, 2025 09:05AM
Just broke my heart a little. Although, not as much as knowing I've only got two books left until the end.
Craig Matthews
is 34% done
Completed Book 2 - 'The Levee'
Starting to get a real handle on what this is. Currently feels like small town, historical Gothic horror meets Steinbeck family drama. Which frankly feels absolutely tailor made for me.
— Aug 21, 2025 01:31PM
Starting to get a real handle on what this is. Currently feels like small town, historical Gothic horror meets Steinbeck family drama. Which frankly feels absolutely tailor made for me.
Craig Matthews
is 18% done
Completed Book 1 - 'The Flood'
Engrossing first section, characterisation is really strong and the story grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. Looking forward to continuing with the second book soon
— Aug 19, 2025 02:34PM
Engrossing first section, characterisation is really strong and the story grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. Looking forward to continuing with the second book soon
