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The Bones of Morden Gray
It was just supposed to be a bit of fun...
An out of hours visit to a remote funeral home. A depraved undertaker whose predilections go beyond a desire to resurrect the dead. A murdered girl bonded to the fiend who stole her life. And a desperate son on the verge of discovering a terrible secret about his missing mother…
When the dead rise.
When perennial slacker Timothy Harker is forced into accepting a job as a junior undertaker, he soon becomes convinced that the building in which he works is haunted. He sets up six friends for a late night visit, planning a series of pranks aimed at terrifying his companions.
It’s time to run.
It doesn’t take long for them to prove the building is haunted, but there is far more to fear than the unfortunate souls trapped within the borders of Gray, Skies and Toliver.
In a house of pain, horror and death, seven friends fight for survival, banding together in order to uncover long-buried secrets, and to reveal the dreadful truth about the bones of Morden Gray.
An out of hours visit to a remote funeral home. A depraved undertaker whose predilections go beyond a desire to resurrect the dead. A murdered girl bonded to the fiend who stole her life. And a desperate son on the verge of discovering a terrible secret about his missing mother…
When the dead rise.
When perennial slacker Timothy Harker is forced into accepting a job as a junior undertaker, he soon becomes convinced that the building in which he works is haunted. He sets up six friends for a late night visit, planning a series of pranks aimed at terrifying his companions.
It’s time to run.
It doesn’t take long for them to prove the building is haunted, but there is far more to fear than the unfortunate souls trapped within the borders of Gray, Skies and Toliver.
In a house of pain, horror and death, seven friends fight for survival, banding together in order to uncover long-buried secrets, and to reveal the dreadful truth about the bones of Morden Gray.
446 pages, Paperback
Published April 14, 2020
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Once More with Feeling
"There are people in the house. They have the children. What should we do?"
Available October 17th, 2022. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMCLZVQ
I was born into a world of horror... Well, not quite, but almost! To be more precise, my 'very sudden' arrival into this world came about via a broken cinema seat. It was a seat into which my heavily pregnant mother found herself wedged. Once it had collapsed beneath her bulk, the resulting chaos of attempting to free her - perhaps not surprisingly - induced a rather rapid labor.
Talk about a grand entrance.
I'm guessing it was something of a talking point among those present, and probably for many years after.
Oh, yeah, and the film that was showing? It was The Phantom Of The Opera!
I have had a fascination with all aspects of the horror genre since my childhood, and it is a major driving force in my desire to write entertaining stories.
Carmilla: The Wolves of Styria is my first novel; It's the story of Laura Bennett, who finds everything changes on the day a beautiful and mysterious stranger first enters her life...
A novel length re-imagining of J.S. Le Fanu's original novella, Carmilla: The Wolves of Styria draws on much of the original narrative, but also introduces an array of new Characters to bring a whole new level of horror, and tragedy, to the legend of Carmilla.
The novel is co-authored by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and David Brian.
Collections of my short stories can be found in the fantasy books Dark Albion, Kaleen Rae, and The Cthulhu Child.
Once More with Feeling
"There are people in the house. They have the children. What should we do?"
Available October 17th, 2022. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDMCLZVQ
I was born into a world of horror... Well, not quite, but almost! To be more precise, my 'very sudden' arrival into this world came about via a broken cinema seat. It was a seat into which my heavily pregnant mother found herself wedged. Once it had collapsed beneath her bulk, the resulting chaos of attempting to free her - perhaps not surprisingly - induced a rather rapid labor.
Talk about a grand entrance.
I'm guessing it was something of a talking point among those present, and probably for many years after.
Oh, yeah, and the film that was showing? It was The Phantom Of The Opera!
I have had a fascination with all aspects of the horror genre since my childhood, and it is a major driving force in my desire to write entertaining stories.
Carmilla: The Wolves of Styria is my first novel; It's the story of Laura Bennett, who finds everything changes on the day a beautiful and mysterious stranger first enters her life...
