World's Scariest Places Book 6

Hotel Chelsea

World's Scariest Places Book 6

Published: 1, September 2020

Author: Jeremy Bates
Genres: American, Classics, Fiction, Ghosts, Haunted Houses, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Occult, Shape Shifter, Suspense, Thrillers, Vampire, Werewolf

Rating: 85/100

Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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The Review:

With excellent narrative, Jeremy Bates once again demonstrated his talent. His imagination breathed new life into old rumors, and the conclusion of his prologue was completely unexpected. This is a book I would suggest to everyone who appreciates a fantastic story with a lot of twists and turns. This book is fantastic.

When I used the word fantastic, it was for people who enjoy twists and craziness, and the ending of this book is completely insane, but I still loved it because of how insane it was. Many readers may not like it, as they have with almost all of Jeremy Bates' endings.

I am sure Jeremy Bates' writing gets better and better with each new book I read. I'd like to say more, but I don't want to give anything away. All I can say is that the book did not go in the direction I expected, which is amazing. The entire time, you're left wondering. His take on the events at the Chelsea Hotel is brilliant, inventive, and engaging. As always, I must add that he is a really brilliant writer whose books just blow the reader's mind.

I have to admit that this was the weakest book in the series. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't up to the others' standards. The book began with the impression that it couldn't possibly be anything but a fantastic read, what with the wonderful characters and the fascinating history of Hotel Chelsea. Unfortunately, I was mistaken. Because of the novel's many twists and turns, I found myself wondering where the story was going, but the problem with me is that I always give all writers a chance, even unknown ones, and Jeremy Bates is already an established author, so I read all the way to the end and was not dissatisfied, as I had observed in many other readers.

Final Thoughts:

Readers will be divided once more due to the way the second half of the book changes direction and then the final half was completely insane due to the extremely unexpected ending. For me, it was a very interesting twist that is very close to what I am telling people about the supernatural and science, as well as how people around the world think differently depending on culture and literature. This novel has nothing to do with what I'm saying, but it's very close, and I can't even discuss it because of spoiler issues.

Even if you like Jeremy Bates, you might not like what happens at the end this time. I still gave it a lot of points because I liked the story and the ending, but others may give it five to ten points less than I did. Don't give up or lose hope in him because Jeremy Bates is an exceptional writer, and even though his books get low scores, he continues to write great stories with great plots and twists that become even better because of close to life flawed characters that are sometimes so annoying that readers begin to hate the book and author, but I love that in a writer and especially in a book. So read the book and make your own decision.

Synopsis:

“"Bates brings the atmosphere." —Publishers Weekly

"Fans of spooky stories and ghostly encounters will relish the atmosphere of the Chelsea Association Building's Hotel Chelsea, with its dual magnificence and slowly-building terror." —Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

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

The latest novel in the bestselling World's Scariest Places series takes you to the historic Hotel Chelsea in New York City. Many people consider it a cauldron of creativity due to the numerous writers, musicians, artists, and actors who have called it home over the years. But it is perhaps best known for being one of the most haunted places in the country...

When a magazine reporter is tasked with writing a story about the Hotel Chelsea's never-ending renovations, he befriends some of the hotel's eccentric characters. As the days go by, and he experiences increasingly abnormal events in his life, he begins to wonder if there's more to the Hotel Chelsea, and its residents, than meets the eye.”

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World's Scariest Places Book 5

Mountain of the Dead

World's Scariest Places Book 5

Published: 5, May 2018

Author: Jeremy Bates

Genres: American, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical, Horror, Movie Tie-In, Mysteries, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Thrillers, Vampire, Young Adult

Rating: 90/100

Recommended: 95/100 Yes.

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This was a terrific page-turner, and I thought Jeremy Bates handled the alternating chapters brilliantly for most of the book, but by the end, the earlier drama was no longer a drama because readers knew what had transpired. Characters in this book are significantly more three-dimensional than I imagined.

I've been captivated by the Dyatlov Case for years, much like the individuals in the narrative, so this was a must-read for me. The narrative of the unexplained deaths of the nine hikers in 1959 is interspersed with a current account of an American author and his companion investigating the case in the Ural Mountains. The plot continues to be exciting, with some unexpected turns.

It's difficult to write a review for this book yet again. With the exception of a few words and situations that I found unbelievable, the author has done significant research on the authentic Dyatlov's group story and accurately follows it. The novel's potential present is a great leap of imagination, yet it is unfortunately unrealistic. If this isn't a concern for you and you don't mind terrible horror mixed in with brilliant writing, you'll probably appreciate it.

I couldn't have guessed the action moments, which had a race for your life feel to them; the tale truly caught me off guard. The last few moments were even more unexpected, given how unique and unseemly the folks that came together were. While on their trip to the last peak, the main character and his pals came across more unknown and terrible locales, adding to the story's horrors. I had a great time reading this story and would strongly suggest it.

Now one of my favorite series is Jeremy Bates' World's Scariest Places and I've read all the books from this series in a short amount of time. I believe he does a fantastic job of educating the reader about these locations and the cultures in which they are set; I feel like I'm getting a history lesson while reading. Mountain of the Dead was not, in my opinion, a "bad" novel or a "weak" installment in the series. If anything, Helltown seems out of place among the other titles in the series because I noticed a formula being used to write all these books but Helltown did not use it.

