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Nether
by
Jason Beymer (Goodreads Author)
One suburban night. One stubborn corpse. One golden opportunity.
Burklin had it all: a spacious two-story house, a shapeshifting wife, a wide open future. That is, until his father ripped out his soul and trapped it inside an opinionated dachshund. Now he's lost everything, leaving him a slave on mop-up duty for a homicidal teenage demon. His father is sleeping with his ex,...more
Burklin had it all: a spacious two-story house, a shapeshifting wife, a wide open future. That is, until his father ripped out his soul and trapped it inside an opinionated dachshund. Now he's lost everything, leaving him a slave on mop-up duty for a homicidal teenage demon. His father is sleeping with his ex,...more
Kindle Edition, 200 pages
Published
May 16th 2011
by Lyrical Press, Inc.
(first published May 15th 2011)
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This book was definitely different than I have been reading, To be honest when I first started to read this book I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. The characters were a lot different than I am used too. I hate to admit I am used to the strong hottie bad boy or even good boy hero and with this guy he was weak( I know due to his father ripping out his soul) but still I kept wondering if he was ever gonna grow a backbone. I also knew there was more than meets the eye so to speak when...more
Burklin’s first instinct was to hide, his second to run. Fighting was a distant third. If the demon had returned, things were about to get ugly.
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After entering Burklin’s world, you may think twice before you complain about your day.
Burklin can’t rely on his instincts; they have been taken over by so many others. Others who are intent on using Burklin to carry out the most demonic of deeds. Sure Burklin has the option to back out. But if he dares to go agains...more
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After entering Burklin’s world, you may think twice before you complain about your day.
Burklin can’t rely on his instincts; they have been taken over by so many others. Others who are intent on using Burklin to carry out the most demonic of deeds. Sure Burklin has the option to back out. But if he dares to go agains...more
Most authors will choose to deal with only one subject for a book. Not Jason.
We have Demon Lords, a very stubborn zombie, politicians, cannibalism, soul theft, betrayal, theft, murder, death, destruction, sweepstakes, baseball, jealousy, abandonment issues, serial killers, car theft, car accidents, why you should wear a seat belt, very bad parents, divorce, dismemberment and (of all the surprises) in the end, love. And a few I haven’t listed here, but you will find them. All I can say is “surpri...more
We have Demon Lords, a very stubborn zombie, politicians, cannibalism, soul theft, betrayal, theft, murder, death, destruction, sweepstakes, baseball, jealousy, abandonment issues, serial killers, car theft, car accidents, why you should wear a seat belt, very bad parents, divorce, dismemberment and (of all the surprises) in the end, love. And a few I haven’t listed here, but you will find them. All I can say is “surpri...more
Crude, rude, and basically screwed is how I'd describe the all-star cast of Nether. This lovable bunch is as entertaining as a Walmart during Christmas. If you're like me, you can't stop watching or in this case, reading. Fans of bizarro and dark comedy will likely dig this roller coaster from Hell. This strange, comedic adventure is a surreal journey that tests the absurdity of humanity while also questioning the after-life. What is beyond? What if we don't like it and want to come back? And be...more
Some books are just not meant for certain people and, for this reader, Jason Beymer’s Nether was that book. However, I will not trash this book because there were redeeming qualities, as well as, the fact that I know there are readers out there who would LOVE Nether. It just was too far fetched for this reviewer.
The characters in Nether are well thought out, if not a bit over the top, but that is what the author was going for, I believe. Our main human character Burklin was definitely not your t...more
The characters in Nether are well thought out, if not a bit over the top, but that is what the author was going for, I believe. Our main human character Burklin was definitely not your t...more
Review posted 7/25/2011 at Owl Tell You About It.
Crazy! That's the best way to explain this book. I don't have much to say about it. It was good, but it didn't blow me away. It took me a little time to get used to the humor. At first, I wasn't sure I liked the voice, but once I got settled I realized it was appropriate for the book. It's just not the kind of thing I normally read.
It has the feel and humor of True Blood. There's a lot of sex or sexual references, while it also exploits the disgus...more
Crazy! That's the best way to explain this book. I don't have much to say about it. It was good, but it didn't blow me away. It took me a little time to get used to the humor. At first, I wasn't sure I liked the voice, but once I got settled I realized it was appropriate for the book. It's just not the kind of thing I normally read.
It has the feel and humor of True Blood. There's a lot of sex or sexual references, while it also exploits the disgus...more
Wow is about the only word I can use to describe this book. The plot is a bunch of crazy fun. The characters are a rag tag bunch, with my favorite actually being Pearl the dachshund. I keep thinking what if my dog surfed the internet for doggie porn when I wasn't around!!
OK, then that made me think, "Is there really doggie porn?"
For the most part you have to feel sorry for Burklin. Nothing really seems to go his way, but that's ok, cos the bad stuff is kind of funny.
I think the best way to descr...more
OK, then that made me think, "Is there really doggie porn?"
For the most part you have to feel sorry for Burklin. Nothing really seems to go his way, but that's ok, cos the bad stuff is kind of funny.
I think the best way to descr...more
I have to say that for a light summer read this was just the ticket – to fun, laughs, yes even suspense. This book had a little bit of everything and in this case that wasn’t a bad thing!
Burklin is a man who is tasked with the duty of protecting a demon, with the help of his father and his ex-wife Lorraine. He’s not exactly happy with his status, as he has to go around and clean up after the demon when he decides to go on his killing sprees. The point being to “protect” the demon until he reache...more
Burklin is a man who is tasked with the duty of protecting a demon, with the help of his father and his ex-wife Lorraine. He’s not exactly happy with his status, as he has to go around and clean up after the demon when he decides to go on his killing sprees. The point being to “protect” the demon until he reache...more
This is a crazy mix of a story. It has a unique plotline with very interesting characters. It is meant to be a dark humour story. That said, I didn't really enjoy it, because I didn't find it funny. There were a few scenes that had me smiling, but overall, it was a little too much for me.
I did enjoy some aspects of Pearl. The lighter, snarkier side of her with her condescending attitude toward Burklin were amusing. Her constant bodily functions and desire to eat human flesh? Not so much.
I felt s...more
I did enjoy some aspects of Pearl. The lighter, snarkier side of her with her condescending attitude toward Burklin were amusing. Her constant bodily functions and desire to eat human flesh? Not so much.
I felt s...more
I really enjoy Beymer's writing. I find his stories hilariously crude and interesting, and his characters never cease to amaze me. Beymer’s characters tend to be the extreme—overweight, whiney, witty, horny—and I love them all. The extreme that these character represent adds to the off kilter humor within the novel, and it makes me giggle aloud as I read.
Yes, there is sex, and yes, a lot of the aspects are crude, but it’s no different than watching a new comedy in the theater, and to be able to...more
Yes, there is sex, and yes, a lot of the aspects are crude, but it’s no different than watching a new comedy in the theater, and to be able to...more
I received this book on March 18, 2013 from the author in exchange for a truthful review. I will be reading this book and will edit my review once Im done.
Mar 13, 2013
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A permanent fixture at his local coffeehouse, Jason Beymer hunches over his laptop in a caffeine-induced frenzy, jowls slick with muse. He injects comedy into the urban and traditional fantasy genres like a squeeze of lemon into ice water: tart, yet refreshing. When not pounding on his keyboard, Jason worships at the feet of Ray Bradbury, and engages in an unhealthy obsession with Grace Park and T...more
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