Born To Die

by Sawyer Black

Only his memories can kill him.

Casey Marlowe's life is a nightmare. Born during a tragic event that killed his mother and shaped the public psyche of his hometown, he grows up with the memories of his dead mother mixed inextricably with his own and the ability to see through The Gossamer.

Despite his best efforts to drown his visions with daily doses of alcohol, every horror his disturbed mind dreams up manifests physically to haunt his waking days. It's enough to drive him to end his own life. And he's tried. Both through suicide and recklessly heroic acts. But every time he dies, he wakes up again and has to go on living in his hell on earth.

Desperate to find a way to defeat his demons, he discovers a deeply buried secret and, finally, a way to fight back. But his use of The Gossamer's manifestations threatens to tear the fabric of reality apart.

If he saves himself, he might destroy the world.

Warning: Born To Die is a new epic horror novel written by Sawyer Black. It chronicles the adventures of Casey Marlowe through various levels of existence and hell and includes strong language and extremely graphic depictions of violent and torturous acts. Not suitable for all audiences and not for the faint of heart.

Genres: Horror

1155 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2022

About the author

Sawyer Black writes dark and violent fiction for people who secretly love puppies and rainbows. In addition to being a U.S. Army veteran, he’s also a beardsman. In fact, that’s where all his ideas come from. The beard. Speculative stories about struggle and triumph and brutal emotion, written mostly for his ideal reader, his wife of nearly twenty-five years. He’s an independent woman who likes cigars and margaritas, and he holds the deep belief that the earth is round.

Reviews

[Kevin Halter]

Born to Die by Sawyer Black was one I was looking forward to reading.
I had heard Sawyer Black was an author to watch and even though the description for the book was actually an author description I thought I would give this book a shot.
Unfortunately, this book just wasn't my cup of tea. I think it had to do with the fact that I found the main character to be incredibly annoying and self-indulgent.
Thanks to #NetGalley, #Sterling&Stone and Sawyer Black for the ARC of #BornToDie.

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Casey was born on the same day his mother died not from childbirth but from more sinister events. Casey isn’t your ordinary guy he can still speak to his mother and even carry her around on his shoulder he sees things through what he calls the gossamer and although he cannot kill himself he can’t be the cause of his own death. This book was so strange it’s so good I truly enjoyed it and enjoyed it so much I bought the book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and think anyone who loves horror strange stories would love this book. It does have some triggers like sex and drugs but not so much that I think it would cause issues it also talks about murder and suicide but if you can stomach all that you’ll love this book I know I did. I received this bookfrom NetGalley and the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

[Louise Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this book does not guide you in gently to the character's, Casey's, world, but more picks you up and throws you down into a well of graphic descriptions and eerie sensations. It is brilliant, the working is great, and it holds you to the page even when you have no idea what is going on, which is about half the time.

There are a great many twists and turns in this book, some I saw coming by picking up on some things characters say, and others spring up and boop you on the nose and leave your eyes watering.

These books are amazing, and worth a read, as long as you are not squeamish, and not scared of the dark.

[UniqueBookJunkie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to Review this book.. In my mind the book was chopping in its jumps between reality and what was in his head.. I caught myself going back and reading parts over again because I was confused.. I think the concept was interesting and one I haven’t heard before it just wasn’t doing it for me.. I don’t often put a book down I try to struggle through so you get the full thoughts however that wasn’t the case with this book.. Recommend..? Probably Not
~Happy Reading~

[BreeGoodwinReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brave way to start the book in the first section with such confronting scenes. Very dark and depressing at times. But unique in its own way and worth the read for someone who is in the mood for the maudlin.

[David Blaylock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very long, very wordy.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

one crazy ride

This book will keep you guessing with every turn of a page
These authors always leave me wanting more
Can’t come soon enough
Excellent job

[Leanne Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

surprised

These were an amazing read. Totally not what I expected, but found it to be something to ponder as to the bigger picture.