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The Night Walk Men
Three-year old Gabriela plays with her twin brother on a train platform. Blind sax man, Braille the Rail, meets with an old, old friend. The earth rumbles beneath them all: the promise of an approaching locomotive. Now, two mysterious strangers, both of them acting in the interest of an otherworldly sense of duty, will decide their fate over a cup of tea.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Jason McIntyre
29 books171 followersJASON MCINTYRE is the #1 Kindle Suspense author of THE NIGHT WALK MEN, bestsellers ON THE GATHERING STORM and SHED, plus the multi-layered literary suspense THALO BLUE. His short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and won several awards.
His debut novel ON THE GATHERING STORM earned McIntyre a spot in the Top 20 Debut Authors for the Goodreads Choice Awards.
THE DEVIL'S RIGHT HAND is the latest instalment in the THE NIGHT WALK MEN saga and it's available now.
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Acclaim:
"Five stars! Grows up around you like a vine."
- Art Lange, Smashwords
"Completely unpredictable! Like something out of a Quentin Tarantino film, a memoir, and something so bizarre...out of the Twilight Zone.”
- Jennifer Nessen
"I needed to keep reading (until four in the morning!!) to see how it would turn out."
- Will Kagan, Smashwords
"This is a roller coaster ride: you're in the hot sun, chugging to the top, anticipating the drop the whole way and then--boom--the drop comes and you're gasping for air. The hot wind blasts you and your guts are in your throat. In the last half of the book, some scenes had me by the larynx. Highly recommended!"
- Dvier, Sony Reader Store
"[McIntyre] writes some of the most beautiful sentences being published today."
- Vincent Zandri, author of "The Remains"
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His debut novel ON THE GATHERING STORM earned McIntyre a spot in the Top 20 Debut Authors for the Goodreads Choice Awards.
THE DEVIL'S RIGHT HAND is the latest instalment in the THE NIGHT WALK MEN saga and it's available now.
* * *
Acclaim:
"Five stars! Grows up around you like a vine."
- Art Lange, Smashwords
"Completely unpredictable! Like something out of a Quentin Tarantino film, a memoir, and something so bizarre...out of the Twilight Zone.”
- Jennifer Nessen
"I needed to keep reading (until four in the morning!!) to see how it would turn out."
- Will Kagan, Smashwords
"This is a roller coaster ride: you're in the hot sun, chugging to the top, anticipating the drop the whole way and then--boom--the drop comes and you're gasping for air. The hot wind blasts you and your guts are in your throat. In the last half of the book, some scenes had me by the larynx. Highly recommended!"
- Dvier, Sony Reader Store
"[McIntyre] writes some of the most beautiful sentences being published today."
- Vincent Zandri, author of "The Remains"
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December 5, 2011
Well written and creative story, this is more a taster short story to something bigger to come The Night Walk Men are characters you want to hear more of in the Death sense of things.
Available FOR Free on Kindle.
Available FOR Free on Kindle.
February 24, 2011
A story told as if someone is relaying a secret, like being let in on inside information. A compulsive read. A story about loyalty, duty, friendship, life, and death. Do accidents ever happen, or is everything just a part of a bigger plan? You must read The Night Walk Men to find out...
January 20, 2015
After reading the wonderful On The Gathering Storm I was amazed to find this for free on amazon and immediately downloaded it. I thought the voice of the narrator was superb and the opening sequence beautifully written. I loved the way the narrator would change from being comical to deadly serious in the space of a few words, and I was never quite sure if I could trust what he was saying. I really enjoyed the scenes between Obsidion and Braille, they were so emotionally charged and touching. All in all I thought The Night Walk Men was superbly written and is another stellar offering from an amazing writer, if you haven't reason Jason McIntyre yet DO IT NOW!
