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A review by m_lefaye
Along the River of Flesh by Kristopher Triana
4.0
Along the River of Flesh by Kristopher Triana
Having escaped from prison, serial killer Edmund Cox returns to his hometown of Killen. Entering the woods with his “darlings” in his pocket, he begins a new quest along the Hollow River, hoping to make good on one final deal with The River Man.
What Edmund doesn’t realize is he’s not going alone.
Just when I thought I read it all with Gone to See The River Man , Book 2 of Kristopher Triana's Duology gets that much worse while somehow remaining a surprisingly well written read. There's murder, mayhem, debauchery and a new cast of characters unwillingly joining Edmund on his final quest in what I can only describe as a pit of sadness and horror.
Keith Drakeson, one of the detectives who brought Cox in the first time around, has a list of skeletons in his closest that will make your skin crawl as he embarks on recapturing Edmund, considering the killer’s escape an insult to his legacy.
Gary Chatmon, a private investigator looking for a missing girl named Jessica Hong, who he believes was one of Edmund Cox’s victims, has a history steeped in sadness and the unfairness of life. His past comes full force as he journeys down the hollow river, teamed up with Drakeson in a shaky, at best, alliance.
And Finally, June Audrey, a mysterious young woman on the hunt for Edmund to finally receive the answers she's been searching for all her life. Her connection to Cox is predictable but the end result is nothing short of mind numbing.
As with my review of Gone to See The River Man Traina manages to make Splatterpunk a well written and eloquent read, even if I needed a long hot shower afterwards. This book isn't for everyone but I do recommend reading Gone to See The River Man first. It isn't ESSENTIAL to the plot but some characters overlap and you may get a little lost on the nuances. Also, again, and I really cannot stress this enough, read at your own risk . This book is enjoyable but only for a niche audience who can accept the trigger warnings and take it all for what it is.
And Remember, the River Man will appear to those who seek him, but be ready to ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice for his audience.
Once again ALL the trigger warnings;
SA
Child SA (implied)
Necrophilia (implied)
Mutilation
Murder
PTSD
Ableism
Racism
Alcoholism
Hate Crimes
Incest
Having escaped from prison, serial killer Edmund Cox returns to his hometown of Killen. Entering the woods with his “darlings” in his pocket, he begins a new quest along the Hollow River, hoping to make good on one final deal with The River Man.
What Edmund doesn’t realize is he’s not going alone.
Just when I thought I read it all with Gone to See The River Man , Book 2 of Kristopher Triana's Duology gets that much worse while somehow remaining a surprisingly well written read. There's murder, mayhem, debauchery and a new cast of characters unwillingly joining Edmund on his final quest in what I can only describe as a pit of sadness and horror.
Keith Drakeson, one of the detectives who brought Cox in the first time around, has a list of skeletons in his closest that will make your skin crawl as he embarks on recapturing Edmund, considering the killer’s escape an insult to his legacy.
Gary Chatmon, a private investigator looking for a missing girl named Jessica Hong, who he believes was one of Edmund Cox’s victims, has a history steeped in sadness and the unfairness of life. His past comes full force as he journeys down the hollow river, teamed up with Drakeson in a shaky, at best, alliance.
And Finally, June Audrey, a mysterious young woman on the hunt for Edmund to finally receive the answers she's been searching for all her life. Her connection to Cox is predictable but the end result is nothing short of mind numbing.
As with my review of Gone to See The River Man Traina manages to make Splatterpunk a well written and eloquent read, even if I needed a long hot shower afterwards. This book isn't for everyone but I do recommend reading Gone to See The River Man first. It isn't ESSENTIAL to the plot but some characters overlap and you may get a little lost on the nuances. Also, again, and I really cannot stress this enough, read at your own risk . This book is enjoyable but only for a niche audience who can accept the trigger warnings and take it all for what it is.
And Remember, the River Man will appear to those who seek him, but be ready to ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice for his audience.
Once again ALL the trigger warnings;
SA
Child SA (implied)
Necrophilia (implied)
Mutilation
Murder
PTSD
Ableism
Racism
Alcoholism
Hate Crimes
Incest