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Consequences

John Quick (Goodreads Author)

4.35 · Rating details · 20 ratings · 10 reviews

It was a summer of blood and terror...

For seven friends, graduation night was supposed to be a time to celebrate the end of their high school careers and the start of their real lives. But when an accident while partying at the local haunted house results in tragedy, they find themselves being hunted by a maniac for whom the stakes are decidedly personal. Over the rest of ...more

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Published April 11th 2016

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Jun 13, 2016 Michael Hicks rated it really liked it

Shelves: horror, advanced-review-copy

Consequences, by John Quick, is a pretty solid debut and one that hints at good things to come as Quick’s career progresses (note: Consequences is independently published, but he’s recently signed with Sinister Grin Press, so I think it’s safe to say Quick is in this for the long haul, or at least I hope he is).

What we have here is a serial killer horror story, based on an urban legend in Quick’s real-life neck of the woods in Tennessee. Back in the 70s, Crazy Freddy killed his entir Consequences, by John Quick, is a pretty solid debut and one that hints at good things to come as Quick’s career progresses (note: Consequences is independently published, but he’s recently signed with Sinister Grin Press, so I think it’s safe to say Quick is in this for the long haul, or at least I hope he is).

What we have here is a serial killer horror story, based on an urban legend in Quick’s real-life neck of the woods in Tennessee. Back in the 70s, Crazy Freddy killed his entire family – hung them with barbed wire and skinned them alive. Flash forward to the present-day, where a group of teens have just graduated from high school are all set to have a party in the abandoned house. Guess who used to live there? Booze is drank, drugs smoked, sex had, and an accidental fire started – all of which upsets the crazed killer lurking in the dark, and off we go on a bloody tear.

The character work here is pretty impressive, particularly for a first-time novelist. I liked these kids, and found myself a bit dismayed at their inevitable ends as I was rooting for more than a few of them to pull through. But alas… Quick goes to some deliriously dark places and pulls off his scenes of torture and violence rather well. He switches up the kills enough to keep us wondering how, exactly, his next victim will suffer, keeping us on our toes even if some of the inevitable demises feel a little too inevitable.

My main complaint with Consequences is that we really never know what makes our nutty slasher tick. The Big Bad presented here is entirely human, with no supernatural gimmicks, and fans of slasher flicks or thriller novels will know where The Big Reveal is headed way before Quick announces it. The really big questions go unresolved, though. Our killer is not presented as a force of nature, but one with a backstory that I really wish I had been privy to as a reader. There’s history lurking in these pages, and I wanted to know about it. Without a deeper examination of the killer’s motives, and some sort of look at Nature vs. Nurture, the why’s behind his murder spree feels flimsy.

While I had a couple other issues with this book — the middle part gets bogged down while the teens try to figure out who’s after them, and the finale feels way too rushed — I enjoyed the read overall. This is a slasher story that wears its influences on its sleeve, and although it doesn’t break any new ground, it’s at least largely entertaining in its delivery.

Final verdict: 3 1/2 stars (rounded up to 4 stars).

[Note: This book was provided for review by Hook of a Book Media and Publicity.]
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Jul 02, 2016 November Is Nyarlathotep The Haunted Reading Room rated it it was amazing

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Review of CONSEQUENCES by John Quick

A well-written, well-executed, well-played novel, a horror-thriller, coming-of-age, first-love-blossoming, rural redneck insanity [that is not a judgment, that's referring to several recurring characters], CONSEQUENCES is a biting, gory, thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride in which the suspense never lets up.

Author John Quick takes especial care with his young (adolescent, newly high school graduates) characters, making sure that althou Review of CONSEQUENCES by John Quick

A well-written, well-executed, well-played novel, a horror-thriller, coming-of-age, first-love-blossoming, rural redneck insanity [that is not a judgment, that's referring to several recurring characters], CONSEQUENCES is a biting, gory, thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride in which the suspense never lets up.

Author John Quick takes especial care with his young (adolescent, newly high school graduates) characters, making sure that although they are realistic "teens," with all that entails, they are also full-fledged individuals, each in his or her own right. They're not just cardboard one-dimensional props. As the story progresses, we truly get to know them, including their hearts and souls. I'll give just one example, chosen not to give anything away: fairly early on, two of the young people, Tyler and Alexis, converse, deeply. Not only does Tyler demonstrate real thoughtfulness sometimes uncommon to his age group (and gender), but his nature is more compassionate than many adults (especially in our current era of "hate").

I can't say I "like" the villain (who shall remain unidentified for purposes of this review), but I do understand the motivations, I think. As with so many serial killers, such as Manson or Bundy, genetics ("nature") collides irretrievably with "nurture" (environment, upbringing), creating an individual who adheres only to his or her own moral code, acting according to his or her own lights, and we find that more than once in this novel. I can't see how the villain in question could have acted much differently, and that implacability, for me, heightens both the suspense and the enjoyment of the novel.