November 17, 2012
Is there such a thing as fate? Is there a reason certain people are allowed to live while others die? THE NIGHT WALK MEN discusses these issues, exploring a world where people live and die based on the actions of the Others who watch over us. This is a short, intense read. I can't decide whether it's a horror story or a morality tale, but either way, it was a good, quick read. Well worth the download, especially since it was free.
September 7, 2010
Fantastic short story. Absolutely fantastic. It had a certain classic feel to the narration...the voice is reminiscent of the narrator from Dostoevsky's "Notes From Underground" with a twist of Neil Gaiman thrown in for kicks.
Do yourself a favor and download it. A quick read and there are some great lines in this piece.
Do yourself a favor and download it. A quick read and there are some great lines in this piece.
September 18, 2010
Here is the second digital short of the day, one that will make your mind expand in a total different direction than Bite This!. Before I get into that though, I just would like to offer up some background on this post’s author Jason McIntyre: Born on the prairies, Jason McIntyre eventually lived and worked on Vancouver Island where the vibrant characters and vivid surroundings stayed with him and coalesced into what would become his novel, On the Gathering Storm. Before his time as an editor, writer and communications professional, he spent several years as a graphic designer and commercial artist. On The Gathering Storm is his first novel. Currently, Jason is hard at work on a follow-up novel series about The Night Walk Men and a coming-of-age tale which will be told in a trilogy of books http://www.thefarthestreaches.com .
I am glad I got that out of the way. As far as On the Gathering Storm goes, I will be featuring that tomorrow as part of our Self Published Sunday. The digital short was nothing like I expected it to be. There is a mature content warning and I was cringing, waiting for the part that was to come that I had to be over 18 to read. I am not going to spoil that part for you, nor will I try to spoil any other part of the story for you. What I do want to say is this: the download costs you nothing, but gives you a glimpse into Jason McIntyre’s style, his prose, and his ability to craft and twist as he sees fit to take us on a journey that we may have overlooked or chosen to turn a blind eye to. How and why? Things happen in the world and we shake our heads, The Night Walk Men decides that. Here is the brief description from Smashwords: “A little girl named Gabriela is playing with her brother on a train platform and two mysterious strangers will decide her fate over a cup of tea. Is there such a thing as destiny? And, what is the value of doing your job, even if you don’t think it’s right?”
I can honestly say I was riveted as I turned each virtual page. The digital short is 8845 words of suspense and deep thought. No one has ever accused me of being a deep thinker but I couldn’t pry myself from this. I wanted to follow this to the end and find out what and why. Free things are not supposed to be this good, and this thought provoking. Usually if you get something for free, it gets quickly discarded; this story will follow you and make you think a little bit. One cannot say that about much these days. Check this out, all it will cost is some of your time. Then go to our post tomorrow and give that a quick read and click the Amazon button for his full length novel we will be featuring tomorrow, On The Gathering Storm. This artist, this author should be supported and read. I will get down off the soap box till tomorrow, thanks.
What are you reading today? Check us out and become our friend on Facebook & Linkedin. Go to Goodreads and become our friend there and suggest books for us to read and post on. You can also follow us on Twitter, and the Gelati’s Scoop Facebook Fan Page. Did you know you can shop directly on Amazon by clicking the Gelati’s Store Tab on our blog? Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. http://www.gelatisscoop.blogspot.com
I am glad I got that out of the way. As far as On the Gathering Storm goes, I will be featuring that tomorrow as part of our Self Published Sunday. The digital short was nothing like I expected it to be. There is a mature content warning and I was cringing, waiting for the part that was to come that I had to be over 18 to read. I am not going to spoil that part for you, nor will I try to spoil any other part of the story for you. What I do want to say is this: the download costs you nothing, but gives you a glimpse into Jason McIntyre’s style, his prose, and his ability to craft and twist as he sees fit to take us on a journey that we may have overlooked or chosen to turn a blind eye to. How and why? Things happen in the world and we shake our heads, The Night Walk Men decides that. Here is the brief description from Smashwords: “A little girl named Gabriela is playing with her brother on a train platform and two mysterious strangers will decide her fate over a cup of tea. Is there such a thing as destiny? And, what is the value of doing your job, even if you don’t think it’s right?”
