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The Wilds
Something is roaming the countryside, and people are vanishing.
When his older brother disappears, Karl Morgan returns to the sleepy town of his youth, desperate for answers. He meets local reporter, Jason Flynn, who is convinced that there is a wild big cat at large in the fields and woods around the town. Karl and Jason set off to investigate the disappearances and the legendary 'Darton Beast'.
Standing in their way is D.C.I Jon Pearce a man willing to keep secrets and break the rules for the greater good. Pearce blames Flynn for ruining his career and will do anything he can to discredit him.
As Karl and Jason get closer to the truth, the stakes become higher. Will they discover the big cat, or something far worse?
Horror and suspense combine in a climax that will answer the most important question, who will survive The Wilds?
When his older brother disappears, Karl Morgan returns to the sleepy town of his youth, desperate for answers. He meets local reporter, Jason Flynn, who is convinced that there is a wild big cat at large in the fields and woods around the town. Karl and Jason set off to investigate the disappearances and the legendary 'Darton Beast'.
Standing in their way is D.C.I Jon Pearce a man willing to keep secrets and break the rules for the greater good. Pearce blames Flynn for ruining his career and will do anything he can to discredit him.
As Karl and Jason get closer to the truth, the stakes become higher. Will they discover the big cat, or something far worse?
Horror and suspense combine in a climax that will answer the most important question, who will survive The Wilds?
- GenresHorror
349 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2014
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June 23, 2017
A dramatically thrilling, horrifyingly intense story!
People are missing apparently without a trace in small country town. One man, thought by most not to have all his faculties in place, believes a monster (a wild cat) is killing people. However, the people of the town dismiss his accusation as those of ravings lunatic.
Will they change their tune when evidence begins to build that something is slaughtering the inhabitance of their town?
This horror story is unique in all aspects. Events are those nightmares stem. If you love horror mixed with suspense, then this is definitely the next book you want to read. Just prepare yourself to become wrapped up in an incredible, nail-biting tale.
People are missing apparently without a trace in small country town. One man, thought by most not to have all his faculties in place, believes a monster (a wild cat) is killing people. However, the people of the town dismiss his accusation as those of ravings lunatic.
Will they change their tune when evidence begins to build that something is slaughtering the inhabitance of their town?
This horror story is unique in all aspects. Events are those nightmares stem. If you love horror mixed with suspense, then this is definitely the next book you want to read. Just prepare yourself to become wrapped up in an incredible, nail-biting tale.
September 16, 2015
Review: The Wilds by Kit Tinsley Self-published (11th March 2014)
ISBN: 978-149731987
Source: author provided review copy
Rating: 3*
Synopsis:
Something is roaming the countryside, and people are vanishing.
When his older brother disappears, Karl Morgan returns to the sleepy town of his youth, desperate for answers. He meets local reporter, Jason Flynn, who is convinced that there is a wild big cat at large in the fields and woods around the town. Karl and Jason set off to investigate the disappearances and the legendary 'Darton Beast'. Standing in their way is D.C.I Jon Pearce a man willing to keep secrets and break the rules for the greater good. Pearce blames Flynn for ruining his career and will do anything he can to discredit him. As Karl and Jason get closer to the truth, the stakes become higher. Will they discover the big cat, or something far worse? Horror and suspense combine in a climax that will answer the most important question, who will survive The Wilds?
Review:
The characters are quite likeable, but I found the story a little predictable and the big cat killer idea is nothing new. Despite the slight twist, my interest waned in the middle and I struggled to finish it.
The amount of errors in this book really put me off, it could do with proofreading and editing to make it more readable.
In spite of my misgivings regarding The Wilds, I'd probably read another title by the author
ISBN: 978-149731987
Source: author provided review copy
Rating: 3*
Synopsis:
Something is roaming the countryside, and people are vanishing.
