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Recent Reviews for Terry L Vinson

The Dead Effect (Book) - 6/10/2009 4:03:16 PM
I guess most of us have that certain “something” that scares us, or intrigues us in our fears. For me, its vampires. For Terry Vinson, I would have to say his “monster dejour” is the walking undead…Zombies. This is vintage Vinson, with a series of short stories tied together with a common theme. Each one details a gore-fest of Zombies from a variety of points of view. Some of my favorites include ‘Dawn of the Sentinel’ portraying the misadventures of two survivors of the undead plague, only to be caught up in their own complacency, with terrible results. Then there is ‘The Real Monsters’. A commentary of our times, postulating that the terrorists we fight are despised and reviled even by the more common, ‘mainstream’ monsters. Good work. But my all time favorite has to be ‘Southern Extinction.’ This should be read by everyone… for those northerners who just don’t understand the South, and by us Southrons who feel a need to connect with our roots. Top quality and extremely moving. If you enjoy the horror genre, pick up a copy of Dead Effect. You won’t be sorry.

DESOLATION Island (Book) - 5/6/2009 4:03:35 PM
Action packed excursion into a world of super powered beings! As a long time fan of Mr. Vinson’s work, I was already familiar with some of the characters that populate this thriller. Two of his previous works, Skeletal Remains and Half Past the Witching Hour included novellas featuring super powered heroes like Force, Marvella, Mystic, Dark Claw, Johnny Reb, and others. In a way, it was like reacquainting oneself with old friends. This full length novel gives these larger than life figures room to really grow, and show their stuff. In a world where extraterrestrials are given no more than a nonchalant thought than a super powered man or woman, almost anything can, and does, happen. This is a story of a special place, extraordinarily equipped to handle extraordinary super beings. No matter what super power they may possess, the detention center of Eagle Island is impervious to whatever forces are thrown at it. It is here, that the inmates, whether friend or foe, must unite for the mere possibility of survival when an ancient power comes to life that threatens all living things. Can former enemies learn to trust each other long enough? Who will betray them, and surprise all at the end? This is very well written with hard hitting dialog, grisly description, and edge of your seat page turning action that we have come to expect from Terry Vinson. For anyone who was weaned on Marvel Comic super heroes, this is a must read!

Bugstompers of The 21st Century (Book) - 1/21/2009 10:51:19 AM
WOW!! This is pure vintage Vinson! Pomises to be as good, or better than his best stuff. I am reminded of "Passports to Hell" of a few years back, written by Terry, where the 'thread' that ran through his anthology of gruesome stories was an epic battle against giant mutated bugs. I wished then that I could have had more of that. I can hardly wait to get my copy.

SPECTRAL REWIND: The Class of ’81 (Book) - 11/2/2008 4:46:39 PM
Congratulations Terry, from the prologue this looks very promising, you are hands down one of the most prolific writers I know! I wish you all the success & good fortune that comes your way! You deserve it!

DESOLATION Island (Book) - 7/2/2008 8:08:26 AM
What a great imaginanation, this books sounds like a must read! Ingeborg

Creeping Dread (Book) - 4/9/2008 10:11:19 AM
As an author who has (and does) write "period pieces", I am very interested in how my good freind Terry Vinson writes his, with a macabre and welcome horror angle. The prologue is intrigueing to say the least. I can hardly wait to get my copy!

Creeping Dread (Book) - 4/8/2008 2:01:18 PM
I really enjoyed this prologue Terry, 'CREEPING DREAD: The Fantastic Journals of Luther Henry' appears to hold much promise!

Yellow Fever (Book) - 3/17/2008 6:46:47 AM
Ok... this promises to be one hell of a thriller! I love the concept of a serial killer of serial killers. Equal parts action/adventure and horror/thriller is just the fine type of page turning, can't-put-it-down book we have come to expect from Terry Lloyd Vinson. I'm ordering mine today!

Mister Hate 2007 (Book) - 11/25/2007 5:17:17 AM
HEll yeah -- congrats on this one Terry. i need to get reading on the original version (been so behind because of editing anthologies and signing books.)

