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ZodWallop · 04-03-2022, 06:29 PM

Children of Demeter by EV Knight is $0.99 at Amazon US

Let me be honest: I bought this one because of the cover.

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In 1973, a commune of almost twenty-five people—mostly women and children—disappeared overnight from the small town of West Burma, WI. What happened to the hippie Children of Demeter has remained a mystery until this day, which is what draws Sarah Bisset, a sociologist on sabbatical, to the place.

With her personal life in ruins Sarah is more than happy to lose herself in the secrets of the isolated farmhouse, but soon those revelations have her questioning her own identity, and even her sanity. Is she prepared to navigate the labyrinth of lies and cover ups to expose the truth concealed inside Demeter House despite the consequences?

Dr. Drib · 04-03-2022, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE=ZodWallop;4210437]Children of Demeter by EV Knight is $0.99 at Amazon US

Let me be honest: I bought this one because of the cover.

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Am I the only one who sees Flower Power and some old Laugh-In style typography on that cover? Well, it does take place in 1973.

Dr. Drib · 04-03-2022, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Children of Demeter by EV Knight is $0.99 at Amazon US

Let me be honest: I bought this one because of the cover.

ZodWallop, you need a walloping! You just caused me to buy this ebook!

Seriously, it looks good, and who can resist a group of hippies holed up in an isolated farmhouse?!!!??

ZodWallop · 04-04-2022, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Am I the only one who sees Flower Power and some old Laugh-In style typography on that cover? Well, it does take place in 1973.

Well yeah, that's the point. I really like the old sixties concert posters.

I never would have thought I'd see that style on a horror novel.

tch65721 · 04-06-2022, 10:43 PM

Carrie by Stephen King - $1.99

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Stephen King's legendary debut, the bestselling smash hit that put him on the map as one of America's favorite writers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BANK2I

ReadingManiac · 04-08-2022, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Children of Demeter by EV Knight is $0.99 at Amazon US

Let me be honest: I bought this one because of the cover.

Looks very psychedelic '60s.

Tarana · 04-08-2022, 09:22 PM

Carrie by Stephen King $1.99 Amazon, Kobo

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carrie-Stephe...%2C1133&sr=8-1
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/carrie-2

Sorry for the late posting. Pet emergency took up most of the day. He is doing better now.

radbaddude · 04-10-2022, 05:26 AM

Paradise Club by Tim Meyer
Amazon US $0.99

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Welcome to Paradise. Sandy beaches. Crystalline waters. An all-inclusive resort with virtually everything you can think of. A true idyllic paradise. An event is taking place at Paradise Club that wasn’t on the brochure: a dangerous game pitting the hotel’s guests against a gang of bloodthirsty maniacs. Elliot Harper—family man and FBI agent—is about to find out how fast heaven can become hell when every single vacationer is forced to become a ruthless killer in order to survive. A team of killers have been unleashed, and they won't stop until every single guest is dead. Let the mayhem begin . . .

ZodWallop · 04-10-2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by radbaddude

Paradise Club by Tim Meyer
Amazon US $0.99

I saw that and have a couple of Tim's books that I haven't yet read. Would you recommend them?

radbaddude · 04-10-2022, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I saw that and have a couple of Tim's books that I haven't yet read. Would you recommend them?

I have read 5 books by him and my average rating is roughly 3/5. I like him overall.

kyrilson · 04-10-2022, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I saw that and have a couple of Tim's books that I haven't yet read. Would you recommend them?

This is a good one. It takes an unexpected turn near the end into a different type of horror than slasher which I quite enjoyed. Iâ€™ve read a few of his books and have liked them.

ZodWallop · 04-11-2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by radbaddude

I have read 5 books by him and my average rating is roughly 3/5. I like him overall.

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Originally Posted by kyrilson

This is a good one. It takes an unexpected turn near the end into a different type of horror than slasher which I quite enjoyed. I've read a few of his books and have liked them.

Thanks guys. I picked it up.

On a whim, I've decided to reread the Dragonlance Chronicles, and then I'm planning on reading the just released Young Mungo, so who knows when I'll get to it. But that's never stopped me from buying before!

ZodWallop · 04-12-2022, 11:04 AM

Are the books from the Scare Street collective to be avoided?

