A review by rock_n_reads
Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman

5.0

I was fortunate to receive an ARC of Unbury Carol from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. It's no secret that Josh Malerman is one of my favorite authors, and this novel was another 5-star read for me. One of the things I love most about Malerman's writing is that it's difficult to box him into one genre; each of his stories is unique. Unbury Carol is no exception to this fact. Yes, it's a western, but it is so much more. This is a story that deals with love, loss, fear, and guilt, all wrapped up with a supernatural element. The writing flows easily, and had I not wanted to savor the story, I would've finished it much faster than I did. The characters are well-developed. I loved Carol, but also many of the others, such as James Moxie, Sheriff Opal, and Smoke, one of the nastiest outlaws along the trail. I enjoyed the entire story, including the end, which was clever and satisfying. I look forward to purchasing my hardcover edition come publication day, and as always, I eagerly anticipate Josh Malerman's next piece of writing!