The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert

The Nightmare Man

J.H. Markert

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

T. Kingfisher meets Cassandra Khaw in a chilling horror novel that illustrates the fine line between humanity and monstrosity.Blackwood mansion looms, surrounded by nightmare pines, atop the hill over the small town of New Haven. Ben Bookman, best...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 86%
tense 80%
emotional 21%
sad 20%
challenging 14%
adventurous 10%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Plot: 25% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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