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With the Experiment in Terror show finding some success, amateur ghost hunters Perry Palomino and Dex Foray embark on their most terrifying investigation yet. A tiny, fog-shrouded island in the rough strait between British Columbia and Washington State has held a dark secret for decades: It was a former leper colony where over forty souls were left to rot, die and bury eac
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5 CAPTIVATING AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING STARS.
Let me start off by saying that Dead Sky Morning was by far the scariest installment of the Experiment In Terror series yet (and at the same time also my favorite one so far)...
When I started reading it, I thought I was in for a relaxing read


"Where are we?”
“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
Dex and Perry alone on a creepy island..Spending a secluded weekend trying to capture any ghostly sightings on film but they are in for more than they bargained for..

There is something about the island which instills fear and doubt into the pair and it soon becomes apparent that there is more to fear than just the ghosts...

Both Perry and Dex become increasi ...more

“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”

5 TERRIFYING Stars
Off the coast of Vancouver, eerily silent in the Pacific Ocean, shrouded in mist, lies the D'Arcy Island. A national monument that witnessed horror like no other. It's the setting for a new episode in a thrilling new web series, Experiment in Terror, that gains in popularity and fans. This will be one hell of an episode to watch for, if the hostess an ...more

6 mind-blowing stars
An Open Letter To Karina Halle,

Hi!
I think your books are hazardous to my health.
There. I said it.
*glances over at the clock and confirms that it's nearly 3am.*
I need my sleep. I really, really do. But ever since I started reading your Experiment in Terror series a few days ago, I have been a woman on a mission. And it seems my mission is to read your books as fast as possible. I feel like some kind of drug addict, unable to kick the habit. I keep telling myself that I'm going ...more
An Open Letter To Karina Halle,

Hi!
I think your books are hazardous to my health.
There. I said it.
*glances over at the clock and confirms that it's nearly 3am.*
I need my sleep. I really, really do. But ever since I started reading your Experiment in Terror series a few days ago, I have been a woman on a mission. And it seems my mission is to read your books as fast as possible. I feel like some kind of drug addict, unable to kick the habit. I keep telling myself that I'm going ...more

Aug 03, 2013
Kristin (KC) - Traveling Sister
rated it
it was amazing
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*5 Stars!*
Dead Sky Morning has certainly amped up the intensity! This chilling installation takes everything I love about this series and dramatically enhances it. The terror, the flirting, the fun, the steam, the danger, and the twisted scenarios are all fearlessly catapulted to new heights. Dex and Perry take their skills to Canada's Island of Death—where secrets will be revealed, fates will be challenged, and every motive gets questioned; including their own...
Dead Sky Morning has certainly amped up the intensity! This chilling installation takes everything I love about this series and dramatically enhances it. The terror, the flirting, the fun, the steam, the danger, and the twisted scenarios are all fearlessly catapulted to new heights. Dex and Perry take their skills to Canada's Island of Death—where secrets will be revealed, fates will be challenged, and every motive gets questioned; including their own...
This is the Island of De...more

Aug 16, 2013
Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞
rated it
really liked it
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Dex and Perry head off to Canada, to a small island off the coast that used to be home to a colony of lepers and is now a state park. Of course, there are rumors of ghosts...and it doesn't help that the island is hard to anchor at due to the winds and riptides. But naturally, that won't stop Dex and Perry.
I've decided that I'm going to break this review up into two parts: #1) the ghost story and #2) the relationship in order to do it justice. So let's start with the ghost story first.
WHAT IN T ...more
I've decided that I'm going to break this review up into two parts: #1) the ghost story and #2) the relationship in order to do it justice. So let's start with the ghost story first.
WHAT IN T ...more

WHAT A RIDE THAT WAS!!!!!! UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!!!!!! FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC!!!!!!!!
...and here it is...
The Island of the Dead
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Perry at Zach's...
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Dex in all his swooniness...
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the Mary Contrary...and our little Zodiac...
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the dead mossy forest...
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...and here it is...
The Island of the Dead
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*** 5 Island of Dead Stars***
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“Red sky at morning, sailors take warning."
"Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”
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“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
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Dex once again, has found a perfe ...more

Okey dokey then...I was already addicted to the series after book two. Honestly, books one and two got four stars from me, but I wanted to give them five just because I think my subconscious could feel the awesome-ness leaking from future books. Those two just built the tension, set the stage, and left me wanting more.
THIS BOOK was amazing!!! Seriously, Karina Halle has this mind boggling ability to draw out the beginning of a story until you're craving release...be it sexual or another type of ...more
THIS BOOK was amazing!!! Seriously, Karina Halle has this mind boggling ability to draw out the beginning of a story until you're craving release...be it sexual or another type of ...more

Dex and Perry Rock!!!!!!!
This was the best book in this series, so far!!!!

