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The Nightmare Man by J.H. Markert
3.5
challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

When nightmares become reality - 

That’s a basis of this story. 

It takes a serial killer story and adds a shocking supernatural aspect. Told in dual timelines allowing us to know what’s currently happening as well as how we got here, we follow a writer whose horror novels have become a how to guide for a serial killer. The main problem? The books haven’t been released yet. 

So here’s the question?? Who is killing these people - and why?

It’s super interesting the round about way this book handled the story. I do feel that it would have benefitted from a quicker pace but that’s my personal preference- it definitely works the way it is. 

I received an audiobook through NetGalley and the quality was great. The narrator allowed for emotions and the creep factor was solid. 

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