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Buzzard's Edge Saga #2
The Demon of Devil's Cavern
Six months after the death of “Noose” Holcomb, Buzzard’s Edge rests in an uneasy quiet, but can a town that resonates with such hatred remain peaceful for long?
Dark forces conspire to chase Rory Daggett and his mute adopted daughter, Alice, into exile, framed for a crime they didn’t commit.
With a new sheriff and a notorious killer for hire tracking their every move, the two must choose between starting a new life and saving the soul of the town that betrayed them.
Strap yourselves in tight, folks, 'cause the blood-curdling saga of Rory Daggett and Buzzard's Edge is fixin' to unleash a harrowing storm. Get ready to face a nightmarish landscape where gunpowder and the macabre collide in a haunting dance of terror.
“The Demon of Devil's Cavern is a wild ride along some very dark trails in a weird version of the Old West. Fast-paced and highly entertaining. Brennan LaFaro comes out with both guns blazing!”
-Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of CAVE 13 and THE SLEEPERS WAR
Dark forces conspire to chase Rory Daggett and his mute adopted daughter, Alice, into exile, framed for a crime they didn’t commit.
With a new sheriff and a notorious killer for hire tracking their every move, the two must choose between starting a new life and saving the soul of the town that betrayed them.
Strap yourselves in tight, folks, 'cause the blood-curdling saga of Rory Daggett and Buzzard's Edge is fixin' to unleash a harrowing storm. Get ready to face a nightmarish landscape where gunpowder and the macabre collide in a haunting dance of terror.
“The Demon of Devil's Cavern is a wild ride along some very dark trails in a weird version of the Old West. Fast-paced and highly entertaining. Brennan LaFaro comes out with both guns blazing!”
-Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of CAVE 13 and THE SLEEPERS WAR
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 20, 2024
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About the author
Brennan LaFaro
26 books156 followers Brennan LaFaro is a music teacher by day, horror writer by night, living in southeastern Massachusetts with his wife, two sons, and his hounds. He is the author of the Slattery Falls trilogy, as well as Last Stay, and the horror western, Buzzard's Edge Saga. You can read his short fiction in various anthologies and find him on Twitter at @brennanlafaro or at www.brennanlafaro.com.
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September 13, 2024
Six months on from the first book, a new sheriff has arrived in town, and along with a ‘gun for hire’ killer, they hunt for Rory and Alice, who are living in exile, on the run for a crime they didn’t commit.
This too, is full of gunfights, the supernatural, and has a side of humour, thrown in.
I just love the relationship between Rory and Alice, whom is still my favourite character. I also love Ghost, a horse with attitude. This is a hella lot of fun, and you just have to read it.
Thanks again to Brennan LaFaro, Brigids Gate Press, and BookSirens for providing me with this free ARC, with which I leave a voluntary review.
5 rootin’ tootin’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This too, is full of gunfights, the supernatural, and has a side of humour, thrown in.
I just love the relationship between Rory and Alice, whom is still my favourite character. I also love Ghost, a horse with attitude. This is a hella lot of fun, and you just have to read it.
Thanks again to Brennan LaFaro, Brigids Gate Press, and BookSirens for providing me with this free ARC, with which I leave a voluntary review.
5 rootin’ tootin’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 18, 2024
I love the Wild West and I love these books, Buzzard’s Edge is a place where bad stuff happens, where outlaws come and go and the good, the noble, the innocent try and survive.
I have an affinity with the western, studied it at university, had a lifetime of watching them on my father’s knee and then beside him on the sofa as I grew up, I’ve seen them all, and read my fair share too… it’s in my blood although I’m not from that time or place. I often have conversations with my daughters and wife about ‘if you could live in any time period and place, where would it be?’ And my answer every time is 1890 and the Wild West.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern has the feel of those westerns of old, yes there are some science things in the book that wouldn’t be around (don’t exist), yes there is the thing about sign language being used (wouldn’t be as developed as in the book) and maybe some of the geography is off… but the western, as a genre, as a living thing… that is present in the whole book and series. It’s what has me, a die hard western lover coming back for more, and you should too.
LaFaro has a great eye and heart for character and in this series and this book, he takes that to another level, deepening the bonds that were forged in the first outing, making us care even more for those who we’re reading.
With LaFaro in the saddle, the horror western is in safe hands, buckle up and prepare for a rip-roaring adventure into badlands of the Wild West.
I have an affinity with the western, studied it at university, had a lifetime of watching them on my father’s knee and then beside him on the sofa as I grew up, I’ve seen them all, and read my fair share too… it’s in my blood although I’m not from that time or place. I often have conversations with my daughters and wife about ‘if you could live in any time period and place, where would it be?’ And my answer every time is 1890 and the Wild West.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern has the feel of those westerns of old, yes there are some science things in the book that wouldn’t be around (don’t exist), yes there is the thing about sign language being used (wouldn’t be as developed as in the book) and maybe some of the geography is off… but the western, as a genre, as a living thing… that is present in the whole book and series. It’s what has me, a die hard western lover coming back for more, and you should too.
LaFaro has a great eye and heart for character and in this series and this book, he takes that to another level, deepening the bonds that were forged in the first outing, making us care even more for those who we’re reading.
With LaFaro in the saddle, the horror western is in safe hands, buckle up and prepare for a rip-roaring adventure into badlands of the Wild West.
October 16, 2024
With blood and heart in equal measure, this story gave me almost everything I was missing from the first entry in the series. Call it a hefty novella or a short novel, either way, this story uses Noose as a starting point to do better world-building, some more character development, and much better pacing. The violence and gore don’t stop, there are still a bunch of well-written, exciting action set pieces, but the story has a little more room to breathe. Some of the violence is visceral but it never feels gratuitous or edgelord-y, it is just stark and unapologetic. There is a much better sense of place in this story, again not straying very far at all from the typical “old west frontier town” archetype but rounding out the experience of being in the place. It is hard to set a western in anywhere new, per se, and LaFaro doesn’t try, enjoying the expectations of the genre, but takes the time to build out the way the town feels as well as some nice details about the peripheral locations included in the story, and that goes a long way to making this feel more grounded. The supernatural elements are great, as last time, just existing on the edges, infiltrating and motivating the story, adding color to the world-building, but not hijacking the story to steal focus from the characters. We already know our main characters’ backstories, more or less, going into this story, and while we don’t have too much time for contemplation we do get to see them a little more fully formed here. We spend more time with them, and they definitely get some more meat added to the bones sketched out in the first novella.