A novel length re-imagining of J.S. Le Fanu's original novella, Carmilla: The Wolves of Styria draws on much of the original narrative, but also introduces an array of new Characters to bring a whole new level of horror, and tragedy, to the legend of Carmilla.
The novel is co-authored by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and David Brian.
Collections of my short stories can be found in the fantasy books Dark Albion, Kaleen Rae, and The Cthulhu Child.
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May 24, 2020
I was a beta reader for The Bones of Morden Gray, and having read many of David Brian's books I can honestly list this as my new favorite. When the author asked me for first impressions having read the novel I described it as 'Scooby Doo with sex crimes.'
In reflection I'm not sure that desciption entirely holds up, but you get the idea.
As with much of David's writing, because of the way the stories unfold it can be difficult to write too indepth a review without posting spoilers. Suffice to say, if you had a choice between spending the night in a haunted funeral home, facing off against a tide of flesh-hungry monsters, or taking your chances with a perverted funeral director who prefers to kill before indulging in sexual practices, what would be worse?
I'll tell you the answer. It's facing off against all of those things during the same stormy night. Verdict. I enjoyed The Bones of Morden Gray.
In reflection I'm not sure that desciption entirely holds up, but you get the idea.
As with much of David's writing, because of the way the stories unfold it can be difficult to write too indepth a review without posting spoilers. Suffice to say, if you had a choice between spending the night in a haunted funeral home, facing off against a tide of flesh-hungry monsters, or taking your chances with a perverted funeral director who prefers to kill before indulging in sexual practices, what would be worse?
I'll tell you the answer. It's facing off against all of those things during the same stormy night. Verdict. I enjoyed The Bones of Morden Gray.
July 14, 2020
This book sounds all kinds of creepy when you read the premise and let me tell you; it delivers some of the most messed up creepiness I have come across in a while. I would say check out a few reviews and things before going here. I didn’t; I just saw funeral home and kids sneaking in and thought ... yes! Which was a cool idea.
This is pretty extreme. I found the dialogue a bit heavy on the language side, but the humor was well placed. There were a few typos. Nothing bad. I had no problem imagining myself here and with my hair standing on end. Of course I don’t think I would have stayed in there long if at all.
The guys in this story, they like to say some pretty misogynistic things, but watch what they do, bc their actions betray their words. They are actually big softies. They care. Like Lee. He redeems himself. He will say all he wants is this and some of those but he’s risking his life for someone.
Morden Gray wins the Shainlock award for the #1absolute creepiest creeper ever to creep into the wide world of creepers. He likes dead women. His perfume is death. Yeah it’s pretty gross but the guy is powerful and has had a long time to .... Poke around and find where his talents are. Yes. Pun intended.
Creative story. I liked it except for Morden’s playtime with the dead (necrophilia). This could even have a sequel I think...
3.5 rounded to 4
This is pretty extreme. I found the dialogue a bit heavy on the language side, but the humor was well placed. There were a few typos. Nothing bad. I had no problem imagining myself here and with my hair standing on end. Of course I don’t think I would have stayed in there long if at all.
The guys in this story, they like to say some pretty misogynistic things, but watch what they do, bc their actions betray their words. They are actually big softies. They care. Like Lee. He redeems himself. He will say all he wants is this and some of those but he’s risking his life for someone.
Morden Gray wins the Shainlock award for the #1absolute creepiest creeper ever to creep into the wide world of creepers. He likes dead women. His perfume is death. Yeah it’s pretty gross but the guy is powerful and has had a long time to .... Poke around and find where his talents are. Yes. Pun intended.
Creative story. I liked it except for Morden’s playtime with the dead (necrophilia). This could even have a sequel I think...
3.5 rounded to 4
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2020
So do you want to take a walk on the wild side.....right into a haunted funeral home?
A little backstory for you readers without giving away spoilers.
When some friends decide to do a little mischief inside a haunted funeral home you know that it is not going to end up good! What makes the haunting even worse is that the funeral director has a fetish for dead women.
