A book that is meant to terrify you!
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In The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century (which I recommend to anybody who cares about global peace and prosperity), author Will Hutton says, "[China] requires our understanding and engagement - not our enmity and suspicion, which could culminate in self-defeatingly creating the very crisis we fear."

If you want to know such enmity and suspicion to the extreme, read The Coming Wars of China, which is simply a categorisation of the bad stories about China you can find over the internet. (Author's note: "Much of the research conducted for this book was done over the internet.") To give you an example, on page 137-138 the author uses the information on the Banqiao Dam found at Wikipedia - the Banqiao Dam was built in the early 1950s and crested and collapsed when Typhoon Nina hit in 1975 - to prove that it is not a good idea to build the Three Gorges Dam.

In fact, you know you are in for some catastrophic scenarios when you read the author's prediction in the form of a "News Release, October 25, 2012" on the first page of the Introduction:

- "Global stock exchanges were devastated this week by the worst collapse in history as a wave of panic selling followed...a Chinese government announcement that it would no longer finance the mounting budget and trade deficits of a 'profligate United States'."

- "It's been a tough year for Sino-US relations. In January, the US ambassador to the United Nations stormed out in protest over...[China's] veto to shield terrorist regimes such as Iran from diplomatic sanctions in exchange for oil. In March, China's president abruptly cancelled a state visit after the US Treasury Department branded China a 'currency manipulator.' During an unusually hot August that raised collateral fears of global warming, the US Pacific Fleet engaged in a tense, week-long standoff over Taiwan with China's [navy]."

- "Meanwhile, domestic unrest in China continues to escalate... A recent report released by the US Central Intelligence Agency has warned that should such domestic unrest reach a boiling point in China, the result may be 'sharper military conflicts with the United States, Taiwan, and possibly even Japan as Chinese leaders seek to unify the now increasingly fractured nation against a 'common enemy.'"

Of course, if you like betting, you can always buy the book now and check the validity of the author's prediction in the year 2012.

I would not, however, recommend that you do this. Instead, I recommend that you buy Will Hutton's The Writing on the Wall, which is one of the first truly enlightening books on China because of the author's unbiased attitude and approach.
1996363
Is this really a young-adults book?  If so it's a really scary one.  The writer has a penchant for putting you right in the middle of the action. There were times I felt positively claustrophobic when she was describing the children being under the big spooky house while Long Lankin was pursuing them.  If you can take the terror, go ahead and read it.  If you have to sleep with the lights on hereafter, don't say I didn't warn you.  :o)
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I love this book Gone, by Stacy Claflin; however I do have to say how bone chilling it is.  Being a mother we want to protect our children, and for the people who are mentally unstable and there are quite a few this book makes me feel eerie at certain parts.  The book is narrated alternating between the girl, her family, and her abductor; as you get more engulfed in this book you start to feel nervous for the girl and what the future holds for her.  I would recommend this book, for anyone who can grasp the concept of this book.  You get hooked when you first start reading it and then you go from there.
Disclosure:  I received this book for free promo for an HONEST opinion.
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Behind Closed Doors, by B.A Paris, is a truly horrifying story. Yet, although the terror is primarily psychological, the book is strangely addicting. I was more afraid of this book than I have been with almost any other book. At times I felt trapped and unable to escape. The book has three stars because of the adeptness of the author to convey such a mood. It is NOT for those easily startled.

Have I mentioned that this book is pure terror? The husband, Jack, ironically is an attorney specializing in domestic abuse cases. He is a true psychopath addicted to the idea of fear as a motivating factor for many activities. Physical violence is reported as hearsay. One horrifying part is the domineering control Jack has over his wife, Grace. When Jack and Grace are outside of their house they appear to be a normal couple. The additional character influenced by Jack is Grace's sister,  Millie, who has Down Syndrome. She becomes more pivotal to the story's conclusion as it draws to a close. That aspect made me very uncomfortable.