The story and character arcs are somewhat expected, nothing is wildly shocking considering the genre. This story isn’t going to redefine your understanding of a horror-infused western. But it doesn’t feel hackneyed, it feels comfortable. It is an enjoyable addition to a well-worn genre, not reinventing the wheel but adding enough of its own spin to keep you turning the pages. The central relationship is really endearing, even if, again, somewhat expected. It does provide an emotional throughline, though, which is fulfilling and adds a little weight to the bloodshed. The pacing is what I especially appreciated here. Everything is still tight, there isn’t any wallowing or lingering, but there is enough space to get a good feeling of the world. LaFaro manages to balance out action and exposition well, with enough skirmishes and peril scattered throughout to always keep you entertained and wanting to start the next chapter right away.
(Rounded up from 3.5)
I want to thank the author, the publisher Brigids Gate Press, and NetGalley, who provided a complimentary eARC for review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story and character arcs are somewhat expected, nothing is wildly shocking considering the genre. This story isn’t going to redefine your understanding of a horror-infused western. But it doesn’t feel hackneyed, it feels comfortable. It is an enjoyable addition to a well-worn genre, not reinventing the wheel but adding enough of its own spin to keep you turning the pages. The central relationship is really endearing, even if, again, somewhat expected. It does provide an emotional throughline, though, which is fulfilling and adds a little weight to the bloodshed. The pacing is what I especially appreciated here. Everything is still tight, there isn’t any wallowing or lingering, but there is enough space to get a good feeling of the world. LaFaro manages to balance out action and exposition well, with enough skirmishes and peril scattered throughout to always keep you entertained and wanting to start the next chapter right away.
(Rounded up from 3.5)
I want to thank the author, the publisher Brigids Gate Press, and NetGalley, who provided a complimentary eARC for review. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 24, 2024
Don’t you hate it when you are reading a book and you are so engrossed with what is happening and you can’t stop reading and before you know it you are at the end? Yeah, me either. I kind of love that.
That’s what happens with THE DEMON OF DEVILS CAVERN- I was so happy to be back in Buzzard’s Edge (this book is the sequel to NOOSE) and Brennan put a big enough hook at the beginning to hang a longhorn steer. Well, I just couldn’t stop. There was no pausing to take notes but I did jump over to Twit just to comment about a scene that caught me so off guard that I startled myself when I muttered and expletive out loud.
You better saddle up for this one, it isn’t your typical horror western. Plus there is a kick @ss 8 year old girl who only speaks through sign language
That’s what happens with THE DEMON OF DEVILS CAVERN- I was so happy to be back in Buzzard’s Edge (this book is the sequel to NOOSE) and Brennan put a big enough hook at the beginning to hang a longhorn steer. Well, I just couldn’t stop. There was no pausing to take notes but I did jump over to Twit just to comment about a scene that caught me so off guard that I startled myself when I muttered and expletive out loud.
You better saddle up for this one, it isn’t your typical horror western. Plus there is a kick @ss 8 year old girl who only speaks through sign language
January 1, 2025
4.5 stars
A worthy and engaging sequel to Noose, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Full of mystery and emotion, and definitely doesn't skimp on the gore. I'm so glad I entered Buzzard's Edge with LaFaro.
A worthy and engaging sequel to Noose, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Full of mystery and emotion, and definitely doesn't skimp on the gore. I'm so glad I entered Buzzard's Edge with LaFaro.
December 8, 2023
The next installment in the Buzzard’s Edge Saga, this pulpy supernatural horror western has enough tension to grind your teeth to dust and a heart of gold.
November 6, 2024
*Huge thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the digital copy of this one!*
A sequel.
Are you fans of sequels?
Or do you prefer a one and done and leave them be approach?
I’m 50/50 honestly. Some times I read a book and I’m like ‘Well, that was perfect and we need nothing else there!’ Other times it’s a ‘Holy WOW! What an ending! But there’s so much more that needs to be answered!’
And I get it. Hell, I hear it every day from people asking about a few of my books if there will be a sequel (specifically a novel of mine that rhymes with Mastodon).
LaFaro is no stranger to sequels. His Slattery Falls series is phenomenal and he managed to deliver a phenomenal opener and two even stronger follow ups, which is tough. Often times we get a dip.
So, with this one, I was curious, as book one, ‘Noose,’ was very well done.
LaFaro is a gifted storyteller, as though Ronald Kelly sprinkled him with the good writing dust that Kelly possesses and added in a dash of Brian Keene. I can’t speak about LaFaro’s writing process, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he outlines two or three books in a series prior to even writing book one, just to have the characters have short, medium and long arcs and the storylines can weave throughout.
That’s how it feels.
I was excited to dive into this one and see what Rory and Alice were up to, but also worried over what darkness might befall them.
What I liked: Let’s make this easy. Book two is better than book one.
Hands down. And book one is amazing and a belter and (insert adjectives of praise here, readers!).
The book follows the events of the first – and beware as there might be inadvertent spoilers here – and the sequel opens with a literal BANG.
A knock on the door. Rory and Alice are living on the outskirts of town, recovering physically and mentally from the incident with Noose and the witch. The door is answered. A new sheriff has arrived, and she means business, though cordially. But then she’s killed and the action kicks off.
The opening would’ve made for a phenomenal short story if it’d ended there, but it doesn’t. Because a gun fight happens, we know the Sheriff’s dead, and then the next day, the Sheriff returns with a posse, wanting to arrest Rory and Alice over her attempted murder. What?! Right?!
From that moment it’s a cat and mouse game of what’s going on and who is the Sheriff actually.
Rory and Alice head to the hills, get aid from an unexpected source, and as news comes to light and details are revealed, we find out some history and some truths.
LaFaro does a wonderful job of slowly delivering the emotional beats within the story, giving us a few shocking moments at very key points. Nothing demonstrates this more than Rory and Alice’s connection, their sign language communication and how – even after a very brutal truth is revealed – they know they are all each other has.
The ending of this particular book is very profound. I wasn’t expecting the unique look at death, the afterlife and the potential trickle effects of resurrection. It fit the thematic element of the Rory/Alice storyline very, very well, but also tied in the loss at the start of book one with the hope that appears out of nowhere at the end of book two.