One more thing that I was expecting from the start was the ending and it was chilling to know I was correct but I know many readers are not going to like it.

Final Thoughts:

Genuine images from 1959 are used to illustrate the tale, many of which were shot by the hikers themselves as their journey progressed. On their trip, we grow to connect with them, which deepens our engagement in their narrative and deaths. The narrative, the innovative way fact, and fiction are interwoven, the characters, who are both well-drawn and engage our compassion, the outstanding written style, and the descriptions of the Siberian landscapes have all earned this book top marks from me. Despite certain brutal passages, I do not believe the novel is classified as horror. It is, in my opinion, a clever and sympathetic story beautifully presented and well worth reading. It comes highly recommended by me.

Still, I know that some readers will dislike it for the same reasons that they always do: the characters that do stupid things and then the lectures that these books are all about. Another major disappointment was some typos that I discovered, which I hope are corrected as soon as possible. The audio was good, and I thought it was easier to listen to the book than read it, so I recommend it if you prefer listening to audiobooks to reading them.

Synopsis:

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

The greatest unsolved mystery of the 20th century—until now.

Fact: During the night of February 1, 1959, in the remote reaches of Siberia, nine Russian hikers slash open their tent from the inside and flee into a blizzard in sub polar temperatures.

Fact: By morning all are dead, several having suffered gruesome, violent deaths. What happened to them has baffled investigators and researchers to this day.

It has become known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.

Now, an American true-crime writer seeking answers to the enduring mystery sets out to retrace the hikers' steps on their fateful expedition—though nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover...”

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World's Scariest Places Book 4

Island of the Dolls

World's Scariest Places Book 4

Published: 21, March 2016

Author: Jeremy Bates

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

Rating: 90/100

Recommended: 95/100 Yes.

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The Review:

All the characteristics of a Jeremy Bates novel: well-written, well-paced, and you won't be able to put it down once you've started reading it. The 'World's Scariest Places' series is a brilliant concept, and "Island of the Dolls" is one of the most horrific episodes thus far. It's almost reminiscent of "Suicide Forest," which isn't a negative thing given it's one of my favorite books in the series so far.

"Island of the Dolls," like "Suicide Forest," has a fast-paced plot, appealing, sympathetic characters, and a frightening, atmospheric setting that Jeremy Bates' crisp, sharp writing expertly brings to life. The young ensemble of characters have a similar mix of friendships and rivalries, as well as a first-person narrator in the form of an American ex-pat teaching English to Japanese business people in "Suicide Forest" and a binge-drinking American race car driver in Mexico in "...Dolls."

Another thing they seem to have in common appears to be a Bates favored technique, in which the otherworldly shocks turn out to be less eerie and more of a very human tragedy. I shall not, however, expose anything about the novels to the readers.

As I've noted in previous book reviews, it's wonderful how the author takes genuine places and their histories and adds his own tale to them, and that is what he did with this story also. This one is really creepy with a great story as well. But there was one issue, and that was the second part of the book. The first half is fantastic, but it quickly devolves into something unexpected, as this author does with many of his works.

If you like horror stories set in scary places; you'll enjoy this one, as well as all of Jeremy Bates' previous works. I adore Jeremy Bates' writing style; all of his works have drawn me into the suspense, immersed me in the situation, and set my heart racing as I emerged into the action that lay just around the next corner.

The primary plot of this work takes place on an island, a terrifying site where a childhood tragedy occurred in the past. The specifics are unsettling. The action moves quickly, but the characters gradually reveal themselves, peeling away layers of themselves as you read on until the underlying problems and truth emerge, and the reader says, "Yes, that makes sense." The finale of this story is distinct from those of Bates' earlier works. I thought it was a creative finish, and I'm sure a lot of readers would agree with me. If you don't get it after reading the novel, just ask me why.

Final Thoughts:

The novel is not for everyone since some people may not appreciate the gore or the wild ways the party acted and reacted in certain situations that meant death in real life but some of them lived and in other cases, it was not "Horror" Horror for some readers. Even I thought it wasn't horror, but afterward, I realized my mistake, and you can see what I mean in the next paragraph.

I must admit that this book was not what I expected it to be, and that is my own fault because horror does not always mean ghosts or blood-sucking vampires and other dark things; horror can take many forms, such as gore, mutilation, the atmosphere, the anticipation, the dread of what is about to happen, and so much more that makes a reader's heart race and breathing go fast or slow or even stop. This book, like many others by Jeremy Bates, does the same thing, and he is a brilliant author. Almost all of Jeremy Bates' works are excellent, this one in particular. However, be warned: you will never look at a doll the same way again.

Synopsis:

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

USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates takes you to an infamous haunted island scattered with thousands of eerie dolls—where more than just the toys’ glassy eyes are upon you. Foreword Indies Book of the Year winner. For fans of Joe Hill and Stephen King.

Deep within an ancient Aztec canal system on the outskirts of Mexico City lies Isla de las Munecas...a reportedly haunted island infested with thousands of decrepit dolls.

While there to film a television documentary, several friends discover a brutal murder. Soon fear and paranoia turn them against one another—even as the unknown killer stalks them throughout the longest night of their lives.”

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