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Helltown

World's Scariest Places Book 3

World's Scariest Places Book 3

Helltown

World's Scariest Places Book 3
Published: 1, June 2015

Author: Jeremy Bates

Genres: American, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Occult, Shape Shifter, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Thrillers, Werewolf, Young Adult


Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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The Review:

This book is wonderful, yet not as well-written as some of Jeremy Bates' previous books. This work is filled with nasty, dark, and horrible material, including allusions to animal torture, rape, necrophilia, satanic rituals, and animals devouring human bodies, in typical Jeremy Bates fashion. Even at a leisurely rate, it's pretty intriguing.

I'm actually torn between calling it a fast-paced or slow-paced story because it felt fast at times but became slow at others because you never fully get to know the main characters and the way some characters are killed causes you to root for the killers rather than the supposedly good guys who are killed.

Bates obviously investigated these topics and locations before writing about them, and Helltown was no exception. It wasn't as fast-paced as I would have liked, and it was really wordy. It was also difficult for me to keep track of all the different personalities. I never felt particularly attached to any of them, but as I often say, it's the existence of an irritating or unusual character that propels a book and story along.

The language and writing are still fantastic, and the descriptions are fantastic, but not as much as in previous books by the author, and when it comes, it still paints a vivid picture, but I don't think it has the build-up and suspense that I've come to expect from a genuinely fantastic, horrific, factual, page-turning horror. Regardless, everyone who likes gore should read it.

I must warn you about the author; he occasionally explains things in great detail, but everything he describes is horrific and violent to the point of making you scream if you witnessed what he was describing in person. Many readers, however, continue to enjoy reading about it, not because they are members of some satanic cult, but because of the thrill and spine-chilling sensation it provides. So don't read his novels if you're terrified of it or if your stomach can't handle it.

Final thoughts:

Another book by Jeremy Bates that will divide readers into two groups: those who think it is one of the greatest books he has written and those who think it was a waste of time. I am actually pleased with this book and recommend it to all fans, especially gore fans and people who enjoy larger-than-life characters who are basically in the situation of Hills Have Eyes and a lot of formulaic foundations that build a novel or a movie on these situations.

Plus, I believe this book could have used one or two more chapters to properly finish and tie up all loose ends, but it's a fun read if you're okay with gore and willing to let go of reality because it's just a book, so read and enjoy it.


Synopsis:

“OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE TAKEN THE JOURNEY TO THE WORLD'S SCARIEST PLACES. NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.

Come on a terrifying journey with USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates to an isolated region plagued with rumors of dark and deadly forces. The locals call it Helltown.

Since the 1980s there have been numerous reports of occult activity and other possibly supernatural phenomenon within certain villages and townships of Summit County, Ohio—an area collectively known as Helltown.

When a group of out-out-town friends investigating the legends are driven off the road by a mysterious hearse, their night of cheap thrills turns to chills as they begin to die one by one.”


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The Catacombs

World's Scariest Places Book 2

The Catacombs

Published: 25, February 2015

Author: Jeremy Bates
Genres: American, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literature, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Shape Shifter, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Thrillers, Werewolf, Young Adult



Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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The Review:

The Catacombs are one of the world’s scariest places and the novel has characters with a wide range of qualities that add intrigue to an already compelling story. The writing is well-crafted, with a vivid story that draws the reader in and makes them desire to explore the catacombs.

Despite the fact that I am not a good fit to go inside due to my large shoulders, which make it difficult for me to move around in tight spaces, I have always been fascinated by the catacombs. This book reminded me of the movie "The Descent" on several occasions, which fueled my desire even more. It is scary, with plenty of horror elements, but I believe it was more of a thriller and suspense story than a horror story.

This one, like some of Jeremy Bates' other novels, is a slow burn, with the main horror arriving later in the story, but it's still a fast-paced novel that his fans will devour like a cookie with milk.

Although it is a formula novel, it was interesting and held my attention until the end. The only flaws that I don't consider to be a flaw are flashbacks and character thoughts during major events that may divert attention away from the main story because some of these flashbacks are only relevant to the character and not to the main story. That's something I've noticed in a few of the author's other books.

The gore is present, but not enough to keep a weak stomach from turning the pages. The attention to detail is amazing, from the color and smell to the thoughts; it's as if the author wants the reader to be able to visualize what they're reading, and it truly makes him the master of making a reader use all five senses in his own unique style.

Despite its almost gigantic size, this is a very easy book to finish. One of Jeremy Bates' strengths is his ability to draw the reader into the adventure alongside the characters, and his use of first-person perspectives makes it even more personal in many cases.

I've noticed how he's referred to as Stephen King, but he isn't; instead, he has his own distinct style, which he is the master of. His stories have a realistic feel to them at times, but that is how he writes, and that is what makes them so good and what builds a following for an author.

Another feature of this book and the series is that all of the stories are standalone, so a reader can read any book in any order without fear of missing something from the previous installment.