What I didn’t like: Honestly, a very tiny, tiny gripe of mine has become the usage of real-life authors/friends of the author within books and that kept cropping up with some of the names. I get it, it’s kind of like how a lot of folks name drop friends books within their own book – having a character read X book by X author – but for me it throws me out of the fictional world for the briefest of moments. And I say that knowing full well that I was a character within Alan Baxter’s ‘The Roo.’ And I also understand the WHY of doing it. It’s just my own personal reading issue.
Why you should buy this: Horror western books are always a blast, but even better – adding a paranormal/supernatural element and LaFaro has hit a home run with combining the two – and even more amazing is that book two is that much more fun that book one (and book one was fantastic!)
If you’re a fan of LaFaro’s this is a no brainer to grab, and if you loved book one, also a no brainer. But if you’re looking for a novel written with the 80’s character sensibilities, the 90’s emotional impact trope and the 2020’s pacing style, look no further. LaFaro has once again managed to create characters you instantly fall for and root for and scenarios that have you white-knuckling the pages!
A sequel.
Are you fans of sequels?
Or do you prefer a one and done and leave them be approach?
I’m 50/50 honestly. Some times I read a book and I’m like ‘Well, that was perfect and we need nothing else there!’ Other times it’s a ‘Holy WOW! What an ending! But there’s so much more that needs to be answered!’
And I get it. Hell, I hear it every day from people asking about a few of my books if there will be a sequel (specifically a novel of mine that rhymes with Mastodon).
LaFaro is no stranger to sequels. His Slattery Falls series is phenomenal and he managed to deliver a phenomenal opener and two even stronger follow ups, which is tough. Often times we get a dip.
So, with this one, I was curious, as book one, ‘Noose,’ was very well done.
LaFaro is a gifted storyteller, as though Ronald Kelly sprinkled him with the good writing dust that Kelly possesses and added in a dash of Brian Keene. I can’t speak about LaFaro’s writing process, but it wouldn’t surprise me if he outlines two or three books in a series prior to even writing book one, just to have the characters have short, medium and long arcs and the storylines can weave throughout.
That’s how it feels.
I was excited to dive into this one and see what Rory and Alice were up to, but also worried over what darkness might befall them.
What I liked: Let’s make this easy. Book two is better than book one.
Hands down. And book one is amazing and a belter and (insert adjectives of praise here, readers!).
The book follows the events of the first – and beware as there might be inadvertent spoilers here – and the sequel opens with a literal BANG.
A knock on the door. Rory and Alice are living on the outskirts of town, recovering physically and mentally from the incident with Noose and the witch. The door is answered. A new sheriff has arrived, and she means business, though cordially. But then she’s killed and the action kicks off.
The opening would’ve made for a phenomenal short story if it’d ended there, but it doesn’t. Because a gun fight happens, we know the Sheriff’s dead, and then the next day, the Sheriff returns with a posse, wanting to arrest Rory and Alice over her attempted murder. What?! Right?!
From that moment it’s a cat and mouse game of what’s going on and who is the Sheriff actually.
Rory and Alice head to the hills, get aid from an unexpected source, and as news comes to light and details are revealed, we find out some history and some truths.
LaFaro does a wonderful job of slowly delivering the emotional beats within the story, giving us a few shocking moments at very key points. Nothing demonstrates this more than Rory and Alice’s connection, their sign language communication and how – even after a very brutal truth is revealed – they know they are all each other has.
The ending of this particular book is very profound. I wasn’t expecting the unique look at death, the afterlife and the potential trickle effects of resurrection. It fit the thematic element of the Rory/Alice storyline very, very well, but also tied in the loss at the start of book one with the hope that appears out of nowhere at the end of book two.
What I didn’t like: Honestly, a very tiny, tiny gripe of mine has become the usage of real-life authors/friends of the author within books and that kept cropping up with some of the names. I get it, it’s kind of like how a lot of folks name drop friends books within their own book – having a character read X book by X author – but for me it throws me out of the fictional world for the briefest of moments. And I say that knowing full well that I was a character within Alan Baxter’s ‘The Roo.’ And I also understand the WHY of doing it. It’s just my own personal reading issue.
Why you should buy this: Horror western books are always a blast, but even better – adding a paranormal/supernatural element and LaFaro has hit a home run with combining the two – and even more amazing is that book two is that much more fun that book one (and book one was fantastic!)
If you’re a fan of LaFaro’s this is a no brainer to grab, and if you loved book one, also a no brainer. But if you’re looking for a novel written with the 80’s character sensibilities, the 90’s emotional impact trope and the 2020’s pacing style, look no further. LaFaro has once again managed to create characters you instantly fall for and root for and scenarios that have you white-knuckling the pages!
March 30, 2024
Brennan LaFaro's 'The Demon of Devil's Cavern', the eagerly anticipated sequel to 'Noose,' has all the trappings of a truly stellar book: you can't stop reading till the end (I finished it in one sitting!), it messes up your daily schedule, you're missing important calls, and you're owed some serious sleeping hours. This is Western horror, fast-paced, smartly-written, with great characters and only a smattering of gore. It has one of the greatest openings ever: the last line of the first chapter will definitely hook you in! Rory and Alice are slowly discovering another threat in Buzzard's edge, this time from people who should know better. Trying to save themselves takes them to a quest full of supernatural oddities and natural threats. And yet they manage to bond together more strongly. It's refreshing to find an author whose writing style conveys hope even when things get dark. And then there comes the ending. Thankfully, there's a collection of Buzzard Edge's stories forthcoming! This is a setting I'd gladly keep coming back to!
April 3, 2024
The stellar reviews captured my attention. However, I didn’t get the same vibe as the other readers. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I read the previous novel as I was pretty clueless as to the backstory of Buzzard’s Edge and it’s people.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is not anything like what I’m used to reading in the horror genre. I expected a horror story similar in the adrenaline rush like novels written by Duncan Ralston (Ghostland) and Daniel Kraus/George Romero (The Living Dead.) The Demon doesn’t even come close to the graphic and horrific depictions of zombies, ghosts and other demons that I’ve come to expect from a good horror novel. That being said, I found The Demon of Devil’s Cavern to be a little boring. Two okay stars.
