Howdy Readers!

I hope the cold season is treating you well. I just finished my last grad school semester (video on that here), and after an abundance of reading I’m a little hesitant to get back in the saddle, so to speak.

So for my first read with my reading freedom, I chose Roadkill King by Dan B. Fierce.

This is a short story that I picked up after meeting the author at an event where we were both selling our books. Though the animal violence is clearly a theme, I explained my love for animals and he assured me this was more of a tale of revenge, so I decided to give it a try.

Let’s see how it went!

Blurb

“Everyone needs a hobby, but not everyone’s hobby involves blood, entrails, and… roadkill.
Tatum Johnson didn’t mean to hit the dog. His ex-girlfriend Jessica can attest to that. But that didn’t stop the hunger. Now, he hunts along the back roads, running down animals for sport.
But on a night as pitch black as his soul, fate puts Tatum on a different road where new horrors await. On this night, Justice is served.”
This solo debut short story by horror author Dan B. Fierce is just a sampling of the horrors that will await the reader in the Cabin 187 series.
TRIGGER WARNING!
This short story depicts violence against animals. Don’t worry, though; they get even.

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The Review

Wow, what an entertaining gritty tale of comeuppance!

Tatum never really liked animals, but he hated them after her ex broke up with him for hitting a family’s dog that wandered into the street. Unable to control his demented urge to kill again with his souped up vehicle, Tatum gets the shock of his life when the tables are turned on him.

I loved the writing style of this short story. It was concise and didn’t mince words or have any purple prose. It also had a great fast pace that moved the story along perfectly. Definitely my cup of tea.

Tatum is an awful main character, but you’re supposed to hate him. He’s self centered and cares little for any other living creature, be they human or animal. Seeing through his lens was an interesting take, and I think the story would’ve suffered if it was done any other way.

I loved the plot and the way the horror element was executed. It was unique and unexpected, which is saying a lot considering the oodles of horror films and books I read. If you’re not too squeamish around the theme of animal death (the author did it tastefully in my opinion) and you love horror, this one’s perfect for you!

That’s A Wrap!

Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!

Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

Have a great day!

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