A massive snowstorm, a cursed town, a haunted hotel, Native American legends, ritual human sacrifice, ghost-hunting children, and a demon-possessed cryptid make up just a few of things Seven Cleopatra Hill attempts to incorporate into its tale. To say it has a lot going on is an understatement but surprisingly, the ambitious storyline works. The ghosts are the least concern as an ancient evil will unleash its wrath upon the town unless it is appeased. A romance writer's convention happens to place James and Vic in the path of the creature's fury when the older generation fails to complete the ritual.

Other than a pair of precocious children, the eclectic character cast felt superficial. The humor and dialogue seemed forced and juvenile, often missing the mark. The strong point for Seven Cleopatra Hill definitely lies in the action propelling the story onwards. There's no shortage of grisly violence and gruesome death scenes for the gore-loving horror fans. The mystery of the creature and its origins along with the adventurous quality of the story made Seven Cleopatra Hill a fast-paced, fun horror novel though a bit more character development would have solidified the read

Review originally featured in Unnerving Magazine!