Melington has changed.
There is an evil lurking in the darkness, under the beds and behind closet doors. It seeks vengeance and retribution and will not be denied.
No one knows this more than Alan Carter. Returning to his hometown after a twenty year absence, he is resolute in uncovering the truth behind his sister’s abduction and the strange disappearance of children. Joined by his … Joined by his childhood friend, Alan finds himself thrown into the middle of a conspiracy led by the town Council as it desperately tries to hide its secrets from the world.
No child is safe in Melington, and Alan Carter needs to stop the curse that has haunted his hometown for generations. But as Alan’s brushes with death become more frequent, he finds himself running out of luck.
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A creepy supernatural tale with unpredictable twists and turns…
Huge disappointment. Incomplete story. Glad I got it for free cause I would have wanted my money back.
Did not like that this book ending was a cliff hanger. Will not get follow-up book unless it is listed as free on “BookBub” or Barnes & Noble.
The writing and characters are pretty good. However, as the first book of a trilogy, this volume only introduces the reader to the characters, their relationships to one another, and the background of the mystery. This volume DOES NOT stand alone. It reaches a climax point, and then leaves that climax and its results/resolution to the next book in the series (I assume). Even though the writing and characters are good, an actual editor or a better editing tool or more work is needed before this was published. It frequently uses and incorrect word or spelling, and there are several places where it is obvious that words were dropped. Unfortunately these did occur at significant places in the story so that the reader is yanked out of the suspension of disbelief to figure out what the writer intended to say (at least in the Kindle edition).
I was lucky enough to have gotten a copy of this audio book from the author. I am volunteering to leave this review. This book has plenty of twist and turns.
** Children to the Slaughter **
Man!! This book had me from the beginning. A gripping nightmare that brought the Boogeyman to life. I’m not going to lie; this is a good book. A really good book! But I was disappointed by how the book ended.
I believe books need to have some form of closure, they don’t have to end the story, they just need to close the current storyline while preparing for the next one. That is what a good storyline will do.
Unfortunately, “Children to the Slaughter” builds wonderfully, but ends abruptly. Honestly it didn’t make sense to me why the story ended so close to having closure.
Personally, I would have used the chapter where Daniel Cole is dealing with the monster in the end, set up the next book a little better. The end seemed to be rushed and I didn’t feel as if the story arch was completed and it made the ending feel rushed and unfinished.
Was “Children to the Slaughter” a good book? Yes! It was really good. I enjoyed it a lot. It brought to life everyone’s childhood fears of someone or something in the closet or under the bed. However, had the ensuing not felt rushed, and the author had time to finish the ending with a little more closure I think it would have been a fantastic book.
Overall I will give it .
I thought at one point it was going to be my first fiction 5 star review, but the ending was so rushed and jumbled that I didn’t feel right giving it 5 stars even if I liked the book.
Should you read this book?
YES!!
If you love a good thriller/slightly horror, you will enjoy this book.
This is a good horror story.
I loved the story line and the characters.
When Cooper Tibet was wrongfully convicted of kidnapping and murdering two children in 1826, he was hung and burned to death. As he died, he cursed the small town of Melington, screaming that their children will never be safe.
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190 years later, children are still occasionally being taken, never to be seen again. This time, their blood is on the hands of the descendants of the town’s founding families. When Alan Carter returns to town after 20 years, he is determined to discover the evil the town is not only hiding, but feeding.
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A.I. Nasser has created a new series, with a gripping premise and a storyline site tio keep the reader riveted. While not a tricky new idea, there is enough originality to prevent the reader from feeling “Oh, this story again”. This isn’t a long book, about three hours long for me, but Nasser did not waste pages with unnecessary backstory or unnecessary dialogue. This tale is quick and right to the point. Just the way a good horror tale should be.
Disappointed. I wasn’t intending to read another series. Wasn’t impressed enough to get book 2.
A fast paced enjoyed horror/mystery book. Characters were interesting. Plot draws you in!
Other than a few typos this book is very good. I couldn’t put it down. The author was smart about not letting the story end in the first book and leaving unanswered questions. I immediately had to buy the next two to finish the story. I’m one of those who has to know what happens. Even after reading them all I still have a couple of questions left; however, my questions were mostly answered. I read all three books in a day and a half. Definitely recommended for those who appreciate horror.
it was rad dude
This book was terrible
While not a bad book I was disappointed that the book just seemed to end but there really was no ending. I understand now that this is the first book in a trilogy but even so, there should have been an ending to this book, not an open end that would lead us to the next.
Anticlimactic
The only bad thing is the cliffhanger! Definitely leaves me wanting more!
Fast read bought the 2 one
I love it!! I couldn’t stop reading it!!
This was a great book, it kept me on my toes and I couldn’t put it down.