Welcome to My 31 Days Of Thrills And Chills 2018! I did this last year and so excited to do it again. I’ll be sharing reviews and lots of extra spooky stuff every day leading up to Halloween. I hope you’ll join me!
I’m sharing all kinds of books, movies, and other spooky stuff for every day in October. Gots to get those scares on for the 31st!
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The Tent
by Kealan Patrick Burke
Genre: Horror / Short Story
My Review
While browsing my Kindle for something creepy to read I came across this book. What? A Kealan Patrick Burke book that has been hiding from me. I’m sure you know what happened next. I immediately started reading it.
We begin with an old man and his dog on a porch. The quiet is shattered by the dog’s piercing barks. It won’t shut up so the man enters the woods to see what’s what. There, he finds a tent, and the story truly begins.
Being told from two perspectives, that of the man and that of a family of campers, worked great for me. I wanted to know what would happen to the man and his dog, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened to the not so happy couple and their boy.
There’s a reason scary stories are told around campfires. One, to scare you. Two, to warn you not to go camping. And Kealan gives us an all new monster to worry about.
I loved this spooky tale. Would have loved it as a longer book too. The attention to detail, character development and atmosphere of doom was just right. No easy thing with fewer words. The author did it so well.
Grab your insect repellent and join us around the campfire. Just ignore the rustling sounds from the woods. I’m sure you parked your tent in the permitted area.
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Synopsis
The perfect getaway…
The perfect place to hide…
Hocking Hills, Ohio is an oasis for campers, hikers, nature enthusiasts, and for those who just want to get away and lose themselves in the wild.
And as long as you follow your guide’s advice and stay within the permitted areas, you can expect to survive the night.
Because deep within the dark woods, something insidious awaits, something few have ever seen, something ancient, unknowable, and insatiable.
If you go down to these woods today, you won’t live to see the sunrise…
A brand new novella from the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of THE TURTLE BOY and KIN.
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The above cover is the one I own.
Here is a newer version.
Which do you prefer?
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I like the newer version as it doesn’t have the spider! This book has been on my wishlist for a while so I better make it priority!
I’m no fan of the eight legged freaks either. LOL
Isn’t it funny how sometimes you go camping and you feel perfectly safe, and other times you feel vulnerable and scared? Has to do with how many scary stories everyone told around the campfire before bed I guess. I like the second cover better because a stranger standing off in the woods would be frightening to campers!
I only ever worried when camping when I moved to the Gulf coast. So many weird things lumbering and slithering out there at night. Yikes!
It is amazing what you can finding hiding on your Kindle isn’t it?! This sounds like a good creepy story. I am going to have to add it to my wishlist!
I found a bunch when I actually took the time to browse it!
The spider cover is the one for me!
I may be partial to it as it’s the one I have. Both are good.
Hmm, something ancient and insidiously evil in the woods…kind of reminds me of my Evil Stalks the Night. I think I will download this short story and give it a read. Thanks Laura for the tip.
It’s different but similar. LOL And I love this author. Hope you enjoy it, Kathryn:)
Hahaha Laura I didn’t like camping but now I will avoid it at all cost!
I seem to be reading a lot of camping stories this month. It’s spooky month. Maybe it’s a warning. LOL
I’m gonna be honest, I don’t like camping. This makes me want to go camping LESS! Lol 😅 And I’m seeing a lot of people that agree with me. Lol
we went camping all of the time when I was young and I loved it. Still do but don’t go much now. And there are so many weird critters around here, I lie awake listening for them. LOl creepy myself out!
I can hardly look at this cover for the spider on it. I used to camp all the time, but bugs were not my favourite part of camping!! Needless to say I prefer the second cover! lol Looks much more professional too. I must MUST read this!!
I have a phobia about spiders! Even the tiny ones can creep me out. LOL Funny about that as I love scary stories about them.
Sounds like a good one and I actually like both covers!!
It was fast and furious! And I’m leaning towards the first cover, I think. LOL Both really do work.
I love both the covers and got a headache trying to choose. LOL
sherry @ fundinmental
I know! I kept scrolling up and down to compare them.