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Monstrous
(Blood of Cain #1)
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Frankie Mourning died on a Thursday. Then she came back.
Tasked with killing the killers – people with the blood of Cain running through their veins – Frankie always gets her murderer. But this time it's different. This time she has to go home. Something strange is happening in Helmville, Montana. People are dying at an alarming rate, and the sheriff is ruling them all acci ...more
Tasked with killing the killers – people with the blood of Cain running through their veins – Frankie always gets her murderer. But this time it's different. This time she has to go home. Something strange is happening in Helmville, Montana. People are dying at an alarming rate, and the sheriff is ruling them all acci ...more
Kindle Edition, 417 pages
Published
December 13th 2016
by Hellzapoppin Press
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A very interesting book, certainly plenty of action to keep the reader intrigued. I think I will have to reread this again though as certain times I became a little confused. And I wonder if the reason for that being is I don't know much in the bible. Maybe it was just me that was a little confused? Even though I was a little confused, I still had difficulty putting it down. I would suggest this more to young adult than teen due to the violence, swearing and sex. I certainly didn't mind it and f
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4.5 stars.
This dark horror thriller is nearly 500 pages, although while reading you don't even notice that. The main character Frankie has just woken up after being put to death for multiple murders. She's been tasked by an unseen entity to rid the world of evildoers. The initial murders she committed were of her family, albeit possessed family members. She's given names to hunt down those criminals (serial killers etc) the entity commands.
To say she's a bit angry is an understatement, especia ...more
This dark horror thriller is nearly 500 pages, although while reading you don't even notice that. The main character Frankie has just woken up after being put to death for multiple murders. She's been tasked by an unseen entity to rid the world of evildoers. The initial murders she committed were of her family, albeit possessed family members. She's given names to hunt down those criminals (serial killers etc) the entity commands.
To say she's a bit angry is an understatement, especia ...more
If you're a fan of the television show Supernatural, you're sure to love this book. Frankie, our main character, has all of the attributes of the beloved Dean Winchester. If you've seen the episodes where he has the mark of Cain, you'll really identify with her. 'I killed him. I liked it. I feel guilty about liking it, but not guilty enough not to do it again.' This sort of tossing back and forth is what makes her such a lovable character. Her most endearing quality is that she's human (sort of)
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This thing was bloody fantastic and I loved it. The cover art was beautiful as well. Many, many thanks go to the author for setting me up with a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.
Frankie Mourning was executed by the state for the crime of killing her mother and sister, despite her protests that the things wearing her family's’ faces were nothing like human. She was resurrected three days later, her autopsy scar barely holding together. Frankie is a fascinating anti-he ...more
Frankie Mourning was executed by the state for the crime of killing her mother and sister, despite her protests that the things wearing her family's’ faces were nothing like human. She was resurrected three days later, her autopsy scar barely holding together. Frankie is a fascinating anti-he ...more
Dec 06, 2016
Kelli Smith
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it was amazing
Recommends it for:
everyone who likes dark fiction including paranormal fiction
I just finished Monstrous by J.L. Murray. I was excited to see it early this morning on my Kindle and couldn't put it down. I loved the complex character of Frankie Mourning and her history that we kept seeing more of throughout the book. I thought I knew what was going on but definitely was surprised about half way through. It is very full of action, surprises, but also of character building. You can feel Frankie's emotions at times because the author has written such a riveting story, you get
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READ THIS BOOK!
This is not a genre I usually read but it so happens that J.L. Murray is one of my favorite authors and I opened page 1. Whatever you might be thinking from the blurb, forget it, that ain´t it! This book is completely unpredictable and with endless plot twists, great writing, wonderful characters and beautifully dark. The original story line is amazing and most unexpected and worth every minute spent reading. Good editing.
This is not a genre I usually read but it so happens that J.L. Murray is one of my favorite authors and I opened page 1. Whatever you might be thinking from the blurb, forget it, that ain´t it! This book is completely unpredictable and with endless plot twists, great writing, wonderful characters and beautifully dark. The original story line is amazing and most unexpected and worth every minute spent reading. Good editing.
I don't know what more I can say about this book except I loved every deliciously, devilishly dark page of this book, without any really "good" guys, this is the book for all the dark souls out there that get a bit tired of the all the candy floss - think of this as palate cleanser before christmas
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Dark, tragic and full of adult themes/language. This gritty tale is a page turner full of demonic possession, horrific life altering situations and a who's who of Damnation's original characters bent on humanity's destruction. Full of double take moments, cheap hotels, blood spilling and a twisted love story to boot, this shocking story is hard to put down.
