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Fear Me
by
Tim Curran
Shaddock Valley. A maximum security prison that houses the worst of the worst: drug gangs, psychopaths, rapists, gangters, and outlaw bikers. In a place like that, a skinny little kid like Danny Palmquist doesn't stand a chance. It doesn't take long before the hardtimers move in on him.
Then they begin to die horribly.
In locked cells.
When the lights go out at Shaddock Valle...more
Then they begin to die horribly.
In locked cells.
When the lights go out at Shaddock Valle...more
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(first published July 2011)
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A tightly woven horror novella set in a prison. When reading it I kept seeing the prison in the Shawshank Redemption, bleak, grim, gritty and atmospheric.
Something isn't quiet right about Danny Palmquist who is transferred to share a cell with Romero. Danny was young and fresh and Romero knew what Danny would be faced with during his incarceration.
I suspected where the horror aspect would come from quite early on but what made the novella stand out for me was Romero. He had a conscience, much to...more
Something isn't quiet right about Danny Palmquist who is transferred to share a cell with Romero. Danny was young and fresh and Romero knew what Danny would be faced with during his incarceration.
I suspected where the horror aspect would come from quite early on but what made the novella stand out for me was Romero. He had a conscience, much to...more
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Tim Curran is one of those nobody horror writers in whom I've taken an interest (see also; Brett Talley, Steve Duffy) after reading a terrific short story of his (The Underdwelling).
Fear Me is another in that series of novellas, but is a very different work. The Underdwelling pits an All American Joe against an unknowable and unbeatable force, and takes us with him over the precipice of madness. Fear Me pits a mostly irredeemable convict against worse men of his own strata and then introduces a...more
Fear Me is another in that series of novellas, but is a very different work. The Underdwelling pits an All American Joe against an unknowable and unbeatable force, and takes us with him over the precipice of madness. Fear Me pits a mostly irredeemable convict against worse men of his own strata and then introduces a...more
Unexpected hero - unexpected horrors
It was the prison setting for a horror book that drew me in, but it was the main character that kept me reading. The author quickly has you feeling the gnawing emotions of the main character (a hardened, but surprisingly relatable character) who is conflicted between doing what “feels like the right thing” and survival. Prison is already filled with unmentionable horrors, but now they are filled with unbelievable horrors and how everyone reacts - through fear...more
It was the prison setting for a horror book that drew me in, but it was the main character that kept me reading. The author quickly has you feeling the gnawing emotions of the main character (a hardened, but surprisingly relatable character) who is conflicted between doing what “feels like the right thing” and survival. Prison is already filled with unmentionable horrors, but now they are filled with unbelievable horrors and how everyone reacts - through fear...more
2.5 Stars
The jail setting is what sealed the deal for me to buy this book. Well, that and the fact that Tim can describe a mole and make it sound interesting. The read started out good with a new guy, Palm, being transferred into Shaddock from another prison facility. His new roomie, tries to tell him the lowdown and how this prison works. Palm knows all this, but cannot avoid his place at the bottom of the totem pole. But when someone hurts Palm, that someone gets hurt in return.
The scenes wer...more
The jail setting is what sealed the deal for me to buy this book. Well, that and the fact that Tim can describe a mole and make it sound interesting. The read started out good with a new guy, Palm, being transferred into Shaddock from another prison facility. His new roomie, tries to tell him the lowdown and how this prison works. Palm knows all this, but cannot avoid his place at the bottom of the totem pole. But when someone hurts Palm, that someone gets hurt in return.
The scenes wer...more
This story flitted between a 3 and 4 star tale for me throughout most of the story. The underlying tale that is told is one that most of the weaker people in the world will probably cling to. Be it a guardian angel, a big brother, or something like that that will protect you, this story calls to that. It's also the main source of the horror for this story.
The writing for this one is good for the most part. The descriptions are well done, the characters are realistic and fleshed out, and the horr...more
The writing for this one is good for the most part. The descriptions are well done, the characters are realistic and fleshed out, and the horr...more
This is my first Tim Curran piece, and over-all, I enjoyed it for the most part. I have never read a horror story that exclusively used a prison as its setting... and with the relatively strong prose (I say relatively when compared to Curran's peers who write incredibly violent horror stories... splatterpunk perhaps?), it set the mood nicely for this kind of story.
