scoobygirl93's review
4.0
so many trigger warnings. the middle story, if you're very christian based religious, might irk you. There's also language and sexual content. plus all the freaking trigger warnings. the first two start out way more similarly than i'd have liked.
oh and in the second and third stories very minor (side characters in the third, nameless people on the ship in the second) lesbian and gay rep, and in the third story very minor poly rep (main character mentions he's poly, his actions seem to fit in line with that though he tends more towards the sexual than relational aspect)
oh and in the second and third stories very minor (side characters in the third, nameless people on the ship in the second) lesbian and gay rep, and in the third story very minor poly rep (main character mentions he's poly, his actions seem to fit in line with that though he tends more towards the sexual than relational aspect)
mikekaz's review
4.0
This was a fun book based on a fun idea. Each of the three novellas are based on the same idea: a mystery person comes to a workplace bent on destroying someone who had no idea why they were being targeted or even who the psycho was. Originally it was going to be a collaboration but due to circumstances and killer ideas, it morphed into a collection by the three authors instead. And as would be expected, the three novellas are awesome. And while similar, they are very different too. It was cool to flip back and forth between the stories and see exactly where and how they are different; that is until that major diverting point where nothing is similar anymore. This book is highly recommended!
"Triage" by Richard Laymon takes the concept and runs with it: basic office workers, set in today and go!
"In The Year of Our Lord: 2202" by Edward Lee moves the action into the future (I'll let you figure out what year). He builds an interesting future (not one that I would want to live in) and the story culminates in a point that I didn't really see coming. Not sure if it exactly fit but it was enjoyable.
"Sheep Meadow Story" by Jack Ketchum sort of cheats a bit because the required idea occurs in a dream and not the reality of the story but it sets the tone for the story which becomes more hard boiled noir than anything else.
"Triage" by Richard Laymon takes the concept and runs with it: basic office workers, set in today and go!
"In The Year of Our Lord: 2202" by Edward Lee moves the action into the future (I'll let you figure out what year). He builds an interesting future (not one that I would want to live in) and the story culminates in a point that I didn't really see coming. Not sure if it exactly fit but it was enjoyable.
"Sheep Meadow Story" by Jack Ketchum sort of cheats a bit because the required idea occurs in a dream and not the reality of the story but it sets the tone for the story which becomes more hard boiled noir than anything else.
rovertoak's review
3.0
Three stories. Three authors. One premise: a guy walks into a place and starts shooting.
I picked this up for the Ketchum story and was disappointed it was the last, shortest piece of the three. Well, last-but-not-least applies here and Jack brings the goods...the horrible, horrible goods. The Laymon story is pretty brutal but something kept forcing me to continue reading. I felt like I needed a shower or something once finished. I didn't make it through the Edward Lee story. Just wasn't in the mood for the sci-fi flavor.
I picked this up for the Ketchum story and was disappointed it was the last, shortest piece of the three. Well, last-but-not-least applies here and Jack brings the goods...the horrible, horrible goods. The Laymon story is pretty brutal but something kept forcing me to continue reading. I felt like I needed a shower or something once finished. I didn't make it through the Edward Lee story. Just wasn't in the mood for the sci-fi flavor.
samtee222's review
3.0
This book is divided into three stories based on one concept, guy walks into a work place and starts shooting...quite interesting if u ask me. This will be broken down by each author.
Richard Laymon, 4 out of 5 stars.
I loved this one. It was dark and gory and very scary, very exciting it really keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has your really rutting for Sharon. It had lots of blood and the end reinforced my belief in karma.
Edward Lee, 2 out of 5 stars
This one I didn't like as well. I have read a book by Edward before and loved it so I was looking forward to reading this and it disappointed me. The story was base heavily on religion and that turned the story off for me. I like the idea of conspiracy but Edward didn't really do a good enough job with it then I would expect him to have done. And then ending reminded me of The Beast House by Richard Laymon, with the kidnapping and forced pregnancy. Did like it to well at all.
Jack Kechum, 3 out of 5
This one was enjoyable although I wished Stroup killed he's ex she was a real bitch. But at least he got a 2 million dollar book deal out of it all.
Richard Laymon, 4 out of 5 stars.
I loved this one. It was dark and gory and very scary, very exciting it really keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has your really rutting for Sharon. It had lots of blood and the end reinforced my belief in karma.
Edward Lee, 2 out of 5 stars
This one I didn't like as well. I have read a book by Edward before and loved it so I was looking forward to reading this and it disappointed me. The story was base heavily on religion and that turned the story off for me. I like the idea of conspiracy but Edward didn't really do a good enough job with it then I would expect him to have done. And then ending reminded me of The Beast House by Richard Laymon, with the kidnapping and forced pregnancy. Did like it to well at all.
Jack Kechum, 3 out of 5
This one was enjoyable although I wished Stroup killed he's ex she was a real bitch. But at least he got a 2 million dollar book deal out of it all.
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