I can honestly say I was riveted as I turned each virtual page. The digital short is 8845 words of suspense and deep thought. No one has ever accused me of being a deep thinker but I couldn’t pry myself from this. I wanted to follow this to the end and find out what and why. Free things are not supposed to be this good, and this thought provoking. Usually if you get something for free, it gets quickly discarded; this story will follow you and make you think a little bit. One cannot say that about much these days. Check this out, all it will cost is some of your time. Then go to our post tomorrow and give that a quick read and click the Amazon button for his full length novel we will be featuring tomorrow, On The Gathering Storm. This artist, this author should be supported and read. I will get down off the soap box till tomorrow, thanks.
What are you reading today? Check us out and become our friend on Facebook & Linkedin. Go to Goodreads and become our friend there and suggest books for us to read and post on. You can also follow us on Twitter, and the Gelati’s Scoop Facebook Fan Page. Did you know you can shop directly on Amazon by clicking the Gelati’s Store Tab on our blog? Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. http://www.gelatisscoop.blogspot.com
September 18, 2012
I listened to the audio even though the author was kind enough to offer both the book for download as well as the audio. I was curious to hear vs read this time. The voice (not sure if this is the author himself or someone else but the reading is awesome) Very eerie and my favorite part which made me jump for some reason was the opening in part 1 where he says "More people die when it's raining" I often wondered about that but hearing it while "just" talking about weather was a great opener.
Part 4 - Braille the rail was hands down my favorite of all 5
"Come sit and drink tea with me while I tell you your lot" If only Alice had her tea party with Hatter while on a train, ah yes that is where my mind took me. Perhaps they could invite Obo the Hobo to ride the crazy train too?
What can I say new about Jason McIntyre's writing that I didn't mention in my first book review, I think each time I read something my level or mind set of the dark, the mysterious, creepy visions or just the eerie feel goes up a notch.
So you deal in death, life or is it the pursuit of happiness that one must fear on any given day??!
PS SERIOUSLY GOOD READS NEEDS A DAMN AUTO SAVE GRRR!
Part 4 - Braille the rail was hands down my favorite of all 5
"Come sit and drink tea with me while I tell you your lot" If only Alice had her tea party with Hatter while on a train, ah yes that is where my mind took me. Perhaps they could invite Obo the Hobo to ride the crazy train too?
What can I say new about Jason McIntyre's writing that I didn't mention in my first book review, I think each time I read something my level or mind set of the dark, the mysterious, creepy visions or just the eerie feel goes up a notch.
So you deal in death, life or is it the pursuit of happiness that one must fear on any given day??!
PS SERIOUSLY GOOD READS NEEDS A DAMN AUTO SAVE GRRR!
September 13, 2016
First off, please note: this is a NOVELLA. It's a short story; it is not a novel, but it's also free on Kindle, so what do you care?
I think I am safe in saying this is a dark story, and if you don't like dark stories, pass. Or, if you're like me and don't like dark stories, but do like well written stories, give it a try. I finished it and immediately bought and downloaded the novel that comes next.
This kind of writing, nor the story, will appeal to everyone, but it appeals to me. You can read the first few pages, and if it appeals to you, download the whole story. McIntyre's style is in your face, immediate—your long lost friend telling you his story over a cuppa, and it's so fascinating, you don't interrupt. Not that you'd be given a chance....
As one reviewer said, it's like he's "channeling Rod Serling while Ray Bradbury whispers in his ear". There is a reason he is the #1 Kindle Suspense author.
Thank you, Jason McIntyre, for a well-told and fantastical story.
I think I am safe in saying this is a dark story, and if you don't like dark stories, pass. Or, if you're like me and don't like dark stories, but do like well written stories, give it a try. I finished it and immediately bought and downloaded the novel that comes next.