The Dead Effect (Book) - 8/2/2007 9:24:20 PM
Very vivid and graphic style that translates easily to that other medium which relies more upon visual content, i.e. film. However I prefer good story content and plot especially when utilizing the written word. That is, The Thing or some other narrator thinks, feels, or interprets its actions in addition to those of the characters or their thoughts before, during, and subsequent to the horror and terror, the terror and horror, impacting them

The Dead Effect (Book) - 5/8/2007 2:56:47 PM
Sounds very 'spooky'. Get ready for a great 'chill'. Chrissy

The Dead Effect (Book) - 5/5/2007 3:31:33 PM
Terry, Congrats on your new book; am going to have to check'er out! I can appreciate a good horror story now and then, and you are among the best I've read! Very well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Passports to Hell (Book) - 3/14/2007 5:06:17 PM
I am about page eighty of the small print version of the novel and I will say right now this book is a can't miss title from Vinson. He's got the bug horror element in this one and gives a nod to H.P. Lovecraft in the way the monsters are done. This is definately H.P. Lovecraft writing through Terry, and this actually compliments your collection of Stephen King books too -- if you have a Stephen King novel, you'll discover Terry eventually if it isn't Bone Chills, it would either be this one or Half Past The Witching Hour. Highly recommended.

Passport To HELL (Book) - 2/11/2007 5:13:51 PM
A dark intense read from Vinson, what you get with Bone Chills take this to a darker reign. This is a definate sequel to BONE CHILLS -- but also don't HALF PAST THE WITCHING HOUR either because all these stories go hand in hand. Vinson as a writer is in the vein of some of the masters such as H.P. Lovecraft and Richard Matheson.

DESOLATION Island (Book) - 12/11/2006 8:24:58 AM
Great Read!! It's like going back to my comic book days except on a grand scale. Ben Thomason is a great character, flaws and all. I hope we get more from Terry on him!! Keep them coming, Terry!

Half Past The WITCHING HOUR (Book) - 10/6/2006 12:37:25 PM
A fine collection in the tradition of Rod Serling! Anyone familiar with the macabre and horrifying tales of Terry Vinson knows that he is the master of the short story, who some have compared to the likes of Stephen King. In this latest book one is reminded of another master who marveled and amazed fans for years. This collection is very much like Rod Serling’s Night Gallery or even The Twilight Zone. Unlike his previous works where the stories are bound together by a wrap around connecting theme, these exciting tales are introduced separately, making a veritable gallery of nightmarish and thought provoking excursions into the dark side of life. There are twenty-eight tales in all, and as a special surprise, some are not pure horror, but nifty sci-fi, while others could be considered almost philosophical. True, Mr. Vinson indulges himself sometimes in a gore fest, as in You are who you Eat, but at other times he shows an almost tender side, as in Chain Letter. The never ending suspense is drawn out into eternity in Eternal Rewind, and anyone who secretly harbors feelings of revenge at their job can identify with Heads Will Roll. A cute, if bloody reminder of our internet manners is amply demonstrated in BREECH OF NETiquette. Perhaps my favorite was a frighteningly sad little piece called Brain Matter(s) where it is true, that a mind, however hopelessly demented, is a terrible thing to waste. I highly recommend this book where Mr. Vinson shows his talent extends beyond simple horror, but can catch you by the throat on a myriad of other levels as well. This is perhaps his best work to date.

DESOLATION Island (Book) - 7/29/2006 5:27:08 AM
Also being a huge fan of those Marvel Super Heroes, this sounds like a fascinating book, Terry.

DESOLATION Island (Book) - 7/28/2006 6:26:47 PM
Congratulations on your new book, Terry!

Bone Chills (Book) - 1/29/2006 8:21:00 AM
Oooh, creepy...