When the haunting escalates is when you start seeing some serious crap! Hell breaks loose inside the funeral home and not only are the dead rising they are ready to tear apart anyone who gets in their way!
This was a serious blood bath which waltzes you right into the extreme side of life, but it also borders some rough areas that might not sit well with some readers, so that is your warning before dipping your toes into this funeral home and after reading this book, you will be thinking differently the next time you step inside a funeral home! Four stars for this one!
A little backstory for you readers without giving away spoilers.
When some friends decide to do a little mischief inside a haunted funeral home you know that it is not going to end up good! What makes the haunting even worse is that the funeral director has a fetish for dead women.
When the haunting escalates is when you start seeing some serious crap! Hell breaks loose inside the funeral home and not only are the dead rising they are ready to tear apart anyone who gets in their way!
This was a serious blood bath which waltzes you right into the extreme side of life, but it also borders some rough areas that might not sit well with some readers, so that is your warning before dipping your toes into this funeral home and after reading this book, you will be thinking differently the next time you step inside a funeral home! Four stars for this one!
May 21, 2020
The Bones of Morden Gray is the story of a group of youths who think it'd be a good idea to break into a funeral home after dark, purely to play pranks and maybe uncover a ghost or two. It's not that much of a spoiler to reveal that they do uncover some wandering spirits, and also a horde of murderous undead sex slaves. But even this turns out to be the least of their problems. A far bigger problem is the fact that one of the funeral directors is still in the building.
His name is Morden Gray, and he likes women best when their flesh is cold, and smelling of formaldehyde.
The story was really good, And as someone who is generally a fan of David's writing, I'd say this is perhaps the best of his stories I've read, at least as far as the pacing and characterization goes. So, why then only four stars?
Well, as fun as most of it was, I found the sexual preferences and some of the actions of the undertaker to be a real 'yuck' factor.
This is good and gory, but be warned there are things depicted in this book that could offend the prudish. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. It was a good read. Thank you, David.
His name is Morden Gray, and he likes women best when their flesh is cold, and smelling of formaldehyde.
The story was really good, And as someone who is generally a fan of David's writing, I'd say this is perhaps the best of his stories I've read, at least as far as the pacing and characterization goes. So, why then only four stars?
Well, as fun as most of it was, I found the sexual preferences and some of the actions of the undertaker to be a real 'yuck' factor.
This is good and gory, but be warned there are things depicted in this book that could offend the prudish. I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. It was a good read. Thank you, David.
July 4, 2020
Well this book is proof that bad taste topics can be handled in a fun way!
A group of young people decide it'd be a grand idea to go poking around inside a funeral home during the twilight hours. It never once sounded like something that'd be a good idea.
After a slowish start where we get to learn a little about the cast of characters, this ramps up into a fun and gory fight for survival.
There are monsters and ghosts in this story, though the real monster is the man running the show. He has (how best to put it?) an unhealthy interest in the dead. Actually, it's a fairly disgusting interest, although the author handles it well.
A group of young people decide it'd be a grand idea to go poking around inside a funeral home during the twilight hours. It never once sounded like something that'd be a good idea.
After a slowish start where we get to learn a little about the cast of characters, this ramps up into a fun and gory fight for survival.
There are monsters and ghosts in this story, though the real monster is the man running the show. He has (how best to put it?) an unhealthy interest in the dead. Actually, it's a fairly disgusting interest, although the author handles it well.
July 30, 2020
So, just imagine a group of youths setting off to enjoy the pleasures, treasures and delights of a local and extremely creepy funeral home. Oh yes, an experience to truly savour forever - what in the world could possibly go wrong? Well, read on.
