Novellas: Invisible Fences

[Maxine Marsh]

Charlene wrote: "Maxine wrote: "I liked this one but there was something missing for me. There were some jumpy transitions from chapter to chapter, and I guess I just didn't like Keith very much. I felt like it cou..."

Oh no, it was fine, I'd even read the sequel, just didn't like Keith much. I thought the backstory was interesting.

[Maxine Marsh]

Would either of you be interested in any of Greg Gifune's novellas? I have picked up a few of them on kindle unlimited.

[Terry]

Sure could. Which ones would you have in mind?

[Terry]

Addy, were you still thinking of Hoard by Ryker? I have the sequel to Burden, Kansas already, too

[Addy]

I wud do Hoard or a Gifune book. Doesn't matter to me.

[Addy]

I've downloaded Hoard if you wanna do that one. The sequel to Burden is not kindle unlimited so I think I'll pass on that one. Maybe it'll get discounted.

[Terry]

I have The Hoard also, so we could do that next and one of Gifune's books after that?

[Addy]

Sure. I can start it today if u want.

[Terry]

I'm swamped today! I'll have to start it tomorrow.

[Addy]

Tomorrow is fine:)

[Addy]

Just a thought: Red Rising is 1.99. Been wanting this so I bought it. It's not horror, but looks like something I would like to try. Anyone read this?

[Terry]

I've looked at that one before but haven't read it. Looks good though.

[Addy]

Yeah. I'll give it a try:) Who knows when I'll get to it....lol. I'm gonna change this thread for tomorrow.

[Maxine Marsh]

The Hoard looks good, I picked it up and I'll start soon! I also picked up Judas Goat (Greg Gifune) and Unit 731 (Craig Saunders), both novellas. Oh, and Parasite Deep by Shane MacKenzie. Let me know if you guys are interested in one of those after The Hoard.

[Terry]

I think all three of those look good Maxine. I would read all three of them.

[Addy]

I read Judas Goat...I think, but I'll double check. I'll join in the others too.

[Terry]

I only made it about 30 pages into The Hoard today, but plenty grossed out already.

[Addy]

Trash juice....*shudder*

[Addy]

Where is everyone? I shud be at the 50% mark today. I'm really enjoying this one too. Mr Ryker is a really good writer:)

[Terry]

I'm at about 25% now, and will make 50% today also. I agree about the writing. I can't imagine being in the situation that the old lady is living in here!

[Terry]

I finished The Hoard today. Not bad. I ended up rating it 3 stars (view spoiler)[ I thought there could have been more to the story, maybe a little more background on the creatures and maybe a better resolution. It is definitely a creepy idea thinking of what could be living under all the trash in a Hoarder's den like that though! (hide spoiler)]

[Addy]

Cool! I'll try and finish it up tomorrow. I'm going on a trip so ive been a little distracted although the ride shud give me plenty of time to read and catch up!

[Terry]

Sounds good. Hope its a fun trip!

[Maxine Marsh]

I'm at 54%, hoping to finish it up soon.

[Maxine Marsh]

Finished! I have to say, I didn't think the writing was very good. The story oddly skipped ahead in time in an unclear way. This one wasn't for me, I liked Burden Kansas better.

[Addy]

Unfortunately, I have not finished yet. Back to Dayton and home so maybe I'll get some time to finish tonite. Sorry you didn't enjoy it as much Maxine:(

[Addy]

I really enjoyed the beginning and reading about Pete as a little boy and how his brother died. I felt like more could have been done with the characters to make me care more. However, as it got down to the creatures and the hoard, it kind of lost me. Ok read but nothing special stuck out. 3 stars. I was hoping for something better.

[Maxine Marsh]

Addy wrote: "I really enjoyed the beginning and reading about Pete as a little boy and how his brother died. I felt like more could have been done with the characters to make me care more. However, as it got do..."

I agree Addy. I thought the idea of (view spoiler)[the zombie infection being sentient (hide spoiler)] was really interesting but it didn't seem to pan out as much as I'd hoped.

