by Will Shindler

A Horror, 2026 by Minotaur Books, 272 Pages 

What I Didn’t Like:

• Starts off a little slow, especially for the genre. I felt like I was waiting for something big to happen.
• This felt less like horror, to me, and more like thriller. There’s less of the supernatural aspect than I wanted, although it is there, and the deaths are off page. 
• Lots of characters to stay focused on. It jumps POV (and even timeline) more than once. You have to keep them all straight.

What I Did Like:

• The secrets are satisfying. From the solution to the minor steps along the way, something is likely to surprise you.
• The setting is intriguing. The small town feel, the abandoned movie set, lots of aspects of the setting added to the story. 
• The characters have solid backstories that make them all interesting. Almost all of the characters could’ve been the main character for a slightly different story, which is a huge compliment to the character depth. 

Who Should Read This One:

• Thriller fans who like a little ghost story drama in their mysteries.

My Rating: 3 Stars