Under a Raging Moon embodies one of my favorite types of horror novellas. I like to think of it as a snapshot. The reader is thrown into a story already in development on page one. Anything we need to know as far as backstory or setting is addressed pretty quickly unless the plot calls for it to be dragged out. These novellas are usually fast-paced and take place over the course of hours or maybe a day or two.
The main character is Vivian. We learn early on that although she cares for her son Kody, their relationship is a bit strained. You could write it off to Kody’s age perhaps. The truth is we don’t get to know him super well before he undergoes a bit of a change.
Mike Sherer does a good job of hooking the reader by not allowing you to establish a firm foothold right away. As soon as you get an idea of where the story is going, the ground shifts underneath you and knocks you over. This was probably the biggest strength in my personal reading experience. I found that once all the big reveals had been made I wasn’t quite as invested as I had been at the onset. Sherer delivered enough drive to keep me reading the whole story, but the magic created at the beginning didn’t quite hold up for me.
Readers who enjoy strong female leads or stories of demonic possession will likely find this book to their taste. There are some graphic scenes but nothing so over the top that a casual horror reader will feel the need to shy away.

I was given a copy by the author for review consideration.