[sonya]

I'm still reading this.

[Terry]

Sounds like we all felt about the same on that one. Were we thinking of picking another novella to read? I'm starting The Ruins today for the group read, and I started the second Necroscope book and a Sci-Fi group read, too, but I could probably fit another one in if we wanted.

[Maxine Marsh]

Sonya wrote: "I'm still reading this."

Sorry, I should have used spoiler tags for my last post! I'll go back and edit them in.

[Maxine Marsh]

Terry wrote: "Sounds like we all felt about the same on that one. Were we thinking of picking another novella to read? I'm starting The Ruins today for the group read, and I started the second Necroscope book an..."

I am going to get around to either Judas Goat or Unit 731 soon if you want to buddy on one of those (they are both kindle unlimited).

[Maxine Marsh]

Terry wrote: "Sounds like we all felt about the same on that one. Were we thinking of picking another novella to read? I'm starting The Ruins today for the group read, and I started the second Necroscope book an..."

Also, tell me how you like the second Necroscope book, I was in love with the first one (a rare reread for me), and now I've collected the whole series in paperbacks. They're all sitting nicely on my shelf waiting to be read :)

[Terry]

Maxine wrote: "Terry wrote: "Sounds like we all felt about the same on that one. Were we thinking of picking another novella to read? I'm starting The Ruins today for the group read, and I started the second Necr..."

I think Judas Goat sounds pretty interesting. I'd read either of those.

[Terry]

Maxine wrote: "Terry wrote: "Sounds like we all felt about the same on that one. Were we thinking of picking another novella to read? I'm starting The Ruins today for the group read, and I started the second Necr..."

I'll let you know what what I think of the second Necroscope book. I read the first one last fall in the group read and really liked it. I've heard the series gets better in the second and third ones.

[Maxine Marsh]

I think I'll start Judas Goat on Wednesday, anyone else care to join me? No pressure just throwing it out there.

[Addy]

I've read that one, but wud be interested in both ur thoughts if u guys decide to read it.

[Terry]

I'll join along for the read, Maxine. Wednesday works fine to start for me.

Hope everyone had a great Mother's day, too!

[Addy]

Thank you Terry! I had to work Mother's Day so we celebrated the day before:)

[Maxine Marsh]

Terry wrote: "I'll join along for the read, Maxine. Wednesday works fine to start for me.

Hope everyone had a great Mother's day, too!"

Thanks Terry. I spent the day at the beach with my kids and got a little sunburned.

Wednesday it is, should be a fast read.

[Terry]

44% (view spoiler)[ what in the world is that thing in the sheriff's hair! (hide spoiler)]

[Terry]

I got finished this evening, went with 3 stars. (view spoiler)[ So, this was ultimately just a revenge story? I liked it. Maybe a little slow on the action to start, but not a bad story overall. Also, I think I would have liked a little more idea of what comes after. The bad guys seemed to win pretty easily! (hide spoiler)]

[Maxine Marsh]

I really liked this one, found is very disturbing and creepy. I feel like Gifune's novellas could easily be expanded into full novels, there's so much going on! I'm starting to see a formula though, where he has little partial flashbacks and then the big reveal at the end. The quality of his writing is very good though.

[Terry]

I agree, Maxine. I did like his writing style. I do think this one would have benefitted from being a little longer, too.

[Addy]

I've changed this thread to Operator B. Terry and I will be starting tomm. Feel free to join us!

[Addy]

Prologue was definitely interesting and weird!

[Terry]

I just read it too (on my lunch break). Definitely weird! I don't know if my reaction would have been the same as Stu's.

[Addy]

What kind of reaction wud u have had? I think the money was a good plan.

[Terry]

Addy wrote: "What kind of reaction wud u have had? I think the money was a good plan."

I would hope I remained calm like he did, but not peed on myself - although, probably not uncommon when a gun is involved!

[Addy]

Lol. I'd forgot he'd peed himself. But yeah, I cud see that when there's a gun involved.