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acknud's review
2.0
I wish I could give this good ratings but I can't. There was so much potential here only to have it squandered by trying to be everything to everybody. We have a deranged serial killer, unidentified new species, a bug like species that can turn people into vampires and a secret cavern under a house. So many themes to choose from. Someone needs to tell Mr. Daley that too much of a good thing (horror) can lead to junk.
Also...from a medical standpoint you can't keep someone in a cramped cage for 14 years. This person should be dead long before that from malnutrition, skin breakdown, infections, etc.
I did manage to finish this so it didn't get a one. A book has to be really horrible not to finish. I think Daley could have gotten 2-3 different books out of these themes but he tried to cram it all into one to the point that it didn't really make any sense. Also....the ending sucked.
Also...from a medical standpoint you can't keep someone in a cramped cage for 14 years. This person should be dead long before that from malnutrition, skin breakdown, infections, etc.
I did manage to finish this so it didn't get a one. A book has to be really horrible not to finish. I think Daley could have gotten 2-3 different books out of these themes but he tried to cram it all into one to the point that it didn't really make any sense. Also....the ending sucked.
nicholsphoto's review
4.0
Not bad
Really my only complaint was the rather abrupt ending. Other than that, a great scary read for all horror lovers
Really my only complaint was the rather abrupt ending. Other than that, a great scary read for all horror lovers
wellwortharead's review
4.0
I received a complimentary copy of Terror Town in exchange for review.
What a frightfully good read! This book brought back childhood fears that were long forgotten, but are now fresh in my mind once again. As a child I always knew there were monsters in the basement, and psycho killers living in the house down the street. Terror Town has brought them all back to life for me. I'm not sure if I'll have nightmares tonight, about my friends and family turning into razor sharp, needle toothed creatures, or whether I'll have pleasant dreams of the lazy Saturday afternoons I spent as a kid watching creature double feature while thumbing through much beloved copies of the old horror comic books. Terror Town brought those memories back for me too. I would recommend this book to any horror fan who's looking for a scary good time.
What a frightfully good read! This book brought back childhood fears that were long forgotten, but are now fresh in my mind once again. As a child I always knew there were monsters in the basement, and psycho killers living in the house down the street. Terror Town has brought them all back to life for me. I'm not sure if I'll have nightmares tonight, about my friends and family turning into razor sharp, needle toothed creatures, or whether I'll have pleasant dreams of the lazy Saturday afternoons I spent as a kid watching creature double feature while thumbing through much beloved copies of the old horror comic books. Terror Town brought those memories back for me too. I would recommend this book to any horror fan who's looking for a scary good time.
readerintheruemorgue's review
3.0
3/5 Stars ⭐️
Terror Town was a very interesting read. And, like the quote on the back of the book says, it is certainly not for the faint of heart. There was a lot of gore; I mean, a lot. Maybe a little too much. It felt like the author just came up with whatever sick thing popped inside his head and wrote it down like word vomit. You start with the discovery of creepy spider/crab things and then the story just keeps escalating from there. Throw in a deranged serial killer and some zombies, and you’ve got yourself a good horror novel. Seriously, the story doesn’t stop, which is probably why I liked it so much. It was very creepy and some parts made me hold my breath and have to look away. Overall, it was a great horror read, and my only two problems with it were the amount of gratuitous gore and the editing. There were so many spelling mistakes and missed words that it sometimes took away from my enjoyment of the book. But, it was good and I would recommend it to serious horror lovers. Just make sure you have a strong stomach.
Terror Town was a very interesting read. And, like the quote on the back of the book says, it is certainly not for the faint of heart. There was a lot of gore; I mean, a lot. Maybe a little too much. It felt like the author just came up with whatever sick thing popped inside his head and wrote it down like word vomit. You start with the discovery of creepy spider/crab things and then the story just keeps escalating from there. Throw in a deranged serial killer and some zombies, and you’ve got yourself a good horror novel. Seriously, the story doesn’t stop, which is probably why I liked it so much. It was very creepy and some parts made me hold my breath and have to look away. Overall, it was a great horror read, and my only two problems with it were the amount of gratuitous gore and the editing. There were so many spelling mistakes and missed words that it sometimes took away from my enjoyment of the book. But, it was good and I would recommend it to serious horror lovers. Just make sure you have a strong stomach.
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