Definitely no deep thinking required for this book as it proved to be just a first class fun, action-packed, bride zombie fest with lots of the usual classic horror features that keeps the reader well entertained throughout. Although the narrative is done in a witty way and the horror scenes are excellent, it should also be pointed out that there contains elements of necrophilia and a general air of light-hearted sexism which, although only quite mild and well suited to the story, may not be to everyones taste. Although slightly predictable at times, with the usual haunted horror house scenario put in place, the dark arts action comes thick and fast and death, destruction and mutilation is wonderfully never that far away. Also contains a baddie that will not be easily forgotten. Now, the big question ultimately must be whether our intrepid heroes, and their families, survive to tell their tale, or does Morden, and his chosen helpers, taste success and continue to practice their evil and satanic ways and deeds? Only one way to find out...read on! Rating: 3.7 stars.
Definitely no deep thinking required for this book as it proved to be just a first class fun, action-packed, bride zombie fest with lots of the usual classic horror features that keeps the reader well entertained throughout. Although the narrative is done in a witty way and the horror scenes are excellent, it should also be pointed out that there contains elements of necrophilia and a general air of light-hearted sexism which, although only quite mild and well suited to the story, may not be to everyones taste. Although slightly predictable at times, with the usual haunted horror house scenario put in place, the dark arts action comes thick and fast and death, destruction and mutilation is wonderfully never that far away. Also contains a baddie that will not be easily forgotten. Now, the big question ultimately must be whether our intrepid heroes, and their families, survive to tell their tale, or does Morden, and his chosen helpers, taste success and continue to practice their evil and satanic ways and deeds? Only one way to find out...read on! Rating: 3.7 stars.
June 6, 2020
I burned through this in a couple of days, which is usually a sign I've enjoyed something. Fast paced and with an engaging storyline that doesn't take itself too seriously, even when people are being butchered or sexually assaulted - sometimes horribly butchered and sexually assaulted!
Stupid teenagers, gore, monsters and maniacs; it's an age old combination, but it works here and certainly kept me turning the pages. Good book.
Stupid teenagers, gore, monsters and maniacs; it's an age old combination, but it works here and certainly kept me turning the pages. Good book.
May 29, 2020
I read this novel because I liked the idea of a ghost hunt in an old house, and also because the cover looks enticing. The book wasn't the ghost hunt I was expecting, although there are ghosts heavily involved in the story.
This is a story about a group of disparate youths who enter a funeral home without permission. Each of the group carry their own emotional baggage, and some of them are there for darkly ulterior motives. They are initially dubious about the place being haunted, but it isn't long before the true horror of the situation unfolds.
There are very real monsters contained within the funeral home, and they are hungry for flesh. There is also another threat at the house. He is a man who is just as much of a monster as the things hunting the desperate teenagers.
I initially scored this as four stars as some of the subject matter made for uncomfortable reading. However, I've found myself thinking about the story for a number of days after finishing reading. So, upon reflection I've changed my score to five stars. It is a good book with well defined characters and a real page turning plot, and interspersed with moments of comedic relief.
This is a story about a group of disparate youths who enter a funeral home without permission. Each of the group carry their own emotional baggage, and some of them are there for darkly ulterior motives. They are initially dubious about the place being haunted, but it isn't long before the true horror of the situation unfolds.
There are very real monsters contained within the funeral home, and they are hungry for flesh. There is also another threat at the house. He is a man who is just as much of a monster as the things hunting the desperate teenagers.
I initially scored this as four stars as some of the subject matter made for uncomfortable reading. However, I've found myself thinking about the story for a number of days after finishing reading. So, upon reflection I've changed my score to five stars. It is a good book with well defined characters and a real page turning plot, and interspersed with moments of comedic relief.
June 4, 2020
I've read a lot of books by David Brian as I tend to enjoy his stories, so it's fair to assume a degree of bias when reading this review. I'll just qualify that by saying The Bones of Morden Gray is my favourite David Brian story.
The novel follows a group of youngsters who have the bright idea of gatecrashing a funeral home after dark. Never a good idea, right? Given that the main villain is a guy infatuated with dead bodies, and that he has also figured out how to raise the dead, there is actually more humour to be found here than I expected-although it's well mixed in with the horror of unfolding events.