This kind of writing, nor the story, will appeal to everyone, but it appeals to me. You can read the first few pages, and if it appeals to you, download the whole story. McIntyre's style is in your face, immediate—your long lost friend telling you his story over a cuppa, and it's so fascinating, you don't interrupt. Not that you'd be given a chance....
As one reviewer said, it's like he's "channeling Rod Serling while Ray Bradbury whispers in his ear". There is a reason he is the #1 Kindle Suspense author.
Thank you, Jason McIntyre, for a well-told and fantastical story.
November 11, 2012
Review of The Night Walk Men by Jason McIntyre
5 Stars
Reviewed for Freebookdude Nov. 5 2012
A reader’s hooking first page that just yanks the reader up by the throat starts off this novella-then it goes metaphysical and metaphorical and philosophical . So we learn that the Night Walk Men (yes, they are multiple) bring death, to human and animal, but then that’s not their only task. Sometimes they just fix: adjust what Should have but wasn’t. Sometimes.
Sometimes the Night Walk Men are called to fix in advance, to adjust so momentous changes and alterations won’t occur. Some listen. Some don’t. Those who don’t will be removed.
Some events are just meant to happen. To facilitate those events, there are the Night Walk Men.
5 Stars
Reviewed for Freebookdude Nov. 5 2012
A reader’s hooking first page that just yanks the reader up by the throat starts off this novella-then it goes metaphysical and metaphorical and philosophical . So we learn that the Night Walk Men (yes, they are multiple) bring death, to human and animal, but then that’s not their only task. Sometimes they just fix: adjust what Should have but wasn’t. Sometimes.
Sometimes the Night Walk Men are called to fix in advance, to adjust so momentous changes and alterations won’t occur. Some listen. Some don’t. Those who don’t will be removed.
Some events are just meant to happen. To facilitate those events, there are the Night Walk Men.
March 6, 2012
Great short story which is really a prologue to book or series the author is currently working on. Very poetic, the writing pulls you in with the dark characters and dramatic narrative. Reminded me of Clive Barker, Neil Gaiman and Ted Dekker. The story has an edge to it but succeeds in drawing the reader into the dark, conflicted world Jason McIntyre has created. I am very intrigued and will check out more of McIntyre's work. The Kindle edition included an excerpt from Thalo Blue which sounds fabulously horrifying as well. Bravo!
April 1, 2012
A very good short story I found for free download at Amazon.
Since receiving a kindle at Christmas I have been divulging in my love for short stories by downloading a lot of free ones; ones I would not generally read either so it is good to find a source to broaden my reading experiences and tastes.
Out of the many short stories I have read recently, this is by far one of the better written and interesting ones. As a prologue to a book series, this is definitely something I would be interested in visiting again.
Since receiving a kindle at Christmas I have been divulging in my love for short stories by downloading a lot of free ones; ones I would not generally read either so it is good to find a source to broaden my reading experiences and tastes.
Out of the many short stories I have read recently, this is by far one of the better written and interesting ones. As a prologue to a book series, this is definitely something I would be interested in visiting again.
May 30, 2011
I want more! I loved this story and would like to double my star rating. The Night Walk Men is short but don't let the length fool you. The substance packed into this novelette is astounding. This story is dark, yet full of hope; obscure, yet enlightening. As always, Jason McIntyre paints a portrait with his words. His imagery is perfection and will haunt me for some time in ways both wondrous and disconcerting. I hope to see more of The Night Walk Men soon!
October 30, 2012
This novella is dripping with melancholy atmosphere. The narrator directly addresses the reader which gives it an intimate feel. It tells the story of an inhuman agent who succumbs to a very human impulse. An agent of what force, we're not sure. It's not god, and not fate, but something similar to both. Well written, dark and a bit sad, and leaves you wanting more.
September 16, 2011
Beautifully scripted, it felt like I was reading music, or art. At times, I wasn't entirely fond of the narrator talking directly to the reader, but the words flowed and it just led me through the story. As a teaser for a book series, it definitely teased.