I loved it from start to finish....simply awesome!!!!!!!
The island was crazy spooky...perfect!!! By far it was the spookiest book of the 3. Dex and Perry reveal a little more to one another with each book and I'm loving them more and more as these books continue!!
I'm starting to have a Dex fetish.....I love his crazy ass!!

I can't wait to start book 4 tonight!!!!
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Feb 25, 2013
Brittni
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SO AMAZING!!!!!!!
5 MIND BLOWNING STARS!!!!!!

I loved this book!!!! I can't get enough of this series!!! I never want it to end!!! If you haven't checked it out yet. You should definitely do it soon!!! On to the next book!!! ...more
5 MIND BLOWNING STARS!!!!!!

I loved this book!!!! I can't get enough of this series!!! I never want it to end!!! If you haven't checked it out yet. You should definitely do it soon!!! On to the next book!!! ...more

Jun 21, 2017
Jennifer
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★★★½
Dead Sky Morning is the third installment in Karina Halle's paranormal/horror series titled Experiment in Terror. To date, I have only read the first three books and this happens to be my least favorite; however, highly anticipated progress was made in the main characters' slow-going romantic tension so I had to bump it up another star just for that. The plotline in Dead Sky Morning was much slower in my opinion than the first two books but the first scene puts readers in immediate suspense ...more
Dead Sky Morning is the third installment in Karina Halle's paranormal/horror series titled Experiment in Terror. To date, I have only read the first three books and this happens to be my least favorite; however, highly anticipated progress was made in the main characters' slow-going romantic tension so I had to bump it up another star just for that. The plotline in Dead Sky Morning was much slower in my opinion than the first two books but the first scene puts readers in immediate suspense ...more

Reread October 2020
“I have your back, OK? Don’t forget that. I won’t let you.”

The third installment in the Experiment in Terror series, Dex and Perry head to a haunted island in Canada hoping to catch footage of a ghost leper colony. Isolated on the island together, Dex and Perry begin to slowly slide into paranoia and mistrust of each other while a threat looms in the background, waiting to pounce.
“In all of our experiences together, there always was that moment that I could have turned ...more
“I have your back, OK? Don’t forget that. I won’t let you.”

The third installment in the Experiment in Terror series, Dex and Perry head to a haunted island in Canada hoping to catch footage of a ghost leper colony. Isolated on the island together, Dex and Perry begin to slowly slide into paranoia and mistrust of each other while a threat looms in the background, waiting to pounce.
“In all of our experiences together, there always was that moment that I could have turned ...more

Buddy read continues with my adorable VILDA !
Final rating: 5/5 stars
NOW THIS DESERVES 5 SCARY STARS.
Final rating: 5/5 stars
“Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”
NOW THIS DESERVES 5 SCARY STARS.
“In all of our experiences together, there always was that moment that I could have turned back and I never ever did. Even if it scared me to the core, to the very soul and fiber of my being, I still went forward into the unknown. Some may call that brave. I don't think I'd call it that. Stubborn be...more

This third installment takes place in Canada, on D’arcy Island, also known as The Island of Death.
What used to be a colony for Chinese lepers, is now a slight seclude campers island, where only a few people dare to go, and that is believed to be haunted by all the lepers that died there.
Maybe they never left, not even after their deaths.

When Perry starts to see things that aren’t supposed to be there, she soon finds out the real story behind all the history lessons and the legends… and that s ...more
What used to be a colony for Chinese lepers, is now a slight seclude campers island, where only a few people dare to go, and that is believed to be haunted by all the lepers that died there.
Maybe they never left, not even after their deaths.

When Perry starts to see things that aren’t supposed to be there, she soon finds out the real story behind all the history lessons and the legends… and that s ...more

My favorite ghost hunters have return to make another installment for their Experiment in Terror video blog. They embark on a trip to a haunted old leper colony in British Columbia, Canada, where forty Chinese lepers were left to rot, die and bury each other.
The banter between Perry and Dex was at an all time high:
Perry and I share the same philosophy:
The banter between Perry and Dex was at an all time high:
"I guess we'll find out soon if the carpet matches the drapes."
"There is no carpet in this place. All hardwood."
Perry and I share the same philosophy:
"I guess when you expect the...more

