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What Do Monsters Fear?
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The Thing meets One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest in Matt Hayward's thrilling debut novel...
After waking up one too many times in a puddle of his own mess, Peter Laughlin, a thirty-five-year-old rock musician, has decided to kill himself. However, after catching an advertisement for rehabilitation in the back of a local newspaper, coupled with the fact that his one-nigh ...more
After waking up one too many times in a puddle of his own mess, Peter Laughlin, a thirty-five-year-old rock musician, has decided to kill himself. However, after catching an advertisement for rehabilitation in the back of a local newspaper, coupled with the fact that his one-nigh ...more
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July 21st 2017
by Post Mortem Press
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A small group of addicts sign up for a rehab program that might not be all that it seems. Suspicions aroused, the clients find themselves in a potentially deadly situation. Faced with distrust of authority figures and a very old yet powerful force, each character is forced to focus on their own worst fears. As vulnerable as they each are while in the throes of detox, they must build the strength to survive their worst nightmares. This novel is fast moving and suspenseful, keeping the reader root
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Jun 15, 2018
Karl
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review of another edition
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This hardcover edition is numbered 14 of 52 numbered copies and is signed by Matt Hayward and Edward Lee.
Contents:
011 - Forward
015 - "What Do Monsters Fear"
215 - "That's The Price You Pay"
227 - "Father's Day"
239 - "That's What Comes With The Rain"
251 - ""Meeting Gregory"
277 - About the Author ...more
Contents:
011 - Forward
015 - "What Do Monsters Fear"
215 - "That's The Price You Pay"
227 - "Father's Day"
239 - "That's What Comes With The Rain"
251 - ""Meeting Gregory"
277 - About the Author ...more
More top-notch writing from Matt Hayward. In What Do Monsters Fear?, Matt digs deep into his characters, giving us a colorful cast the reader can easily identify with. The novel touches on many themes dealing with addiction and facing one's fears, something that's not necessarily new to the genre, but Hayward manages to keep the plot fresh with his unique narrative and strong story-telling abilities. Definitely a must-read for genre junkies who crave throwback horror with a strong taste of origi
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Aug 15, 2017
The Grim Reader
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Fuck this guy and all those who knew about his harassment of women but chose not to say anything.
Remind me to never, ever enter a rehab facility.
Loved this story.
THIS is what I am talking about.
What Do Monsters Fear is Matt Hayward's first novel and I am beyond impressed. I'm going to go ahead and say this is a must read, with strong potential for it to be on my favorite books to come out this year list.
It tells the story of Peter, a former rock star with a crumbling life and baby on the way. Beyond that, he's got a drinking problem that is on its last legs of sustainability.
Hitting rock bottom, he checks into a rehabilitation facility. Rock bottom doesn ...more
What Do Monsters Fear is Matt Hayward's first novel and I am beyond impressed. I'm going to go ahead and say this is a must read, with strong potential for it to be on my favorite books to come out this year list.
It tells the story of Peter, a former rock star with a crumbling life and baby on the way. Beyond that, he's got a drinking problem that is on its last legs of sustainability.
Hitting rock bottom, he checks into a rehabilitation facility. Rock bottom doesn ...more
Solid entry by an author who I'll be sure to read more of.
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This is the first book I have read by Matt, and it will not be the last.
What do Monsters Fear? Combines a few rehab patients with an ancient evil, what could be more fun!
The story brings the reader suspense, drama, and a little blood and guts that provides that icy chill one gets when reading a good old-fashion horror.
I would recommend this one to all horror lovers
What do Monsters Fear? Combines a few rehab patients with an ancient evil, what could be more fun!
The story brings the reader suspense, drama, and a little blood and guts that provides that icy chill one gets when reading a good old-fashion horror.
I would recommend this one to all horror lovers
While at Scares That Care Weekend this year, I met so many wonderful authors, but had limited space to bring books back home in my suitcase. So, the first night there, I did a little digging on GoodReads to view the synopses of the books from the authors whose work interested me. I’d read and loved Matt Hayward’s collaboration with Robert Ford, and decided to pick up a copy of The Faithful, and also the book I’ll be discussing here—What Do Monsters Fear?
I love that while we all love many of the ...more
I love that while we all love many of the ...more
I don't want to start a review with a description and I want to keep it short, synopsis on goodreads gives a very good idea what to expect from this story wise. It's very hard to compare Matt Hayward's style of writing to anyone else, or his books to any other books. He stands out by himself and has proven that with his first novel. If you do want a comparison think one flew over the cuckoos nest with elements of the shining, at least that's what I thought.
I read this in a day, once you have st ...more
I read this in a day, once you have st ...more
A well-told character study that just happens to include demons and some decidedly brutal deaths. Can't wait to see what's next from Matt Hayward!
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Excellent horror novel taking place in a remote rehab facility. Lovecraftian tie-ins. Hope there's a sequel. This edition includes 3 cool short stories. Highly recommended!
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What do monsters fear?
Responsibility. Withdrawal symptoms. Owning up to their past mistakes.
One of the recovering addicts in Matt Hayward’s creep-fest What Do Monsters Fear? sums up the plot in a few well-chosen words:
“Three strung-out fucks are gonna stop an ancient evil god?”
Hell, yeah, they are! Because the ancient evil god—a body-snatching baddie called Phobos—has underestimated the drive and determination of men with nothing left to lose.
There’s a claustrophobic quality to this novel compar ...more
Responsibility. Withdrawal symptoms. Owning up to their past mistakes.