When I received the book for review I knew it was going to be suspenseful, but I did not expect the level of diabolical terror. However, if the author writes in another genre I will consider it. Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the advance copy.
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If you want a real thriller this book is for you!! I was thinking this was a horror movie. It sure would make a great one! I really loved how this book put me in suspense and wondering what would happen next! The author is amazing and definitely kept me scared and wanting to know how they would get out of their situation. I was surprised at the ending.
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A brilliant and yet disturbing book. I would definitely rate it up there with some of my all-time favourite books. It left an impression on me ... not necessarily a good impression (I found myself feelilng very uncomfortable for many days after reading it) but in my opinion, any book that leaves an impression on you and keeps you thinking, has to be good.

My daughter is reading the book now and I can't wait to discuss it with her.

I'm not going to give anything away but those who have read it will know what I'm talking about. There is one particular part of the book that sent chills down my spine and literally had me shaking. While this is not a "horror" novel there are definitely some horrifying parts to it.

I highly recommend it...
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This was the scariest book I've ever read and I've read the best. I thought the first book was scary but this one beat that one all to hell. DO NOT LET CHILDREN READ THIS BOOK !!!

I am not even sure if adults should read these books. That said there.is no way I will miss the next one. This author must have a really twisted mind to dream this stuff up. However, he is a truly talented writer to make me feel like I'm right in the town along with those poor people. I think he has a brilliant future ahead. I hope to be reading his books for many years.

I read the first book in the daytime and was scared silly and I was still dumb enouh to read this one at night. Now I don't know if even sleeping pills will let me sleep tonight.

If you love horror and have a strong constitution, read this series. But you must start at the beginning or you will be lost. Turn on all the lights, fix a strong drink ( or coffee  or tea, if that's your preferences ) and sit back and enjoy. Oh, and by the way, watch out for crows.
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I know it is nonfiction but this is possibly the most frightening book anyone will ever read! The first section made me cry; the second part made me VERY angry!!!

Read it and find out why!!!!
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This is an OVER the Top scariest book I ever read. I am not a big fan of horror genre, because I know subconciously that it is just a work of fiction, but this book, really scare the bej**** out of me. I can't put it down, and the writing style are pretty remarkable to me. in the middle of it, I always wonder who's writer on that part that is telling me a story. Stephen King never fails his readers on this genre, but this four talented getlemen has cracked the code. I like the way it is lay out, telling a story by character, the writers takes on this classic story, made this story interesting, very rehreshing in a contemporary way.
I highly recommend it! My congratulations to the four talented authors for this collaborations! The deleted and subs version of the ending were such a delight to read, knowing how the creative parts are being work out.
Amazingly good! You'll be more than satisfied!
get your copy now and read it!
Cheers!
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This book promises to grab you by the throat from the first word of the paragraph and won't let go till the last word is read! It's a case of mistaken identity that went awry and the terror that Jessica had to endure while being kidnapped takes you right along with Jessica. You can literally smell the rotting tomatoes of the farm she was taken to ~~ feel the cold stone floor as she lays on the cellar floor naked waiting for her captor to come home ~~ wondering if she'll ever see her children again. It's enough to give you nightmares!!
Jessica is housekeeper to this couple and while on a scouting run, the first kidnapper noticed her and thought she was the lady of the "mansion" that Jessica was taking care of. He and two of his buddies were looking for a way to make easy money ~~ so they devised this kidnapping scheme to extort money from the guy who owned this house. It worked ~~ only it wasn't his wife that the men had kidnapped ~~ it was his housekeeper. And the story begins.
Jessica spends most of her time in captivity drugged, naked and used by the men sexually ~~ that was the part I had a hard time digesting because it just seems too much. However, isn't that the case with most kidnappings anymore? Most kidnappers end up resorting to murder and Jessica escaped with her life. This is her story ~~ the story of terror and shame and abuse ~~ and it comes to a climaxing ending that leaves the reader wanting for more!
If you are into suspense, this book is for you. It is a fast-paced novel that will grip your attention!...
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If you have ever had a book that you had to lay down after a chapter to catch your breath you know what this book is all about! Few books scare me but this author crawls into the deep recesses of our minds and fears and connects with all of us who have seen the bogey man under the bed!! As a person familiar with psychops, psychopaths,and the desires of people like Adolph Hitler and our own military I had to at times stop to breath deeply. Not a book for the faint of heart yet a GREAT read!! If I could have given it more stars I would have.
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One of the scariest books I have ever read. If you've ever been curious where that overgrown driveway leads...this will scare the pants off you!
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In December, a local store teased me with constant coupons. And I gave in. Each. And. Every. Time. This is one book I picked up.
If you had the opportunity to spend a whole week with a deceased love one, would you take it? No matter what? This book is SCARY! Afraid to close your eyes at night, scary. Afraid to close-your-eyes-in-the-shower-to-wash-your-face, scary. If you're in the mood to be scared, read it!
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I've read a lot of horror novels, but this is, by far, the most frightening and disturbing one. And it is not only because we have to witness a horrible crime, based on the cruel murder of Sylvia Likens. Of course, the story of the book is a horrifying one: Back in the 1950's, we meet David and his friends and family, living a rather normal life. Yes, there are some ugly secrets behind the surface, but everyone has chosen not to notice. All of the boys likes the neighbor Ruth, a single mother that treats them like adults, not like annoying little children. This woman seems to be the perfect stepmother for Meg and her sister Sarah, who have just lost their parents. But the beautiful and strong Meg brings out something horrible in Ruth. It starts with arguments, with punishments - it ends with physical and mental abuse of an almost unbearable cruelty, and with Meg being locked up and tortured in a bomb shelter in Ruth's cellar...

