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Down in the Hollow: A Horror Novel
It all begins with a decapitated head found at the bottom of a dark well. Bertram Stone is a former Texas Ranger running from the changes of an ever-evolving world. Horses were being replaced by cars. Laws were changing how Bertram could deal justice. Wanting to live out his golden years in peace, Stone flees to the quiet town of Hamilton, Texas where he becomes the local sheriff. In a small town where the law rarely needs enforcing, everything is going according to his plan. Until a great evil plunges Hamilton into horror. On the outskirts of town, in a small community called Deer Hollow, there is a ramshackle cabin where a man lives by the name of Eli Snow. He is a recluse, living away from other people. What nobody knows about is the secret terror he has kept hidden away for years. A nightmare that is about to be unleashed.
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Published January 26, 2023
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October 29, 2024
Breakfast at the
Koffee Kup Kafe Anyone?...
DOWN IN THE HOLLOW
by Timothy Hobbs
No spoilers. 3 stars. While Eli Stone was away, fighting in the Spanish American War...
In Hamilton, TX...
Eli's wife, a Mexican Indian witch, seduced their only son Arlis and had an incestuous son, Jacob...
Who had a thirst for raw meat and blood...
Eli kept a ring of perpetual fire around his cellar door to keep Jacob from roaming at night in search of prey...
One night...
The thing in the cellar realized that the fire had burned out and crept out in search of any living creature to devour...
Eli reasoned he'd have to take off Jacob's head to end him...
After Jacob was lured into Eli's cabin by the promising squeals of a caged pig, Eli took an ax and lopped off Jacob's noggin...
But...
The headless corpse ran wild, while the head snapped and snarled, trying in vain to get to the meat and blood of the pig...
Fast forward: Hamilton, TX, 1926...
Adam and Donnie Cross, neighbors of Eli, discover a rotting head in a well on their land. Sheriff Stone is alerted and...
After breakfast at the Koffee Kup Kafe...
He investigates the find using a rope ladder to bring up the head and take it back to town to be examined by the local doctor...
But first...
The sheriff and doctor needed lunch at the Koffee Kup Kafe. In fact, nearly the whole town was there eating in that restaurant...
After the medical exam...
The head was taken next door to Newell, the undertaker, to have reconstruction done for identification...
But first...
Dinner at the Koffee Kup Kafe...
This story was good but slow-moving with too much time spent at the Koffee Kup Kafe, which was practically a character in this story.
Also, slowing the movement of the plot were shots and shots of liquor along with cigar smoking and napping. It was a wonder, after all the drinking and smoking, there was anyone left to die of blood loss instead of lung cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
Not a bad novel, but I found myself skimming through a lot of fluff.
Koffee Kup Kafe Anyone?...
DOWN IN THE HOLLOW
by Timothy Hobbs
No spoilers. 3 stars. While Eli Stone was away, fighting in the Spanish American War...
In Hamilton, TX...
Eli's wife, a Mexican Indian witch, seduced their only son Arlis and had an incestuous son, Jacob...
Who had a thirst for raw meat and blood...
Eli kept a ring of perpetual fire around his cellar door to keep Jacob from roaming at night in search of prey...
One night...
The thing in the cellar realized that the fire had burned out and crept out in search of any living creature to devour...
Eli reasoned he'd have to take off Jacob's head to end him...
After Jacob was lured into Eli's cabin by the promising squeals of a caged pig, Eli took an ax and lopped off Jacob's noggin...
But...
The headless corpse ran wild, while the head snapped and snarled, trying in vain to get to the meat and blood of the pig...
Fast forward: Hamilton, TX, 1926...
Adam and Donnie Cross, neighbors of Eli, discover a rotting head in a well on their land. Sheriff Stone is alerted and...
After breakfast at the Koffee Kup Kafe...
He investigates the find using a rope ladder to bring up the head and take it back to town to be examined by the local doctor...
But first...
The sheriff and doctor needed lunch at the Koffee Kup Kafe. In fact, nearly the whole town was there eating in that restaurant...
After the medical exam...
The head was taken next door to Newell, the undertaker, to have reconstruction done for identification...
But first...
