The Nightmare Man

The Nightmare Man

2023 • 336 pages

Ratings8

Average rating3.9

15

I received this audiobook via NetGalley and I'm so glad I did. This was really solid, and the narration is spot on. 
This is a multi-POV as well as a multi-time period crime/horror novel. Similarly to my latest read, however unlike The Angel Maker, I think this one was spot on in terms of how it was handled. The short chapters are enough that you know who's who, they are exciting with cliffhanger endings that actually intrigue, and they make you want to stay up all night to finish. 
The novel features an author, Ben Bookman, with a dark past. When a mad criminal starts acting out the murders from his latest novel, the police are, of course, immediately pointed towards him as a suspect. Each chapter unravels in a more and more desperate and insane turn of events until the story is a mix of supernatural and paranormal horrors. The cover, as well as the description gave me serious Jeepers Creepers vibes, and the rest was even better. 
Well handled, well written, and I'm especially impressed as I believe this is a debut. Personally 5/5*. 

February 7, 2023Report this review