Showing posts with label Horror. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horror. Show all posts

11/20/11

A Review of The Mound



The Mound is an exciting tale about the renovation of an old hotel, which holds many secrets. This haunting story draws you in to each dark corridor, as the spooky building literally comes alive. There were times during my read I found myself holding my breath, fearful of what might jump out around the next corner.


The Hudsons’ have a stimulating writing style, full of thrilling energy and cleverly spun history. Though there were times I found I needed a dictionary for a few of the words, this is only a reflection of my own limited education. This book is brilliantly constructed for those who love a fast paced, chilling story, with exhilarating action.


The Mound has it all, engaging characters, goose bumps, a battle scene and the satisfying sigh that comes at the end of a long journey. The high intensity of this story was impossible to walk away from and when the voyage was over, just like a few of the main characters, I felt changed somehow; victorious and extraordinarily invigorated.


8/23/11

THE MOUND: A Novel

Reviewed by: Ann Brown,         Rating: 9 out of 10
Comments: 

The Mound is a novel about an historic hotel in a sleepy town, mysterious omens, and something that is struggling to awake; intentionally tipping the hat to all their favorite horror authors and settings, The Mound, is a fascinating and fast-paced journey into the imaginations of its authors, Cullan Hudson and Marilyn A. Hudson.  The story of a group of people brought together as they investigate a historic and mysterious old hotel, leads the reader down familiar hallways but then brings some surprising twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.  Interesting characters spring into immediate life, an architect with a past he can’t seem to get away from, a maverick archaeologist, a vindictive journalist, and a policeman turned paranormal investigator.  All strong and engaging, but specially the young psychic, “Shade “ Hoffmeyer.   She literally stalks into scenes in her Goth boots creating memorable moments.  In her character there is a strong indication that this is someone we will be seeing more of, a lot more, if the reader is lucky.  Recommended for readers who enjoy suspense, horror, paranormal and mystery fiction.

Publisher: Whorl Books/CreateSpace
 ISBN: 978-1463755782
 Cost: $18.00 Description: 350 pg.
Available from: Amazon.com

3/28/09

'13 NIGHTMARES' - delivers the Chills


Title: 13 Nightmares Author: Dennis McDonald

Publisher: iUniverse www.iuniverse.com Description: Paperback (permabound), 222 pages

Cost: srp $15.95 ISBN: 978-0-595-53498-2 Reviewer: Marilyn A. Hudson, MLIS


Dennis McDonald's recently released story collection, 13 Nightmares, delivers on the chills and thrills scale. A tagline from one of the stories is featured on the back of the book : "Horror is best written in the dark." McDonald was surely in the deepest bowels of subterranean dark when penning these tales because they will satisfy the most supernaturally starved, macabre munching, horror hound around. So sit back - do not try to get comfortable because these will keep you on the edge of your seat - and do read "13 Nightmares". The writing is quality with strong characterizations revealing a deep understanding of human nature and a masterful use of setting to add to the atmosphere of the tales. Highly recommend it for library collections on 'Oklahoma authors', short story collections, and any paranormal or horror reading needs or collections. Find it on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com