July 6, 2012
This story took a different approach to grim reapers. They actually are given a sense of will and some human traits. It was a different spin than the heartless doomsday persona. I liked the writing style also as it has a great flow to it and plan on reading more from McIntyre.
September 15, 2010
The narrative voice is reminiscent of Chuck Palahniuk, the fantastical setting of Neil Gaiman. I can't wait to read the novels that this short story sets up.
Want to read
September 30, 2010Well, Jason is my GR friend, and he is funny and nice and assures me that this book won't be too scary for delicate ol' me. Hopefully he's right...
February 28, 2011
I loved it, the story was fascinating! Very eerie and disquieting. I would love to read more stories from Night Walk Men world :)
March 11, 2011
Weird, eerie, and spellbinding stuff. Well worth reading! A story of great depth and meaning. Good job, Jason.
May 29, 2011
This was a gorgeously written, fascinating view of death.
June 14, 2011
Free Kindle Book
June 19, 2011
Great short story! It was fast-paced, intriguing, and captivating. I look forward to reading more books by Jason McIntyre.
July 3, 2011
My new Steven King.
November 3, 2012
Thoughtfully and deftly constructed, this novella is proof positive that McIntyre can handle a shorter fictive form, making something of it that is immensely readable.
September 28, 2011
Loaned to me through BookLending.com this book seized my attention and held it for for its duration.
March 24, 2012
Really enjoyed the flow an rhythm to this short story. Very much enjoyed.
February 1, 2014
The Night Walk Men was able to hook me in, in one of the strangest ways a book can. It's a novella written for the most part in the 2nd person point of view. This is a MAJOR turn off for me. I don't like being talked at from what I'm reading. But this style works very well for how McIntyre is setting up the story. When some authors will just have a narrator that said you a lot and doesn't actually include the reader in the story, the narrator of The Night Walk Men interacts with the reader. It may not be a reaction to exactly what the reader is thinking, but when that happens it made me think about things again. It brought attention to make things.
Getting me hooked on a novella in this POV is a feat in itself. The subject matter was another great element. The world build in this novella was interesting to say the least. The mythology of these Night Walk Men puts the world and how it works into a new perspective. It's not just an entertaining read. The literary element of this novella pushes it passed the realm f pure entertainment.
I've read Kro, a short story that is set in the same world as The Night Walk Men, and I've enjoyed that one as well. Where that story grabbed me in more of a "what's this all about" way, this novella answered my questions from Kro while weaving its own intriguing story and then making me want to continue finding out more about the story line to come.
There is a new novel out, that The Night Walk Men and Kro are both connected to, called The Devil's Right Hand. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be reading that one. McIntyre has grabbed me as a fan.
Merged review:
This is the third story in The Night Walk Men series or universe (however you'd like to label it) that I've read. The others being The Night Walk Men and Kro . I enjoyed those two, and I enjoyed Corinthian, as well.
What really makes this story work for me, like the other two stories, is the narration. The style that McIntyre uses for the way Sperro tells the story draws me in each time. I'm not much a fan of the 2nd person, I almost always despise it, but in McIntyre's work, I think it's the only way to get the mood just right.
This story might be short, but it helps hint at the bigger "world view" that the Night Walk Men are involved in. It's another small glimpse into what they do and who they are. It left me wanting, but not in a painful way. I'm wanting more, and that'll come when I read The Devil's Right Hand , which will surely be sooner after reading this story. But it's also left me wanting in a way that I can be content formulating my own theories about the Night Walk Men. I enjoy a story that'll make me think beyond the text. McIntyre never fails to make this happen for me.
Getting me hooked on a novella in this POV is a feat in itself. The subject matter was another great element. The world build in this novella was interesting to say the least. The mythology of these Night Walk Men puts the world and how it works into a new perspective. It's not just an entertaining read. The literary element of this novella pushes it passed the realm f pure entertainment.