Dinner at the Koffee Kup Kafe...
This story was good but slow-moving with too much time spent at the Koffee Kup Kafe, which was practically a character in this story.
Also, slowing the movement of the plot were shots and shots of liquor along with cigar smoking and napping. It was a wonder, after all the drinking and smoking, there was anyone left to die of blood loss instead of lung cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
Not a bad novel, but I found myself skimming through a lot of fluff.
November 7, 2023
So what to say about this book....
I don't even know where to start if you can believe that but I will do something just a little different on here by putting in "likes" and "dislikes".
So a teeny-tiny backstory first:
The time setting is early 1920's (around the Model T days) and a couple of brothers along with their dog come across a decapitated head in an old well. Sheriff Bertram Stone and some of the local town folk try to get to the bottom of the mystery of why there is a head in an old well and what happened to the body.
That is about all I can hand out with a backstory without giving away spoilers.
Thoughts:
"Likes":
1) The book was atmospheric
2) The book was spooky in some spots
3) There was some mystery and suspense in parts of the story.
"Dislikes":
1) The book became repetitive in some parts of the story. Same thing over and over again of why there was a head in the well without a body.
2) The characters - I just could not get attached to them and I really didn't care what happened to them.
3) The story didn't move at a fast rate of speed - the story felt sluggish and it dragged along.
4) Eating out was the main part of the story - detailed descriptions of food that was cooked and served at the Koffee Kup Kafe. The author literally described everything that the characters were eating at the Kafe. So am I reading a cook book or a horror story?! Maybe that is all they had to do in the town was eat out - chasing heads in wells must make them hungry. lol
5) Supposedly the book is about which you don't see the creatures for a long time in this book and eventually (probably near the 70% mark) things don't escalate till around that time.
Giving this book two "Headless Well Wishes" stars!
I don't even know where to start if you can believe that but I will do something just a little different on here by putting in "likes" and "dislikes".
So a teeny-tiny backstory first:
The time setting is early 1920's (around the Model T days) and a couple of brothers along with their dog come across a decapitated head in an old well. Sheriff Bertram Stone and some of the local town folk try to get to the bottom of the mystery of why there is a head in an old well and what happened to the body.
That is about all I can hand out with a backstory without giving away spoilers.
Thoughts:
"Likes":
1) The book was atmospheric
2) The book was spooky in some spots
3) There was some mystery and suspense in parts of the story.
"Dislikes":
1) The book became repetitive in some parts of the story. Same thing over and over again of why there was a head in the well without a body.
2) The characters - I just could not get attached to them and I really didn't care what happened to them.
3) The story didn't move at a fast rate of speed - the story felt sluggish and it dragged along.
4) Eating out was the main part of the story - detailed descriptions of food that was cooked and served at the Koffee Kup Kafe. The author literally described everything that the characters were eating at the Kafe. So am I reading a cook book or a horror story?! Maybe that is all they had to do in the town was eat out - chasing heads in wells must make them hungry. lol
5) Supposedly the book is about which you don't see the creatures for a long time in this book and eventually (probably near the 70% mark) things don't escalate till around that time.
Giving this book two "Headless Well Wishes" stars!
January 29, 2024
Set in Texas during the early 1900s, this novel is a rip roaring story about vampires that doesn't play by vampire rules.
Really, it's the setting and characters which really gives this book a fantastic vibe. It's set in a small town and the sheriff, doc, and undertaker are all characters who make this story flow. But it's the vampires and the absolute carnage they bring that gives the terrifying narrative it's teeth (pun intended).
A headless vampire? Hey, it's not what you think but it's here and serves it's purpose within this world. And these are some vicious and extremely hungry vamps. They drain humans and animals of their blood while feasting on their flesh.
There's also plenty of surprises in store. Deaths will happen that will surprise you and, in this novel, they don't stay dead for long. Only fire or chopping off their heads can end them...or maybe not!
I loved the attention to detail with the setting. It was easy to suspend my disbelief and feel like I was there in that wintery town, never knowing if I would become vampire chow along with some of the characters.
This is a fantastic historical vampire novel with great characters and an excellent narrative. I highly recommend it.
