Chasing the Dead

[yendi]

A few weeks ago, Colleen Lindsay mentioned that Chasing the Dead was a scary book. Actually, she said that it was, "hands down the most frightening novel I have ever read in my life and after I read the manuscript, I didn't sleep for the next three nights."

Naturally, I had to read it.

I can't say it scared me quite as much (I don't think I've ever read a book or seen a movie that's made me lose sleep). That said, I can say that I loved the book. It's scary, intense, and fast-paced, with damned fine characters, some nifty twists, and a solid New England setting (because it's just not horror if it's not set in New England, of course (see nihilistic_kid's story here). It starts like a standard thriller, but eventually evolves into a truly fascinating work of horror. Highly recommended.

His upcoming Deathtroopers is the first Star War novel I've looked forward to, well, ever.

Comments

[coffeehouse.livejournal.com]

So, I bought it based on your and her recommendation.
I'll read it on the kindle at 39,000 feet tomorrow.

[yendi]

Yay (and double yay for reading on the Kindle)!

[coffeehouse.livejournal.com]

I am very YAY! about the kindle. Hubby got me the new one (because he coveted my old one) so I've been filling it up for my trip.
I love both of them equally.
Did you and Shira get one?

[yendi]

I got her the first gen one for her birthday last year. Money hasn't allowed us to get the new one, but I do lust after it. :-)

[coffeehouse.livejournal.com]

I returned an expensive winterholiday present as a bargain to get the new kindle. I totally understand bout the money thing.
They are two different animals.
USB transfer on the new one is lickety-split. On the old one, I gave up and used the SD card reader from my camera to transfer.

[lagringa.livejournal.com]

Yay! I hand-sold a book on my blog! Makes my inner bookseller squeeee with joy!

[thegreatjohnzo.livejournal.com]

not to get my nerd on here, but have you tried the x-wing series? those are some pretty great star wars novels. in other news, can i tell you all about my DnD character and then we can argue about who was better Kirk or Picard?

but seriously, try x-wing.