This series just keeps getting better and better! I am HOOKED! I just love Karina Halle, and am thrilled to know she is from my old stomping grounds of Vancouver BC! What a delight it was to read about Dex and Perry being in Vancouver! This book will always be extra special to me because of that. I was able to recognize some of the places they were around; Stanly Park, good old Granville St.! It just adds some warmth in a story when the characters you love so much are actually written in to a pl
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5 INSANITY STARS! ★★★★★

“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
If I have to summarise my review for this book into one sentence, it would be this:
It just keeps getting better and better.
Firstly I was like this:

And then mostly I was like this:

Also those Perry & Dex moments we had in this book:



“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
If I have to summarise my review for this book into one sentence, it would be this:
It just keeps getting better and better.
Firstly I was like this:

And then mostly I was like this:

Also those Perry & Dex moments we had in this book:


“I don’t know what’s real. How can I tell what’s real anymore? What’s real, Dex? Tell me what’s real.”...more
He put his h

After falling in love with Perry & Dex and EIT series in previous books, I had pretty high expectation when I started reading Dead Sky Morning. And I am happy to say that my expectation were not just met, they were exceeded. I am officially huge fan of Experiment in Terror series!!!
So much has happened in this book. I liked that I got some "normal" stuff before heading towards actual adventure. Family problems, ice-hockey game, drunk talking...everything was there. And clown lady was in her cree ...more
So much has happened in this book. I liked that I got some "normal" stuff before heading towards actual adventure. Family problems, ice-hockey game, drunk talking...everything was there. And clown lady was in her cree ...more

This was my favorite book thus far in the 'Experiment in Terror' series. The setting was awesome, the sexual tension and tent scene - out of control, and for the first time in the series I was seriously nervous for Perry and Dex...like heart racing, breathing heavy, couldn't read fast enough nervous. The conclusion to the book was so explosive that I had to read the first two chapters of 'Lying Season' (despite the fact that I was burning the midnight oil) just to make sure everything was going
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This relationship between Perry and Dex is making my heart ache.. So frustrating.

“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
Spooky, huh? Yep, that it is! Vengeful ghosts, lepers from the 1800s, vicious racoons, Creepy Clown Lady and one freaky-as-all-hell baby make for one creepy, creepy read!!! But the main focus of this book isn’t actually the spook, it very much concentrates on the relationship between Dex and Perry, and OMG, what an intense ride!!!!!
Our crazy ghost-hunting duo travel t ...more
Spooky, huh? Yep, that it is! Vengeful ghosts, lepers from the 1800s, vicious racoons, Creepy Clown Lady and one freaky-as-all-hell baby make for one creepy, creepy read!!! But the main focus of this book isn’t actually the spook, it very much concentrates on the relationship between Dex and Perry, and OMG, what an intense ride!!!!!
Our crazy ghost-hunting duo travel t ...more

May 08, 2013
☆ Sammy ☆彡
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5 Emotion Packed Stars!
Dead Sky Morning was by far the most emotional, scary, and gruesome of the Experiment in Terror books that I have read so far. I was put through the ringer on this one but it was totally worth it!
In this book, Perry and Dex explore Death Island, an island that used to be inhabited by a Chinese leper colony. Before I read this book, I knew a little about leprosy but let me tell you, the descriptions in this book had me cringing.
Before they even arrive on island, Dex and ...more
Dead Sky Morning was by far the most emotional, scary, and gruesome of the Experiment in Terror books that I have read so far. I was put through the ringer on this one but it was totally worth it!
In this book, Perry and Dex explore Death Island, an island that used to be inhabited by a Chinese leper colony. Before I read this book, I knew a little about leprosy but let me tell you, the descriptions in this book had me cringing.

Before they even arrive on island, Dex and ...more

That was... That was...

This book was mind-blowing! It left me breathless, scared, creeped out and of course craving more. It was by far the best in the series so far.

“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
Perry and Dex take up a new "ghost hunting" expedition on an island just off the coast of Vancouver. The island used to be a leper "dump ground" and is now rumored to be haunted by those nameless souls.

It ...more

This book was mind-blowing! It left me breathless, scared, creeped out and of course craving more. It was by far the best in the series so far.

“This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And it will drown you in its depths.”
Perry and Dex take up a new "ghost hunting" expedition on an island just off the coast of Vancouver. The island used to be a leper "dump ground" and is now rumored to be haunted by those nameless souls.