Really, it's the setting and characters which really gives this book a fantastic vibe. It's set in a small town and the sheriff, doc, and undertaker are all characters who make this story flow. But it's the vampires and the absolute carnage they bring that gives the terrifying narrative it's teeth (pun intended).
A headless vampire? Hey, it's not what you think but it's here and serves it's purpose within this world. And these are some vicious and extremely hungry vamps. They drain humans and animals of their blood while feasting on their flesh.
There's also plenty of surprises in store. Deaths will happen that will surprise you and, in this novel, they don't stay dead for long. Only fire or chopping off their heads can end them...or maybe not!
I loved the attention to detail with the setting. It was easy to suspend my disbelief and feel like I was there in that wintery town, never knowing if I would become vampire chow along with some of the characters.
This is a fantastic historical vampire novel with great characters and an excellent narrative. I highly recommend it.
August 21, 2023
Best vampire book I have ever read!
I have been obsessed with vampire books ever since 8th grade me devoured the Twilight series. Fortunately, my tastes have evolved since then and I find myself craving scary, gory, blood sucking monsters. Man, did this book deliver.
This book had an excellent story line. I think the author did a wonderful job telling an engaging story, balancing the character development, and providing enough gore and description. It was the perfect combination. I found myself excited to read this book every time I found time and hating to go to bed at night. I definitely stayed up way later than I should have a few times because I couldn't put it down.
One thing what really grasped me was the family dog, Turk. I loved how we still get little updates on him throughout the book and how the author made him feel like he was just as important a character as everyone else. I also think he was a great way to build suspense. His animal instincts would kick in, basically warning everyone danger was near. It would give me goosebumps.
I also LOVED how the author did his own thing with the concept of vampires. There was no hissing, glittery killers here. Not only were the things themselves its own concept, but the backstory as well. I feel like everyone goes with the same recycled idea that vampires have always existed and we are just now finding out about them. The author actually gives us a whole new way of how vampires were created and how they make others. It was a brilliant idea that was not only different but it wasn't even cheesy.
I also loved the way it ended. The author didn't feel the need to wrap everything up in a perfect little bow. I am perfectly satisfied with what happened to the group of vampires and I love how the surviving characters will live in suspense going forward.
I will say that I wish there was a little more connection with the characters. I feel like we get enough of their stories and information that makes me care about them, but I didn't feel any serious connections with any of them. I don't see myself reminiscing in the future over any specific character in this book. They were all more like acquaintances than beloved friends. If that makes sense. I still cared for them to a degree, like I didn't want anything bad to happen to any of them, but when something did happen I was like, "aw man", shrugged and moved on.
Overall, I genuinely enjoyed this book. Despite the character connection lacking, I think everything else really made up for it. I wouldn't hesitate to reread this one. Out of all of the vampire books I have read, this one is my favorite.
I have been obsessed with vampire books ever since 8th grade me devoured the Twilight series. Fortunately, my tastes have evolved since then and I find myself craving scary, gory, blood sucking monsters. Man, did this book deliver.
This book had an excellent story line. I think the author did a wonderful job telling an engaging story, balancing the character development, and providing enough gore and description. It was the perfect combination. I found myself excited to read this book every time I found time and hating to go to bed at night. I definitely stayed up way later than I should have a few times because I couldn't put it down.
One thing what really grasped me was the family dog, Turk. I loved how we still get little updates on him throughout the book and how the author made him feel like he was just as important a character as everyone else. I also think he was a great way to build suspense. His animal instincts would kick in, basically warning everyone danger was near. It would give me goosebumps.
I also LOVED how the author did his own thing with the concept of vampires. There was no hissing, glittery killers here. Not only were the things themselves its own concept, but the backstory as well. I feel like everyone goes with the same recycled idea that vampires have always existed and we are just now finding out about them. The author actually gives us a whole new way of how vampires were created and how they make others. It was a brilliant idea that was not only different but it wasn't even cheesy.
I also loved the way it ended. The author didn't feel the need to wrap everything up in a perfect little bow. I am perfectly satisfied with what happened to the group of vampires and I love how the surviving characters will live in suspense going forward.
