Fast moving adventure/horror, very realistic hold your breath reading.
594157
Not for the faint of heart, nor for the person who dislikes detailed forced rape and torture. I had to give it a four because of the excellent writing and attention to detail. Once I started and was "in" to the characters I could not stop reading, however, I would not read his books again.
4372648
This series scared me senseless, but I couldn't put it down. Vivid characters wild characters some you love and some that are the stuff of nightmares. Extremely well written, great plot twists fast paced and the kind of book you can't put down. I'll never go to a cabin in the middle of nowhere ever again.
4568777
Now I know that when I pick up a book by Jeremy Bates, it'll be very difficult to put it down. Not for claustrophobes, this is a scary, well developed adventure following the same pattern as Suicide Forest - which I suppose is meant like that since they're part of a "scarriest places" series; nevertheless, this brings a feeling of repetitiveness that takes away a bit of the zest of the story. But the writing is effective and so addictive that it certainly compensates for that. On to the the next book...
910209
This is scary because there is just enough of real life going on in this book to keep you from putting it down and ready for the next in the series.
3626320
A very scary adventure novel, I felt chilled in reading it.  That it could really happen is what is so frightening.  One of the things that makes the Earth fragile.
2731619
What a fast-paced book this was, the perfect read for when the days are cold and the nights are long. I couldn't put the book down and as a result finished it within a day.

Jake and Kate are looking to escape London with their son Sean when they find a beautiful house in the country. The last family who lived there have disappeared so Jake and Kate are able to snap it up quick. However it's not long before things aren't quite what they seem.

The pace of the book is fast, you'll want to keep reading the chapters to find out what is going on. The twists are plentiful and at times my heart was in my mouth with all the action that was going on.

At times, the book seems to border on horror which was fabulous, I love horror books and while I was reading the end at night I thought I kept hearing things! It kept me on my toes throughout and I didn't guess the ending at all. The ending did seem a tad rushed but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book.

This was my first book I've read by Stuart James but I will definitely read any others he has written now!
3377124
I enjoy books that are fast paced and hold a lot of action that moves the book along and this book truly lived up to this! I knew that I was going to be reading some military fiction here, but was also surprised to find that the book had hints of fantasy and horror mixed in which was fun to see and read. What I think I like most about the story was the characters. The author has done a great job at bringing together characters that are real and make you want to get to know them better and to understand their motivations and see and experience the emotions that they are feeling within the plot of the story itself. The book has much suspense and it will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end!
4741959
Excellent read,very imaginative,believable character's
4805823
Nathan Robinson has a vivid imagination and an equally chilling way with words. The book puts forth a uniquely terrifying scenarioa family is trapped inside their home by the ever-growing crowd of mesmerized voyeurs who watch them from outside. I know what you may be thinking: it's been done before with hordes of zombies that lay siege to survivors holed-up inside. "Starers" isn't like that. The growing crowd of watchers observe the family within as the house becomes a pressure cooker of pent-up anxiety. Why are they there? What do they want with the Keene family? And will the Keenes escape with their sanity intact?

Author Robinson writes with poise and pacing. His choice of words is straightforward, effective, and to the point. The combination of punchy description and concise narration makes for great reading. There's also a strong balance between tense moments and humor that lulls the reader into a temporary feeling of security, only to have the rug pulled out beneath his feet once more with a sudden shock. Definitely give this a readit's a good one.
3366441
Unusual plot with main character having such a debilitating phobia. But
story course handles it well. Well written and you are drawn into the delima and story progression with well paced action. Well done.
266430
Chills was a near perfect horror read. Lots of atmosphere, tons of tension, a body count of nearly ridiculous levels all play their part. The author gives the reader a welcome, fast but steady burn of a read that will have them on the edge of their seat. While its not flawless (theres a bit of an issue with a plethora of references to a certain creature), it is nonetheless a book you just cant put down. Its one of those books that you start for just a chapter, and end up closing the cover on a few hours later and wondering how in the world it suddenly got to be that late/early.

Ill confess to feeling quite happy that I encountered this gem before winter had set in. If it had been snowing whilst I was reading Chills, Im fairly sure you wouldnt have been able to pay me enough to get me to go outside. The creatures, both the unique and the Lovecraftian, are satisfyingly horrible. The main female character does a fine job of being enigmatic, vulnerable, and full of sheer grit all at the same time. The men aren't quite as interesting but not boring by any stretch. The characters are all a bit cliche, but that doesnt matter much when the author uses them so very, very well.

Overall, Chills is just a great read and one that definitely has revitalized my flagging horror spirit after a run of middlings.

Disclaimer: I received an ARC from Netgalley.
3328073
Smart, compelling, scary, terrifying, a page turner, imaginative and realistic.
1985065
The majority of Zombie stories are either set in future version of the US or in some mythical landscape which doesn't in any way relate to the real world. What I loved about Zombiestan is the combination of sci-fi/horror and the setting of modern day Afghanistan giving this story a scarily realistic feel to it. The premise of the Taliban truly becoming the stuff of nightmares, in the form of Zombies, is something which I don't believe has ever been tried prior to this book and the very idea is beyond unique and shows true creativeness. From start to finish you feel compelled to turn the next page to continue the amazingly scary journey of four very very different people thrown together just to survive the horrors that have taken over Afghanistan. It's fast paced action simply keeps you on the edge of your seat and I can't recommend this book highly enough.
3600391
I volunteered to read and review this book. I normally read witch,warlock and vampire books. So I wasn't sure what I was getting into. WOW! It was a fast read and was on the edge of my seat the whole time. And it was more than scary considering the premise. Terrorists developing a zombie virus. Could that be possible. I'd sure read book 2. I loved it!
3302618
I got a link to Amazon for this book from BookBub and I used the "Look Inside" and read the first few chapters and I was hooked, I paid the $1.99 and read the book on my Kindle and iPad in about 4 days. Hard to put down at times, it is a zombie/end of the world and survival type adventure set in Canada. I liked the characters and I plan to read the next 2 books he has in this series.
4449573
A great read for me. The post-apocalyptic world Jeff has created both thrilled and terrified. It's harsh and there are so many unknowns it's amazing that anyone can survive. Society hasn't yet reformed itself, and it's questionably if it ever will. There is no known governing forces, the landscape is bare and desolate and the people who inhabit it aren't quite old enough to have forgotten how it use to be. It's a world trying to reform and still so very close to imploding.

This world in which Stephen lives is also very real. The remnants of the way things were are still fresh - I could see our world in Stephen's and this was not comforting at all. But, it was this realism that added a thrill to the story for me.

Alongside this scary, untamed world there is a cast of characters that I really enjoyed. Some really got to me and others didn't make much of an impression but it was a good mix.

Overall, I pretty much enjoyed every aspect of The Eleventh Plague and I'm very excited for whatever Jeff has planned next!

The Eleventh Plague is a great read for anyone but I really think younger boys will really be engaged by this story. The bleakness of the society combined with characters that are easy to relate to, in my opinion, makes this a perfect read for reluctant and avid readers alike.

Acquisition: Received a free copy for review
2003800
This is a fast moving adventure story that will keep you turning pages.  More description and color would help flesh out the work and give the reader more context.