Bone Chills (Book) - 12/12/2005 12:17:22 PM
If there is one thing I’ve learned from reading Terry Vinson’s works, it is that no can write the horror short story any better. Like his previous works, this is a collection of stories tied together with a running theme, which it self turns into a macabre nightmare. Some of my favorites: “Pierced”, which will make you have nightmares about snakes; “Black Monday” which most of us can relate to when we have a bad day, but sheesh... how bad can it get? “Outpost” was also top notch, and certainly chills your bones. Once again, Terry Vinson has proven that he’s a terrific (as in terrifying and good!) writer. Very recommended.

HORIZONS: The 2005 Speculative Fiction Centre Anthology (Book) - 11/15/2005 5:36:24 AM
I had the honor of working with a good number of the authors on this anthology on TABLOID PURPOSES I, so I am checking them out on here as I speak. I am waiting for the book to arrive, the one author to keep an eye on too is Greg Banks. First time I got to read some his work was on the magazine's website. Seeing what each author is capable of doing. Robert did a killer job of editing this one and teaming up with artist Lee Garrett. Keep an eye on this project. The authors in the book are well worth the read.

Passports to Hell (Book) - 6/14/2005 3:49:31 PM
Congratulations on this long awaited new release...going to Double Dragon now to pick up my copy!!!

Half Past The WITCHING HOUR (Book) - 3/23/2005 1:36:13 PM
HELL YES -- Way to go Terry. Bottom Feeder(s) is the one distinctive story in this collection by the man behind Bone Chills. This one is definately on my list to get within the next few months. This is the first for you to do a book that doesn't have a framework story connecting them all together.

Half Past The WITCHING HOUR (Book) - 3/23/2005 12:00:45 PM
Been waiting for this one Terry!!! Send me the cover...

Passport To HELL (Book) - 10/26/2004 7:27:33 AM
Aptly named thriller that will keep you turning every page! Anyone who is familiar with Mr. Vinson’s works knows that although he has written full length book-long stories, (MR. Hate, Deflector), his forte is the short story, particularly if the series of stories is tied together by a central theme. Passports to Hell completes the trilogy of such books, making a fitting bookend to Skeletal Remains, and Bloodlines: Legacies of Madness. The unique thing about this book is that the central theme story is so captivating, you almost hate to be distracted by the interludes that riddle it. But that quickly gives way to the thrill, the shock, and yes, even revulsion that engulfs you. “Ravaged” will gross you out, but in the end will be one of your favorites. After reading “Boils”, you will never look at one of your pimples the same again. “The Dead Sea, indeed..” is reminiscent of the ‘Flying Dutchman’, but the eeriness will leave you shaking with chills. I could go on and on, but the real flavor of this suspense/thriller can only be appreciated first- hand. That Mr. Vinson has established himself as a premier horror/suspense writer cannot be denied. I anxiously await the next release from his prolific and powerful pen.

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part II… (Short Story) - 6/27/2009 7:25:37 AM
Triumph and tragedy, fame and fortune...or lack thereof. This is extremely well penned and shows that Terry Vinson should "step out" of his chosen gfenre of horror more often. He once again proves his talent and knack for catching your emotions and keeping you interested. What a jewel he has written. Hopefully, there will be more...from his treasure chest!

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part III… (Short Story) - 6/27/2009 7:21:30 AM
Wow! This is a very nice and moving story that captures the spirit and feel of "the game". Any true baseball lover will love this exposition.

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part II… (Short Story) - 6/25/2009 5:37:05 PM
Excellent! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part III… (Short Story) - 6/25/2009 5:36:23 PM
Great story, Terry; well penned! :)

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part I (Short Story) - 6/22/2009 6:18:47 AM
Terry, this has to be some of the VERY BEST stuff youv'e written. When an author writes outside his usual genre with such class, such power and beleiveability, it shows that he is a true professional. You have shown that you are far more than just a writer, you are a true AUTHOR. I am extremely impressed. Keep up the good...no...GREAT work!

Planet M (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 2:10:27 AM
Great story, Terry; well penned! (((HUGS))) and much love, your Texas friend, Karen Lynn. :D

Resurrection Road (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 2:08:17 AM
Chilling story, my friend; well penned! BRAVO! (((HUGS))) adn much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

American Oddity: Touch ‘Em All, Part I (Short Story) - 6/21/2009 2:07:28 AM
Great story, Terry; well penned! BRAVO! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Resurrection Road (Short Story) - 4/15/2009 1:01:23 PM
Another good one from Terry. Keep 'em coming, buddy!

