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words_on_paper_official's review against another edition
4.0
For starters I have never consumed a book this fast in my life. I’m generally a slower reader, but Tim Meyer has a writing style that I absolutely love and can really get into.
That being said “69” was a good read.... haha get it “good read”? (Lame I know) lol
I really enjoyed the unique storyline and the cosmic horror elements that so often frequent his books. I also like the way Tim uses the characters as fuel for the story. They almost become the plot themselves if that makes sense. Lol I was expecting a Lil more in the way of “The Field”. However Tim also gets an extra half star when he mentioned my hometown of Sacramento.
That being said “69” was a good read.... haha get it “good read”? (Lame I know) lol
I really enjoyed the unique storyline and the cosmic horror elements that so often frequent his books. I also like the way Tim uses the characters as fuel for the story. They almost become the plot themselves if that makes sense. Lol I was expecting a Lil more in the way of “The Field”. However Tim also gets an extra half star when he mentioned my hometown of Sacramento.
catra121's review
4.0
This is a short, creepy book that I've been meaning to read for a while and I'm glad I finally got around to it. Loved the set up here with the old people (although they seemed more like 80 year Olds than 69 year olds...but that's not really important). The premise was interesting and the visuals created by this writing, for me, were amazing. Not overly gory or exteme...but just right to creep a person out.
motherhorror's review against another edition
5.0
"Everything is 69"
Except this doesn't mean what you think it means. Tim Meyer, asked if I'd review his latest book and dropped the cover on me--I'll admit, my face was like, "What the __?"
But then I read the synopsis and saw this was cosmic horror...is there any sub-genre of horror Meyer can't flex in? My answer is a firm, No.
Indeed, 69 is cosmic horror and I enjoyed every, single page of this story. I especially loved the protagonist, Amanda Guerrero, who has this Dana Scully thing going on.
In fact, right away I got this X-Files episode vibe off the story and the way Meyer sets it up. This CDC crew shows up on the scene of some bizarre activity in an assisted living home called SPRING LAKES. Several of the residents are exhibiting unusual behavior and the director, Kim calls in reinforcements (and her lawyers).
As Amanda and her crew begin to study the "Sixty-Niners" they realize that the residents of the Spring Lakes facility might not be the ones in danger.
Listen, if you're reading this review you need to know that Tim Meyer is an insta-buy author for me. Everything I have read has been pretty damn great. Short story collection? Yes. Camp Slasher? Yes. Bizarro-Horror? Yes. Psychological thriller/Haunted House Horror? Yes.
And now this, Cosmic Horror.
Of which, I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. I especially loved how dark & sinister this one got, but to talk further about this subject would be to spoil some reader discovery so I won't. I shouldn't.
Mother Horror recommends this book to those of you who enjoy the business of unexplained phenomenon, cosmic horror, folks being haunted by their past, unlikely, brave protagonists, strong female characters, cringe-worthy backstories and a well-developed plot with a fast, purposeful pace.
Tim Meyer is a storyteller I show up for time and time again.
Except this doesn't mean what you think it means. Tim Meyer, asked if I'd review his latest book and dropped the cover on me--I'll admit, my face was like, "What the __?"
But then I read the synopsis and saw this was cosmic horror...is there any sub-genre of horror Meyer can't flex in? My answer is a firm, No.
Indeed, 69 is cosmic horror and I enjoyed every, single page of this story. I especially loved the protagonist, Amanda Guerrero, who has this Dana Scully thing going on.
In fact, right away I got this X-Files episode vibe off the story and the way Meyer sets it up. This CDC crew shows up on the scene of some bizarre activity in an assisted living home called SPRING LAKES. Several of the residents are exhibiting unusual behavior and the director, Kim calls in reinforcements (and her lawyers).
As Amanda and her crew begin to study the "Sixty-Niners" they realize that the residents of the Spring Lakes facility might not be the ones in danger.
Listen, if you're reading this review you need to know that Tim Meyer is an insta-buy author for me. Everything I have read has been pretty damn great. Short story collection? Yes. Camp Slasher? Yes. Bizarro-Horror? Yes. Psychological thriller/Haunted House Horror? Yes.
And now this, Cosmic Horror.
Of which, I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. I especially loved how dark & sinister this one got, but to talk further about this subject would be to spoil some reader discovery so I won't. I shouldn't.
Mother Horror recommends this book to those of you who enjoy the business of unexplained phenomenon, cosmic horror, folks being haunted by their past, unlikely, brave protagonists, strong female characters, cringe-worthy backstories and a well-developed plot with a fast, purposeful pace.
Tim Meyer is a storyteller I show up for time and time again.
exorcismofemilyreed's review against another edition
3.0
"Petrified faces. Open mouths. Unheard screams. Stiff limbs."
Tim Meyer is one of my favorite horror authors, and he always had creative plots. 69 grabbed my attention at the beginning, and I was very interested in seeing where it was going to go.
I'm not the biggest fan of virus / post-apocalyptic stories. This book isn't post-apocalyptic, but it has the same vibes with the characters trying to figure it what's going on. It felt like nothing happened for extended periods of 69 while they were sorting out what was going on. I understand why this was necessary, but I was intrigued by the creepiness of what was actually happening, and so much of the book was them trying to make sense of it instead of actually experiencing it.