I received a DRC from DarkLit Press through NetGalley. This review is completely my own reflect my honest thoughts and opinions.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is not anything like what I’m used to reading in the horror genre. I expected a horror story similar in the adrenaline rush like novels written by Duncan Ralston (Ghostland) and Daniel Kraus/George Romero (The Living Dead.) The Demon doesn’t even come close to the graphic and horrific depictions of zombies, ghosts and other demons that I’ve come to expect from a good horror novel. That being said, I found The Demon of Devil’s Cavern to be a little boring. Two okay stars.
I received a DRC from DarkLit Press through NetGalley. This review is completely my own reflect my honest thoughts and opinions.
December 31, 2023
Where Noose introduced us to a bloody Wild West worth exploring, its sequel greatly expands upon the setting of Buzzard’s Edge, its characters, and the dark magic behind the curtain. Taking us from the American Frontier to the Dark Frontier, LaFaro provides the reader with a bounty of action, mystery, horror, and love worth fighting for to the bloody end.
April 24, 2024
In the demons of devils cavern by Brennan LaFaro we learn not every good guy makes the right decision all the time nor is every bad guy unlovable and sometimes the best family or the ones we choose. In the first book of the buzzard saga Rory went hunting for his past, in the second his past comes hunting for him and boy is she pissed! This book is longer than the first one and I really want to say it’s better but I really love the first one so maybe it’s a tie? Either way we get to meet the scientist‘s wife Mary Crane we learn more about Young Alice and what happened to her family and sadly we may or may not lose someone close to the Tagget family. I have yet to read Brennan LaFaro‘s other books but I am definitely investing in that today this is a great saga and I really hope there is a third book in the way it ended there definitely could be. I don’t want to give anything away but when they were last in the cavern with the blue fog in the description of the limbs coming out I really had the heebie-jeebies it happened more than once in the book but that time I had them big time. This is a great imaginative author who I definitely want to read more from. If you love sci-fi with the western flavor add in the paranormal and an awesome plot then you’ll definitely love this book. It’s the second book but it doesn’t need to be read in order reading them in order gives for an even fuller picture. I want to think dark lit press for my free arc copy via NetGalley please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
September 3, 2024
Thank you to the author and netgalley for the opportunity to read this.
What a fun story! The characters are immensely likeable, and the story is action-packed.
I could've read this in one sitting in adult type stuff hadn't got in the way, and this is one of those books where EVERYTHING points towards you wanting to do so.
What a fun story! The characters are immensely likeable, and the story is action-packed.
I could've read this in one sitting in adult type stuff hadn't got in the way, and this is one of those books where EVERYTHING points towards you wanting to do so.
April 20, 2024
I’ve been loving the explosion of Horror Westerns the last few years. I was never really interested in regular Westerns, but if you throw in some nasty villains, buckets of blood, and/or supernatural mayhem, I’m all in! One of my absolute favorite books in this subgenre is Brennan LeFaro’s Noose, which introduced readers to the world of Buzzard’s Edge and the beloved characters Rory Dagget and Alice. Noose was largely Rory’s story, focusing on his quest to get revenge against the notorious outlaw George “Noose” Holcomb. I remember when I first opened Noose and read the opening line, “The first time I ever met George “Noose” Holcomb, I knew that someday I’d kill him”. Hell of an opener right? It instantly transported me into the world of Buzzard’s Edge and snared my attention from the jump. Throughout the duration of Noose, LaFaro takes readers on a whirlwind journey as Rory confronts a rogues’ gallery of some of the nastiest, most diabolical villains you could imagine. Not only is it packed with action, it also establishes the relationship of Rory and Alice. Even from their earliest interactions, it was clear that the interactions between these two characters was something special. I devoured Noose in one day and if you’ve been following me throughout my reviewing and podcasting journey, you know I was instantly clamoring for a sequel. Luckily for me and other Horror fans, The Demon of Devil’s Cavern was already announced by DarkLit Press and is now out in the world.
The reason I am such an obsessive when it comes to sequels is because I love the original so much, I’m not ready to leave those worlds and characters behind. I want to extend that thrill for as long as I can, so unless the author definitively wraps up the story, you can be sure I will find some sort of wiggle room and start envisioning ways that story can continue. That being said, the reality is sequels don’t always have the best track record. Now, for those of you who just want the quick synopsis and less of my ramblings, spoiler alert, The Demon of Devil’s Cavern avoids the pitfalls that usually plague sequels and is actually even better than the already stellar Noose. The rest of you who want to dive in further to the world of Buzzard’s Edge with me? Buckle up, because I think we might be here awhile.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is set six months after the conclusion of Noose and finds Rory and Alice attempting to carve out a slice of normalcy for themselves in Buzzard’s Edge. There is a new sheriff in town and despite Buzzard’s Edge reputation for high strangeness and violence, an uneasy peace seems to have settled over the sand-blasted town. However, that peace is quickly shattered as a new threat conspires to force Rory and Alice from their home by framing them for a crime they didn’t commit. Though they freed the town from the specter of Noose Holcomb and his bloodthirsty gang of outlaws, the resident’s of Buzzard’s Edge have short memories and turn on Rory and Alice. As the sheriff and a killer for hire attempt to track their every move, Rory and Alice must decide if they will once again step up to save the residents of Buzzard’s Edge from its deadliest threat yet or leave their pasts behind and start over.
As much as I loved Noose, with The Demon of Devil’s Cavern, LaFaro ups the stakes and hits staggering new heights in the saga of Rory and Alice. Make no mistake, the characters that populate LaFaro’s Buzzard’s Edge novel are what steal the show, but one of the things that I loved about The Demon of Devil’s Cavern was the deeper insight into the town itself. The town had a distinct ambience right from the beginning in Noose as a hardscrabble town where the heat could lead to tempers flaring. There were elements of the strange and unexplained, but they seemed to be a bit more on the periphery. In this book, we not only meet more of the colorful residents of the town, but LaFaro also cultivates the mythology of the area, which leads to more mystery surrounding the town. Buzzard’s Edge maintains its reputation as a town where you need grit and determination to survive, but it also becomes more clear that maybe - just maybe - it also serves as a nexus point of high strangeness.