The reader is left wondering what monstrosities dwell under the ground after reading the Prologue. The novel has action and tension that will have you on the tip of your seat, but the plot is much more than that. There are some revelations about human nature. We witness it in the explorers' diverse personalities, as well as the contrast between the evil that has grown ubiquitous and regarded as usual in the Catacombs and the explorers' un-evil and at times kind nature.

I wasn't completely satisfied with the finale, but the narrative was well-written, fast-paced, and engrossing. But, once again, I felt the ending was hurried, perhaps because I was not expecting it to stop so abruptly and wished for fifty to a hundred more pages to be added to the plot.

Final thoughts:

All of the books that are criticized solely for their characters are normally brilliant books, but a few readers don't understand the concept of character development and having different personalities for different characters. It actually helps the story develop and progress because if all of the characters are intelligent, smart, and perfect, a monster will die on the first page and the story will be over and that is the case with Jeremy Bates novels, he is being criticized for his characters even though his books are great.


Synopsis:

“OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE TAKEN THE JOURNEY TO THE WORLD'S SCARIEST PLACES. NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.

From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes a bone-chilling descent into the tunnels beneath Paris where an unknown evil awaits. AHWA winner for horror. For fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.

Paris, France, is known as the City of Lights, a metropolis renowned for romance and beauty. Beneath the bustling streets and cafés, however, exists The Catacombs, a labyrinth of crumbling tunnels filled with six million dead.

When a video camera containing mysterious footage is discovered deep within their depths, a group of friends venture into the tunnels to investigate. But what starts out as a lighthearted adventure takes a turn for the worse when they reach their destination—and stumble upon the evil lurking there.”


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Suicide Forest

World's Scariest Places Book 1

World's Scariest Places Book 1

Suicide Forest

World's Scariest Places Book 1
Published: 14, December 2014

Author: Jeremy Bates

Genres: Action, Adventure, American, Anthologies, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, First Person Narrative, Horror, Literature, Movie Tie-In, Mystery, Psychological, Shape Shifter, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Thrillers, Werewolf, Young Adult


The Review:

This novel is set in Japan's famously terrifying Suicide Forest. I'm glad the author was able to capture the majority of the terrifying atmosphere, and he did a fantastic job of making the reader use all five senses while reading this well-crafted work.

First person narration is one of my favorite storytelling styles, and this book has it, with the main character narrating everything that happens. Normally, any good book transports you to a world that feels like a movie playing in your head, but I believe a first-person narrative does the job best.

As all Jeremy Bates fans are already aware of his character development and how realistic his characters are, they can be so real and annoying that many readers begin to dislike the book rather than understanding his brilliant writing. The simple fact that they do not understand is that if all of the characters are perfect, there will be no more stories, just as Superman cannot be loved because he is perfect. (Because the topic of Superman is vast, we should discuss it when I review any book or comic featuring him.)

I had no intention of starting this series, but after reading and reviewing four books in a row from “The World's Scariest Legends” Series, I decided to continue and finish this one also, so that I could have a full author page of Mr. Jeremy Bates ready to show his fans.

The thing about this author's characters is that you either despise or love them, and you feel their pain. Furthermore, the stories can be quite frightening, depending on who is reading them.

I observed something in one of the earlier books, and that was the author's expertise of Japan and its culture, and this book proves it once more. The last book I saw it in was The Man From Taured, and he conducts insane amounts of research on the book and topic he is writing about, which is a fantastic characteristic in a writer who chooses to write about tales and genuine places from our real-world but adds his own twist to them.

The way this novel sneaks up on you is terrifying, and if you read it before or near bedtime, chances are you won't be able to sleep; it features a lot of gore from previously dead bodies, as well as a touch of the otherworldly.

A slightly large and creepy book that can be finished in two to three sittings unless you plan to stay awake all night. I enjoyed the story and narrative style, but I had some concerns about things that had just happened and the reader was not aware of, such as the equipment that suddenly becomes available even though the party was not prepared for it. However, I believe the author assumed that the readers are intelligent enough to understand that when someone plans to leave for an adventure, they pack everything necessary for the trip.


Synopsis:

“OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE TAKEN THE JOURNEY TO THE WORLD'S SCARIEST PLACES. NOW IT'S YOUR TURN.

From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes a tale of mystery and horror set in Japan's ancient Suicide Forest, a place that is easy to enter but, for some, impossible to leave. Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for horror. For fans of Stephen King.

Just outside of Tokyo lies Aokigahara, a vast forest and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Japan...and also the most infamous spot to commit suicide in the world. Legend has it that the spirits of those many suicides are still roaming, haunting deep in the ancient woods.

When bad weather prevents a group of friends from climbing neighboring Mt. Fuji, they decide to spend the night camping in Aokigahara. But they get more than they bargained for when one of them is found hanged in the morning—and they realize there might be some truth to the legends after all.”


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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 95/100 Yes.

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