There's one today that is free and sounds promising (Kurtain Motel by A.I. Nasser). But reading the reviews, I see warning signs. Mainly what felt like it was intended to be a single book was instead stretched out into a series.

I think Scare Street is a good idea. A bunch of smaller authors banding together to support each other and get some attention by having the Scare Street 'brand' tagged as an additional author. They put out anthologies containing work by their own authors.

But then I see things I don't like. Every book published by Scare Street that isn't an anthology seems to be part of a series (for the most part, horror and series go together about as well as fish and bicycles). They do that irritating thing where what should be description is lumped into the title (so the title reads: Kurtain Motel: Scary Horror Story with Supernatural Suspense (Sin Series Book 1)). These things make books published by this group feel less like unique works and more like products to be exploited.

It's enough that a book that sounds good and is FREE after all is something I don't think I'll pick up, even for free. Or am I being too harsh?

Looking back, the one Scare Street book I read, I gave a middling review to. (Black Eyed Children: Scary Supernatural Horror with Demons (Black Eyed Children Series Book 1) by Sarah Clancy.) My review is the second one. Three stars. Not enough details.

ReadingManiac · 04-16-2022, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Are the books from the Scare Street collective to be avoided?

There's one today that is free and sounds promising (Kurtain Motel by A.I. Nasser). But reading the reviews, I see warning signs. Mainly what felt like it was intended to be a single book was instead stretched out into a series.

I've read that one. It was reasonably good. Not one of my top recommendations.

Scare Street as a collective puts out some interesting stuff! Ron Ripley is good. His Berkeley Street comes up free periodically and is well worth the time to read. I may follow the series.

Dr. Drib · 04-16-2022, 09:11 AM

I posted some time ago about Scare Street Collective, and how they also INUNDATED my email with their unending promotions.

They had over 100 titles (I think that was correct ), and my opinion of their factory-work was not positive.

(As noted, opinions differ on this. Check them out, however, and see if they are what one is looking for.)

04-12-2022, 11:04 AM	#2113
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,480 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	Are the books from the Scare Street collective to be avoided? There's one today that is free and sounds promising (Kurtain Motel by A.I. Nasser). But reading the reviews, I see warning signs. Mainly what felt like it was intended to be a single book was instead stretched out into a series. I think Scare Street is a good idea. A bunch of smaller authors banding together to support each other and get some attention by having the Scare Street 'brand' tagged as an additional author. They put out anthologies containing work by their own authors. But then I see things I don't like. Every book published by Scare Street that isn't an anthology seems to be part of a series (for the most part, horror and series go together about as well as fish and bicycles). They do that irritating thing where what should be description is lumped into the title (so the title reads: Kurtain Motel: Scary Horror Story with Supernatural Suspense (Sin Series Book 1)). These things make books published by this group feel less like unique works and more like products to be exploited. It's enough that a book that sounds good and is FREE after all is something I don't think I'll pick up, even for free. Or am I being too harsh? Looking back, the one Scare Street book I read, I gave a middling review to. (Black Eyed Children: Scary Supernatural Horror with Demons (Black Eyed Children Series Book 1) by Sarah Clancy.) My review is the second one. Three stars. Not enough details. Last edited by ZodWallop; 04-12-2022 at 11:07 AM.

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04-03-2022, 07:23 PM	#2102
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,487 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	[QUOTE=ZodWallop;4210437]Children of Demeter by EV Knight is $0.99 at Amazon US Let me be honest: I bought this one because of the cover. [/QUOTE Am I the only one who sees Flower Power and some old Laugh-In style typography on that cover? Well, it does take place in 1973.

04-08-2022, 09:22 PM	#2107
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,042 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Carrie by Stephen King $1.99 Amazon, Kobo Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carrie-Stephe...%2C1133&sr=8-1 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/carrie-2 Sorry for the late posting. Pet emergency took up most of the day. He is doing better now.

04-16-2022, 09:11 AM	#2115
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,487 Karma: 60119087 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I posted some time ago about Scare Street Collective, and how they also INUNDATED my email with their unending promotions. They had over 100 titles (I think that was correct ), and my opinion of their factory-work was not positive. (As noted, opinions differ on this. Check them out, however, and see if they are what one is looking for.)