When his older brother disappears, Karl Morgan returns to the sleepy town of his youth, desperate for answers. He meets local reporter, Jason Flynn, who is convinced that there is a wild big cat at large in the fields and woods around the town. Karl and Jason set off to investigate the disappearances and the legendary 'Darton Beast'. Standing in their way is D.C.I Jon Pearce a man willing to keep secrets and break the rules for the greater good. Pearce blames Flynn for ruining his career and will do anything he can to discredit him. As Karl and Jason get closer to the truth, the stakes become higher. Will they discover the big cat, or something far worse? Horror and suspense combine in a climax that will answer the most important question, who will survive The Wilds?
Review:
The characters are quite likeable, but I found the story a little predictable and the big cat killer idea is nothing new. Despite the slight twist, my interest waned in the middle and I struggled to finish it.
The amount of errors in this book really put me off, it could do with proofreading and editing to make it more readable.
In spite of my misgivings regarding The Wilds, I'd probably read another title by the author
May 28, 2014
I'd enjoyed the author's previous two books, so I was looking forward to reading his latest and I'm pleased to report that it's another good horror read. It's a creature horror set in darkest Lincolnshire . Now all too often in these types of story the monster is revealed early and so loses the impact of the reveal. Here the mystery is maintained through most of the book and I appreciated being able to keep guessing until near the end. Not only did it maintain the suspense it was also a novel reveal.
The rural setting is used to good effect, although I do feel that more could have been made of the locals themselves. The conflict between the reporter and the detective believed to be covering up what's going on, but it feels a bit isolated. More could have been made of the local perspective on the disappearances. That's a relatively minor quibble though, the pacing is good and the author's style works well. The horror is mostly visceral, but there's some tense moments as well.
The ending is good and as I've said I enjoyed the reveal. There's obviously more story to tell, so I'm looking forward to a sequel. All in all a good horror story, well worth checking out.
The rural setting is used to good effect, although I do feel that more could have been made of the locals themselves. The conflict between the reporter and the detective believed to be covering up what's going on, but it feels a bit isolated. More could have been made of the local perspective on the disappearances. That's a relatively minor quibble though, the pacing is good and the author's style works well. The horror is mostly visceral, but there's some tense moments as well.
The ending is good and as I've said I enjoyed the reveal. There's obviously more story to tell, so I'm looking forward to a sequel. All in all a good horror story, well worth checking out.
July 6, 2014
Great horror and mystery story
After reading Dark County I had to read more of this author. I'm glad I did and was on the edge of my seat the entire journey. Kit Tinsley has a great way of using a quiet part of the country to aid in the story giving it the feeling you're alone and in trouble. In trouble is putting it lightly, the amount of suspense and action keep you firmly locked in. The reveal of who or what is behind the killings had me shocked and the ending was truly gruesome and shocking. An all together great read.
After reading Dark County I had to read more of this author. I'm glad I did and was on the edge of my seat the entire journey. Kit Tinsley has a great way of using a quiet part of the country to aid in the story giving it the feeling you're alone and in trouble. In trouble is putting it lightly, the amount of suspense and action keep you firmly locked in. The reveal of who or what is behind the killings had me shocked and the ending was truly gruesome and shocking. An all together great read.
December 24, 2014
I loved the UK setting and found the story well written and full of suspense all the way though till the end. so why only the 3 stars? I have to admit that I hated the ending and thought it could've been better. I just found that I loved the story and all the suspense and found the ending was a let down compared to the rest of the book. Still worth a read though.
February 9, 2015
Very reminiscent of Guy N Smith, this is a throwaway little horror tale set in Lincolnshire.
Mysterious big cat stalking the village? No. Something worse.
Plotting is quite perfunctory and the characters are straight out of stock tv movie of the week. But it's entertaining, right up until the last chapter, which is something of a disappointment.
Mysterious big cat stalking the village? No. Something worse.
Plotting is quite perfunctory and the characters are straight out of stock tv movie of the week. But it's entertaining, right up until the last chapter, which is something of a disappointment.
July 8, 2015
I liked the story and it kept me guessing and I liked the characters. I found it hard to put down about halfway thru it, but I didn't like the ending at all. It left questions and it seemed like the writer was just in a hurry to wrap it up and end it.
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