I'm not sure how well the sarcasm and irony of British wit will translate across the waters, but it certainly made me smile more than a few times.
Given that the story is set within a haunted house, which also happens to be populated by an army of flesh hungry raised dead, who are lorded over by a necrophiliac funeral director with dark powers-and even darker sexual urges, then I guess this was always going to unfold as an interesting race for survival. I enjoyed it and it definitely ranks five stars.
The novel follows a group of youngsters who have the bright idea of gatecrashing a funeral home after dark. Never a good idea, right? Given that the main villain is a guy infatuated with dead bodies, and that he has also figured out how to raise the dead, there is actually more humour to be found here than I expected-although it's well mixed in with the horror of unfolding events.
I'm not sure how well the sarcasm and irony of British wit will translate across the waters, but it certainly made me smile more than a few times.
Given that the story is set within a haunted house, which also happens to be populated by an army of flesh hungry raised dead, who are lorded over by a necrophiliac funeral director with dark powers-and even darker sexual urges, then I guess this was always going to unfold as an interesting race for survival. I enjoyed it and it definitely ranks five stars.
May 8, 2020
Morden Grey is difficult to describe without spoiling anything, but suffice it to say that this is a wonderfully twisted little story about a group of friends who find themselves in a nightmarish situation as the result of a simple prank which goes horribly out of control. In the end, I think the best summary of this book isn’t necessarily about the story, but rather the feeling it gives you: imagine an episode of Scooby Doo where the monsters are real, very depraved and very, very hungry.
June 14, 2020
Twisted story, but really good.
May 8, 2020
I bought this in paperback because I liked the cover, and the paper copy looks and feels really good. A group of youths (primarily teenagers) decide to pay a late night visit to a funeral home. There's already a degree of friction among the group which unfolds nicely, but they soon have bigger problems to contend with.
The story covers a familiar trope, but in a way that for me at least was highly original. And once it gets going, also quite disturbing.
I really enjoyed the way the story unfolds, but a *trigger warning* because there are a number of scenes which could offend readers of a certain disposition. Also, I'll never again be able to attend a cremation without thinking about this story. A good book.
The story covers a familiar trope, but in a way that for me at least was highly original. And once it gets going, also quite disturbing.
I really enjoyed the way the story unfolds, but a *trigger warning* because there are a number of scenes which could offend readers of a certain disposition. Also, I'll never again be able to attend a cremation without thinking about this story. A good book.
June 1, 2020
I received an arc copy of The Bones of Morden Gray in return for an honest review. This was a real page turner, although it's fair to say I found the details of Morden Gray's sexual appetites to be decidedly repulsive. This aspect aside, the novel offered an intriguing story about a gang of young people who decide it'd be a good idea to sneak around after dark in a funeral home. That was never going to be a good idea, and before too soon the body count starts to climb.
The book has a bit of everything, and besides from the ghosts, flesh hungry monsters and terrified teens, there is also some nicely placed humour. Overall, there were parts that for me made uncomfomfortable reading, but it's still a good story that moves along at a fast pace. A five star read.
The book has a bit of everything, and besides from the ghosts, flesh hungry monsters and terrified teens, there is also some nicely placed humour. Overall, there were parts that for me made uncomfomfortable reading, but it's still a good story that moves along at a fast pace. A five star read.
August 1, 2020
This book was a whole lot of fun, and written in a way that doesn't take itself too seriously. A group of teenagers decide it'd be a good idea to break into a funeral home during the night. Yeah. Great idea, not!
There are monsters in this book, both human and supernatural. There are also some genuinely amusing exchanges during the verbal sparring between the protagonists. The male members of the cast are often guilty of making sexist comments aimed at objectifying women, although they are invaribly hammered into shape by the ladies.
"Don't judge me, girl." Lee smirked. "It's just hormones. I can't help being highly sexed."
"You mean you're a wanker?" Melanie replied.
