A story about a bad man doing bad things…and Fate giving him what he deserves.
I think this short story will have a limited appeal to the extreme and SA story about a bad man doing bad things…and Fate giving him what he deserves.
I think this short story will have a limited appeal to the extreme and Splatterpunk fans, which is perfectly fine, as it was meant for that audience. But it does show a lot of potential for this author, and I think for fans who are in the mood for a short, brutal story, you should check this out.
It is not something I do consciously, but I tend to shy away from stories when Full review at The Mort Report:
It is not something I do consciously, but I tend to shy away from stories when I read the words “medical horror�. The reason is not that I have something against these stories, per se, but probably because I’ve been in the medical field for close to 30 years (bet you didn’t know that about me � and no, not going to elaborate on it) and reading horror is part of my escape.
So, I was a little reluctant to tackle this one, and I would have probably pushed it down on my TBR if I didn’t read another short story by this author that greatly impressed me. And I am going to start out by saying that this is an author to watch.
The premise is rather simple: People with scars and disabilities enter a drug trail that might cure them.
If this had been another genre, that might have been enough, but the words “everything went exactly as planned� rarely makes its way into horror. So�
This story is actually based on the screenplay and movie OBSIDIAN which happened to be written and directed by the author herself, but without having to worry about budget, equipment, schedules, actors and fucking producers, it is a much clearer vision of what she had in mind.
All I can say is that this story is extremely well written, the development of characters should satisfy most readers, and the horror and gore elements are not toned down but it does not really feel extreme, either.
Looking forward to watching Summers� star rise, because she has the chops and only needs the audience.
The concept is so simple, yet brilliant � it’s one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?� moments.
Sharks and a nudist resort. Go!!!
Look, this story is The concept is so simple, yet brilliant � it’s one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?� moments.
Sharks and a nudist resort. Go!!!
Look, this story is not going to challenge you mentally and it is not seeking to be more than it is: Silly, somewhat juvenile, crude and funny, funny, funny�
Just grab your popcorn, clear your mind and allow yourself to be entertained.
Highly recommended to people who can laugh at this kind of humor, because it is well written and provides the necessary visuals. If you think it is beneath you, it probably will be � you have been warned, so if you bash the author about it, you’re a bigger dick than Thor’s Hammer.
Well, boys and girls, if there is one thing you can always count on from The EvFull review at The Mort Report:
Well, boys and girls, if there is one thing you can always count on from The Evil Cookie Publishing, it is good, old-fashioned quality. And blood…never forget the blood.
Towse and Hanson weaved an interesting little story which is not at all what you expect it is going to be. And I have no idea what else I can share with you that will not ruin the surprises that lies in store.
Except for one thing, which weighs heavy on my mind, and I am genuinely curious about it. I don’t know if it is simply a cultural thing, but are there really places in the world where you would still open your door to a stranger and allow them inside?
A lot of people in different countries have such a misconception of what is going on in the world. I live in South Africa. No, the lions do not roam the streets freely…we lock them up for the tourists. However, it is a dangerous place to live. And it is rare to find a house without a security door or windows that doesn’t have burglar bars. If a stranger knocks on your door at night, the reaction is more like THE PURGE…except most of us can’t afford the security cameras and state of the art security systems, but the fortunate ones have alarms and panic buttons.
Well, if you are inclined to play the friendly host, read this first. Maybe it will make you rethink your choices.
You know, indie authors continually ask people to leave reviews for their work, and there is a very good reason � this is the only way a lot of peopleYou know, indie authors continually ask people to leave reviews for their work, and there is a very good reason � this is the only way a lot of people will discover some great stories by some really great authors. While it is also true for me as a new author, I am saying this as a reader and a fan, because it was a review that brought this book to my attention.
And what a great discovery this one turned out to be!
This is a horror comedy. I laughed my ass off throughout the story. And I have come across a character that was so brilliantly written, I had a mental picture throughout and had the movies in my head without the author ever referencing them. Every single scene with Yoko in them had me in stitches!
Even more so, I have this weird way to connect movies and television in my brain, and it was as if I was sitting next to this author on a mental rollercoaster as the story progressed � he managed to hit all the right spots and I absolutely loved the ride!
Also � kudos to the author who also did the cover. Compare it to the POLTERGEIST poster of the '80s.
So, if you are a movie fan who just loves to make the connections in the written word, or if you are somebody who loves the comedy more than the horror part of the story, this one is for you. Entertainment wise, I can rate this one 10 stars.
Loved this! Recommended to horror comedy fans, with the emphasis on the laughs.
