Craig Wallwork

Yes! Ever since I read Wallwork’s previous novel BAD PEOPLE I’ve been anxious for the return to the world and characters he created (especially Detective Tom Nolan). I’m happy to report that this sequel retains everything I loved about the first book, while adding new twists, more insight into Nolan’s character, and a creepy new killer.

Without spoiling too much I’ll just say that I loved this sequel! The blend of crime thriller and psychological horror, the police procedural show more elements, the impeccable pacing, the strong writing voice and vivid detail, the gruesome moments and surprising turns - all of it is great! We wrap up some loose ends from the first book but leave the door open for future ones (I need more Nolan!). You don’t necessarily have to have read the first, but I highly recommend it because it’s great and it does help some of the elements carry more weight.

I loved the character of Nolan in the first book, and I’m happy we get more insight into his motivations and thought process (both at the crime scenes and in his personal life). I also like that we introduced a creepy new killer with the Doll Maker, while still tying it back to Ragman and the cult elements of the first.

Thanks so much to @craig_wallwork for sending me an ARC. Guys this book is available now! Go get it!! show less

The thing I love about this collection is that, while it's very much horror, there's not a lot of horror. Instead, we get to delve into the lives of the various characters. Wallwork makes them very real.

For me, not all of the stories worked—in fact, the story that the collection is titled from is my least favourite of them all—but there's some absolutely incredible stories here.

"Everybody Hurts" and "The Ballad of Windsong House" and "Rosemary and Time" were the standouts for me show more personally, but with sixteen stories, there's a lot to choose from, and a lot to love.

I very much enjoyed my time traveling down the various avenues of Wallwork's mind. show less

When I’m getting strong vibes of Se7en, True Detective, and Red Dragon I know I’m reading something special. If you like any of those then you’re going to love this blend of horror and dark crime thriller. It’s tense, well-paced, chilling, and wonderfully written. It also deals with a sinister cult, so you know I’m hooked

I like how it bounces around from different characters’ perspectives (including the kidnapper), and while all the cast is great, Detective Nolan is definitely my show more favorite

It does this great thing where you’re introduced to a killer early on, leading you into a false sense of “I know what to expect”. But you don’t. You really don’t. Multiple twists I didn’t see coming, including a mind-blowing ending. Oh and it’s one of those stories where when things are going good for too long you’re waiting with bated breath for the other shoe to drop

I also like how specific and realistic all the police procedural and investigative terminology is. It’s thorough but interesting. Wallwork really seems to know his stuff (hopefully learned on the right side of the law...)

This book is amazing and I’m so excited there’s a sequel coming out soon! My full review will be posted on my blog and Goodreads. Special thanks to author @craig_wallwork for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review! show less

Yes! Ever since I read Wallwork’s previous novel BAD PEOPLE I’ve been anxious for the return to the world and characters he created (especially Detective Tom Nolan). I’m happy to report that this sequel retains everything I loved about the first book, while adding new twists, more insight into Nolan’s character, and a creepy new killer.

Without spoiling too much I’ll just say that I loved this sequel! The blend of crime thriller and psychological horror, the police procedural show more elements, the impeccable pacing, the strong writing voice and vivid detail, the gruesome moments and surprising turns - all of it is great! We wrap up some loose ends from the first book but leave the door open for future ones (I need more Nolan!). You don’t necessarily have to have read the first, but I highly recommend it because it’s great and it does help some of the elements carry more weight.

I loved the character of Nolan in the first book, and I’m happy we get more insight into his motivations and thought process (both at the crime scenes and in his personal life). I also like that we introduced a creepy new killer with the Doll Maker, while still tying it back to Ragman and the cult elements of the first.

Thanks so much to @craig_wallwork for sending me an ARC. Guys this book is available now! Go get it!! show less