As I mentioned earlier, the characters of this series are what really set these books apart. The connection between Rory and Alice in Noose was instantaneous and I feel fairly confident that readers will fall in love with them, if they haven’t already. LaFaro has said that if Noose was Rory Daggett’s story, then The Demon of Devil’s Canyon belongs to Alice. That’s very much the case as we learn more about Alice’s past in this book, but it also finds her coming very much into her own. She already had a very magnetic, strong personality in Noose, but really only had a relationship with Rory. However, it’s clear very early in The Demon of Devil’s Canyon that Alice has established her own reputation in Buzzard’s Edge as a lethal shot. Seeing her take a more prominent role in this book was a joy to experience.
The interactions between Rory and Alice were fun in Noose, but LaFaro deepens their connection in The Demon of Devil’s Cavern and makes their bond that much stronger. There are a lot of parallels between the two characters and the paths their lives have taken, which I think sparks their initial partnership. It’s clear though that the crucible they faced in Noose brought them even closer and we learn in the time following that story, Rory has dedicated himself to learning sign language in order to better communicate with Alice. But what I think really establishes that their bond has grown even stronger is the way that Rory is able to instinctively know what Alice is thinking through her actions and demeanor. They often communicate through just a look or body language, which demonstrates an openness and high level of trust between them. They are no longer solely relying on each other for survival, they have truly become partners. I don’t want to delve too deep into this side of the book as that is a huge part of the journey, but I will say LaFaro crafts some truly heartwarming moments between Rory and Alice and goddamn if I didn’t get a bit misty-eyed.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is an absolute blast to read and sure it features bigger threats and more strangeness, but it also has a lot more heart. Having read both Noose and The Demon of Devil’s Cavern, I think these books are perfect for horror and western fans, but I think the appeal of these stories extends beyond those genres as well. I’m a huge fan of the Buzzard’s Edge saga thus far and I think LaFaro has created something truly magical with these books. The feeling I get when I read both of these is hard to put into words, but the closest I can come is that both books feel very much “lived in”. What do I mean by that? Well, even with all of the dangers and violence that permeates the narratives and plagues Buzzard’s Edge, LaFaro’s prose is warm and inviting and you can’t help but lose yourself in these stories. If you haven’t already, I highly, highly recommend picking up both of these books. Also, if you’re like me, rejoice in the fact that LaFaro has already announced Where The Daybreak Ends: Stories from Buzzard’s Edge, which is currently scheduled to drop this fall. I can’t wait!
The reason I am such an obsessive when it comes to sequels is because I love the original so much, I’m not ready to leave those worlds and characters behind. I want to extend that thrill for as long as I can, so unless the author definitively wraps up the story, you can be sure I will find some sort of wiggle room and start envisioning ways that story can continue. That being said, the reality is sequels don’t always have the best track record. Now, for those of you who just want the quick synopsis and less of my ramblings, spoiler alert, The Demon of Devil’s Cavern avoids the pitfalls that usually plague sequels and is actually even better than the already stellar Noose. The rest of you who want to dive in further to the world of Buzzard’s Edge with me? Buckle up, because I think we might be here awhile.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is set six months after the conclusion of Noose and finds Rory and Alice attempting to carve out a slice of normalcy for themselves in Buzzard’s Edge. There is a new sheriff in town and despite Buzzard’s Edge reputation for high strangeness and violence, an uneasy peace seems to have settled over the sand-blasted town. However, that peace is quickly shattered as a new threat conspires to force Rory and Alice from their home by framing them for a crime they didn’t commit. Though they freed the town from the specter of Noose Holcomb and his bloodthirsty gang of outlaws, the resident’s of Buzzard’s Edge have short memories and turn on Rory and Alice. As the sheriff and a killer for hire attempt to track their every move, Rory and Alice must decide if they will once again step up to save the residents of Buzzard’s Edge from its deadliest threat yet or leave their pasts behind and start over.
As much as I loved Noose, with The Demon of Devil’s Cavern, LaFaro ups the stakes and hits staggering new heights in the saga of Rory and Alice. Make no mistake, the characters that populate LaFaro’s Buzzard’s Edge novel are what steal the show, but one of the things that I loved about The Demon of Devil’s Cavern was the deeper insight into the town itself. The town had a distinct ambience right from the beginning in Noose as a hardscrabble town where the heat could lead to tempers flaring. There were elements of the strange and unexplained, but they seemed to be a bit more on the periphery. In this book, we not only meet more of the colorful residents of the town, but LaFaro also cultivates the mythology of the area, which leads to more mystery surrounding the town. Buzzard’s Edge maintains its reputation as a town where you need grit and determination to survive, but it also becomes more clear that maybe - just maybe - it also serves as a nexus point of high strangeness.
As I mentioned earlier, the characters of this series are what really set these books apart. The connection between Rory and Alice in Noose was instantaneous and I feel fairly confident that readers will fall in love with them, if they haven’t already. LaFaro has said that if Noose was Rory Daggett’s story, then The Demon of Devil’s Canyon belongs to Alice. That’s very much the case as we learn more about Alice’s past in this book, but it also finds her coming very much into her own. She already had a very magnetic, strong personality in Noose, but really only had a relationship with Rory. However, it’s clear very early in The Demon of Devil’s Canyon that Alice has established her own reputation in Buzzard’s Edge as a lethal shot. Seeing her take a more prominent role in this book was a joy to experience.
The interactions between Rory and Alice were fun in Noose, but LaFaro deepens their connection in The Demon of Devil’s Cavern and makes their bond that much stronger. There are a lot of parallels between the two characters and the paths their lives have taken, which I think sparks their initial partnership. It’s clear though that the crucible they faced in Noose brought them even closer and we learn in the time following that story, Rory has dedicated himself to learning sign language in order to better communicate with Alice. But what I think really establishes that their bond has grown even stronger is the way that Rory is able to instinctively know what Alice is thinking through her actions and demeanor. They often communicate through just a look or body language, which demonstrates an openness and high level of trust between them. They are no longer solely relying on each other for survival, they have truly become partners. I don’t want to delve too deep into this side of the book as that is a huge part of the journey, but I will say LaFaro crafts some truly heartwarming moments between Rory and Alice and goddamn if I didn’t get a bit misty-eyed.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is an absolute blast to read and sure it features bigger threats and more strangeness, but it also has a lot more heart. Having read both Noose and The Demon of Devil’s Cavern, I think these books are perfect for horror and western fans, but I think the appeal of these stories extends beyond those genres as well. I’m a huge fan of the Buzzard’s Edge saga thus far and I think LaFaro has created something truly magical with these books. The feeling I get when I read both of these is hard to put into words, but the closest I can come is that both books feel very much “lived in”. What do I mean by that? Well, even with all of the dangers and violence that permeates the narratives and plagues Buzzard’s Edge, LaFaro’s prose is warm and inviting and you can’t help but lose yourself in these stories. If you haven’t already, I highly, highly recommend picking up both of these books. Also, if you’re like me, rejoice in the fact that LaFaro has already announced Where The Daybreak Ends: Stories from Buzzard’s Edge, which is currently scheduled to drop this fall. I can’t wait!