But once the crap hits the fan, this is when we see the true bond that exists between the friends. They really put it on the line for each other. And it's just as well they do, because they are up against a sexual predator who is steeped in the dark arts. Morden Gray is one sicko of a villain, and it becomes a race against time to survive.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and it kept me turning the pages. Be warned though, those who are easily offended may want to give it a miss. As well as strong gore and violence, the story also features instances of sexual assault and necrophilia. These scenes are fairly short, and they are well written and get the point across without glorifying the proceedings. But it is only fair to mention as it may be outside the comfort zone for some readers.
Oh, and I should mention there are zombies!
There are monsters in this book, both human and supernatural. There are also some genuinely amusing exchanges during the verbal sparring between the protagonists. The male members of the cast are often guilty of making sexist comments aimed at objectifying women, although they are invaribly hammered into shape by the ladies.
"Don't judge me, girl." Lee smirked. "It's just hormones. I can't help being highly sexed."
"You mean you're a wanker?" Melanie replied.
But once the crap hits the fan, this is when we see the true bond that exists between the friends. They really put it on the line for each other. And it's just as well they do, because they are up against a sexual predator who is steeped in the dark arts. Morden Gray is one sicko of a villain, and it becomes a race against time to survive.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and it kept me turning the pages. Be warned though, those who are easily offended may want to give it a miss. As well as strong gore and violence, the story also features instances of sexual assault and necrophilia. These scenes are fairly short, and they are well written and get the point across without glorifying the proceedings. But it is only fair to mention as it may be outside the comfort zone for some readers.
Oh, and I should mention there are zombies!
June 12, 2020
I've now read close to half a dozen books by David Brian, and this is easily my favourite so far. It's a genuine page turner, taking me just three days to read. Though it's perhaps fair to give a warning, despite odd touches of humour, "The Bones of Morden Gray" is dark, twisted, unsettling, and not for the faint hearted.
Without giving anything away, it's fair to say that it's never a good idea for youths to trespass inside a funeral home, especially one where a perverted funeral director is indulging in a few of his, how should I say, 'hobbies'.
I wasn't sure how many stars to give this book because it's content could potentially offend some readers. However, it is an exciting page turner that is well written, well paced, and one that provides a good story. So, five stars it is.
Without giving anything away, it's fair to say that it's never a good idea for youths to trespass inside a funeral home, especially one where a perverted funeral director is indulging in a few of his, how should I say, 'hobbies'.
I wasn't sure how many stars to give this book because it's content could potentially offend some readers. However, it is an exciting page turner that is well written, well paced, and one that provides a good story. So, five stars it is.
June 22, 2020
Creepy, has zombies
June 29, 2020
I don't generally write reviews, but this was great. A real messed up story that is action packed and well written.
May 25, 2020
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my fair review. I'll start off by saying I found this to be an intriguing read, and I'm glad I opted to give it a go.
The Bones of Morden Gray follows the escapades of a group of youths who think it'd be a swell idea to bust into a funeral home late at night. It doesn't take long before things go horribly wrong, and the gang are soon fighting all sorts of horrid situations in an attempt to survive.
This was an enthralling story that takes a different approach to the usual take on zombies, and it also has a creepy perverted villain who had me looking over my shoulder as I traipsed off to bed.
Also, well done to the author. It was refreshing to read a self published book free of typos.
The Bones of Morden Gray follows the escapades of a group of youths who think it'd be a swell idea to bust into a funeral home late at night. It doesn't take long before things go horribly wrong, and the gang are soon fighting all sorts of horrid situations in an attempt to survive.
This was an enthralling story that takes a different approach to the usual take on zombies, and it also has a creepy perverted villain who had me looking over my shoulder as I traipsed off to bed.
Also, well done to the author. It was refreshing to read a self published book free of typos.
November 24, 2021
Quite amusing in places, but then instances that were downright bloody and disgusting. Definitely something I will remember reading.
June 4, 2020
A definite page turner, with some very dark twists and turns that were well written and unexpected. Would highly recommend this book as it will not only send a shiver down your spine but it also has some snarky dialogue that gives you a giggle to.