I will say that I wish there was a little more connection with the characters. I feel like we get enough of their stories and information that makes me care about them, but I didn't feel any serious connections with any of them. I don't see myself reminiscing in the future over any specific character in this book. They were all more like acquaintances than beloved friends. If that makes sense. I still cared for them to a degree, like I didn't want anything bad to happen to any of them, but when something did happen I was like, "aw man", shrugged and moved on.
Overall, I genuinely enjoyed this book. Despite the character connection lacking, I think everything else really made up for it. I wouldn't hesitate to reread this one. Out of all of the vampire books I have read, this one is my favorite.
September 3, 2023
This book had an interesting plot and I liked it but I just didn’t really seem invested in any of the characters. I read this as part of a book club so I stuck with it and read it over a few days. As I am one that doesn’t like to DNF books I would’ve finished but I probably wouldn’t have prioritized it over other books on my TBR.
This is a great concept but it is kinda of a slow build story, not really one of my favorite type of books. So not really my type of books. If you like a slow plotted book this is a book for you.
This is a great concept but it is kinda of a slow build story, not really one of my favorite type of books. So not really my type of books. If you like a slow plotted book this is a book for you.
March 25, 2023
A fun fast moving horror romp during the last death throes of "the wild west". In a small far off Texas town evil that has been imprisoned for years is finally going to escape its prison and all he'll will be unleashed on this small town and its ex ranger sherif who just wants to " spend his sunset years in peace and quiet". Well sherif you're in for a rude and wild awakening.
I really enjoyed this book. It's been on my radar for a few months now and I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger on it. The main characters are very well fleshed out and you really get a sense and feel for this small Texas town that "nothing really ever happens in". There were a few scenes that actually freaked me out. Yeah it falls into some tropes but it also goes places I went in NEVER imagining it would go to. I highly recommend this book. It also made me laugh SEVERAL times. These old timers in the book say the funniest things.
I really enjoyed this book. It's been on my radar for a few months now and I'm glad I finally pulled the trigger on it. The main characters are very well fleshed out and you really get a sense and feel for this small Texas town that "nothing really ever happens in". There were a few scenes that actually freaked me out. Yeah it falls into some tropes but it also goes places I went in NEVER imagining it would go to. I highly recommend this book. It also made me laugh SEVERAL times. These old timers in the book say the funniest things.
February 9, 2025
3.5/5 stars.
Gruesome, dark, mysterious.
I listened to this while doing chores and it kept me entertained.
There were some pretty morbid descriptions of death/injury relating to children. Take caution if that content bothers you.
TW: blood, gore, murder, child death, injury detail, cannibalism
Gruesome, dark, mysterious.
I listened to this while doing chores and it kept me entertained.
There were some pretty morbid descriptions of death/injury relating to children. Take caution if that content bothers you.
TW: blood, gore, murder, child death, injury detail, cannibalism
July 9, 2023
I liked this book. A pretty good vampire story, set in 1920s Texas. It begins with neighbors, on Halloween, and escalates over the course of a week.
November 13, 2023
Intense Scary Fun!!
Wow! This was a fantastic story! It moves very fast, has great interesting characters and it is definitely creepy! I was a tad surprised at the path the story took but it was great fun, a slightly different spin on an old idea.. I basically read this in one sitting as it was that good. Definitely could feel the intensity in a few of the scenes where you just know some horror thing is going to happen...
This is set in 1910 and later in the 1920s. People are still using horses but there are cars now too. The author did some excellent research to write this as the time period truly comes alive with so many details. Those details make the book for real. Party lines, the beginning of electricity, kerosene lamps + candles, men wearing ankle length nightgown to bed, shotguns, people coming into town for supplies....
And yes this is a creature story. Its very supernatural in nature. And very bloody.
It moves fast. Never a dull moment in here.
I liked the characters too. And I am quite happy at the end all of the loose ends were tied up. Otherwise I would not have been happy.
Definitely give this one a try - but you may want to sleep with the lights on afterwards.
Wow! This was a fantastic story! It moves very fast, has great interesting characters and it is definitely creepy! I was a tad surprised at the path the story took but it was great fun, a slightly different spin on an old idea.. I basically read this in one sitting as it was that good. Definitely could feel the intensity in a few of the scenes where you just know some horror thing is going to happen...