Resurrection Road (Short Story) - 4/15/2009 8:36:55 AM
Definitely strange and written well. And it is scary and surprising. Carol Sumilas Boshears

Planet M (Short Story) - 10/24/2008 5:07:24 AM
Ahh, Terry... once again you blend sci-fi and horror with true perfection. Your imagination is awesome, and dialog clever. Good job!

Soured (Short Story) - 10/8/2008 3:01:39 PM
One of Terry's best, I think. The dialect is perfect, and the mood unmistakeable. I am honored to call such a gifted writer my friend.

Soured (Short Story) - 8/13/2008 11:31:25 AM
WOW!!!! Leaves me breathless! What an unuasual writing style. I Loved it. Kept me intrigued from beginning to end. You have a wonderful imagination, one I look forward to reading more of. Thank you so much for sharing. Patrica Smith www.freewebs.com/blessedbeps www.authorsden.com/PatriciaJSmith

DELUSION Island (Short Story) - 7/3/2008 12:44:21 PM
Terry just gets better and better. One hell of a concept, brilliantly done! I'm glad he's such a prolific writer, because I always want MORE... There are more books opn my shelf by Terry Vinson than by anyone else.

DELUSION Island (Short Story) - 7/1/2008 6:46:35 PM
Solid story from your (creepy) pen, Terry; very well penned! You've got talent, my friend! No buzzes for you! LOL (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

DELUSION Island (Short Story) - 7/1/2008 6:43:52 PM
Terry, Nice seeing you again - been a long time - too long - you haven't lost your edge! Crisp writing draws the reader in and leaves them wanting more - well done - (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Southern Extinction (Short Story) - 2/22/2008 8:31:05 AM
WOW!!! Having lived in the south, I'm aware of the pride these people have of their culture, as imperfect as it is. I've gone back through those states relatively recently, and found that it is changing drastically...you don't even hear that familiar southern drawl along the streets of Atlanta anymore. Along with the fact that the Government is spending a lot of time trying to 'protect' us from ourselves, and the education system is deciding what 'history' our children will learn...this story takes place in the 22nd century, but we're unfortunately well on our way right now to this kind of scenario! Very impressive!

Doobie Jack & The Hitchhiker (Short Story) - 2/8/2008 12:46:27 AM
Loved the descriptions! The dialogue was very entertaining, too. I'd like to see more! Keep up the good work!

Reign of Goblins (Short Story) - 12/13/2007 5:26:37 AM
After appearing with Vinson in Reality Check, I proved some of my own horror offerings can hold their own -- but Vinson with his newer works such as this one. One can confirm the impact that Terry Vinson will have on horror writers in the future, and reading his story "Reign of Goblins" -- he knows exactly what he's doing in the horror genre. This is Vinson in his most macabre of forms, and publishing him in Tabloid Purposes IV shows it here. This his first post-Tabloid Purposes IV story and it could be a story that could easy fit into the Tabloid Purposes lexicon. One thing to expect when Terry writes the harder style of horror, is to expect he writes horror with a delivery that's pretty f'cking nasty. Hard to review his work without swearing because he's one of the most hardcore in the genre today. He doesn't quite fit in the current landscape, and he'll have it no other way either. Pure ass kicking horror, to the strongest of forms. Vinson is his own entity in the genre and he might cite some of the old masters and shows some of their influence in his work. The strongest form of this influence shows in this story too.

Reign of Goblins (Short Story) - 10/18/2007 12:26:49 PM
I always love Terry's Holiday treatises, especially those of his real calling...horror! This is another fine example of revolting horror that we have come to expect from this master of the macabre. A fine job!

