Completed nine for August:
How It Happened by Michael Koryta:
After reading Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta I wanted to try something else. The plot of this one. Two murders, an inmate who implicates herself in the murders but tells a story that does not match the known evidence in intrigued me. Add an Audible sale and I am in. While this is an enjoyable story it is not up to the standard set by Those Who Wish Me Dead. There are a few plot twists that are visible long before you reach them but there are also several that really surprised me. Overall a solid story and an author I will go back to again.
Four Stars
The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M.R. James – Volume 1 by M.R. James:
This is a collection of old short stories that have been updated to current times. Each story is a unique ghost story. I would have preferred the original story as I did not need cell phones and other modern elements inserted. The stories remain fantastic!
Five Stars
It Burns: The Scandal-Plagued Race to Breed the World’s Hottest Chili by Marc Fennell:
This was an Audible original that tells the story a couple of people trying to create the world’s hottest chili. There were parts of the story that interested me but overall this one I could have skipped.
Two Stars
The Talisman by Stephen King:
One of three Stephen King novels I have not yet read. I was expecting a Dark Tower related story. What I got was a modern telling of The Wizard of Oz. It was a great experience to be introduced to a classic King tale so many years after it was published. This was a fantastic read!
Five Stars
The Road That Takes You There by Jason Sechrest:
This story packs an emotional punch. Another solid offering from Jason Sechrest via Patreon.
Four Stars
Green Eyes by Jason Sechrest:
The August Patreon offering from Jason Sechrest was the weakest of his stories but still a good read.,
Three Stars
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson:
This one has been on my TBR for a few months now and I finally jumped in. The story is actually hard to explain. It is a tale of a man remembering the events of one summer of his youth. There is a lot of depth to the story.
Four Stars
Brother by Ania Ahlborn:
I had honestly never heard of either the story of author before Paul Suntup announced the Limited Edition. The synopsis and the many reviews I saw after the announcement intrigued me. The story is a disturbing tale but is more about the people than the horrific acts. This is a fantastic story and I will try this author again.
Five Stars
The Thicket by Joe R Lansdale:
While taking a break from the Hap and Leonard series I decided I wanted some Joe R Lansdale. I had read positive comments about this story so I decided to give it a try. A chapter in I was wondering if I had made a mistake as the story felt dry and slow. A little over two chapters in I was totally hooked. This is a fantastic story.
Five Stars
How It Happened by Michael Koryta:
After reading Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta I wanted to try something else. The plot of this one. Two murders, an inmate who implicates herself in the murders but tells a story that does not match the known evidence in intrigued me. Add an Audible sale and I am in. While this is an enjoyable story it is not up to the standard set by Those Who Wish Me Dead. There are a few plot twists that are visible long before you reach them but there are also several that really surprised me. Overall a solid story and an author I will go back to again.
Four Stars
The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M.R. James – Volume 1 by M.R. James:
This is a collection of old short stories that have been updated to current times. Each story is a unique ghost story. I would have preferred the original story as I did not need cell phones and other modern elements inserted. The stories remain fantastic!
Five Stars
It Burns: The Scandal-Plagued Race to Breed the World’s Hottest Chili by Marc Fennell:
This was an Audible original that tells the story a couple of people trying to create the world’s hottest chili. There were parts of the story that interested me but overall this one I could have skipped.
Two Stars
The Talisman by Stephen King:
One of three Stephen King novels I have not yet read. I was expecting a Dark Tower related story. What I got was a modern telling of The Wizard of Oz. It was a great experience to be introduced to a classic King tale so many years after it was published. This was a fantastic read!
Five Stars
The Road That Takes You There by Jason Sechrest:
This story packs an emotional punch. Another solid offering from Jason Sechrest via Patreon.
Four Stars
Green Eyes by Jason Sechrest:
The August Patreon offering from Jason Sechrest was the weakest of his stories but still a good read.,
Three Stars
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson:
This one has been on my TBR for a few months now and I finally jumped in. The story is actually hard to explain. It is a tale of a man remembering the events of one summer of his youth. There is a lot of depth to the story.
Four Stars
Brother by Ania Ahlborn:
I had honestly never heard of either the story of author before Paul Suntup announced the Limited Edition. The synopsis and the many reviews I saw after the announcement intrigued me. The story is a disturbing tale but is more about the people than the horrific acts. This is a fantastic story and I will try this author again.
Five Stars
The Thicket by Joe R Lansdale:
While taking a break from the Hap and Leonard series I decided I wanted some Joe R Lansdale. I had read positive comments about this story so I decided to give it a try. A chapter in I was wondering if I had made a mistake as the story felt dry and slow. A little over two chapters in I was totally hooked. This is a fantastic story.
Five Stars
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