This is set in 1910 and later in the 1920s. People are still using horses but there are cars now too. The author did some excellent research to write this as the time period truly comes alive with so many details. Those details make the book for real. Party lines, the beginning of electricity, kerosene lamps + candles, men wearing ankle length nightgown to bed, shotguns, people coming into town for supplies....
And yes this is a creature story. Its very supernatural in nature. And very bloody.
It moves fast. Never a dull moment in here.
I liked the characters too. And I am quite happy at the end all of the loose ends were tied up. Otherwise I would not have been happy.
Definitely give this one a try - but you may want to sleep with the lights on afterwards.
January 29, 2023
Down in the Hollow is quite the book! The vivid imagery featured throughout made my stomach churn and my pulse rise more than once. The lore was a mixture of the familiar that still came off as unique. The characters are strong, and I gained a sense of connection to all of them - even down to Turk, a family dog mentioned throughout. The opening left me curious. The rest of the book certainly fulfilled that desire, as it drags you deeper into the darkness and begins to reveal its mysteries.
The story did take me a bit to get into. There's a lot of characters, and the author has a tendency to jump back and forth in the timeline of events. There also was one or two moments that felt odd enough to take me out of the story (such as the body of a young child being briefly described). However, overall, I immensely enjoyed this story and I look forward to seeing what else Timothy Hobbs writes.
The story did take me a bit to get into. There's a lot of characters, and the author has a tendency to jump back and forth in the timeline of events. There also was one or two moments that felt odd enough to take me out of the story (such as the body of a young child being briefly described). However, overall, I immensely enjoyed this story and I look forward to seeing what else Timothy Hobbs writes.
May 16, 2024
Rating if 2.75. Wasnt a bad read. Not the most jaw dropping but good enough.
October 21, 2023
A sheriff near retirement is in for a hell of a ride, plunging into nightmarish depths that all begin with a well and a severed head.
I absolutely loved this book. Captivating and fast paced. The wild west setting made it all the more unique. The macabre atmosphere and writing were brilliant.
I absolutely loved this book. Captivating and fast paced. The wild west setting made it all the more unique. The macabre atmosphere and writing were brilliant.
October 27, 2023
Very interesting concept for a vampire novel. The setting being in 1920's small town Texas, along with the animalistic nature of the vampires was a refreshing change from a typical vampire novel. While overall I enjoyed the book, there were some parts that dragged, and I felt myself skimming over. If this was about 50 pages less and not filled with random pointless narratives that didn't add to the story, then it would've been damn near perfect
September 9, 2024
Just finished Down in the Hollow by Timothy Hobbs, I haven’t seen it mentioned here.
It all starts when 2 boys make a grisly discovery in an abandoned well. From there we are introduced to 3 main characters: Sheriff Bertram Stone, Undertaker Newell Scruggs and Dr. James Peterson. Set in the 1920’s in Texas, it has the feel of a western horror. Disappearances and unnatural happenings occur over a week of turmoil in Hamilton County and the men are forced to confront horrors that go against everything rational they believe.
Just the right amount of gore for me, great characters and atmosphere made this one ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It all starts when 2 boys make a grisly discovery in an abandoned well. From there we are introduced to 3 main characters: Sheriff Bertram Stone, Undertaker Newell Scruggs and Dr. James Peterson. Set in the 1920’s in Texas, it has the feel of a western horror. Disappearances and unnatural happenings occur over a week of turmoil in Hamilton County and the men are forced to confront horrors that go against everything rational they believe.
Just the right amount of gore for me, great characters and atmosphere made this one ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 27, 2023
Hollow
This book is awesome. It will grab your attention and keep it. You definitely want to make sure you are able to sit for an extended period of time to read it. Really hard to tear yourself away once you start.
This book is awesome. It will grab your attention and keep it. You definitely want to make sure you are able to sit for an extended period of time to read it. Really hard to tear yourself away once you start.
January 28, 2023
Wow just Wow!!!!
