Want to read a scary story?
Want to visit a haunted house?
Want to need the lamps well-lit at night?
In that case, read Spook House by Michael West, another haunting tale of Harmony Indiana from Seventh Star Press. See the bottom of this post to find out more about both book and author, but first, here's my review of a smooth dark novel best enjoyed with a bold dark 5-star cup of coffee.
Classic horror, wonderfully illustrated,
just waiting for the cult following it surely deserves.
Harmony Indiana is one of those places where the veil between
worlds grows thin and mysteries seep in. Or they creep, crawl, drip or claw,
depending on just which mysteries you’re thinking about. It’s a scary place
where an EMT is haunted by his past, a haunted house hides more than it seems,
and a cop hopes he’ll live to see his wife again. And it’s the sort of place
that doesn’t let you go when it’s drawn you in.
Michael West writes the sort of books that won’t let you go either,
from Cinema of Shadows set in the dark of Harmony's soon-to-be-demolished theater, to
Spook House, set in the forests and fields outside town. Campfire scares are
reflected in the eyes of scared inhabitants. And each familiar character might
be greeted with a smile of recognition or clutched onto for support as the
terrors pile higher. Beautifully timed with moments of peace and mystery
interspersed among gruesome horror, nicely rounded with backstories so
sparingly told they add depth without increasing length, and hauntingly evocative
with gorgeous scenery behind the gathering gloom, Spook House lends a whole new
dimension to the idea of a haunted house, and will keep both new readers and long-time fans glued to the
pages.
Or stuck to them with curious slime perhaps…
A writer to watch, a novel to enjoy, and a place to avoid on
the map: Spook House, Harmony, Indiana, USA.
Disclosure: They say I have to include this disclosure so I will...
Disclosure
of Material Connection: I received this book for review from Seventh Star Press
author as part of a virtual book tour. I was not compensated nor was I required
to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am
disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part
255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in
Advertising.”
And now for those other details you're sure to want so you can go buy your own copy:
Synopsis of
Spook House:
There are some places in this world that go far beyond any
normal definition of “haunted.” These places are so evil, so diabolical, that
they become gateways to Hell itself. The Fuller Farm is one such place.
It is said that old man Fuller conducted unspeakable acts,
blood rituals and human sacrifices, all in an attempt to gain the ultimate
knowledge, the ultimate power. And then, he was killed–horribly murdered on his
own lands, leaving the house to stand as a vacant monument to his wickedness.
But once a door is opened, it can never really be closed.
Now, the stars are right. The gateway is ready to once more
unleash unspeakable horror upon the town of Harmony, Indiana. And this will be
one Halloween that they will never forget!
About the
Author:
Michael West is the critically-acclaimed author of The Wide Game, Cinema of Shadows, Skull Full
of Kisses, and The Legacy of the Gods series. He lives and works in the
Indianapolis area with his wife, their two children, their bird, Rodan, their
turtle, Gamera, and their dog, King Seesar.
Every Halloween, he turns his garage into a haunted house
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