In Diberville MS there is this huge antique mall. And the back fourth of it is a used bookstore. Where it is normally 7 books for 5 bucks. Sometime 2 years ago I went in and grabbed this book and 6 others. Now I have read a bunch of Richard Laymon books before this one. And kept hearing how this is one of his best books. It is about a guy who is in college. His girlfriend invites him along on a family vacation. Where they are cruising the ocean. Through a series of what seems to be accidents they all get trapped on a small island. But quickly find out they are not alone on the island.
The book is told from the main guy's point of view. In that he is keeping a diary each day of what happens.This is a interesting way to convey the store.
As with every Laymon book I have read before,this one feels like a fun 80s era B-horror film. And as always it is full of lots of sleaze.If you are a fan of horror fiction and want something to read that isn't Stephen King or Clive Barker try out this book.Since Leisure fiction is pretty much out of business I have no clue who is currently publishing Laymon's stuff. But it shouldn't be hard to find a used copy.
Night in the Lonesome October by Richard Laymon
Now I had never heard of this novel. But with it being from Laymon I took a chance. Ed has just gotten a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend. Wanting some time alone and to think,he goes off late at night to walk to a nearby bakery. And he learns that this small sleepy college town turns weird at night.
This is one of the most other there Laymon novels I have read so far. You got cannibalistic bums,crazy rapist stalkers and a young woman that loves to sneak into people's homes late at night.
I started reading this one night,planning on reading for 20 minutes then crashing out. Ended up reading almost half the novel that night. Night in the Lonesome October is one of the best novels from Richard Laymon that I have read so far. One warning,if you are the type of reader that wants everything explained and neatly wrapped up by the end,well skip this book. Richard leaves lots of stuff for you to figure out. Which is fine with me.
I had never heard of Mr Lebbon. But needed 3 more books to get the 7 novels for $5 deal. Saw this was from the Leisure Horror line. The description on the back sounded interesting. Plus I love the cover.
Set in the UK,this is the tale of a father. Who lost his son 10 years ago in a military accident. He finds out that what he was told was the cause of his son's death isn't true. And goes to investigate it. Where he learns about a secret military weapon nicknamed Bersekers. And we get a book that is one long chase.A very well written chase.
Looking through my collection of unread books I have another book that is 4 of Mr Lebbon's novellas. So I will check that out soon.
Another author I had never heard of. But it was published by Leisure Horror. And the blurb on the back sounded really good. I went into the novel expecting a horror novel about a UFO landing in a small Georgia fan. Figuring it would have touches of science fiction. What I got was a military intrigue novel.
On the 4th of July in this tiny ass hick town a UFO crashes in a lake. The US government is quickly sent in. They seal off the town. And thing escalate from there. This story really reminds me of an average episode of X-files. And has a couple of neat twists. Where there is 3 main chapters in the novel. With each chapter focusing on one person.I did enjoy the novel and from the little research I have done,it seems that Mr Moore has written some straight up horror novels.
I love Walking Dead.Both the comic book,and no it isn't a graphic novel, and the tv show. I heard about the first novel in this series,which is the back story of the man that became the Governor. I found that one for $5 and took a chance on it. Fucking loved the book and couldn't wait for this novel.
Well I had forgotten about it. Was in town and looking at the new books. Found this novel for $6. Started reading it a few days later,honestly while it isn't a bad novel,it isn't that good either. Where as the first novel focused on the Governor,this one is about a group of 5 survivors in Georgia.I get that this novel was suppose to show fans of the comic,which is the world this novel seems to be set in, and the tv show more backstory on how Woodbury came to be. But that info could have been told in 3 chapters and the rest of the novel could have been more about the Governor and Woodbury. Hell until over halfway through the book we don't see the Governor or head about Woodbury. So unless you are a die hard fan of the Walking Dead,either get this used or check it out from the library.