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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Predators
by Michaelbrent Collings
Genre: Horror / Thriller
My Review
When I was a young girl, I dreamed of going on safari in Africa. Then, I got older, read some books and saw some movies, and changed my mind. They say the odds are low you’ll get attacked by a shark while swimming in the ocean. I live on the Gulf Coast and have seen what lurks under the water and I don’t swim in open water anymore. I figure the same goes for trekking around Africa, especially after dark, when things come out to hunt. A diverse group of people do just that and get more than they bargained for.
I’m big on character driven stories and that’s what this was all about for me. Sure, something hunts them. But it’s how they react, who steps up and who turns tail that feeds this horror fan.
So, the characters. A father, along with his blind little girl and her grandmother. A washed up movie mogul and his aging trophy wife actress. A bully and his timid wife. The Maasai brother and sister tour guides. There’s more to them than meets the eye.
The author puts his characters into the worst possible situation and strips them down to the bare bones. As they try to get back to safety, they’re tracked, hunted by something that taunts them. Just out of sight, but always there. Then the attacks begin. It’s raw, brutal, and almost beautiful to see these character’s true colors come out.
Who survives? It’s anyone’s guess.
Did I enjoy this book? Most definitely. From the opening page to the final face off. Would I recommend it? Sure enough. And I’m already reading The Haunted, another thrilling book by the author.
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Synopsis
SHE IS ONE OF THE ONLY ANIMALS
WHO CAN CHASE A LION FROM HIS KILL…
Evie Childs hoped the all-expense-paid trip to Africa would give her a chance at adventure. Maybe it would even let her forget a past that haunts her, and find safety from a husband who abuses her.
HER JAWS CAN CRUSH BONE TO POWDER…
But when a group of “freedom fighters” kidnaps her safari tour group, intent on holding them for ransom, the adventure turns to nightmare.
SHE KNOWS NO MERCY, ONLY HUNGER…
Now, Evie and the rest of the survivors must travel across miles of the harshest, most dangerous environment on Earth. No food. No water. No communications.
And they’re being hunted.
SHE IS THE ONLY ANIMAL ALIVE
WHO LAUGHS AS SHE HUNTS…
A pack of Africa’s top predators have smelled the blood of the survivors, and will not stop until they have fed. Because in this place, you can be either one of the prey, or one of the…
PREDATORS
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South Africa was amazing to visit-the wild landscapes in the safari parks, great shopping in the cities, history and culture, sporting events…I loved my trips there. I went twice on my own, once to Cape Town, the second to Pretoria and Cape Town. Loved it!
Wow. You are so lucky. I’d love to visit, but no safari for me.
This book is such a nail-biter and surprisingly character driven and emotional as well.I am almost finished up and am glad you loved it 🙂
It sure is a thriller, isn’t it. I can’t wait to learn your reaction to the final showdown!
Sounds creepy good. Keep ’em coming. 🙂
sherry @ fundinmental
Are have a bunch more ready to go!
Oh Laura I loved how you “set the scene”! Fantastic review 😉
It’s funny how a story pushes me to write a review a certain way. This one had a life of its own:)
Shivers. This is beyond my energy level right now but it sounds great. I’m glad you had such a good time with it. Anne – Books of My Heart
My shoulders were achy from tensing up. That’s a sure fire 5 Star read for me:)
This one is totally new to me and I can’t wait to try it.
You can see I loved it! LOL I’m now reading The Haunted, one of his previous books, and it’s relentless and so creepy!