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blatdriver's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, gruesome, B-grade creature feature,
This book is just like a cheesy 80's horror movie, which is why it's so much fun, lots of gory action, the story is different enough to keep you interested.
Alan Baxter’s The Roo started a humorous creature feature series of sorts, these are the other books in the series
- The Roo by Alan Baxter
- Playing Possum by Stephanie Rabig
- The Cassowary by James Sabata
Another thing to note is all proceeds from the book go straight to the WWF the World Wildlife Federation (not the World Wrestling Federation, that would be weird!) which is very cool.
This book is just like a cheesy 80's horror movie, which is why it's so much fun, lots of gory action, the story is different enough to keep you interested.
Alan Baxter’s The Roo started a humorous creature feature series of sorts, these are the other books in the series
- The Roo by Alan Baxter
- Playing Possum by Stephanie Rabig
- The Cassowary by James Sabata
Another thing to note is all proceeds from the book go straight to the WWF the World Wildlife Federation (not the World Wrestling Federation, that would be weird!) which is very cool.
reads_vicariously's review against another edition
5.0
Fun. That’s the first word that comes to mind when describing this book. Off the wall, bonkers, gory, mind-bending fun. It takes the best parts of grindhouse cinema and violent creature features, while also managing to create well-developed characters and twists that left my jaw hanging. Oh and all proceeds benefit the WWF!!
I seriously did not know what I was getting myself into with this book! I thought it was one thing, and then it proceeded to blow my mind several times. This book is also super gory, with grotesquely vivid imagery and descriptions, and it’s hilarious! Any book that features lines like “If he had to slap a deer, he would” and has scenes with flamethrower-wielding characters facing off against mutant beasties gets an A+ in my book!
I seriously did not know what I was getting myself into with this book! I thought it was one thing, and then it proceeded to blow my mind several times. This book is also super gory, with grotesquely vivid imagery and descriptions, and it’s hilarious! Any book that features lines like “If he had to slap a deer, he would” and has scenes with flamethrower-wielding characters facing off against mutant beasties gets an A+ in my book!
readingvicariously's review against another edition
5.0
Fun. That’s the first word that comes to mind when describing this book. Off the wall, bonkers, gory, mind-bending fun. It takes the best parts of grindhouse cinema and violent creature features, while also managing to create well-developed characters and twists that left my jaw hanging. Oh and all proceeds benefit the WWF!!
I seriously did not know what I was getting myself into with this book! I thought it was one thing, and then it proceeded to blow my mind several times. This book is also super gory, with grotesquely vivid imagery and descriptions, and it’s hilarious! Any book that features lines like “If he had to slap a deer, he would” and has scenes with flamethrower-wielding characters facing off against mutant beasties gets an A+ in my book!
I seriously did not know what I was getting myself into with this book! I thought it was one thing, and then it proceeded to blow my mind several times. This book is also super gory, with grotesquely vivid imagery and descriptions, and it’s hilarious! Any book that features lines like “If he had to slap a deer, he would” and has scenes with flamethrower-wielding characters facing off against mutant beasties gets an A+ in my book!
readbydusk's review against another edition
4.0
A thrilling creature feature! I actually read this book without reading the synopsis so to say it begins with a shocking scene is an understatement. I knew then that I was in for a ride, and I wasn't disappointed. The threat of an unknown creature terrorising a small town is scarier than I expected. The deaths are brutal! The book portrays the characters sympathetically and it feels as if we already know them which makes their loss hits harder.
I thought Abigail is an interesting protagonist but I didn't really care for the policing angle, so I liked that we get other characters' points of view as well. The book shows a small-town mob mentality but I wish it's expanded more because the decision-making by some of the characters is confusing. But it didn't stop me from enjoying the story, especially the action-packed climax. I'll be thinking of deers differently from now on!
Thank you to the author for a review copy.
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I thought Abigail is an interesting protagonist but I didn't really care for the policing angle, so I liked that we get other characters' points of view as well. The book shows a small-town mob mentality but I wish it's expanded more because the decision-making by some of the characters is confusing. But it didn't stop me from enjoying the story, especially the action-packed climax. I'll be thinking of deers differently from now on!
Thank you to the author for a review copy.
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spookyoctopusreads's review against another edition
4.0
What a fun, quick creature-feature novella! Following a local teenager's mysterious murder in a small town, Abigail Lane is tasked with finding the killer and stopping additional carnage. It just turns out that the killer isn't quite human, but more a half human- half deer capable of decapitating someone with its massive antlers.
I found the kill scenes to be brutal and satisfying to my horror loving soul. I honestly would have liked more of those scenes and a little less of the "investigative work" of Laine. For some reason, I just never seem to dig detective elements in stories, but that's just me. I felt like I "called" the killer early on, but I still enjoyed the ride and I thought the character development was well done. The weredeer beast was a new creature for me, and was original and interesting.
We have A LOT of deer where I live, and there are times when they run across our yard and stop and stare at me when they notice my presence. I don't know that I will be able to look back at them anymore and not think there may be something sinister lurking behind those eyes.
If you're in the mood for a creature-feature with a whole new type of monster, give this one a try!
**Thank you Sean Seebach for providing me this copy in exchange for an honest review.**
I found the kill scenes to be brutal and satisfying to my horror loving soul. I honestly would have liked more of those scenes and a little less of the "investigative work" of Laine. For some reason, I just never seem to dig detective elements in stories, but that's just me. I felt like I "called" the killer early on, but I still enjoyed the ride and I thought the character development was well done. The weredeer beast was a new creature for me, and was original and interesting.
We have A LOT of deer where I live, and there are times when they run across our yard and stop and stare at me when they notice my presence. I don't know that I will be able to look back at them anymore and not think there may be something sinister lurking behind those eyes.
If you're in the mood for a creature-feature with a whole new type of monster, give this one a try!
**Thank you Sean Seebach for providing me this copy in exchange for an honest review.**
readswithdogs's review
4.0
The Buck Stops Here was a short fun romp! The small text out me off from reading it for a bit, but once I settled in and got used to it I finished it in one sitting.
Basically, you've got a small town cop trying to piece together what's killing her townsfolk and mutilating them. There's strange sounds coming from the woods and the town busybody claims this one guy keeps running around naked...
Basically, you've got a small town cop trying to piece together what's killing her townsfolk and mutilating them. There's strange sounds coming from the woods and the town busybody claims this one guy keeps running around naked...
findingmontauk1's review against another edition
4.0
I am absolutely having the best time with these creature feature novellas that are taking over! In The Buck Stops Here, we get a half-human, half-animal beast that has the power to decapitate someone as well as essentially rip through bronze door knockers. If I needed another reason to NEVER go into the woods again, then this is it. I like my head attached to my body, thank you very much!
The writing in this story is great - the characters are exceptionally crafted in this short novella. The deaths are brutal and the mystery/intrigue is quite compelling. Definitely a fun and wild read that I hope to discuss with more people!
Note: this is another book with purchase proceeds benefiting the World Wildlife Federation!
The writing in this story is great - the characters are exceptionally crafted in this short novella. The deaths are brutal and the mystery/intrigue is quite compelling. Definitely a fun and wild read that I hope to discuss with more people!
Note: this is another book with purchase proceeds benefiting the World Wildlife Federation!