Rob Blackwell is Back! - BAND of DEMONS

The much anticipated follow up to A Soul to Steal!

$3.99 for Kindle

"Not only are the intricacies of Blackwell's tale well-planned and flawlessly executed, there is a consistent element of surprise. While A Soul to Steal was undoubtedly an adventure worth taking, its sequel is the journey of a lifetime... Band of Demons promises plot twists that will have you gasping for air."
-- Indie Reader 

The highly anticipated sequel to the Kindle bestseller A Soul to Steal is finally here!

The past is always at your heels...

Quinn O'Brion and Kate Tassel, two community journalists, tapped into a dark power last Halloween in order to stop a vicious serial killer. But they are still grappling with their new abilities--and wondering if what they unleashed may soon consume them. 

While they confront what they have become, a new threat is hunting them--a force that could destroy their whole town.

Band of Demons continues the epic story of The Sanheim Chronicles, a trilogy that blends mystery, suspense and urban fantasy. 

"Have I mentioned how intense this was? Rob Blackwell does an amazing job of building the story. I looked up at one point after I started reading and realized I was half done. Between the action and the (crap, what is going to happen next) suspense, I could not put it down."
-- Bending the Spine [Book Blog]

"Band of Demons was a thrill ride. The mix of suspense, mythology, legends, urban folklore, ghosts and hauntings, good versus evil are woven into this incredible tale."
-- The Jeep Diva [Book Blog]

WISHBONE - by Brooklyn Hudson

A Manhattan power couple survive a tragedy and attempt a fresh start only to be plagued by unexplained and disastrous occurrences...be careful what you wish for.

$4.99 for Kindle 

(Special Edition with additional scenes from screen adaption)

NFE Note: How about this? 52 customers reviews, 4 of which are 4 stars. The rest?  All 5 stars!

At the age of nine, growing up in the French countryside, Julien Grenier witnessed the brutal murder of his grandfather. Now, at forty-five, he continues to be plagued by horrific nightmares and reenactments of that tragic event.

Living a successful though austere lifestyle on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Julien has recreated himself, building emotional walls that even his young wife cannot penetrate.
Though somewhat moody, Julien is a good man with a heart of gold, and a great sense of loyalty and responsibility; enabling his wife, Rachael, to turn a blind eye to his tightly-kept secrets.

Rachael is thirty-two years old; an art dealer and playful free spirit, but after a home invasion assault leaves her emotionally unstable and destroys their care-free and content world, they relocate to a safer environment with the hope of a fresh start.

Kings Hollow is a quaint town, nestled in the serene Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. At first, their new home appears to be the miracle they prayed for, until a traditional children's game begins to destroy their bliss; Rachael is no longer herself and Julien is experiencing a string of bad luck and unfortunate accidents.

At the center of it all is seventeen-year-old Sarah, a part-time caretaker on the property. 

Can Julien and Rachael escape the nightmare of Kings Hollow...or is this just Wishful thinking?

WISHBONE is a multi-layered thriller incorporating several sub-plots; in the vein of Pet Sematary, What Lies Beneath, Misery and Stir of Echoes. Dramatic horror at its best, Brooklyn Hudson takes you on a suspenseful roller coaster ride of emotional turmoil and shocking events.

About the Author

Brooklyn Hudson was born and raised in New York City. She currently resides in Los Angeles where she produces replica-rock tribute shows. She has penned thirteen horror thrillers and credits Stephen King for her devout adoration of adult dramatic horror. She is currently fast at work on the WISHBONE screen adaption and WISHBONE Part II. www.brooklynhudson.com www.brooklynhudson.blogspot.com

SUNDERED (A Zombie-ish Apocalypse, Book 1) Plus 3 Good Questions with Shannon Mayer

"Full of juicy zombie action meshed with romance to make your heart break. The pace is thrilling and the action doesn't stop!"  -- Author of "The Guardian", CJ Gosling

Book One of Shannon Mayer's "Zombie-ish Apocalypse" Series is 

Just $0.99 for Kindle!