October 30, 2024
Poor Rory Daggett just can’t seem to catch a break. Just when things look like they’ve settled down with his quest for revenge satisfied, another mess of problems is knocking at his door.
Brennan LaFaro clearly loves Rory and Alice, but as is the nature of these books, has them facing even more otherworldly challenges in a tale that’s both action-Western and mystery. The stakes are higher than ever before, and when it’s a race against time with every resource at hand being kicked away, what are our heroes supposed to do to save not only the town, but also the world beyond?
I love that there’s only one perspective in these books, almost as if Rory’s telling the tale like an old Western movie voiceover. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages to figure just what the heck is going on, and the rules of physics are soon thrown to the four winds as the legacy of Noose doesn’t want to die…
Buzzard’s Edge is loosely drawn, allowing for greater scope in future books (I hope), but it reminds me of a Wild West ‘Twin Peaks’. Nobody’s quite what they appear on the surface and there’s an undercurrent of the supernatural that just seems reasonable after a while. Rory’s seen enough to know that he needs to keep pushing at the boundaries of reality in order to succeed, while still holding on to his humanity and his friends. It’s utterly gripping, and like its predecessor, had me gulping it down in one sitting.
I was kindly sent an early copy of this book by the publisher, but the above opinions are entirely my own.
Brennan LaFaro clearly loves Rory and Alice, but as is the nature of these books, has them facing even more otherworldly challenges in a tale that’s both action-Western and mystery. The stakes are higher than ever before, and when it’s a race against time with every resource at hand being kicked away, what are our heroes supposed to do to save not only the town, but also the world beyond?
I love that there’s only one perspective in these books, almost as if Rory’s telling the tale like an old Western movie voiceover. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages to figure just what the heck is going on, and the rules of physics are soon thrown to the four winds as the legacy of Noose doesn’t want to die…
Buzzard’s Edge is loosely drawn, allowing for greater scope in future books (I hope), but it reminds me of a Wild West ‘Twin Peaks’. Nobody’s quite what they appear on the surface and there’s an undercurrent of the supernatural that just seems reasonable after a while. Rory’s seen enough to know that he needs to keep pushing at the boundaries of reality in order to succeed, while still holding on to his humanity and his friends. It’s utterly gripping, and like its predecessor, had me gulping it down in one sitting.
I was kindly sent an early copy of this book by the publisher, but the above opinions are entirely my own.
January 19, 2024
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern by Brennan LaFaro is another gritty splatter western tale of magic, dust, and bloodshed set in Buzzard’s Edge.
Did you love Noose? If so, I’d be willing to bet that you’re more than ready to see what Rory and Alice get up to next!
MY GOSH. The action and violence here is absolutely brutal. Talk about wanting to read a book while peeking through your fingers! There are a few scenes here that take that to an extreme.
Horror and splatter western fans, you need to check out Noose and The Demon of Devil’s Cavern ASAP! These books are so atmospheric, brutal in both action and grief, and so much fun.
Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-d...
Did you love Noose? If so, I’d be willing to bet that you’re more than ready to see what Rory and Alice get up to next!
MY GOSH. The action and violence here is absolutely brutal. Talk about wanting to read a book while peeking through your fingers! There are a few scenes here that take that to an extreme.
Horror and splatter western fans, you need to check out Noose and The Demon of Devil’s Cavern ASAP! These books are so atmospheric, brutal in both action and grief, and so much fun.
Check out my full review here:
https://www.ericarobynreads.com/the-d...
May 1, 2024
Let’s get one thing straight, I really dislike westerns whether it be movies or books. With that being said, throw in some horror, ghosts, demons and magic potions and you have me hooked. And what do you, a supernatural gore fest titled The Demon of Devils Canyon. I loved all the protagonists in the story. Brennen has brought them to life. I do think my favorite characters were Alice, an 8 year old mute, who uses ASL to communicate. She reminds me of Judith on The Walking dead). She is literally one heck of a badass. She is shrewd, pragmatic and level headed. Put any type of weapon in her hands and she will know her way around it. My other favorite was Billy. He’s a quirky kind of guy, truthful, loyal and witty. He would be your ride or die when the going gets tough. The main character aside from Alice is Rory. Such a great guy. He’s honest and protects his tribe. The story wraps around Rory and Alice is adoptive daughter.
We have our antagonistic and they are nothing to fool with. McHugh aka Mary Crane. She’s the leader of or better yet, the demon of the Fieldstone blue bandana gang. She calls the shots and her style is nothing but ruthless abandonment. Anything goes. She is creating a new world featuring. None other than “dead people”.
The writing style was immaculate and Brennen use of descriptive language is spot on.
You must, and I mean this, follow this unlikely family of misfits as they attempt to save the town of Buzzard’s Edge. Do they or not? The only way to find out is read this book. I do recommend reading the first in the series, Noose, and I truly hope there will be a third with even more gruesomeness. Get ready for a western horror ride and hope you don’t find yourself in the DARK FRONTIER.
We have our antagonistic and they are nothing to fool with. McHugh aka Mary Crane. She’s the leader of or better yet, the demon of the Fieldstone blue bandana gang. She calls the shots and her style is nothing but ruthless abandonment. Anything goes. She is creating a new world featuring. None other than “dead people”.
The writing style was immaculate and Brennen use of descriptive language is spot on.
You must, and I mean this, follow this unlikely family of misfits as they attempt to save the town of Buzzard’s Edge. Do they or not? The only way to find out is read this book. I do recommend reading the first in the series, Noose, and I truly hope there will be a third with even more gruesomeness. Get ready for a western horror ride and hope you don’t find yourself in the DARK FRONTIER.
