So after reading K.C.'s very nice book (Jack Of All Trades) I moved into the depths of my bookshelf for a collection. Someone I haven't read, at least that I know of. I figured this way if I was unimpressed with the writing it would be easy to put it down and move on to the next book. I picked a book from Apex Publications called The Monster Within Idea by R. Thomas Riley. So far I am 70 pages into it and from the first story (a little flash fiction piece called Attrition)it was like getting hit in the face with a ball pein hammer.
I am in awe of his very visual style of storytelling that doesn't hold back, even when he probably should. After reading K.C.'s book, which was a nice walk through the countryside (and English countryside at that), this book is a graphic depiction of the roller coasters in hell. He keeps this prose up and I not going to be able to sleep soundly for days. I might have to re-read Jack just to calm my nerves down.
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Sounds fantastic. My to be read pile just groaned.
I had a mental picture of a little hand coming out of the book and physically hitting you in the head with a ballpeen hammer. Yikes!
I don't know if I want a hammer to the face.
Maybe that means I should get one?
Cate- you won't be disappointed, but maybe read it in increments.
K.C.- You've read it too?
Aaron- I thought about using a sledgehammer in the analogy, but went with the ball pein because it would hurt a lot but might not knock you out. (hell's angels carry then on chains around their neck. mostly because it isn't illegal to carry a hammer.)
Sounds brutal... yet intriguing. Hmmm, I'm all for trying something new!
Katey- I don't think I have read anything so dark in my life. You have been warned.
I dunno....a stroll through the english countryside can be pretty terrifying, depending on who your relatives are ; )
Nat- A stroll through my living room can be terrifying depending on how many toys you step on and how sharp they are.
I shall have to read this. While wearing a helmet.
Carrie- you should probably wear a mouthguard too.
Thanks for the nice comments, Jamie. I really appreciate it greatly. Glad you enjoyed the work. Thanks for the support!
Thomas
Riley- thanks for visiting and I look forward to whatever else you have coming out.
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