Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this horror novel by Michael Wehunt, with the audiobook narrated by Tim Lounibos and Zura Johnson. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 3.5 stars!
Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt – a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons – perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hélène Enriquez – everything unraveled. Now, Jorie has built an isolated life with her young son in Vermont. In the devastating wake of her viral, truth-stretching Proof of Demons blog entry — hysteria, internet backlash, and the death of a young woman — Jorie has put it all, along with her intense love for the horror genre, behind her. Until a videotape arrives in the mail. Jorie fears someone might be filming her. And the “Rickies” – Enriquez obsessives who would do anything for the reclusive director – begin to cross lines in shocking ways. It seems Hélène Enriquez is making a new kind of sequel…and Jorie is her final girl.
This book and audiobook should have checked all the boxes for me to be a 5 star read. I love a creepy read, especially at this time of the year when Halloween decorations are all around. Add to that discussions of cult movies, obsessive fans, and a scary atmosphere and it should have been a total hit. I did love the audiobook narration - complete with sound effects and the use of other media - but the story itself just fell a bit short of my expectations. While it was tense and I was trying to figure out what was real and what wasn't, I wasn't completely engaged throughout. Be sure to check out all the more positive reviews though!
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