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Devil's Creek
by Todd Keisling
I have been anticipating this novel for a long time. Following Todd on social media and seeing his teases throughout the writing process was torture. I'm not going to lie, this built a lot of hype which almost always leads to disappointment. I blow things up so much in my head that they cannot possibly live up to expectations. I am happy to say this is one of those rare exceptions to that rule.
This book hits the ground running from chapter one and instantly sucked me in. I was not expecting such a bold opening and had to brace myself for the ride. The book begins with a cult gathering that happened over 30 years prior and it sets the groundwork for a dark, twisted tale that will thoroughly engross and maybe gross out even those with the strongest stomachs. This is a story that deals with some heavy, dark subject matter and Keisling does a masterful job pacing the story and keeping the reader enthralled throughout. At least he did in my case. I think that Genie is one of my favorite characters I have encountered in a book. She reminded me of mother Abigail from The Stand but infinitely more badass. I want to avoid spoilers because I think that this book is truly best experienced without any preconceived ideas. If you are into horror and/or cults, even the darker sides of religion then this is the book for you. Highly recommend. 5 out of 5
This book hits the ground running from chapter one and instantly sucked me in. I was not expecting such a bold opening and had to brace myself for the ride. The book begins with a cult gathering that happened over 30 years prior and it sets the groundwork for a dark, twisted tale that will thoroughly engross and maybe gross out even those with the strongest stomachs. This is a story that deals with some heavy, dark subject matter and Keisling does a masterful job pacing the story and keeping the reader enthralled throughout. At least he did in my case. I think that Genie is one of my favorite characters I have encountered in a book. She reminded me of mother Abigail from The Stand but infinitely more badass. I want to avoid spoilers because I think that this book is truly best experienced without any preconceived ideas. If you are into horror and/or cults, even the darker sides of religion then this is the book for you. Highly recommend. 5 out of 5