shan198025's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked these books. After the first one I wasn't sure because it just ended and you could tell there was more. I really hope the author writes another Pine Deep story, I would love to see more of Val, Crow, and Mike. 1st read 2/11
2nd read 5/16--I think I loved it better the second time around. The one thing that bugs me is the inconsistencies that occasionally show up. For instance sometimes it's Val uncle that was killed other times it's her second cousin.
2nd read 5/16--I think I loved it better the second time around. The one thing that bugs me is the inconsistencies that occasionally show up. For instance sometimes it's Val uncle that was killed other times it's her second cousin.
alibi313's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting enough monster mash-up, but at three LONG books, the series felt self-indulgent and just not the masterpiece it imagines itself to be. Another in a long line of screenplays that think they're books, filled with extended set pieces describing horrific creatures committing atrocities. Yeah, I get it, it's bloody and scary. Didn't need pages and pages of death scenes involving minor characters to tell me that.
tmitchell's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy. If you like horror/supernatural books, I highly recommend picking this one up. Maberry develops his characters really well, and provides insight into famous supernatural beings that I have not found in other books. Reminds me--a little bit--of a lengthier 'Salem's Lot (one of my favorite Stephen King books) but penned in a style unique to Maberry. I do not re-read novels often, but I will definitely revisit this trilogy in the future.
Spoiler
Tow-truck Eddie is one of the best/creepiest characters I have come across in the horror genre. His religiosity is frightening, especially when the reader understands where his fervor derives from. Crow was a tremendous protagonist.dibot's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was going to be about werewolves, but it was mostly vampires. An okay story. Just not very exciting. The third book about the same town, but author's note in the front says it can stand alone. I think I should have started with the first book because this one takes up in the middle of some action.
pbanditp's review
4.0
This was a great trilogy. Pine Deep is the most haunted town in America and throws an all out party every Halloween. Haunted hay rides, corn mazes, movie screenings, scream queen photo signings, parades, interviews with movie stars, producers and even some how-to’s from the best special effects artists; this town does it right.
30 years ago a crop disease devastated the town and even killed the livestock. Then a serial killers was loose and killed a lot of people in town. The town rose up, found their killer and killed him and hung him as a scarecrow for all to see. However, that evil didn’t stay dead.
Now three gangsters crash their car in Pine Deep as they were trying to escape a drug deal gone bad. The evil in the town comes to power just as October gets underway.
Great characters and a fun twisted plot full of old world monsters. The main character, Crow, has to be about the most perfect person alive but it works. He went through his trouble early in life and has moved on, but this guy can do no wrong. I liked every character, Crow, Val, Mike, Ruger, Vic, Eddie...whether evil or good, they were fun to read about
30 years ago a crop disease devastated the town and even killed the livestock. Then a serial killers was loose and killed a lot of people in town. The town rose up, found their killer and killed him and hung him as a scarecrow for all to see. However, that evil didn’t stay dead.
Now three gangsters crash their car in Pine Deep as they were trying to escape a drug deal gone bad. The evil in the town comes to power just as October gets underway.
Great characters and a fun twisted plot full of old world monsters. The main character, Crow, has to be about the most perfect person alive but it works. He went through his trouble early in life and has moved on, but this guy can do no wrong. I liked every character, Crow, Val, Mike, Ruger, Vic, Eddie...whether evil or good, they were fun to read about
lisahelene's review against another edition
4.0
Solid four star rating for the whole series. A few typos and words in the wrong place, nothing major. I like this author.
ariev's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
pacardullo's review against another edition
4.0
Super fun and exciting conclusion to the Pine Deep Trilogy. Events and creatures(!) that are hinted at in the first two books come to full fruition in this pretty thrilling climax. A great ending to a very enjoyable series.
fredosbrother's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0