May 22, 2020
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. The Bones of Morden Gray is a story about a group of teenagers breaking into a funeral home (it's two groups really as there is a degree of hostility between the different factions right from the beginning).
During a fairly slow start in which the author primes us for the carnage to come, we get a glimpse of what's making the different characters tick. Once they are inbedded within the home, it doesn't take long for them to realize they are up against some God-awful entities, including a black magician with a sex fetish, and a herd of (mostly naked) ravenous ghouls (or zombies? I'm still not sure).
From when they reach the funeral home things become frenetic. The novel includes a number of memorable scenes. My personal favorite was a scene in the crematorium. Chillingly memorable.
During a fairly slow start in which the author primes us for the carnage to come, we get a glimpse of what's making the different characters tick. Once they are inbedded within the home, it doesn't take long for them to realize they are up against some God-awful entities, including a black magician with a sex fetish, and a herd of (mostly naked) ravenous ghouls (or zombies? I'm still not sure).
From when they reach the funeral home things become frenetic. The novel includes a number of memorable scenes. My personal favorite was a scene in the crematorium. Chillingly memorable.
November 26, 2021
This gets 5 stars from me partly because of the way the author isn't afraid to broach taboo subjects in this age gone 'woke'. Given that this is a horror story about a group of youths breaking in to somewhere they weren't invited, there are parts of the book that actually had me chuckling out loud. The interactions between the various players are written in a lighthearted (although at times polictically incorrect) manner.
But, be warned, once the horror commences this is full on in your face madness and gore. There are a couple of really uncomfortable scenes, but the whole thing is well written and a lot of fun. And I dare you to find a more disgusting villain than Morden Gray.
But, be warned, once the horror commences this is full on in your face madness and gore. There are a couple of really uncomfortable scenes, but the whole thing is well written and a lot of fun. And I dare you to find a more disgusting villain than Morden Gray.
December 3, 2020
The Bones of Morden Gray is a lot of fun, even though it covers familiar grounds - sort of. There are a bunch of teenagers, a remote funeral home, ghosts and zombies, all of which is handled well even though not particularly original.
What is original is the books main 'big bad.' I won't go into to much detail, but suffice to say this creepo had me shuddering into my Horlicks. Super well written, and with enough gore and scares to keep me turning the pages. Good book.
ETA: I also liked the way a certain aspect of the zombies was handled. It made me quite sad for one of them.
What is original is the books main 'big bad.' I won't go into to much detail, but suffice to say this creepo had me shuddering into my Horlicks. Super well written, and with enough gore and scares to keep me turning the pages. Good book.
ETA: I also liked the way a certain aspect of the zombies was handled. It made me quite sad for one of them.
June 4, 2020
Not the quiet horror I was expecting based on the cover, but the story was good.
December 9, 2020
This was a fast paced read and a whole lot of fun. When a group of youngsters decide to gatecrash a funeral home late at night, it doesn't come as too much of a surprise when things go horribly wrong. Maybe not the most original premise, but the author throws in a few cure balls to the usual teens vs. monsters theme.
There were enough ghosts, zombies, black magic rituals and incidents of necrophilia to keep me turning the pages. Contains scenes that some may find offensive, but the author handles them well and they are integral to the story.
There were enough ghosts, zombies, black magic rituals and incidents of necrophilia to keep me turning the pages. Contains scenes that some may find offensive, but the author handles them well and they are integral to the story.
June 21, 2020
Loved this book! Great story line that is well developed. Would like to read more from this author.
August 18, 2024
I think part of my dislike for this book comes from the fact that it was just marketed incorrectly. As someone who loved Scooby-Doo as a child, I was recommended this because it was like 'Scooby-Doo for adults'... which it's not. I was expecting a group of friends to solve a mystery together - but there really isn't a mystery to solve. We know who the villain is from the very beginning. It's more like a survival horror with a group of people trying to survive the night. However, it just felt formulaic with the same thing over and over again. Also, only four people in the group of seven are actually friends, and some of the characters just feel pointless. I just didn't buy into their friendships, or really care about any of the characters. Moreover, the novel also has a lot of grammatical mistakes, which irked me.