One of the recovering addicts in Matt Hayward’s creep-fest What Do Monsters Fear? sums up the plot in a few well-chosen words:
“Three strung-out fucks are gonna stop an ancient evil god?”
Hell, yeah, they are! Because the ancient evil god—a body-snatching baddie called Phobos—has underestimated the drive and determination of men with nothing left to lose.
There’s a claustrophobic quality to this novel compar ...more
What do monsters fear..Hmm
I know the answer to that now! But I can’t tell you, if you want to know.. you have to read all about Peter the former rockstar and his friends he meets in rehab! Turns out that addicts especially are very underestimated and the truest thing is when they are threatened usually they are already at the point where they have nothing left to loose since.. addiction tends to swallow everything it crosses. (Im speaking from personal experience.. we are tough cookies! Especial ...more
I know the answer to that now! But I can’t tell you, if you want to know.. you have to read all about Peter the former rockstar and his friends he meets in rehab! Turns out that addicts especially are very underestimated and the truest thing is when they are threatened usually they are already at the point where they have nothing left to loose since.. addiction tends to swallow everything it crosses. (Im speaking from personal experience.. we are tough cookies! Especial ...more
WHAT DO MONSTERS FEAR? is a gem of a debut novel. Hayward ratchets up the tension one notch at a time and creates a thick atmosphere of isolation and dread, then goes into ambush mode in the second half, filling the pages with gore and action. The pacing is pitch-perfect, and the characters are well-drawn and relatable throughout. Highly recommended.
Aug 10, 2019
Kallie (pageandparlor) Lou Weisgarber
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
I flew through the second have of this book. It forced me to keep turning the pages. The writing in this book is wonderfully descriptive. I kept playing the scenes in my mind and loving it. The gore was perfect and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a house or two like the one in this book. The main characters are so likable. This book is a fun and quick read that makes you appreciate your loved ones and music. As a musician, I appreciated and understood the ending so well.
I'm beginning to think it's me. I've asked myself the hard questions: Dude, what's wrong with you? Don't you want to have fun? Do you hate fun now? Why you got these high standards all of a sudden?
I just haven't been happy with much of what I'm reading lately. And this book was the most recent example.
You should know that the Thunderstorm Books edition contains the short novel What Do Monsters Fear? as well as four short stories.
The novel started out very promising. There were a few moments th ...more
I just haven't been happy with much of what I'm reading lately. And this book was the most recent example.
You should know that the Thunderstorm Books edition contains the short novel What Do Monsters Fear? as well as four short stories.
The novel started out very promising. There were a few moments th ...more
This book is a lot of fun! Finished it in a couple of days. I found myself genuinely creeped out a few times, and that doesn't happen much anymore. Reading a lot of horror will do that to you. Also, I loved Hayward's writing style. It is quick and to the point, while still developing a good plot.
This book would make a great movie, although I would have to screw up the courage to watch it. Lots of gore. Normally, I am not a fan of over the top gore, but in this book it worked for me.
I will be r ...more
This book would make a great movie, although I would have to screw up the courage to watch it. Lots of gore. Normally, I am not a fan of over the top gore, but in this book it worked for me.
I will be r ...more
The Feel Good Hit of the Summer!
Matt Hayward's debut novel is a fast paced, rock 'n'roll horror story.
It is a very impressive debut novel from one of the emerging voices in horror fiction - With interesting characters and a plot that powers along dragging the reader with it, What Do Monsters Fear? is a tale about about one mans redemption and his battle against the demon that keeps him from living the life he desires.
With a setting reminiscent to Ken Kasey's One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, I'd h ...more
Matt Hayward's debut novel is a fast paced, rock 'n'roll horror story.
It is a very impressive debut novel from one of the emerging voices in horror fiction - With interesting characters and a plot that powers along dragging the reader with it, What Do Monsters Fear? is a tale about about one mans redemption and his battle against the demon that keeps him from living the life he desires.
With a setting reminiscent to Ken Kasey's One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, I'd h ...more
This is a good natured sort of horror story. Feel-good almost. The set up is fine, and the thrown together cast interact well. I was tending towards a higher rating through the first half. Then, I thought more could have been made of the confronting your fears/ demons side. It played out as standardish good guys vs evil monster god. I was imagining this one as an enjoyable low budget horror film, undemanding but fun.
Fun even without polish
This was a fun horror story. The Kindle edition has lots of typos and some of the writing was a bit sophomoric, but I would still recommend it. I’ll probably also try another book of Hayward’s, as well. He’s off to a good start.
This was a fun horror story. The Kindle edition has lots of typos and some of the writing was a bit sophomoric, but I would still recommend it. I’ll probably also try another book of Hayward’s, as well. He’s off to a good start.
Good read
This book was a good quick read. Some of it was a little over the top but it was fun. My only complaint would be the editing. Pretty shabby.
This book was a good quick read. Some of it was a little over the top but it was fun. My only complaint would be the editing. Pretty shabby.
First book I've read by Matt Hayward. Was a good creature feature. Will definitely be checking out more novels by him.
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A fantastic combination of physiological thriller and Old One Horror. Hayward knows how to creates some damn creepy atmosphere. He answers the question what do monster fear through out the novel. Highly recommend for any horror fan.
Goodness gracious this was awful. Typos and grammar errors that should have been caught by decent editors (laundry shoot?). Utterly predictable and boring plot. Gratuitous gore and just dull.
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