A review by bozzi1
Those You Killed by Christopher Badcock

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.5

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Elwood Cathis is a man in need of redemption. A former bestselling author and family man turned heroin addict, he’s finally ready to get the monkey off his back and reclaim his life. A week alone at a cabin in the woods seems like the answer to his prayers, but these are no ordinary woods 👀
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I read Christopher Badcock’s short story, “Everyone to the Table” in the horror anthology Bitter Chills and immediately loved his writing style. When I got the chance to read an ARC of his novel from Blood Rites Horror I was stoked...and it exceeded all of my expectations. 
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Those You Killed is a horror story first and foremost and it delivers the creepy vibes in spades. I loved all the spooky elements, especially the astronaut. Yes, I said astronaut👨‍🚀  Trust me, it works. 
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The plot is unique, engaging, and it came together perfectly. The characters are fantastic. Elwood is a flawed protagonist that you can’t help but root for and the secondary characters: Whiskey, Bullseye, Aubrey, and Casper all bring something special to the table. This book definitely has some Stephen King vibes and I thought the nods to the horror master, and those to the indie writing community, were a great touch. 
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This is a horror story, but it’s so much more. It’s a tale of addiction, of battling demons, and of the power of a father’s love. This is an incredible debut novel and I appreciate the advanced copy for my honest review.