Yet, I'm still giving it two stars because I did finish it in a relatively short amount of time, and it was really easily digestible... but it's definitely not a book I'll be keeping on my shelves. If anyone's like me and after a book like Scooby-Doo for adults, I'd highly recommend 'Meddling Kids' by Edgar Cantero.
Yet, I'm still giving it two stars because I did finish it in a relatively short amount of time, and it was really easily digestible... but it's definitely not a book I'll be keeping on my shelves. If anyone's like me and after a book like Scooby-Doo for adults, I'd highly recommend 'Meddling Kids' by Edgar Cantero.
January 7, 2022
On the surface there is nothing too original here (or so I initially thought). A group of teenagers sneaking into a building where they aren't meant to be, and discovering their actions are a mistake. The building in question is a funeral home, and you won't be too surprised to learn that there are monsters and ghosts behind those walls. But in spite of the age old plotline there is also a fair degree of originality here.
This is brutal and bloody, but also quite funny in places with some rather politically incorrect observations. Some of the content may not sit well with everyones tastes, because the story includes brutal and bloody violence, rape, and even necrophilia. But the subjects are handled well, and it is a great story. Plus it includes one of the creepiest villians you're ever likely to meet.
This is brutal and bloody, but also quite funny in places with some rather politically incorrect observations. Some of the content may not sit well with everyones tastes, because the story includes brutal and bloody violence, rape, and even necrophilia. But the subjects are handled well, and it is a great story. Plus it includes one of the creepiest villians you're ever likely to meet.
July 12, 2022
Thought I'd try another one by this author as the last one was a real fun ride. Holy crap! The Bones of Morden Gray! How do these authors think this stuff up?
The set up as all been done before, with a group of youngsters breaking into a building they shouldn't be in (the building in question being a funeral home), but the story still manages to take the reader on a wild (and at times brutal) ride!
There are ghosts and zombies (mostly naked sex-toy zombies) and also perhaps the creepiest villain I've ever read. This is a fast paced and fun read, but don't expect some sort of comedy horror. The book visits some dark places, touching on topics that'll make your skin crawl!
The Bones of Morden Gray is a good read. As for the character of Morden Gray, himself: Yuck! The man is absolutely gross!
The set up as all been done before, with a group of youngsters breaking into a building they shouldn't be in (the building in question being a funeral home), but the story still manages to take the reader on a wild (and at times brutal) ride!
There are ghosts and zombies (mostly naked sex-toy zombies) and also perhaps the creepiest villain I've ever read. This is a fast paced and fun read, but don't expect some sort of comedy horror. The book visits some dark places, touching on topics that'll make your skin crawl!
The Bones of Morden Gray is a good read. As for the character of Morden Gray, himself: Yuck! The man is absolutely gross!
May 18, 2023
David Brian's latest dose of horror mayhem is The Bones of Morden Gray. It's an unsettling tale about what happens when you poke around in places you really shouldn't be. In this case, the nosy intruders are a group of youngsters who decide it'd be a good idea to go snooping about inside a funeral home late at night. Suffice to say, they find there is a lot more going on inside the building than they had ever imagined.
I found the characters and the story itself to be highly engaging. It's actually quite amusing in places. The fact that I found humour within the story probably says quite a bit about me, especially given that the book features rampant amounts of blood and gore, plus necrophilia and naked sex zombies. Oh, and a gloriously depraved villain who just happens to be a master of the dark arts. Great fun that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
I found the characters and the story itself to be highly engaging. It's actually quite amusing in places. The fact that I found humour within the story probably says quite a bit about me, especially given that the book features rampant amounts of blood and gore, plus necrophilia and naked sex zombies. Oh, and a gloriously depraved villain who just happens to be a master of the dark arts. Great fun that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
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