NFE Notes - "Sundered" is top 500 Amazon Bestseller averaging 4.4 stars out of 102 customers reviews!  

Overview

Compared to "I am Legend",  Sundered will take you into the dark realms of an apocalypse, with a new breed of zombie that will have your heart pounding, your palms sweaty and the pages flying.  A Novella with true bite.

Praise for Sundered

"I was completely blindsided by events in this story. Even now, I can't stop thinking about it."

Author of "Until Dawn: Last Light", Jennifer Simas

". . . an interesting twist on the zombie apocalypse story; it manages to feel familiar 

and yet fresh at the same time, which is not an easy feat."

Author of "The Corridors of the Dead", Jonathan D. Allen

5 Star Reviews 

". . .an apocalyptic world that immediately feels plausible in these days of pharmaceutical "miracles" and quick cures gone wrong. . . .a fearless and unflinching launch into darker issues and terrible choices.There is great depth in this authors work."                                                   

Author of Brilliant Prey, Brenda Wallace

"The author has deftly woven all of these strands together into an intriguing and sometimes poignant tale of love, loss, and survival."        

Merry Simmons (Reviewer)

If you couldn't get enough of "The Walking Dead",  or Amanda Hocking's "Hollowland" Sundered is the perfect fix for your Zombie-ish cravings!

3 Good Questions with Shannon Mayer:

NFE: What book(s) kept you up all night reading?

SHANNON MAYERr: This is a toughie! If a book catches my interest, I'm a bit of a glutton and don't tend to put them down until they're done. But there are a few that stand out. :0) "Kushiel's Dart" by Jacqueline Carey, "The Gunslinger" by Stephen King, "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle.

NFE:  Would this book (yours) keep you up all night reading if you hadn’t written it?  Why?

SM: I try to write books that I would want to read, books that leave you breathless with anticipation for the next chapter. So, yes, I think it would have kept me up for sure. :0)

NFE: Give us a link to your website or blog so we can find out more about you!

SM: Blog, http://shannonmayer.blogspot.com or my website is www.shannonmayer.com but the BEST place to stalk, I mean follow, me is my Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ShannonMayerAuthor

The Turtle Boy - by Kealan Patrick Burke

Kealan Patrick Burke's Bram Stoker Award-winning coming of age story The Turtle Boy...

Is currently FREE on Amazon

School is out and summer has begun. For eleven year old Timmy Quinn and his best friend Pete Marshall, the dreary town of Delaware Ohio becomes a place of magic, hidden treasure and discovery.

But on the day they encounter a strange young boy sitting on the bank of Myers Pond, a pond playground rumor says may hide turtles the size of Buicks, everything changes.

For it soon becomes apparent that dark secrets abound in the little community, secrets which come cupped in the hands of the dead, and in a heartbeat, Timmy and Pete's summer of wonder becomes a season of terror, betrayal and murder.

Reviews for "The Turtle Boy"

"..takes the small town setting of Delaware, Ohio, and imbues it with just enough wonder to evoke Bradbury and early King and even a dash of Mark Twain circa Tom Sawyer." - Chizine.com

"If you have a young child, or remember when you were one yourself, The Turtle Boy is a book you don't want to miss." - The Midwest Book Review

3 Good Questions w/ Rob Blackwell - A SOUL TO STEAL

We warned you... the Thrillers keep coming!

$2.99 on Amazon

You Are What You Fear 

A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town...

Something is stalking the citizens of Loudoun County, Va. 

Is it the return of the notorious serial killer known as Lord Halloween? Or is it something worse--a figure that can cloak itself as your worst nightmare?

Kate and Quinn, two community journalists, rush to uncover the truth before a promised bloodbath on Halloween night. 

The debut novel from award-winning journalist Rob Blackwell, A Soul to Steal balances mystery, suspense, romance, action and the paranormal, building to a gripping and unforgettable conclusion.
 
Fans of Stephen King, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stephenie Meyer and Jim Butcher will find A Soul to Steal an addictive page-turner. 

A Soul to Steal is the first book in an amazing new trilogy, The Sanheim Chronicles. 