Loved everything about this book. I have finished it, and now sad it is over. If your into horror novels check this one out, it was great reading into a stormy night.
Loved everything about this book. I have finished it, and now sad it is over. If your into horror novels check this one out, it was great reading into a stormy night.
March 18, 2023
One of the best Vampire horrors I’ve read!
I am extremely glad I downloaded this book on a whim. The main characters were great, the story kept me turning the page, and the time period was a nice touch. Looking forward to more Timothy Hobbs!
I am extremely glad I downloaded this book on a whim. The main characters were great, the story kept me turning the page, and the time period was a nice touch. Looking forward to more Timothy Hobbs!
March 10, 2023
Best vampire book!
This is the best vampire book I've read, and that includes Salem's Lot and Interview with a Vampire. A totally great read.
This is the best vampire book I've read, and that includes Salem's Lot and Interview with a Vampire. A totally great read.
March 20, 2023
Pretty Good
The setting of the 1930s and the interesting backstory make this a nice scary tale. Gave me a good fright.
The setting of the 1930s and the interesting backstory make this a nice scary tale. Gave me a good fright.
October 12, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
Going into this book I had no idea what kind of supernaturalness lurked beneath the surface. But of course to my not so surprise, it’s a vampire novel 💆🏽♀️
I’m gonna need authors to start being a bit more original with the settings they come up with in their stories.
Set in 1925 in the rural area surrounding Fort Worth. This humdrum town of Hamilton has its sheriff shaken by a grisly find. This find leads to a befuddling mystery of whodunit—but in this case “what.”
I really wish I could give this book 3.5 stars on here but because I can’t I decided to round up. I gave this the rating it did because I really wish it would have been about 50-75 pages less. I just felt like the characters ran around too much and also had many useless things happening to them. Useless things that didn’t matter to the storyline and could have been left out all together. Like, what was the point of giving the sheriff a concussion? And the owl find?? Did the author need to meet some kind of page or word count?
Overall it wasn’t a terrible novel and I felt like the author really created an ambiance for the reader. I could feel the chill of the night air and the feeling of being in the Cross’s ranch house and in the cellar were vivid for me.
Glad this was on kindle unlimited because I would be a little annoyed if I bought this physically to read.
Going into this book I had no idea what kind of supernaturalness lurked beneath the surface. But of course to my not so surprise, it’s a vampire novel 💆🏽♀️
I’m gonna need authors to start being a bit more original with the settings they come up with in their stories.
Set in 1925 in the rural area surrounding Fort Worth. This humdrum town of Hamilton has its sheriff shaken by a grisly find. This find leads to a befuddling mystery of whodunit—but in this case “what.”
I really wish I could give this book 3.5 stars on here but because I can’t I decided to round up. I gave this the rating it did because I really wish it would have been about 50-75 pages less. I just felt like the characters ran around too much and also had many useless things happening to them. Useless things that didn’t matter to the storyline and could have been left out all together. Like, what was the point of giving the sheriff a concussion? And the owl find?? Did the author need to meet some kind of page or word count?
Overall it wasn’t a terrible novel and I felt like the author really created an ambiance for the reader. I could feel the chill of the night air and the feeling of being in the Cross’s ranch house and in the cellar were vivid for me.
Glad this was on kindle unlimited because I would be a little annoyed if I bought this physically to read.
July 12, 2023
Wow! I’ve read many vampire novels in my time, but I can’t recall ever reading one that takes place in a small western town in the early 1900’s. A world filled with Kerosene lamps, horses, Colt 45’s and few cars. If you take one part Longmire, another part Aliens and then another part The Thing, and then throw in some vampires, you might grasp what novelist Timothy Hobbs has done with his very entertaining novel, “Down in the Hollow”. I found myself completely transported to that world. I especially enjoyed the dialogue. Hobbs really channeled it. I realize I’m a city boy from central California, but it felt and sounded genuine to me. It’s quite the page-turner once you give him the reins on how he intends to lead you through the story and back-story here. I don’t want to give anything away, but I was very pleased with the journey the Sheriff, Doctor and Undertaker take through this nightmare they find themselves in. If you like paranormal and find yourself bored with the same tired vampire tale with the same old rules, check this one out. If you’ll forgive me, you’ll find it’s a hell of a ride, partner!