January 6, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an Advanced Readers Copy of this book in exchange for a review.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is a horror story which follows the main character Rory Daggett and his daughter Alice. This story is a sequel to Noose.
The first thing that drew me in was the cover. When I found out this was a horror story, I was even more excited to start reading. I do love the horror genre and would happily read any book in this genre. Upon reading the book, I instantly loved it. While the first chapter didn’t have much descriptions, the dialogue and interactions between the characters did very well to fill that up and it made me want to keep reading. Each character was easy to distinguish and tell apart with their accents, dialogue and actions. Every dialogue prompt was unique to the characters present because it was illustrated in a way that felt native to the characters’ backgrounds and accents, making them truly unique and distinctive.
I’m going to keep this review short and say this was a five out of five for me. It was perfect in my opinion.
The Demon of Devil’s Cavern is a horror story which follows the main character Rory Daggett and his daughter Alice. This story is a sequel to Noose.
The first thing that drew me in was the cover. When I found out this was a horror story, I was even more excited to start reading. I do love the horror genre and would happily read any book in this genre. Upon reading the book, I instantly loved it. While the first chapter didn’t have much descriptions, the dialogue and interactions between the characters did very well to fill that up and it made me want to keep reading. Each character was easy to distinguish and tell apart with their accents, dialogue and actions. Every dialogue prompt was unique to the characters present because it was illustrated in a way that felt native to the characters’ backgrounds and accents, making them truly unique and distinctive.
I’m going to keep this review short and say this was a five out of five for me. It was perfect in my opinion.
September 11, 2024
I can't get enough of Rory Daggett and Buzzard's Edge. From the opening chapter we get on a runaway rail car ride of western action colored with horror in all the right corners. An innocuous knock at the door turns into a fight for survival as our protagonists find themselves framed for a crime they didn't commit. From that point we are in safe hands as Brennan LaFaro controls the reins. There's not much I haven't said already in my review of NOOSE (the first in this series) that does not apply here. Strong prose that never feels like the author is trying to show off, characters to love and hate, and a brutal rendition of the Wild West that does not give a fuck about life and death. I love these books, and I can't wait to grab WHERE THE DAYBREAK ENDS when it drops in December.
I would give this a rock solid 4.5 stars, but Goodreads hates us and won't give us that option. For those keeping track, that's a slight improvement over the already strong NOOSE.
I would give this a rock solid 4.5 stars, but Goodreads hates us and won't give us that option. For those keeping track, that's a slight improvement over the already strong NOOSE.
January 18, 2024
This book was amazing. It had all the action adventure and horror you could ask for. LaFaro is quick to develop such complex characters in such a short time and with ease. Not only that, he’s able to transport you to this amazing and believable old west town of Buzzards Creek, and make you really feel like you are there.
If you haven’t read Noose you must read that first (imo). This book starts up shortly after that one ends, 6 months later I believe. We see a lot of old characters and some new ones as well. Reading this was like visiting an old friend. I never want this book/series to end. It is an absolutely refreshing take on horror and such a pleasure to read.
Brennan LaFaro has quickly become a must read for me whether it be his western or his other styles. He writes with such ease that you kind of just fall into the book comfortably.
If you haven’t read Noose you must read that first (imo). This book starts up shortly after that one ends, 6 months later I believe. We see a lot of old characters and some new ones as well. Reading this was like visiting an old friend. I never want this book/series to end. It is an absolutely refreshing take on horror and such a pleasure to read.
Brennan LaFaro has quickly become a must read for me whether it be his western or his other styles. He writes with such ease that you kind of just fall into the book comfortably.
June 7, 2024
THE DEMON OF DEVIL'S CAVERN – A Rory Daggett Story – by Brennan LaFaro
‘Six months after the death of Noose Holcomb, Buzzard's Edge rests in an uneasy quiet, but can a town that resonates with such hatred remain peaceful for long?’
‘Dark forces conspire to chase Rory Daggett and his mute adopted daughter, Alice, into exile, framed for a crime they didn't commit.’
First: Loooooooooovvvve The Cover Art — *chef’s kiss* perfection!
Second: Pip—My Heart!
Overall, I love the series thus far, and I am curious if there is going to be a Book Three on the horizon—More, Please!
Side Note: I recommend reading the books in the series in order, which makes the storyline easier to follow, in my opinion.
Thank you, DarkLit Press, for providing me with an eBook of THE DEMON OF DEVIL'S CAVERN at the request of an honest review.
‘Six months after the death of Noose Holcomb, Buzzard's Edge rests in an uneasy quiet, but can a town that resonates with such hatred remain peaceful for long?’
‘Dark forces conspire to chase Rory Daggett and his mute adopted daughter, Alice, into exile, framed for a crime they didn't commit.’
First: Loooooooooovvvve The Cover Art — *chef’s kiss* perfection!
Second: Pip—My Heart!
Overall, I love the series thus far, and I am curious if there is going to be a Book Three on the horizon—More, Please!
Side Note: I recommend reading the books in the series in order, which makes the storyline easier to follow, in my opinion.
Thank you, DarkLit Press, for providing me with an eBook of THE DEMON OF DEVIL'S CAVERN at the request of an honest review.
March 29, 2024
I needed to visit Buzzard's Edge again! The Demon of Devil's Cavern is a direct sequel to Noose (a Brawl Contender). This book is action packed and has even more darker elements. What a great adventure! The plot kept me hooked, and the events towards the end had me holding my breath. I really enjoyed how he expanded on his characters' developments, especially with Alice. It's wonderful how inclusive this book is. We meet Alice, a child, in the first book. We learn that she can't talk. The sequel goes into why she isn't able to. Even though she can't speak, she communicates through sign language and expressions. She is spunky, loving, and fearless! Rory Daggett loves her like a daughter and accepts her the way she is. I highly recommend this awesome book!
March 30, 2024
A thrilling western horror, The Demon of Devil's Cavern is technically a sequel novella to Noose, but I decided to try reading it on its own. It can totally stand on its own as a complete story and I commend the author for that. The action starts pretty much from the first page, with the retelling of a creepy story and a shootout that leads Rory and Alice into dangers they could never have imagined. I read this one in one sitting it was so good! I will have to go back to read Noose to catch up on the backstory now that I know I like western horror. Brennan LaFaro just opened up a whole new subgenre of horror for me!
Thank you to NetGalley and DarkLit Press for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and DarkLit Press for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own.
