A review by cwelch021
12 Steps: A Novel of Suspense by Iain Rob Wright

4.0

A tale of alcoholism and its grasp on a group of those trying to kick the habit. As a storm rolls in and power is lost, they hunker down for a long night, only to be met with something more evil than their addictions and past.


Adam lost everything he has ever loved to alochol, and now this night, is no different. Struggling with his one year anniversary of sobriety, he attends his alcoholics anonymous group meeting, in hopes of support, or a reason "why" to continue. As the night progresses eerie things start to happen. Gunshots ringing out in the night, every car in the parking lot is dead, torrential rains, and a ghostly face in the window. When one group attendee makes a break for the car and returns in disrepair, the group has to think of their feet about next steps.


The night is full of a fast paced thrills, snap decisions, and of course some blood and gore. How are they goingto survive the night when every attempt at rescue is foiled. This story absolutely kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire time. There were a few spots where the writing was a tad cliche, but overall, I loved the style. I really felt immersed in the group. The characters had great variation and I either really felt for the character or, because it was written so well, I was hoping that the character was the next to be offed.


Can't wait to read more of Wright's work!