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Haunted House Harbor

Haunted House Harbor
2017
9
author: 
Roma Gray

Synopsis: 

The world has just been struck by the "Perfect Apocalypse": nuclear bombs, disease, famine,
zombies, killer bees and many other hidden terrors. As the world crumbles, a group of survivors
discovers there is only one safe haven: the mysterious town of Haunted House Harbor. For some
reason, all of the unleashed perils cannot penetrate the city limits. But there's one
problem--Haunted House Harbor has its own dark side... 

A unique and very different zombie novel. If you enjoy dystopian fiction, but are looking for something different, you've found the right book.

Review: 

Haunted House Harbor" by Roma Gray is a terror book (part of Project 26, book 8) about the "perfect Apocalypse". But no definition could ever describe the amazing work Gray brings to us.

The plot is complex, many characters are introduced at the same time, suffering a worldwide terrorist attack (a very creative one, I must say) each one of them, in their way. They find (or are they forced to find...?) shelter in a place which hosts its own evil entities.

You’ll still have to deal with what already lives in this town, and I think you will discover that it is always hungry.” With a cackling laugh, she added: “Welcome to Haunted House Harbor, boys.”

I won't say anything else because I absolutely won't ruin your read.

One of the best parts of the book is how real characters are. Thank you for that. No superheroes. A teen with Asperger (autism) with her mother in a wheelchair, are the centre of the story. Police are confused and scared, lazy construction workers, robbers...

To me, this book is not about zombies, so don't hang that label on it. Zombies are the element to intensify the story and bring that heart racing feeling to the reader. You need to read it to understand.

And what about Gray's writing? She's clear, delightfully ironic, very pleasurable to read. No endless descriptions but very accurate and sensorial. She pays attention to the tiny details that make you hear in your mind every sound, every broken thought... you freeze and lose your breath together with the characters. This book is quick to read, not because it's simple but because you can't just leave it.

The first part is dedicated to introducing all the characters, and the second is an avalanche of panic, action and that face you do when you're watching something that will give you nightmares.

I read lots of books (lots) and I love terror, and believe me, this is GOOD. I would want to be a more serious reviewer at this moment, but I can't because I'm very excited about this book and discovering Roma. I already purchased her other books and I can tell I will keep you updated.

I honestly recommend it to all action readers, suspense, thriller and of course, horror lovers.

Review written by The Bold Mom

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Post by Mar G.-Amorena on 11/12/2017 - 20:12

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