Have you heard of a band called Lacuna’s Coil? It doesn’t really matter, becauseFull review at The Mort Report:
Have you heard of a band called Lacuna’s Coil? It doesn’t really matter, because it has nothing to do with this story.
Lacuna’s Point is a place where people get mesmerized by the clock tower and disappear from the face of the earth. Two best friends goes there and they are presumed dead, but after three years their parents get text messages and a photo with the clock tower in the background. The parents goes in search of their missing children and suddenly finds themselves in a Twilight Zone-like situation. And, of course, there is a bad guy who happens to be the mayor of the town. So, is there any hope left for the missing girls or do the parents find themselves lost to the world too?
It can be really tricky when it comes to balance, especially when you write a slow burn as this story turned out to be. Tim Meyer is a great writer and his character development in this one is superb. For the story itself, I can’t fault him on anything. However, it felt a little too long. It might have to do with my personal taste changing over the last few years, especially with the volume of books (and reviews) waiting, that I am moving away from slow burns. This is also the reason I have been off thrillers for a while.
So, this is my advice to any readers who takes on this book: If you are patient, you will be rewarded. But know that it is going to be a journey to reach your destination.
I am not going to be harsh on the author for the length of this novel and I am going to give it a solid 4 stars, for I probably would have abandoned it if the writing was not so good. Again, my personal taste, not the story.
Highly recommended to horror readers who loves the character development and appreciates the reward of a slow burn....more
A few years ago, an Australian gentleman…ahem, writer contacted me and asked meFull review at The Mort Report:
A few years ago, an Australian gentleman…ahem, writer contacted me and asked me to review his book. It’s humorous. Sure, I said, I like funny stories. A few days later I contacted him and told him I will not be able to review his book. Why, he asked innocently. Well, sir, you managed to make me nauseous! Yes, boys and girls, I was not prepared for MOTHER MAGGOT, and I think I abandoned it before 15%.
But, take a moment to let this sink in. His words created images in my mind that made me physically gag. And I am not really one for gross-out, I will give you that, but there was something to his writing that made me want to try him again. And at least I was prepared this time.
I read a few books by Simon McHardy and wrote a review or two, though I refused to rate them. But let me tell you the thing that made me go back � this guy is funny, and buried beneath all the vile things he writes, I have a great admiration for how sharp he is.
Then I got my hands on THE CAPTIVE DWARF, which I enjoyed, and the author was generous enough to send me THIS IS PURE FUCKING FILTH! Well, I made it a few pages in before I said; um, okay, no. This is not for me.
But when I heard that Sean Hawker teamed up with Simon McHardy, it all clicked. Of course, there are two of these fuckers, and they managed to find each other. And it made sense!
I read NIEL and, well, the two of them together was like two naughty children being put in the same place and their parents leaving them. They were pushing each other. As a side note, this is the one book I refuse to give my wife (who does not do extreme) to read, but I am not totally sure if it is because I’m afraid she can’t handle it or what she would think of me for reading it all the way through.
Yet, they are both really good writers and hilarious, though disgusting.
However, when I heard about the new story they wrote and it was something different, I snapped it up.
And then I sent them both the following message right after I finished it: “You motherfucker!! When you have stories like WE THE BROKEN in you, by all means, write the gross-out humor kind as well, but give us more of this awesomeness! Bra-fucking-vo!!�
When I go crazy with the exclamation marks, it means I am excited. I loved everything about this story � it was dark, yes, but it was great as well.
You reach a point in your life where your sense of humor develops enough to be Full review at The Mort Report:
You reach a point in your life where your sense of humor develops enough to be beyond the silly and juvenile. Where sophistication and quality is much funnier than stupidity.
This is not that book, though. And, I am not sure how the author pulled this off, but I was laughing my ass off at things I wouldn’t find funny normally.
So, while feeling completely conflicted, I have to give this story 5 stars for entertainment value.
Bowyer’s name has been in my radar for a while, and I’m glad I finally got the Full review at The Mort Report:
Bowyer’s name has been in my radar for a while, and I’m glad I finally got the chance to read him.
While the premise of this story is something I have read before � a serial killer artist who uses the blood his victims in his paintings � this story was better than I expected.
Now, it is not a flawless story, but it is apparent that this author has that ability that I so greatly admire: Simplicity. He uses easy to understand words/phrasing/terminology and tells it in a way that makes it seem so straight forward, it simply flows.
For anybody who has ever attempted to write a story, you will know that it takes true talent to make it seem so easy.
What I loved the most was that there was not unnecessary fluff. You simply get all the information you need and you can get on board with the ride.
Most importantly, I want to read more by this author, and that is why I will push the rating up to full marks.
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