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Received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Monstrous is dark, gritty and enthralling. Frankie Mourning is a complex woman, who has many secrets. Was sad to see I had finished. But, I know Murray has many more delights coming for her fans.
Can't wait to read the next book!!!!
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I was not sure what to think at first as it’s different then what I usually read. Yet I could not put the nook down as it caught my imagination. Found it to be intriguing and full of mystery and suspense. Can’t wait to read the next book and find out what will happen next.
This SUPERNATURAL THRILLER gives you a choice, choose your side. Choose CAIN or ABEL! The brothers are still fighting for supremacy. Abel did NOT STAY DEAD. He is one of GODS SUPER CREATIONS. You have to decide if in fact Cain is the evil one or if perhaps BOTH brothers have somehow failed. One brother has brought a woman back from death to do his monstrous biddings. She is so successful at it that one or both brothers are in danger of HER WRATH . A TREMENDOUSLY ENTERTAINING READ I TOTALLY RECOM
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actual rating: 3.5
I've been finding it hard to get into urban fantasy lately but I really liked this one. I think this author does a good job of combining a lot of very common urban fantasy elements with things that are a bit more out there and original like her take on the biblical mythology in this one to make it feel interesting and not just like you're reading the same book over and over again.
[edit 7/16/20: Even though I liked this book at the time I've decided not to go on and read the ne ...more
I've been finding it hard to get into urban fantasy lately but I really liked this one. I think this author does a good job of combining a lot of very common urban fantasy elements with things that are a bit more out there and original like her take on the biblical mythology in this one to make it feel interesting and not just like you're reading the same book over and over again.
[edit 7/16/20: Even though I liked this book at the time I've decided not to go on and read the ne ...more
Keeping this short and sweet, I loved everything about this book. I am so looking forward to the second in the series.
The only issue I had was that Frankie's Challenger occasionally became a Charger... ...more
The only issue I had was that Frankie's Challenger occasionally became a Charger... ...more
Classic Jl Murray! Lots of mystery, darkness and pathos. Fantastic characters as always. 4.25 stars.
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Excellent!
I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! A well written story that grabs you and won't let you down! I can't wait to read Book 2 which I will do when I finish this review! The characters are well developed, interesting and freaky all at the same time!!! You will be wishing for more at the end. BUY IT NOW!! ...more
I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! A well written story that grabs you and won't let you down! I can't wait to read Book 2 which I will do when I finish this review! The characters are well developed, interesting and freaky all at the same time!!! You will be wishing for more at the end. BUY IT NOW!! ...more
Blood of Cain Book 1
Wow. This story gives a totally different outlook of what we are taught in Bible study. It is worked in a way that it could have been true. Loved this book and I totally recommend it. Now looking forward to book 2.
Wow. This story gives a totally different outlook of what we are taught in Bible study. It is worked in a way that it could have been true. Loved this book and I totally recommend it. Now looking forward to book 2.
Intriguing adventure with a bloody twist
I've never read anything quite like it. The story is riveting and the use of the Cain and Abel figures is unique ...more
I've never read anything quite like it. The story is riveting and the use of the Cain and Abel figures is unique ...more
The Darkness Within
•••NOT for the homophobic, transphobic, closed minded or feint of heart!•••
This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Hoarfrost!
Frankie has never been the same as everyone else. Not even when she was a kid. Something happened to her sister... And noone believed her. They said it was a dream. Then something happened to her mom. They were strange and evil and she was scared all the time. After the killed her father right in front of her, she ...more
•••NOT for the homophobic, transphobic, closed minded or feint of heart!•••
This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Hoarfrost!
Frankie has never been the same as everyone else. Not even when she was a kid. Something happened to her sister... And noone believed her. They said it was a dream. Then something happened to her mom. They were strange and evil and she was scared all the time. After the killed her father right in front of her, she ...more
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J.L. Murray is the author of the Niki Slobodian series (Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, The Devil Is a Gentleman, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, The Devil Was an Angel, and The Devil's Backbone), The Thirteen series (Jenny Undead and Eat the Ones You Love), After the Fire, Blood Day, and the Blood of Cain series (Monstrous).
Murray is a firm believer that horror can be beautiful, and ...more
Murray is a firm believer that horror can be beautiful, and ...more
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