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A review by booksareborrowed
Hell Patrol by R.D. Tarver
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
R.D. Tarver absolutely slays in Hell Patrol. This story follows an eclectic group of friends as they learn about their town’s abandoned mine shaft and the dark secrets it holds. We get to know the town of Macomb Springs through Jesse and his brother, Rick the Prick, and their group of friends as they try to strike it big with their band and keep in the good graces of the new guidance counselor. There are references to all the essential heavy metal albums, tons of Satanic Panic, and a little bit of romance to tie it all together.
This book was an absolute romp. I had such a great time listening to every album referenced, and diving into the all the 80's & 90's nostalgia throughout the story. I loved all the references to RPGs, and every character and their quirks. I can totally tell Tarver loves archeology and a good treasure hunt, and his love of metal comes through so genuine in his writing. I highly recommend this for any fans of the horror genre, metal music, or anyone looking for a fun, coming of age, metal inspired story.
This book was an absolute romp. I had such a great time listening to every album referenced, and diving into the all the 80's & 90's nostalgia throughout the story. I loved all the references to RPGs, and every character and their quirks. I can totally tell Tarver loves archeology and a good treasure hunt, and his love of metal comes through so genuine in his writing. I highly recommend this for any fans of the horror genre, metal music, or anyone looking for a fun, coming of age, metal inspired story.