I've read Kro, a short story that is set in the same world as The Night Walk Men, and I've enjoyed that one as well. Where that story grabbed me in more of a "what's this all about" way, this novella answered my questions from Kro while weaving its own intriguing story and then making me want to continue finding out more about the story line to come.
There is a new novel out, that The Night Walk Men and Kro are both connected to, called The Devil's Right Hand. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be reading that one. McIntyre has grabbed me as a fan.
Merged review:
This is the third story in The Night Walk Men series or universe (however you'd like to label it) that I've read. The others being The Night Walk Men and Kro . I enjoyed those two, and I enjoyed Corinthian, as well.
What really makes this story work for me, like the other two stories, is the narration. The style that McIntyre uses for the way Sperro tells the story draws me in each time. I'm not much a fan of the 2nd person, I almost always despise it, but in McIntyre's work, I think it's the only way to get the mood just right.
This story might be short, but it helps hint at the bigger "world view" that the Night Walk Men are involved in. It's another small glimpse into what they do and who they are. It left me wanting, but not in a painful way. I'm wanting more, and that'll come when I read The Devil's Right Hand , which will surely be sooner after reading this story. But it's also left me wanting in a way that I can be content formulating my own theories about the Night Walk Men. I enjoy a story that'll make me think beyond the text. McIntyre never fails to make this happen for me.
December 20, 2013
Review by: Lisa B at Smashwords on Aug. 06, 2010 :
Weird! But in a good way. It plays with the narrative to the point where I was questioning the motives of the narrator and not sure if I should trust what he was telling me or call him a liar. It is very blunt! Being "talked to" like that in a story is different.
I can't get past the mental image I created in my own head of that little girl on the train track when she felt the rumble of the coming train. Good solid creation of the fear in my own head. Not many writers do that well without describing every tiny detail. This one gets it. Well done!
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Review by: Mark Jacobs at Smashwords on Sep. 06, 2010 :
Weird, eerie, and spellbinding stuff. Well worth reading! A story of great depth and meaning. Good job, Jason.
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Review by: artielange at Smashwords on Aug. 18, 2010 :
Watching this little girl's life hang in the balance is mesmerizing. I just didn't know where it would go.
I agree-this should be a series of stories with some more time spent on the mythology of the night walk men..and how their decisions are made.
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Review by: Shana at Smashwords on Aug. 12, 2010 :
Yes! I want to learn more about the Night Walk Men too, more about their world and this crazy place on the other side of the moon. There's a touch of the fantastical here but it's so grounded in the real world and that's what McIntyre does well in his other stories on Smashwords too. Crazy story. Just cray-zee!
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Review by: Stucky at Smashwords on Aug. 12, 2010 :
I would be interested in a series of tales featuring "Night Walk Men." It would probably make a good "Twilight Zone"-esque TV show if done right, too.
Weird! But in a good way. It plays with the narrative to the point where I was questioning the motives of the narrator and not sure if I should trust what he was telling me or call him a liar. It is very blunt! Being "talked to" like that in a story is different.
I can't get past the mental image I created in my own head of that little girl on the train track when she felt the rumble of the coming train. Good solid creation of the fear in my own head. Not many writers do that well without describing every tiny detail. This one gets it. Well done!
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Review by: Mark Jacobs at Smashwords on Sep. 06, 2010 :
Weird, eerie, and spellbinding stuff. Well worth reading! A story of great depth and meaning. Good job, Jason.
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Review by: artielange at Smashwords on Aug. 18, 2010 :
Watching this little girl's life hang in the balance is mesmerizing. I just didn't know where it would go.
I agree-this should be a series of stories with some more time spent on the mythology of the night walk men..and how their decisions are made.
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Review by: Shana at Smashwords on Aug. 12, 2010 :
Yes! I want to learn more about the Night Walk Men too, more about their world and this crazy place on the other side of the moon. There's a touch of the fantastical here but it's so grounded in the real world and that's what McIntyre does well in his other stories on Smashwords too. Crazy story. Just cray-zee!
