Wicked Blood

When I heard there was a new novella by E.C. Hanson I immediately knew I HAD to read it. Wicked Blood is a fun, fast-paced novella that tells the story of an extremely dysfunctional, and twisted family.

Mom and dad are dead, it's the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and Marina is left to fend for herself as well as her younger brothers, Dev and Samuel who have their own demented version of a good time. Desperate for money, Marina has an idea for a haunted house. But this haunted house is more so a house of horrors and no one, including Marina is safe.

I read Wicked Blood in one sitting, literally scrolling page after page, needing to see what happens to Marina and her brothers. Hanson writes interesting and realistic characters that the reader connects with. I particularly like Marina and her witty thoughts and comments. I also enjoyed the overall setting. What's creepier than terror in a small town during a worldwide pandemic?

Hanson brought all kinds of nostalgia. Whether it be the references to our favorite 80s slashers or penny candy, I was definitely feeling the vibe, bringing me right to my childhood where my love for horror began.

Oh and let's not forget there is blood, lots of wicked blood.