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A review by electricbloom
The Beast of Barcroft by Bill Schweigart
5.0
I got this ARC ebook from NetGalley.
HOLY CRAP. THIS WAS FANTASTIC.
Crazy deaths. Concerned neighborhood. Supernatural entities. This book was a whirlwind. Grasped you from the first chapter and didn't stop until the last page. SO amazing.
Incredibly well written. The story just pulled you in. I love that when you think you had it figured out, things turned and you were left questioning again. You kept trying to figure out what was causing all this trouble and it just kept you guessing! It moved fast; but no so fast it felt rushed. I think the superb writing quality, along with magnificent story telling just made this an all around wonderful story. Also, through the horror, chills, and thrills - there were even parts that made me chuckle. Just very well rounded.
The characters were so genuine and all very believable. They were easily likable. You got attached to them; when something happened you rooted for them. You really wanted everything to go well for them! You just felt like you were right there with them; you felt what they felt.
I really loved the supernatural aspect. I love that eerie, "things in the dark" spookiness. I also love cryptozoology and that played a huge part in this story. It was really awesome that a crytpozoologist was included in the cast of characters.
I also love that it was set in Arlington and D.C. - went there two years ago and I could just see the neighborhoods and the scenery and it brought back really great memories.
So, yeah. I LOVED this book. It was spooky, fun and just a non-stop thrill. I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read the followup! Great job, Mr. Schweigart!
HOLY CRAP. THIS WAS FANTASTIC.
Crazy deaths. Concerned neighborhood. Supernatural entities. This book was a whirlwind. Grasped you from the first chapter and didn't stop until the last page. SO amazing.
Incredibly well written. The story just pulled you in. I love that when you think you had it figured out, things turned and you were left questioning again. You kept trying to figure out what was causing all this trouble and it just kept you guessing! It moved fast; but no so fast it felt rushed. I think the superb writing quality, along with magnificent story telling just made this an all around wonderful story. Also, through the horror, chills, and thrills - there were even parts that made me chuckle. Just very well rounded.
The characters were so genuine and all very believable. They were easily likable. You got attached to them; when something happened you rooted for them. You really wanted everything to go well for them! You just felt like you were right there with them; you felt what they felt.
I really loved the supernatural aspect. I love that eerie, "things in the dark" spookiness. I also love cryptozoology and that played a huge part in this story. It was really awesome that a crytpozoologist was included in the cast of characters.
I also love that it was set in Arlington and D.C. - went there two years ago and I could just see the neighborhoods and the scenery and it brought back really great memories.
So, yeah. I LOVED this book. It was spooky, fun and just a non-stop thrill. I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read the followup! Great job, Mr. Schweigart!