Brook

This is what I call a quick and kinda straight to the point horror read. This is what HORROR is all about people, so please expect that.

This is actually my first Kristopher Triana, and it did not disappoint!

At first, I was thinking, "This is going to be another long and drawn out storyline and character development bid." BUT after a little while, my ears and eyes started to perk up, and they never perked back down, HAHA!

This is, in a way, a quest story....

Lori is a lonely woman who is caring for her disabled older sister, Abby. Abby was not always disabled, but that story will come out in the book, don't you worry. Lori has been conversing with a serial killer who is behind bars. She gives off a very starstruck, hopeless, obsessive, "groupie" vibe (as the killer called his fans). Edmund, the inmate/serial killer, has tasked Lori with finding a key and to go on this trek in search of "The River Man". Lori, due to strong protests from Abby, reluctantly takes her along on the journey. Again, Abby is disabled from a prior traumatic brain injury. Sounds like a bad idea, right?

The rest of the book takes you on this mind-bending journey over the river and through the woods, but we aren't going to visit "Grandmother", it's to see The River Man. But what are we getting from The River Man? I'd bet you wanna know!

Here are some good reasons as to why I recommend this book:

-the plot is somewhat original

-the characters are relatable in a way, despite the wickedness

-the imagery makes you feel like you are the one on this journey

-the details are not long and drawn out, nor is the dialogue (which makes a lot of sense for the characters and book setting)

-at the end, you aren't left lost, dazed, naked, and afraid (HAHA)

I believe there is a really great concept here. However, the main character, Lori, is naive, has a weird desire for love in all the wrong ways and places, she isn't completely oblivious, but she might have a tad bit of saw dust for a brain. She has clearly been mislead in life one way or another.....you will see.

I don't want to get too deep or put out too many spoilers, but this story does take several dark turns. There are LOTS of trigger warnings, so do your research before getting into this one! There isn't a huge amount of blood and gore or action, but it is definitely disturbing nonetheless.

There is a sequel to this one, so I will be continuing the story because the ending was.....WOW.

-XOXO, @therealnursebrook