See What Critics Are Saying: 

"You have the paranormal, murder, mystery/thriller, suspense and a little romance all rolled into one great read...Everything comes together incredibly well at the end. The ending of this book was amazing. I highly recommend this book." 
--Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Book Lovers [Book Blog]

"This is one of those novels that manages to blend many different genres into a satisfying read. This is predominately a supernatural thriller, but Blackwell also manages to have a romantic narrative in the story as well which doesn't feel forced or false." 
-- Ginger Nuts of Horror [Book Blog]

"I did not want to put this book down." 
--Bee's Knees Reviews [Book Blog]

"This story is so much more than a who-done-it type book. There are some other paranormal things going on here and no one is sure how, or if, they are related to Lord Halloween. The story is carefully unfolded, bringing some good old fashioned page-turning suspense."
--Alaskan Bookie [Book Blog]

"It was also interesting to explore how debilitating fear can be and how people react to it with fight or flight, how fear freezes you to the spot when you know you have to hurry and get away from the killer. I'm vague on purpose, peeps. I don't want to give you any spoilers. I just want you to read this book. It's really, really good."
--Nocturnal Book Reviews [Book Blog]

"The twists and turns within the novel keep you guessing till the very end. There came a point in my reading that I just wanted to be left alone to be able to read and find out the ending. My husband would try to have a conversation and I would hush him. I just love these types of books!"
-- The Heart of the Dragon's Den [Book Blog]

"The story is multi-layered, using Halloween legends mixed with a good old twisted psychopathic thriller... I am thrilled that this appears to be the first in a trilogy about Kate and Quinn, I can't wait to see what happens to them next."
-- Stacy, A Texas Reader [Book Blog]

3 Good Questions with Rob Blackwell

NFE:  What books have kept you up all night reading?

Rob Blackwell:  I can get addicted to a book fairly easily. The last one I felt I absolutely could not put down was Stephen King’s 11/22/63. That book was amazing. Like every other person who ever wrote a horror novel, I am in awe of King and have read all of his books. 11/22/63 was a masterpiece—a great story, likeable characters, and a satisfying ending.  I’m also a sucker for good, long fantasy books. I burned through George R.R. Martin’s “Song of Ice and Fire” series very quickly – and those are huge books. Similarly, I loved Patrick Rothfuss’ “The Name of the Wind.” There’s something about picking up a book and knowing you can live in that world for a long time before it runs out that’s very appealing to me.

NFE: Would “A SOUL TO STEAL” keep you up all night if you hadn’t written it?

Rob Blackwell: Yes, definitely. The funny thing is that enough time has passed since I wrote it that I have re-read the book years later and found myself frantically turning pages like everyone else. I know what happens, of course, but it’s easy to get caught up.

What I like best about it is the mix of genres. This can be a blessing and a curse. As a reader, I absolutely love it. As an author, it makes the book harder to market. Some people really like particular genres and don’t want them mixed with others. But I’m not that kind of reader myself so it’s hard to be that kind of author. I wrote the book as a supernatural thriller, but it also became a murder mystery and included elements of romance, action adventure and urban fantasy. Fortunately, there are a lot of readers out there who like all those things too.

NFE: How about some links so we can find out more about you?

Rob Blackwell:  I can be found on two websites: http://blackwellauthor.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/asoultosteal. I’m also on Twitter at @hobbinb. I’d love to see you there. I have a sequel coming out this fall, so I’m planning to run contests and do other fun stuff to get the word out.  

CITY UNDER THE MOON - 5 Stars from THRILLERS ROCK TWITTER

E. Bard of the Thrillers Rock Twitter team says City Under the Moon by Hugh Sterbakov may be right up your alley.  Gives it 5 stars but with strings attached. 

"I really never imagined I'd be writing this in a review: It's the werewolf apocalypse! This story is a very unique thriller that returns the werewolf firmly to the role of monster. For me, this was a welcome change from the recent trend in popular fiction where the werewolf is cast as more of a tortured romantic hero...”  

Check out his full review at Thrillers Rock Twitter - HERE!