Tasha Schiedel - Editing and Reviewing

  Crawlspace by Adam Christopher 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars The narrator of this story, Jennifer Pickens, did such an amazing job. She truly brought this story to life. Fantastic range and perfect pacing. This is my first Adam Christopher story. I am impressed with the way he begins the story in a somewhat fast pace, but then the story picks up so fast. It is like a whirlwind of activity, but so easy to follow along. There is an open-ended ending, making me think there might be a part two? I would be eager to read that one! In the meantime, I will go check more of Adam Christopher's stories. I bet they are just as fantastic. Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for #Crawlspace and a huge thank you to author Adam Christopher and narrator Jennifer Pickens

  The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica (Author of Tender Is The Flesh) There is quiet horror, and then there is The Unworthy.  It is a dreadful feeling throughout the entire story. There is very little gore (if any, as a matter of opinion), but there is a lot of dread. Did I mention it is a dreadful story? No? Well… it is. If you are looking for a fast action-packed, gore-infested, high-octane story… this is not it. Now that is out of the way… I enjoyed the story quite a bit. It is nothing like Tender Is The Flesh. But the writing style, the *dread* and the angsty feelings are loud and proud. I devoured this story in two days. I could not stop thinking about it when I had to pause to be an adult.  It’s a dystopian story with a bit of science fiction. A young girl is protected against a destroyed and tainted world. She keeps a hidden journal detailing what her life is like. A stranger comes to her commune and presents another level of *dread* and angst.  A *dreadfully*...

  This novel is different from most, as a different author continues each chapter. Poff starts with chapter one. He sent his chapter to Ennenbach, who wrote chapter two. The process continued and ended with SanGiovanni. And believe me, it worked!   The story itself is a shit-ton of fun! Tyler, husband and father, is on a cruise with his family. He wakes up to a reality that is questionable and eerily wicked. Lots of angst and gore. Lots of running away from monsters and confronting monsters.  Reading the different styles the authors brought to this story was a blast. Each author has their own voice and level of horror. Some are more poetic, some are more detailed in psychological turmoil. But all of them are fantastic writers. You should absolutely give this story a go! 

 

  The Roots Run Deep and Other Stories by C. M. Forest C. M. Forest is one of my favorite authors I have found. His debut novel, Infested, turned this author into an auto-buy for all his magnificent books and stories. This collection, however, is a fantastic assortment of stories which shines his ability to pull you in and keep you devouring them all. I’m going to break down the stories to show you the range in which he writes. Home - A quick, dark poem about what a home sees and feels. At just 21 lines, the poem gives the aura of a bleak, yet happy, home. The ups and downs of life, absorbed into the walls of the home.  What The Storm Brought In - When a storm washes up an unexpected guest onto a secluded beach, the effects of this guest are unexpected. This is a unique story with a completely unpredictable ending. This little doozy of a story has the same vibe as his novella We All Fall Before the Harvest (which I HIGHLY recommend).  Born Of Death - A cable guy is on a m...

 This is genuinely a wonderful story. The Deading is one of the best pieces of literary horror I have read. It guides you through so many emotions and inner demons of all the characters. From the young to the old, The Deading highlights the differences of what age and time can do to change the strengths and compassion of an individual. While priorities are always different when we grow older, the basic need to survive and to be loved… never changes. Belardes reminds us that even though we have faults, we are each unique and have the capabilities to survive difficulties and come out stronger and better.  This is a strong character-driven narrative with some ornithology, creature features, and suspense. Under the watchful eye of the government, a small sea-side town tries to survive an infliction upon them. The people are changing. The once quiet and calm town has become a ruthless and dangerous community. The anxiety and stress of living in this changed town takes a toll on so ...