For those interested in the "If you like --(author), will you like this author?" I will mention that Mr. Quick has found comparison to Jack Ketchum, and from my viewpoint, with (wait for it) Bryan D. Smith (also a Tennessee author) and Matt Shaw. I point this out not only in regard to the gore level, but in the way that each author illumines character and raises the plot above the ordinary, to something numinous. ...more

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Jun 29, 2016 Rich D. rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2016-novels

Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review

John Quick's Consequences is based on a real-life serial killer legend from his hometown so that coupled with the synopsis for this one had me intrigued and I jumped at the chance to read this one! Everyone has some sort of story or urban legend from when they were growing up, so it was a real treat to see an author take that inspiration and bring it to life in a novel.

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Apr 28, 2016 Douglas Castagna rated it really liked it

This was given to me for an honest review.

The book begins with a bang, "Thirty years ago, Crazy Freddy hung his family up with barbed wire and skinned them alive." That is from the description, and that is enough for me to fall into the fabric that was woven by John Quick in his first published novel. The story is well constructed. The violence, brutal, and the action moves along at a fast pace. The characters were well drawn, but the end of the book comes too quickly for me, or rather the reso ...more

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Apr 29, 2016 Emily Maynard rated it really liked it

4.5 stars

Many, many thanks to the author, who provided a free copy of Consequences in exchange for an honest review. He promised a thriller, and have no doubt, he delivered!

Consequences is the story of seven friends whose graduation night party ended in not hangovers and bad decisions, but in tragedy. They thought they had found an abandoned out of the way place to hang out that night - the perfect place to play some music, drink some booze, smoke a bowl and celebrate the firs ...more

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Jul 25, 2016 Angela Crawford rated it really liked it

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is in no way reflected in my opinion of this novel.

Consequences is a perfect summer read, reminiscent of the slasher movies that were so prevalent in the 70's and 80's. While no new ground was broken, it didn't matter because this was such a great story to get lost in. The main characters are typical kids just graduating from high school who have to face off with a sociopathic killer and the cop who wants to help them survive ...more

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Jun 12, 2016 Aly rated it it was amazing

This book was great! I love horror books and I find them to be rare when they are good. I wish there were more books out there like this one! In this book you are inside the mind of the psychopath. This book remind me of my favorite movie "Freddy Kruger and the Nightmare on Elm Street movies". It was great! * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

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Dec 29, 2016 Somer Canon rated it really liked it

Friday the 13th Part 2 meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High!
This is a terrific debut for Mister John Quick! The pacing and writing are as smooth as a baby's round rosy butt, even when the content is disturbing and freaky! All in all, a wholly enjoyable read!

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Mar 13, 2017 Dominic Stabile rated it it was amazing

I’m a little late to the game, having just recently read John Quick’s debut novel, Consequences. Many people in the horror community are already aware of John’s skillful use of language, his knack for characterization, and his cruel dedication to putting his readers through an emotional grinder. If you’re not one of them, you need this book.

High school has come to an end for a small group of friends, and they look forward with anxious hope toward their respective futures, while tryin I’m a little late to the game, having just recently read John Quick’s debut novel, Consequences. Many people in the horror community are already aware of John’s skillful use of language, his knack for characterization, and his cruel dedication to putting his readers through an emotional grinder. If you’re not one of them, you need this book.

High school has come to an end for a small group of friends, and they look forward with anxious hope toward their respective futures, while trying to savor this last summer they have together. The stories of what Crazy Freddy did to his family years ago are true, but the rumor that his spirit may still haunt his old house is just that, a rumor. Right?

Either way, the rumor does nothing to deter our group of friends as they hold a graduation party on the purportedly cursed property. That tragic night becomes the catalyst for a string of gruesome murders that begin to whittle away at our group, until only a frightened few are left to face the evil legend head on. Is their fierce love for one another, and their will to live and see those bright futures enough to keep them from falling under Crazy Freddy’s knife?

Sometimes, I’m embarrassed to admit, I pick up a book hoping it’s not good. As a writer, this makes me feel better about myself. Sometimes, I pick up a book because I know it will inspire me to write better. I’ll look at my own work with a more critical eye. I began reading Consequences, hoping it wasn’t good. Not because I wish John Quick anything other than a successful and thriving literary career—because I think that’s what’s coming and it is well-deserved—but because I wanted to feel better about my own writing.

What I found was that Consequences was one of those books that inspired me to write better. From the eloquence of Quick’s prose and the lush characters he has created to the gut-wrenching scenes of violence, every aspect of this book is enviable to any writer and just what any horror reader wants to curl up with.
One of the things that stands out most for me is Quick’s characters. It’s so easy to use the word “pulp” as an excuse to write flat characters. But Quick has carefully cultivated his characters and made them real people. The death scenes are brutal, but that’s not what made them so hard to read: it was that I loved the characters. I remembered that feeling of uncertainty about the future following high school, and I was on board with this group, rooting for them. As people began to die, I felt real pangs of hurt at seeing them go. I sighed. I set the book down at points and felt loss. That’s storytelling.

Whether you are a fan of hardcore horror or a more atmospheric approach, there is something for you here. I look forward to reading Quick’s upcoming works. ...more

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If you ask his wife, John Quick is compelled to tell stories because he’s full of baloney. He prefers to think he simply has an affinity for things that are strange, disturbing, and terrifying. As proof, he will explain how he suffered Consequences, transcribed The Journal of Jeremy Todd, and regaled the tale of Mudcat. He lives in Middle Tennessee with his aforementioned long-suffering wife, two exceptionally patient kid ...more