Losing Faith (and finding it again)
I believe I'd pretty much lost faith in Willy (and a few other things) by the time the book came out. And I wasn't expecting much in the way of support, certainly not from within the genre. It's such a subtle work. I figured the horror critics, if they bothered to acknowledge the book at all, would simply blast it for being "too literary," a cardinal sin apparently, and the book would sink out of sight.
That's not the way it's worked out. I've wound up feeling both humbled -- or perhaps I mean "chastened" -- and inspired by the number of reviewers who have championed the novel. And I'm very grateful.
“Unique ... highly recommended.”
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
“Dunbar’s characterization and prose brilliantly capture the internal world of the narrator … lyrical, suspenseful, and immersive … a tour-de-force of style, character, and atmosphere.”
SHROUD MAGAZINE
“A slow, methodical sense of dread, a palpable suspense that is really quite masterful … those familiar with Dunbar’s work will not be surprised at the complexity of this novel. Expertly crafted, intensely moody … this is horror at its best, most fulfilling.”
DARK SCRIBE
“In this superb psychological thriller, we feel disaster building, like an approaching storm. Expertly crafted, terrifyingly beautiful … one of the most powerful novels this reviewer has ever read.”
HELLNOTES
“One of the most powerful and compelling books I have ever read. In a genre busting tour-de-force … Dunbar has redefined the beauty of dark literature, the effect it can have … and what it can accomplish.”
LITERARY MAYHEM
“Stunning and emotionally intense … a deeply moving piece of work.”
THE BLACK ABYSS
“Disturbing and poignant ... a dark rollercoaster ride. Dunbar’s grasp of the human experience is heart-piercing.”
LAYERS OF THOUGHT
“Heartbreaking ... subtle ... eloquent.”
BOOKLOVE
“Challenging and satisfying.”
NIGHTS & WEEKENDS
“It just doesn’t get any better than this.”
HORROR WORLD
“As good as it gets … the highest quality fiction. This harrowing novel transcends genre.”
TOMB OF DARK DELIGHTS
That's not the way it's worked out. I've wound up feeling both humbled -- or perhaps I mean "chastened" -- and inspired by the number of reviewers who have championed the novel. And I'm very grateful.
“Unique ... highly recommended.”
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
“Dunbar’s characterization and prose brilliantly capture the internal world of the narrator … lyrical, suspenseful, and immersive … a tour-de-force of style, character, and atmosphere.”
SHROUD MAGAZINE
“A slow, methodical sense of dread, a palpable suspense that is really quite masterful … those familiar with Dunbar’s work will not be surprised at the complexity of this novel. Expertly crafted, intensely moody … this is horror at its best, most fulfilling.”
DARK SCRIBE
“In this superb psychological thriller, we feel disaster building, like an approaching storm. Expertly crafted, terrifyingly beautiful … one of the most powerful novels this reviewer has ever read.”
HELLNOTES
“One of the most powerful and compelling books I have ever read. In a genre busting tour-de-force … Dunbar has redefined the beauty of dark literature, the effect it can have … and what it can accomplish.”
LITERARY MAYHEM
“Stunning and emotionally intense … a deeply moving piece of work.”
THE BLACK ABYSS
“Disturbing and poignant ... a dark rollercoaster ride. Dunbar’s grasp of the human experience is heart-piercing.”
LAYERS OF THOUGHT
“Heartbreaking ... subtle ... eloquent.”
BOOKLOVE
“Challenging and satisfying.”
NIGHTS & WEEKENDS
“It just doesn’t get any better than this.”
HORROR WORLD
“As good as it gets … the highest quality fiction. This harrowing novel transcends genre.”
TOMB OF DARK DELIGHTS
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