Book Review - James Herbert - Haunted

This book follows David Ash (who I have met before because I read book 2 'The Ghosts of Sleath' years ago before I knew it was book 2), a spiritual investigator (he likes to out fakes), as he investigates a possibly haunted estate.
I really liked how the main story was paused occasionally to see a memory of David's past, it kept it very interesting.

I also read this one in hospital and it made the nights there wonderfully spooky.

Thanks to S for lending it to me!

Catagory: Supernatural/Horror
Rating: 5/5

Podcast Review - Alice Isn't Dead

This follows the story of a truck driver (who goes by many names) as she searches for her missing wife.

I did like how despite the story involving a lesbian relationship, they feel no need to explicitly stating it. I like that a lot.

We start learning about the 'Thistle man' and begin to peel back the layers of something bigger.

I won't go too much into the story, I don't want to spoil it.

The only thing I don't like is the guy who introduces the story each time, he talks for far too long.
  And here's a question for you: Why did the chicken cross the road?

Because he wanted to be involved. Because he liked the story. Because he couldn't bear letting the story shine. Because he should be the story. Because he needs the attention. Because he needs to be the centre of attention.
Because he wants part of the fame and glory. Because he can't present a good story.
Because atmosphere be damned.
Because he can't be quiet.
Because your enjoyment be damned.
Because he must be the star.
He must be.
He must.

Catagory: Horror
Rating: 2.5/5 (It would be 4.5/5 if the stupid intro and end was cut off the episodes, but I have to rate it as presented).

Book Review - James Herbert - The Fog

This is a typical James Herbert book with a twist I didn't see coming.
We follow John Holman as he is thrust into the epicenter of disaster.

Death, madness, love, secrets,

If you don't like the violent and sleazy writing of Herbert, you won't like this.
I loved it.

Thanks for lending it to me, S!

Spoilers:

I won't go into details, but this was not the book to read while in hospital with brain issues!

Category: Horror
Rating: 5/5