Reign of Goblins (Short Story) - 10/15/2007 3:46:04 PM
Terry, Goodgod this will give me nightmares....holysmokes, this one shivers the spine!!!!!! Well done, and Happy Halloween! (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :0

Reign of Goblins (Short Story) - 10/15/2007 10:25:54 AM
Terry I loved it. I had to read it twice. I love horror and you have mastered it brilliantly. Oh, Happy Halloween to you to. Now I know when I take my grandson out this year, I will glance over my shoulder every once in a while.LOL Patricia J Smith

Reign of Goblins (Short Story) - 10/14/2007 9:20:24 AM
Terry~ Nobody can chill a reader's hearts quite like you; you have quite a gift for horror writing! Very well penned; bravo! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)

Hell on Wheels (Short Story) - 9/26/2007 4:47:00 PM
Once again Terry has succeeded in causing major chills, revulsion and disgust...way to go! excellent side trip into brutal and senseless violence with the ultimate consequences as intense as they are inevitable. I'd have to say the descriptive imagery was top notch,and the emotional pull irresisatable. Good job!

Hell on Wheels (Short Story) - 9/24/2007 5:09:22 PM
Wow! I'm not sure if I want to drive down Hwy 40 through NM now, "gulp"...Great, very well written. You did a remarkable job of portraying these events.

The Fright Flicks of Stephen King’: One Fan’s Overview (Article) - 3/27/2008 6:42:14 AM
Hey Terry...absolutely wonderful comprehensive overview of King's work...would love to publish this one in our current issue of SFC. Our review section is currently open and this would fit in quite nicely!

The Fright Flicks of Stephen King’: One Fan’s Overview (Article) - 11/27/2007 12:51:19 AM
Stephen King did an exclusive for Tales from the Darkside: The Movie -- titled THE CAT FROM HELL. My favorite King collection is Skeleton Crew because of Surivor Type. (a doctor eats his own parts.) I've seen Christine and read the book -- I read the book first, then I went back and watched the movie. I am making plans to see The Mist because I borrowed the audiobook from the Glenside public library in 1995. Stephen King is one of the masters of the genre but you have to realize there are two horror films coming out, one from the master and the disciple. Richard Matheson is the master of the genre, Stephen King is his disciple. His short stories you can see more of his Richard Matheson type delivery coming out -- Autopsy Room Four is by far my favorite Stephen King short story because he's showing he's still got it in short fiction. Stephen King is the root of House of Spiders in the level of classic horror voice with a Gothic horror delivery. I've seen The Stand on film but never had the chance to read the novel version. I am from the generation raised on Stephen King's movies being more on the screen then I started picking up the books. My step-aunt has a huge collection of Stephen King books and they are bigger than my own collection. I have about 24 books by Stephen King in my collection. I got the book he wrote the Introduction for -- Nightmare at 20,000 Feet. That book was meant for Stephen King to write the introduction for and I could see Stephen King doing an anthology film featuring Matheson's works. The rest of the books I own and have the most of are by authors I came to know and worked with over the years. You can trace every author's influence in Tabloid Purposes to Stephen King.

The Fright Flicks of Stephen King’: One Fan’s Overview (Article) - 11/26/2007 2:27:33 AM
The only Stephen King movie I've seen was "Carrie"; I don't do horror movies; I'd much rather read horror stories than see the movies. Too scary for me, don't like the blood and guts factor. I get grossed out too easily. But for those who haven't seen the movies, you let us know what you thought, and that's much appreciated, especially if you're a horror buff or fan of Stephen King. I do enjoy a lot of his books; a little horror can't hurt now and then. My favorite Stephen King books are probably "Night Shift", "Carrie", "Cujo", and "It". (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D Oh, I like "The Stand", too.