It ...more

4.5 STARS
He looked terrified, to say the least, but he stood his ground. "No, we have to go back, Perry."
"We have to go back? What the f*ck, this isn't an episode of Lost, Dex!"
I'm thinking, inviting Dex and Perry to your dinner party would probably be both the best and worst idea you could ever come up with.
Mr. Random Guest 1 (MRG1): I had the most interesting day at work today....
Dex or Perry: Yeah? Did it involve you getting chased by dead Chinese lepers while trapped in The Island o ...more
He looked terrified, to say the least, but he stood his ground. "No, we have to go back, Perry."
"We have to go back? What the f*ck, this isn't an episode of Lost, Dex!"
I'm thinking, inviting Dex and Perry to your dinner party would probably be both the best and worst idea you could ever come up with.
Mr. Random Guest 1 (MRG1): I had the most interesting day at work today....
Dex or Perry: Yeah? Did it involve you getting chased by dead Chinese lepers while trapped in The Island o ...more

Nothing less than a 5 star for the spooky awesomeness that this book is .... Hell , I'd give it a ten if i could !!!!!!
I need to breathe first though , because honestly I actually felt like I was a part of the madness that was D'Arcy islands . Sheeesh , just sooo many freakin emotions running here and there right now !!! * Huffs * lets get on with this review , before I get the instant urge to pick up book 4 - lying season and ravish it .
Cover speak : H-A-U-N-T-I-N-G !!!! Just one look at it ...more
I need to breathe first though , because honestly I actually felt like I was a part of the madness that was D'Arcy islands . Sheeesh , just sooo many freakin emotions running here and there right now !!! * Huffs * lets get on with this review , before I get the instant urge to pick up book 4 - lying season and ravish it .
Cover speak : H-A-U-N-T-I-N-G !!!! Just one look at it ...more

"Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailor's delight."
The perfect setting for a horror story? An isolated and empty island that is reputed to be haunted off the coast of Vancouver in the winter.

"Are you getting cold feet? So you're scared?" "Yeah! It's called Island of Death for a reason and it obviously doesn't want us here."

A haunted island? Why? How? Well the island is a former leper colony, one that received forc ...more

4 Captivating and Equally Frustrating Stars!

This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And will drown you in its depths.
Dead Sky Morning certainly amped up the drama! This creepy installation took me on a roller coaster of emotions. It was terrifying, creepy, steamy, funny, dangerous, and twisted! Dex and Perry take their cameras and go to the Island of Death-where appearances are deceiving, secrets are uncovered, trust will be lost, passion will c ...more

This is the Island of Death. This is purgatory. This place has a dark soul of its own. And will drown you in its depths.
Dead Sky Morning certainly amped up the drama! This creepy installation took me on a roller coaster of emotions. It was terrifying, creepy, steamy, funny, dangerous, and twisted! Dex and Perry take their cameras and go to the Island of Death-where appearances are deceiving, secrets are uncovered, trust will be lost, passion will c ...more

I dont know what to say..really i dont.....
one minute i was reading this blood wrenching,heart stopping terrorizing climax with a bunch of leapers rotting & caskets of coffins floating by the sea......and the next im staring at a

initally the books started off, slow compared to its first two installments...
with both our leads, perry and dex aiming to spend some time and experience a bit of 'normalictiy' behind the scenes...the fist 50% of the book started off being a bit too casual and unweird fo ...more
one minute i was reading this blood wrenching,heart stopping terrorizing climax with a bunch of leapers rotting & caskets of coffins floating by the sea......and the next im staring at a

initally the books started off, slow compared to its first two installments...
with both our leads, perry and dex aiming to spend some time and experience a bit of 'normalictiy' behind the scenes...the fist 50% of the book started off being a bit too casual and unweird fo ...more

Thrills and chills ON and OFF the pages!
I decided to knock out the first three Experiment in Terror books, and I can say book 3 was by FAR the scariest one yet! They are easy reads, but the writing quality gets better book by book. This series follows amateur ghost hunters Perry Palamino and Dex Foray as they investigate locations near and far that exhibit paranormal activity. Something's always been a little special about Perry. She may not be the most beautiful or glamorous (in her eyes), ...more
I decided to knock out the first three Experiment in Terror books, and I can say book 3 was by FAR the scariest one yet! They are easy reads, but the writing quality gets better book by book. This series follows amateur ghost hunters Perry Palamino and Dex Foray as they investigate locations near and far that exhibit paranormal activity. Something's always been a little special about Perry. She may not be the most beautiful or glamorous (in her eyes), ...more
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Karina Halle is a screenwriter, a former music & travel journalist, and the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of The Pact, A Nordic King, and Sins & Needles, as well as sixty other wild and romantic reads.
She, her musician husband, and their adopted pit bull, Bruce, live in a rainforest on an island off the coast of British Columbia, where they operate Raven Ri ...more
She, her musician husband, and their adopted pit bull, Bruce, live in a rainforest on an island off the coast of British Columbia, where they operate Raven Ri ...more
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