George M. Moser

I haven't read a whole lot of horror stories of late, but the story in Nine Lives intrigued me because it was an original idea. Michael lives a charming life with things looking up for him and his family until he kills a stray cat. Then things go from bad to worse as the demon cat keeps coming back bigger and meaner with Michael and his loved ones in his sight. Moser does an excellent job creating a creepy story that stays with you even after you put it down. This chilling tale made me happy show more that I did not read it before I picked my own loveable kitty because I can see why Michael would prefer dogs after his adventures. The book moves fast, and I really liked how Moser put in some ordinary details that made the characters more real to life. It was nice seeing everyday occurances like watching football or shopping (although that one trip to the Wagon was beyond chilling) make appearances. Overall this was a good read, and Moser definitely delivers a chilling story of horror. This is one author to keep an eye on. show less

I just read this book and it was fantastic! I couldn't wait to write a review while it was fresh in my head. Okay, first off, I think the cover doesn't do the book justice because there was so much going on in this book. It was beautifully written and the characters well developed. I wasn't expecting much and I received a big surprise.
The story starts out with the main character looking at the stars with his dad. It then leads to the present with the lead character, Michael Morino, working show more hard at a job in a bank. That's really the basis for the book. Throughout the story, he is struggling with his decision of being a banker or going after his dreams of being an astronomer. He feels working hard and supporting the family means success.
He comes home and accidentally kills a cat. This starts a chain reaction of one cat after another attacking him. I will say, the cat attacks started becoming pretty scary, I have a cat. Made it hard when I went to sleep so I pulled up the covers. His dad died leaving him an old car with a special note. He wanted him to dream, or in other words, do what he really wants to do. The car and his dad are very influential in the story. It's actually kind of a ghost story.
What really made this book good, was the characters. Mr. Moser has a great way of story telling and he developed some great characters. I laughed, I cried and I felt for some of them. He has a good sense of humor and it shows in some of his best characters. There is the stuffy boss and the psychotic policeman. I absolutely hated his ex-girlfriend but thats what made the book so good.
I couldn't put this book down. It was a real page turner. A thriller really. When is this guy coming out with another? Serious.
One last thing. This book presents itself very well. Bravo! show less

9 LIVES A STORY OF HORROR BY George M. Moser is a thrilling story about Michael Morino, a husband, father and dog lover. Michael comes home from a fresh promotion to find a kitten in his backyard which he tries to get out. Unfortunately, the kitten gets into the garage where accidentally it is killed. As a result, the dreaded domino effect of death, hell cats and demons begins.

The main part of this book is set in the suburbs, but we are also transported to Egypt which I found very show more interesting. The book is filled with suspense and you won’t want to put it down. If you are looking for a thriller this is a great read.

Reviewed by Rae, My Book Addiction and More

Rating 4.5

Heat Rating: Hot, mostly for graphic violence show less

This book grabbed me from the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed the book from the start to the finish. A clever story about a young man and his family stalked by an evil cat. I found myself laughing several times, the author has a very good sense of humor. I didn't think this book was like most horror stories, which was a big plus in my book. This book is more of a thriller and it reminded me of some of Stephen Kings books.

The story line is about a man who is traveling down a successful path. show more He has a beautiful family and a great career but it's not really what he wants to do in life. After killing a cat, it comes back for revenge in some very intense and scary moments. Throughout the story, he finds himself questioning himself. His love for his family is what finally takes front stage and he is able to battle the evil cat.

I really enjoyed this book and would think any fan of Stephen King would like this book as well. show less