I'm going to give a trigger warning for pedophilia / sexual assault / incest flashbacks. It's a very repetitive part of the story, so there's really no escaping it. Past trauma was important to this story, but this felt like overkill, and it was exhausting to read over at times.
I didn't love the resolution, and I sort of felt dissatisfied. Tim Meyer writes well, and always has some good creepy scenes, so there were some parts I enjoyed. This definitely isn't a bad book, but I just didn't click with it overall.
Tim Meyer is one of my favorite horror authors, and he always had creative plots. 69 grabbed my attention at the beginning, and I was very interested in seeing where it was going to go.
I'm not the biggest fan of virus / post-apocalyptic stories. This book isn't post-apocalyptic, but it has the same vibes with the characters trying to figure it what's going on. It felt like nothing happened for extended periods of 69 while they were sorting out what was going on. I understand why this was necessary, but I was intrigued by the creepiness of what was actually happening, and so much of the book was them trying to make sense of it instead of actually experiencing it.
I'm going to give a trigger warning for pedophilia / sexual assault / incest flashbacks. It's a very repetitive part of the story, so there's really no escaping it. Past trauma was important to this story, but this felt like overkill, and it was exhausting to read over at times.
I didn't love the resolution, and I sort of felt dissatisfied. Tim Meyer writes well, and always has some good creepy scenes, so there were some parts I enjoyed. This definitely isn't a bad book, but I just didn't click with it overall.
teamredmon's review against another edition
4.0
I've shared on my Instagram account that for years, I've struggled with depression. Until about a year and a half ago, I had been in a reading slump, rut, dark bottomless pit that had lasted for years. I didn't get enjoyment from reading like I once did. This was frustrating because I've been a voracious reader for most of my life. I knew that I enjoyed reading, KNEW it, but I couldn't make myself love it anymore. I'd go through spurts where'd I'd try and fail to feel what I once did. Finally, about the time my son was born (being awake for late-night feedings), I started to read horror. One of the books that I read then, and one of the five books that I credit with pulling me out of my reading slump, was SWITCH HOUSE by Tim Meyer. If you haven't checked that one out, you definitely should. I tell you all that to say that Tim Meyer's books hold a special place in my dark, dead heart. He is among the authors that made me love reading again. I'll always be grateful for that.
Anyway. 69.
Something is amiss at the Spring Lake Assisted Living facility. All of the residents aged 69 appear dead. But the Sixty-Niners aren't dead; their vital signs are perfect. They aren't moving, frozen in place overnight, and have a look of fright on their faces. Suspecting some unknown contagious disease, the CDC sends a team to investigate. What they uncover will push their medical knowledge and their sanity to the brink. You can probably guess by the subtitle "A Short Novel of Cosmic Terror" that the Sixty-Niners aren't being affected by an unknown parasite but by something not of this world. Describing the plot further would require spoilers, and I’m not going to do that to you.
Tim Meyer is a horror magician. Every book he writes is like pulling a strange rabbit out of a hat. He writes like he's trying to win a bet.
“Hey, Tim. I bet you can’t write about a house swap reality show”,
“I bet you can’t write about a time-traveling jewel thief.”
“I bet you can’t write about a retail employee that crushes on amputees.”
“I bet you can’t write about wild demon monsters attacking a summer camp.”
“I bet you can’t write a horror story about the number 69.”
Well, guess what? He can. There’s no containing Tim Meyer; he can do it all. While I can say that this was not my favorite Tim Meyer story, it is still excellent. The nature of the cosmic horror necessitates some explain-y bits in the middle as characters try and make sense of what’s happening. Those periods of the book drag a little, but they don’t last very long. The rest of the book hums along quite briskly. The situation at Spring Lake Assisted Living is a very original tale involving an unexplainable force colliding with very relatable characters. I rate this as 4 stars out of 5 and highly recommend it to anyone that's down for a bit of cosmic weirdness.
Anyway. 69.
Something is amiss at the Spring Lake Assisted Living facility. All of the residents aged 69 appear dead. But the Sixty-Niners aren't dead; their vital signs are perfect. They aren't moving, frozen in place overnight, and have a look of fright on their faces. Suspecting some unknown contagious disease, the CDC sends a team to investigate. What they uncover will push their medical knowledge and their sanity to the brink. You can probably guess by the subtitle "A Short Novel of Cosmic Terror" that the Sixty-Niners aren't being affected by an unknown parasite but by something not of this world. Describing the plot further would require spoilers, and I’m not going to do that to you.
Tim Meyer is a horror magician. Every book he writes is like pulling a strange rabbit out of a hat. He writes like he's trying to win a bet.
“Hey, Tim. I bet you can’t write about a house swap reality show”,
“I bet you can’t write about a time-traveling jewel thief.”
“I bet you can’t write about a retail employee that crushes on amputees.”
“I bet you can’t write about wild demon monsters attacking a summer camp.”
“I bet you can’t write a horror story about the number 69.”
Well, guess what? He can. There’s no containing Tim Meyer; he can do it all. While I can say that this was not my favorite Tim Meyer story, it is still excellent. The nature of the cosmic horror necessitates some explain-y bits in the middle as characters try and make sense of what’s happening. Those periods of the book drag a little, but they don’t last very long. The rest of the book hums along quite briskly. The situation at Spring Lake Assisted Living is a very original tale involving an unexplainable force colliding with very relatable characters. I rate this as 4 stars out of 5 and highly recommend it to anyone that's down for a bit of cosmic weirdness.
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