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Review by: Stucky at Smashwords on Aug. 12, 2010 :
I would be interested in a series of tales featuring "Night Walk Men." It would probably make a good "Twilight Zone"-esque TV show if done right, too.
May 26, 2016
The Night Walk Men (Jason McIntyre)
Novella
Gabriela and her brother are playing on the rail road tracks, while her mother searched her purse for lipstick and her father is occupied. As the train approaches the fate of one young girl will be decided by two strangers.
Written in a unique style as if this story is being told to the reader on a personal level. I highly anticipate the full story as this is The Prologue to The Night Walk Men Novel.
I intend on reading all of Jason McIntyrebooks.
I recommend Thalo Blueas well. It was my first read by this gifted Author.
Merged review:
Corinthian (The Night Walk Men, #2) by Jason McIntyre
Geoff is an ordinary man. He works hard , has a family and just wants to enjoy life in the "burbs". Geoff and his wife dream of bigger and better things. But things are about to change when he gets an unexpected visitor.
Written with gripping flare, Jason McIntyre knows how to grab your attention and pull you deep into his world. A fantastic short story, I highly recommend Corinthian and the first book in the series , The Night Walk Men.
Novella
Gabriela and her brother are playing on the rail road tracks, while her mother searched her purse for lipstick and her father is occupied. As the train approaches the fate of one young girl will be decided by two strangers.
Written in a unique style as if this story is being told to the reader on a personal level. I highly anticipate the full story as this is The Prologue to The Night Walk Men Novel.
I intend on reading all of Jason McIntyrebooks.
I recommend Thalo Blueas well. It was my first read by this gifted Author.
Merged review:
Corinthian (The Night Walk Men, #2) by Jason McIntyre
Geoff is an ordinary man. He works hard , has a family and just wants to enjoy life in the "burbs". Geoff and his wife dream of bigger and better things. But things are about to change when he gets an unexpected visitor.
Written with gripping flare, Jason McIntyre knows how to grab your attention and pull you deep into his world. A fantastic short story, I highly recommend Corinthian and the first book in the series , The Night Walk Men.
August 8, 2016
Sometimes you just need to read a short story to give you a breath of fresh air, especially after reading a 500+ book. I read Jason McIntyre’s book, Zed, and really enjoyed it, so I thought I would give this novella a try. And I’m happy to say, it was another excellent read.
I happened to read it on a rainy day as we drove up North for a baby shower, and I can’t think of a more perfect time. The book begins by letting us know that more people die while it’s raining, so this added an extra layer of dread to the story. And the storyline that leaves you hanging and questioning, is about children who have and have not been born, and if they should be able to continue on with their lives, if it will affect many others in ways still unknown.
The one thing that really stood out to me was the pace of this book. For me, right from the start, it felt like I was on a train ride, and it kept going faster and faster. And then when there finally was a subway train scene, that’s when I hit the dark tunnel that let the more obscure, hidden subtext of the book be seen more clearly.
This grim reaper tale not only leaves you thinking, but ends in such a way that you want to read the next book, The Devil’s Right Hand, to see where this all leads.
I happened to read it on a rainy day as we drove up North for a baby shower, and I can’t think of a more perfect time. The book begins by letting us know that more people die while it’s raining, so this added an extra layer of dread to the story. And the storyline that leaves you hanging and questioning, is about children who have and have not been born, and if they should be able to continue on with their lives, if it will affect many others in ways still unknown.
The one thing that really stood out to me was the pace of this book. For me, right from the start, it felt like I was on a train ride, and it kept going faster and faster. And then when there finally was a subway train scene, that’s when I hit the dark tunnel that let the more obscure, hidden subtext of the book be seen more clearly.
This grim reaper tale not only leaves you thinking, but ends in such a way that you want to read the next book, The Devil’s Right Hand, to see where this all leads.
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