azeryk's review
3.75
This was my first book from David Watkins and I have to say it was a very enjoyable read. Set in Exeter (a city I know well) it follows a varied and sometimes flawed group of people trying to survive as monsters emerge from the shadows and start killing the residents. The book was fast-paced with plenty of action and gore and constantly makes you wonder who will live or die. The monsters were great villains, being unique creatures with their own motivations. Overall a good fun read which I can recommend for anyone wanting a fast action-packed creature-feature read.
thebookishabyss's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Ever since reading an initial description of this book, I have been intrigued. I was happy to receive an advance copy to read and review. It did not disappoint! This book definitely has the “Monster of the Week” feel of some of my favorite shows with a hidden species that has been secretly feeding on humans for centuries, but has only now become a visible enemy. The power of this enemy is both devastating and awe-striking with teleporting bracelets and destructive shields. The plot is quite action-packed containing a large cast of characters who are compelling and believable. There is a lot of graphic bloodshed, but it just adds to the overall impact of the story. Again, I love books that paint pictures for me (I know I talk about this a lot), so I don’t mind an extra paragraph or two to set up a scene. The author does an excellent job of this, which can be difficult with such a unique story, but I could visualize each interaction as if I were watching it take place in real-time complete with setting. A very captivating story that I encourage you to pick up!
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