It is really hard to read through all the incredibly horrible things that are done to Meg, and it certainly doesn't help that many of the most disturbing cruelties are done by children. All the kids in the neighborhood are taking part in the torture - everyone knows, but no one helps, and none of their parents seems to care enough to notice what is going on the cellar next door. But the most frightening thing about the book is, in my opinion, that the reader is forced to go through the main character's feeling, and starts to feel the same thing. The story is absolutely shocking, but I felt such a strange and horrible fascination, that I couldn't stop reading anymore and actually finished it in one day. It is the same mixture of pure disgust and overwhelming captivation David goes through, and this was what makes the reader realize that everyone can be drawn into a horrible event like this - and that it can (and of course, does) happen again, anywhere, anytime.

This book is one of the best examples that no monster, no paranormal activity, no evil spirit can be more frightening than the human mind - and that bad things are not only done by bad people. David is a good boy and he feels true sympathy for Meg, but he can't resist until it is too late. And no one can truly say that he would have acted differently if he were in his shoes, because... you never know unless you have been there.

The Girl next Door is one of the most horrible and impressive books I've ever read. It is a book you will never ever forget about - even if you wish you could. And it shows a very important truth about human society, that Meg's history can repeat in everyone's house next door, and that we have to do everything to prevent this.
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Omg.. Ok first of all, I don't know why everyone hated this book!! I was skeptical of reading it after reading the reviews but saw another author that I love talk about it so I had to buy it. Plus the cover is really pretty. One of my favorites!

I love disturbing and all things weird and creepy. That being said the middle of this book truly had an eerie feeling.. With the darkness and being underground. My kids made a loud noise while I was in the middle of reading and I about jumped out of my skin! I love that in a book.

After about 75% or so it starts changing directions and it wasn't so scary, I was almost like "really?" THAT'S what is happening?!? But I still thoroughly enjoyed the way she chose to end the book.

The actual book was on sale at my bookstore so I bought it and I'm so glad I did. The blurb sucked me into this one and will stay with me for a while! 5 stars!
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jason specter's book is a soon-to-be clasic of paranormal literature....... it explores our deepest fears, and attacks the government's barrier walls on the subject. If you are an unbeliever, you woln't be after you read this book! just don't read it in the dark. from a mad axe murderer's houses spewing blood, to an 8-foot-tall killer lizard as fast as a car, to radioactive crop circles fighting off firey bright lights in the sky, this non-fiction book will chill your blood. go to scary states of america. com for more.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book!  The author took a common theme (the end of the world) and turned it on its ear!  The book was well-written with interesting characters and a definite twist. The fact that 99.9% of the book takes place in an old English pub, makes the terror all the more horrifying.  There is no where to go!