Alright, what attracted me to this story was simply the author’s name. Lake Lopez, it’s just ‘effin cool, real or pen - is it just me? No matter - it’s cool.
So, the story. A supernatural thriller … ok. Twelve and a dilapidated boarding school in the midst of a dense thicket of forest with much else to do but wallow or explore. Like many a tale on Amazon you see a lot of variation on reader reviews and stars assigned that make little sense after reading the review. Here there is more of the same.
I must confess that I am a gore and fright horror (or thriller) lover. I found Thorns in Dark Places somewhat haunting, atmospheric and horrifically woven. As a shock and awe horror fan it is good to sit down every now and then with a good book. This is just that kind of book. It drips with supernatural tension and drowns the reader in suspense and thrills with a brooding tale of, well horror.
The central character, Luke is twelve and his life is a mess. With the tragic death of his mother and his father’s lack of love or interest in the boy, it’s hard not to be engaged in Luke under these circumstances. Then to follow him to Bain Ridge and the events that unfold, impossible. The suspense builds naturally and the supernatural happenings are very well drawn out and presented.
Lake Lopez weaves a interesting and enthralling tale that will keep the reader engaged and at the edge of their seat. Well done and to the author, welcome to my virtual library.
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