March 9, 2024
What makes a monster truly frightening? Monsters with attitude and power, monsters that violate the laws of nature. Monsters that kill with no remorse, and then create new monsters.
This book will get your adrenaline pumping, even for long time horror readers, like myself. I am not a fan of horror romance. So if that’s what you are looking for this book isn’t for you. Go read the Anita Blake series. I like my horror based in character development. I want to be scared, while traveling down the road to terrified. Mr. Hobbs builds the horror slowly, as much through character as through plot. This story reads like the potboiler it is, building, building, building. I enjoyed the time period, I enjoyed the characters, I enjoyed the plot and dialogue, but I mostly enjoyed that building anxiety and stress pulling me towards a last page that was too quick in arriving.
This book will get your adrenaline pumping, even for long time horror readers, like myself. I am not a fan of horror romance. So if that’s what you are looking for this book isn’t for you. Go read the Anita Blake series. I like my horror based in character development. I want to be scared, while traveling down the road to terrified. Mr. Hobbs builds the horror slowly, as much through character as through plot. This story reads like the potboiler it is, building, building, building. I enjoyed the time period, I enjoyed the characters, I enjoyed the plot and dialogue, but I mostly enjoyed that building anxiety and stress pulling me towards a last page that was too quick in arriving.
March 3, 2024
I found the premise and story of the book interesting. The characters were okay and the plot not bad, although nothing ground breaking. What I struggled with in this book were small time jumps all over the place. There was no linear time frame and a character would be thinking about something from the previous day and the next paragraph we would be back there for a page and then jump back to the present. This always pulled me out the story and made it hard to believe in the atmosphere that the author was trying to create.
May 10, 2024
Good lord, this was painful. So slow, very boring characters, I did not care an ounce what happened to any of them despite some pretty terrible things happening. I kept waiting for something to happen and it never really does. The ending...? What ending?
Very bizarre experience. I gave an extra star for some of the gruesome and well-done descriptions because that was the most interesting part of the book.
Very bizarre experience. I gave an extra star for some of the gruesome and well-done descriptions because that was the most interesting part of the book.
September 27, 2023
It could of been better. Kinda confused about how they turned bc nothing is mentioned about their act in turning them. The people dead and just woke up. Also, confused about how vampires fed off of another vamp without it hurting the ones feeding. So, it doesn't really go with what we already know about vampires. Kinda just happened basically how it is put.
June 20, 2024
In my opinion, it starts off overly gruesome and bleak. Certainly setting the stage for what's to come. But the story picks up and becomes more interesting. The downside is there's several side-threads that are never followed up and left open. The ending included one of those threads that I found unsatisfying. Overall, not a bad book but not really for me.
November 24, 2024
2.5⭐️
A bit slow paced and repetitive. It had some good spooks but overall I have no strong feelings about this book
A bit slow paced and repetitive. It had some good spooks but overall I have no strong feelings about this book
February 28, 2023
good book but……..
This was a really good book. Great idea, however the execution fell flat for me. The characters had zero depth. I was hoping for more back story with everyone especially (no spoilers) the Indian friend smoke, And Eli Snows wife to name a couple. I can see this author has great potential. If you can get the book for free on Kindle Unlimited it’s a good read. If not I suggest a different book.
This was a really good book. Great idea, however the execution fell flat for me. The characters had zero depth. I was hoping for more back story with everyone especially (no spoilers) the Indian friend smoke, And Eli Snows wife to name a couple. I can see this author has great potential. If you can get the book for free on Kindle Unlimited it’s a good read. If not I suggest a different book.
July 18, 2024
2.5 - Meh. It was okay. Slogged through it because I didn't want another DNF. The only vampire book for me is Twilight.
LOL just kidding. It's Salems Lot.
LOL just kidding. It's Salems Lot.
March 12, 2023
Scary read!
I almost didn't want to finish this. It really gave me the heebie jeebies.
I cautiously recommend this book. But not for night reading.
I almost didn't want to finish this. It really gave me the heebie jeebies.
I cautiously recommend this book. But not for night reading.
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