The Fright Flicks of Stephen King’: One Fan’s Overview (Article) - 11/25/2007 7:46:03 PM
I only watched one Stephen King movie, actually, it was a mini-series, "The Stand," my all time favorite book of his. It was compellingly acted, but tornado warnings kept interrupting...so I really didn't get to see all of it. What I did see, however, was very good, I'd rate it a B +. (The tornado sirens, an F. LOL) Thanks for the movieography (kind of like discography) of one of horror's best known writers. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

The Fright Flicks of Stephen King’: One Fan’s Overview (Article) - 11/25/2007 7:39:17 PM
i think rose red is the most then storm of the centry

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Stephen King’s The Mist’ (Article) - 11/25/2007 12:57:17 PM
Terry, I usually don't "do" horror films; I'd much rather read it. As far as horror films go, there was none better than Vincent Price, whose movies used psychological means to terrify; there was no need for blood and guts. ("Tingler" a prime example. That one still gets me.) I loved the story, "The Mist." Will leave my imagination to scare me...but thank you for the review of the movie version. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

DVD Review: Tarantino’s “Death Proof” runs hot, but only in spurts… (Article) - 9/27/2007 5:20:23 AM
As a confirmed Tarantino/Rodriguez fan, I have to shamefully admit that I missed this when it first came out in theaters. Just never got around to it. But I am looking forward to renting the DVD's. There is perhaps no one I know more qualified to review these works that Terry Vinson. If he says "see it", reservations or not, then any fan of this type of flick should make it a point to do so. Thanks, Terry!

DVD Review: Horror/comedy 'SLITHER' is grisly fun..... (Article) - 9/30/2006 10:18:34 AM
Your reviews are always throughly informative, well written & fun to read, thanks for entertaining me this morning & will definitely check Slither out when it's release!

Movie Review: George A. Romero's 'LAND OF THE DEAD' (Article) - 7/6/2005 5:40:07 PM
I wish I had some movie money to go see this one. It was pretty damned nuts, your knowledge of this subgenre is about where I am with the movies in the Cthulhu Mythos. I agree with Robert on this one -- a ten star review.

Movie Review: George A. Romero's 'LAND OF THE DEAD' (Article) - 7/5/2005 7:45:58 PM
Excellent review Terry! Your knowledge of this sub-genre of Horror is well demonstrated & I enjoyed the personal touch employed with flashbacks to your younger days, reminded me of the first film that really scared the hell out of me "The Exorcist" as a teenager and then "The Fly" when I was a child. Over all jam up job! You get 5 stars for this review!!!

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 5/26/2008 8:33:38 PM
Written like some of the books I read by Stephen King. He makes bizarre into endings left ??? NO end. I do get chills reading this, but it is a good mysterious write. Darkness comes at last.

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 5/27/2007 5:52:36 AM
Terry, I just "dropped by" and the experience has overwhelmed me in many ways. This is a great, dark poem. You told it in first person so your readers identify with your "victim" as though they were inside the poem and ARE the victim. Great work! George

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 12/27/2006 12:37:13 PM
Twisted, demented and perfectly sinister! NICE write!!!!

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/16/2006 8:24:16 AM
This was the first time I get to read some of the poetry you wrote, hell this is the most twisted thing I've read in a long time.

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/15/2006 9:27:31 AM
I always knew that Terry is a multi talented author, and to read his poetry for the first time only serves to reinforce that notion. From prey to predator, indeed. Disturbing display of imagery and emotion is awesome! Perhaps the worst thing about being a victim of the zombies (or vampires, too, for that matter) is that you don't just die... you become one!! Very well done!

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/14/2006 9:28:04 PM
Very well done Terry. I liked the imagery and the excellent emotion you have captured. I seriously think you have found another talent. Charles D. O'Connor III ps. check out my new story Gasta: The Land Beyond The Universe

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/14/2006 6:56:59 AM
An awesome story poem Terry, Zombie Poetry you've got something new here man! Keep em coming!

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/13/2006 12:18:35 PM
Very 'disturbing'. Congrats again on your Zombie novel...

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/12/2006 7:55:53 AM
Terry, Good grief, if this doesn't give me nightmares...chilling; powerfully effective, descriptive piece, very well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Ode to The Hunger (Rant of the Living Dead) (Poetry) - 8/11/2006 7:44:32 PM
Again, you are a visionary of our worst nightmares, and your imagery paints a savage, raw death of the most terrible kind. I love the transition from prey to preditor...flawless! Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of Whale Song (2007 Kunati Books)