I'd give the plot closer to three and a half stars, but I found a few things that really detracted from the overall narative and deve...more
I'd give the plot closer to three and a half stars, but I found a few things that really detracted from the overall narative and deve...more
Tim Curran is a revered horror writer, the author of the novels Hive, Skin Medicine, Dead Sea, The Devil Next Door, Resurrection, and Biohazard. His latest novel, Fear Me, has just been published by Delirium Books.
The short novel is set in Shaddock Prison, a maximum security facility housing some of the most vicious, hardened criminals in the country, including the protagonist, Romero. When Romero gets a new cellmate, Danny Palmquist, he assumes the scrawny blonde kid won’t last in the hell that...more
The short novel is set in Shaddock Prison, a maximum security facility housing some of the most vicious, hardened criminals in the country, including the protagonist, Romero. When Romero gets a new cellmate, Danny Palmquist, he assumes the scrawny blonde kid won’t last in the hell that...more
Holy shank, Batman! From the first page to the last this hardened criminal prison horror novella will make you feel like you're the third bunk in a cell with two very different cons. Romero is a seasoned con with his new cellie, Danny Palmquist, that he calls Cherry. Romero tries to warn Cherry that he's due to be made another con's girlfriend, but the new meat con says he's got protection from his brother. I'll stop there, but those reading certainly won't, as this is one hair-raising, vicious,...more
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When a new prisoner, Danny Palmquist, is incarcerated at Shaddock Valley, creepy things start happening in the middle of the night. Creepy things, violent things, to those who try to abuse him, or taunt him, or hurt him.
And soon rumors about his past in other prisons start to surface, and circulate. Because Danny's brother is what you would call overprotective.
And things just get creepier from there on. Let's just say that this is the best kind of supernatural horror, the atmosphere set, the p...more
And soon rumors about his past in other prisons start to surface, and circulate. Because Danny's brother is what you would call overprotective.
And things just get creepier from there on. Let's just say that this is the best kind of supernatural horror, the atmosphere set, the p...more
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This was one of the quarterly Delirium Book Club winners in 2011. Deservedly so.
Curran does a nice job of putting you there and in the mind of Palmquist's cell mate as he uncovers the horrible mystery that surrounds the inexplicable chaos and gruesome murders within the high security prison in which he rots.
Curran's style reminds me a bit of James A. Moore, with his knack for making the unreal seem real. The author put a story in novella form that packs a serious punch!
This was the first book...more
Curran does a nice job of putting you there and in the mind of Palmquist's cell mate as he uncovers the horrible mystery that surrounds the inexplicable chaos and gruesome murders within the high security prison in which he rots.
Curran's style reminds me a bit of James A. Moore, with his knack for making the unreal seem real. The author put a story in novella form that packs a serious punch!
This was the first book...more
Feb 07, 2013
Charlene
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Horror fans and fans of Lovecraft
Recommended to Charlene by:
Jason
Wow! This novella was so good, I don't even know where to start.
This scary story takes place in a prison. Something is killing prisoners in their locked cells. How could this be? You will need to read this book to find out.
Extremely creepy and realistic with Lovecraftian overtones-this tale blows away any competition. If you enjoy being scared by a story, looking around or jumping at every small noise while you're reading, and generally being covered with goosebumps, then this story is for you....more
This scary story takes place in a prison. Something is killing prisoners in their locked cells. How could this be? You will need to read this book to find out.
Extremely creepy and realistic with Lovecraftian overtones-this tale blows away any competition. If you enjoy being scared by a story, looking around or jumping at every small noise while you're reading, and generally being covered with goosebumps, then this story is for you....more
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Charlene is right. This a pretty good (as in gory) prison novella. Creepy and suspenseful. Reminds at times of some of early King stories. I have read about 2 Tim Curran novels and now a novella and I have enjoyed reading them all.
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Another Curran classic! A creepy and bloody prison creature feature. A very fast and sometimes brutal read sprinkled with Currran descriptive gems such as: "A glistening, whipping helix of gas and flesh and pulsating ropes, pissing steam and gray jelly." Gotta love the visual. Great read and highly recommended!
Very well written, This is my first read from Curran, but i don't think it will be my last. He wove together an interesting story, with grotesque visions of something we can all fear and put it together with *Mostly* believable characters, and a plot that kept you interested all the way through.
This was a pretty cool novella story. Some good characters and a realistic setting. Good ending too.
May 12, 2013
Traci L.
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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