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Black Mouth by Ronald Malfi
5.0

The latest Ronald Malfi book is an atmospheric read, including collapsed mines, traveling circus, magicians, and childhood traumas which leech into adulthood. Three misfit kids survive Suttons Quay, West Virginia, only to return as adults to face down the evil. But things aren’t always what they seem in this devilish, creepy novel.

It resonates similar to Stephen King’s It, but with its own twists and ending. Solid read!

The only caveat is that the MC spends a good deal of time longing for whiskey, and he isn’t the hero readers might want. But I’m okay with rooting for a realistic, well-fleshed out character, so it wasn’t a complaint for me.

Besides, Dennis is my favorite in this story.