February 5, 2025
Book 2 of the Buzzard Edge saga is an improvement over the start of the series.
The story flows more smoothly, and there aren't as many leaps of faith that force you to suspend disbelief, even within the supernatural context of the tale. As with the first book, I still wonder why none of the enemies simply finish off the protagonist. However, it might be that my expectations are too high.
I've started reading other weird wild west stories to better judge this one in comparison.
Nonetheless, it's a dynamic story that captivates the reader, and the final cliffhanger is very enticing, making me eagerly await the third book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story flows more smoothly, and there aren't as many leaps of faith that force you to suspend disbelief, even within the supernatural context of the tale. As with the first book, I still wonder why none of the enemies simply finish off the protagonist. However, it might be that my expectations are too high.
I've started reading other weird wild west stories to better judge this one in comparison.
Nonetheless, it's a dynamic story that captivates the reader, and the final cliffhanger is very enticing, making me eagerly await the third book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 3, 2025
3 ***
The Demon of Devil's Cavern
Brennan LeFaro
Western horror is a genre there is far too little of. Who doesn't want horses, horror and ghoulies and ghosties??? Add some gore and I'm IN!
Rory and his adopted daughter, who is mute, are driven into exile for a crime they didn't commit. His loyalties are driven. But to who? The town that betrayed him but needs saving or starting a new life with his daughter? Which would YOU help.
Gives me vibes of The Walking Dead. I didn't find it as fast-paced as the first book but that could be me. My only real con is I found issues with the editing but that could be entirely me as I edited documents in my career and I can be overly picky.
The Demon of Devil's Cavern
Brennan LeFaro
Western horror is a genre there is far too little of. Who doesn't want horses, horror and ghoulies and ghosties??? Add some gore and I'm IN!
Rory and his adopted daughter, who is mute, are driven into exile for a crime they didn't commit. His loyalties are driven. But to who? The town that betrayed him but needs saving or starting a new life with his daughter? Which would YOU help.
Gives me vibes of The Walking Dead. I didn't find it as fast-paced as the first book but that could be me. My only real con is I found issues with the editing but that could be entirely me as I edited documents in my career and I can be overly picky.
January 10, 2024
A wild west nightmare ride. Packed with adventure, comedic dialogue, and more death than you can imagine this book was a tour de force of western horror.
Follow along with Rory and Alice in buzzards edge as they get introduced to the new sheriff in town. That is until the sheriff takes one between the eyes on Rory’s front step. Forced to hide from a town set on vengeance Rory and Alice need to figure out what’s really going on in the town.
This was my first introduction to Brennan LaFaro and I’m very excited to dig into more of the Rory Dagget stories. I’ve never been a fan of westerns until now.
October 19, 2024
I loved Noose, and couldn't wait to see what horrifying new adventures were in store for Rory, and LaFaro absolutely delivered. The imagery is so vivid, it's like stepping into a more dark, haunted, supernatural version of the old west. Rory is back, with Alice by his side. He might have finally gotten his vengeance, at a steep price, but the outlaws aren't entirely done with him or Buzzard's Edge. The story moves at a pretty good pace, and time flies by while you're right there with Rory. I will say, that opening chapter was a mini masterpiece in itself. I really hope this isn't the last we've seen of Buzzard's Edge, or Rory. After all, it's not a very ordinary town.
November 9, 2023
I had the honor of receiving an ARC of this from my favorite Author! The Demon Of Devil’s Cavern is a sequel to Noose. This book was amazing and starts off with a bang! It is loaded with action, gore, and great backstories. This gripping story takes you back to Buzzards Edge where Rory and Alice meet the new Sheriff. Is she who she says she is and is her tale true?
This is available for preorder and I recommend it to everyone!
Thank you Brennan LaFaro for another amazing read. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
This is available for preorder and I recommend it to everyone!
Thank you Brennan LaFaro for another amazing read. Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to see what comes next!
January 14, 2024
I love a good horror western and this one has the setting, the characters, and the supernatural to keep the narrative engaging without ever becoming stale.
I loved the main protagonist and his girl sidekick. Alice doesn't talk, she only communicates with sign language and she's quite deadly with weapons. After they meet the new sheriff in town things start going to hell pretty quickly and the story keeps it's foot on the gas the entire time.
They find themselves against all odds. There's a town full of people who want to kill them and then there are the dead...or perhaps undead. Twists and turns abound and the author really knows how to keep the reader on their toes.
The supernatural aspects blend nicely with the human elements. This book is full of gritty, dirty, immoral bad guys and the writing style takes you right into that wild west setting.
This one is a banger and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley with no consideration. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
I loved the main protagonist and his girl sidekick. Alice doesn't talk, she only communicates with sign language and she's quite deadly with weapons. After they meet the new sheriff in town things start going to hell pretty quickly and the story keeps it's foot on the gas the entire time.
They find themselves against all odds. There's a town full of people who want to kill them and then there are the dead...or perhaps undead. Twists and turns abound and the author really knows how to keep the reader on their toes.
The supernatural aspects blend nicely with the human elements. This book is full of gritty, dirty, immoral bad guys and the writing style takes you right into that wild west setting.
This one is a banger and I highly recommend it.
I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley with no consideration. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
April 20, 2024
Brennan LaFaro is back, once again bringing us to Buzzard's Edge. I really love what Brennan Did here. His writing gets better with each release, and Devil's Cavern shows the author hitting his stride. The relationship between Rory and Alice is the star of the show here, and there is alot to love for fans of character driven horror stories. I know the Slattery books are probably the authors baby, but to me, the buzzards edge saga feels like the authors home. Do yourself a favor and check this book out, you won't be disappointed.
November 30, 2024
After reading Noose by LaFaro, I realized I needed western horror in my life. I was quick to grab this when it became available.
LaFaro tells an excellent story. He weaves the characters together with the plot well.
The only issue I have with this book is it desperately needs edited. It's likely not enough to detract from the story for most readers, but it really took me out in some spots.
Read Noose first so you have the background of what's happening. I wouldn't recommend this as a standalone.
LaFaro tells an excellent story. He weaves the characters together with the plot well.
The only issue I have with this book is it desperately needs edited. It's likely not enough to detract from the story for most readers, but it really took me out in some spots.
Read Noose first so you have the background of what's happening. I wouldn't recommend this as a standalone.
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