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I love this series. You've got a way to go to catch up with it though and lots of good reading.
WendyB wrote: "Erin wrote: "The King of Plagues"I love this series. You've got a way to go to catch up with it though and lots of good reading."
The only book I have liked is Patient Zero. Not certain if I will continue the series. I am really not a fan of the (view spoiler) If any of the other books go back to a supernatural angle or are anything like PZ, then I would give those a shot.
Erin wrote: "WendyB wrote: "Erin wrote: "The King of Plagues"I love this series. You've got a way to go to catch up with it though and lots of good reading."
The only book I have liked is Pati..."
Maberry did a short story where Joe Ledger goes to Pine Deep and meets up with Crow and Mike.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I remember thinking it was okay, but I much would have preferred it if Maberry showed Crow and Mike a bit more love because IMO, the Pine Deep trilogy is the pinnacle of his career.
He also wrote some decent short stories about a werewolf PI who I wish he would something more substantial with. Still worth a look though.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Daniel wrote: "Erin wrote: "WendyB wrote: "Erin wrote: "The King of Plagues"I love this series. You've got a way to go to catch up with it though and lots of good reading."
The only book I have ..."
Thanks, I plan on trying Pine Deep at some point.
Finished Ash Wednesday, which was excellent; now I’m on to Ramsey Campbell’s Ghosts and Grisly Things.
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My third Pyper book in the last few weeks, and thus far this one is as compelling as the last two.
Alan wrote: "My third Pyper book in the last few weeks, and thus far this one is as compelling as the last two."
Have you read The Demonologist? I read that a few years ago. Not bad, How about The Trade Mission: A Novel of Psychological Terror? I have that one on the shelf in front of me but I haven't read it yet. It is Psychological Horror, which I really like, so I hope it's a good one.
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My third Pyper book in the last few weeks, and thus far this one is as compelling as the last two."
Have you read The Demonologist?..."
I liked The Demonologist. Haven't read Trade Mission.
The Damned was good. Just finished Homecoming and it was very good, and quite a different kind of read. For my money thought, I think his best books are The Killing Circle, The Guardians and Lost Girls. The Only Child was a huge disappointment and the only thing of his I've read that I didn't like.
I'm reading Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero, which isn't amazing but is motivating me to finally crack open my neglected Lovecraft books.
Finished Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones, a really touching and disturbing novella. The link is to a Tor edition but I read it in The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2018 Edition along with "Exceeding Bitter" by Kaaron Warren and, currently, "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience (TM)" by Rebecca Roanhorse. I may read a few more before going on to a novel.
Due to the release of the movie, "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark". I had high hopes for this collection but this is developing into somewhat of "snooze fest" along with the film which I saw yesterday. It has become increasingly obvious that I am not the target audience for this collection but I usually find something to "sink my teeth into" with YA fiction...not the case here.
I've been reading Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found by Gilbert King
Christopher wrote: "Char, I see you actually rated Williamson’s Ash Wednesday even higher than Reign...I must admit I’m leaning toward Ash Wednesday. We’ll see!"I forgot about that one! Quiet horror, but really good. :)
Rob wrote: "Hell hound by Ken Greenhall"LOVED that book! Hope you do too.
Christopher wrote: "Finished Ash Wednesday, which was excellent; now I’m on to Ramsey Campbell’s Ghosts and Grisly Things."Yay!
I just started Joseph Lallo's A Traitor in the Shadows. It is the first book of his new series. It's not horror, but he is one of my favorite indie writers so of course I had to give this one a go.
Char wrote: "Rob wrote: "Hell hound by Ken Greenhall"LOVED that book! Hope you do too."
Verrrry unique. Loving it so far. It's one of those books that is very short, but the writing is so "dense". it still takes a while to fully digest. For me, anyway.....
Apartment 16 by Adam Nevill. Really enjoying it so far.
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How are you finding it? Been on my TBR for a while."
That was a great book. It requires some patience, and it's definitely a lot of weird fiction mixed with horror/thriller, but it's unlike anything else out there.
Melanie wrote: "Erin wrote: "Black Mad Wheel"How are you finding it? Been on my TBR for a while."
I think it's better then expected. I saw a lot of mixed reviews on it so I was hesitant to try it but I'm glad I did.
Alan wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Erin wrote: "Black Mad Wheel"How are you finding it? Been on my TBR for a while."
That was a great book. It requires some patience, and it's definitely a lot of w..."
Yes, it is weird but still enjoyable to read.
Alan wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Erin wrote: "Black Mad Wheel"How are you finding it? Been on my TBR for a while."
That was a great book. It requires some patience, and it's definitely a lot of w..."
Are you of the opinion that a lot of people expected "Bird Box 2" from Malerman....and that's why they're disappointed with his other books? I'm currently reading Unbury Carol, and I like it a lot...even though it's not horror and nothing like Bird Box....
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Are you of the opinion that a lot of people expected "Bird Box 2" from Malerman....and that's why they're disappointed with his other books? I'm currently reading Unbury Carol, and I like it a lot...even though it's not horror and nothing like Bird Box.... ."
Maybe? I dunno. I've read three of his books and they were all very different animals. Malerman definitely doesn't stick to one style of writing. For Black Mad Wheel, the story can take some patience to read because it's a slow-burn, slow build up before it really starts taking shape, and it's not straight up horror, but falls more in the "Weird Fiction" category of stories.
For people who really want Bird Box 2, well, it comes out in October: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I just started Throne of Glass. It has been on my to read list for a while.
Reading these atmDirty Rotten Hippies and Other Stories by Bryan Smith
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Incarnate by Ramsey Campbell
Alan wrote: "Rob wrote: "Are you of the opinion that a lot of people expected "Bird Box 2" from Malerman....and that's why they're disappointed with his other books? I'm currently reading Unbury Carol, and I l..."
Eh. I thought BB was fine as a standalone. I'll probably pass on this cash cow.
Finishing up Ravenous, which is an HA recommendation that I put off for far too long. I also just finished Afraid. I know this was an HA recommendation, as well.
I need to listen to you all more often!!
I'm about to start A Head Full of Ghosts
by Paul TremblayIt's my first book by him so I'm excited to begin.
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