John Everson

Be careful what you wish for. Not because you just might get it, but because you may not have the stomach to fork over the price of that wish being granted.
Austin is miserable in his marriage. Half the time his wife is giving him the silent treatment and the rest of the time he probably wishes she would instead of picking at everything he does. Who could blame him for spending more time at the bar since he dreads gong home?
When he meets Regina, a seductive stranger on one such night and show more tells her he wishes his wife would die, he doesn't really expect it to happen. When it does, his wildest nightmares could not have conjured the price he is expected to pay for this favor. Regina has friends in low places and Austin will have a hell of a time when they come to collect.
I received an advance copy for review. show less

My introduction to Everson's work, and I will definitely be reading more. Not a light read, but I enjoyed it immensely. Quite bloody and gory, but unlike many horror novels that I've read, it actually has a plot behind all that killing.

In a sleepy town, the old haunted hotel has started functioning again as an asylum for battered and insane pregnant women. But a few residents from the town are not so sure that the women are mad or that the place is actually an asylum. Filled with characters show more that you either love or hate, but are along with the whole time, and an excellent plot twist at the end. A well done novel, and a great read! show less

With most of Everson's books, once I pick them up, I can't put them down. This was no exception. I think I read it in 2 days. When I did put it down, it was grudgingly even though I HAD to. This novel is a deeper journey into the erotic side of horror than usual. It's a fast paced, wild ride from start to finish. And the ending...well, let's say as the book opens, you never even thought that was the direction this book was going to take.

First we meet a couple, Rae & Mark, who are into the show more swinger scene. Well, Rae is, & Mark is kind of along for the ride. His love for her pulls him into a deeper world where pain goes hand-in-hand with pleasure, as her lust for blood and violence grows. As Rae finds exactly what she was always looking for in NightWhere, Mark realizes too late exactly what is happening to his beloved wife, and tries to save her. Meanwhile, there are a few other characters from NightWhere that we are introduced to along the way. As I don't want to give too much away, readers will have to find out for themselves what is to become of our characters, and exactly what NightWhere is!

Most definitely not for the weak of stomach, though. Can't wait to read the next one by Mr. Everson! show less

This would have been absolutely perfect for a Halloween read. I'm...as you can see a month behind. Oh well. I still enjoyed it. The author delivers the perfect ghostly treat for fans of gore-splashed '70s and '80s horror. The interesting aspect of this is the main character, Mike, isn't exactly hero material. He was hired to repair an old haunted house next to a cemetery in time to open in October. Mike is distracted by a pair of strange visitors. The setting is inspired by the actual show more Bachelor's Grove Cemetery in Midlothian, Illinois...a place rumored to be haunted. In Everson's hands, the haunted site transforms into a bloodbath of epic proportions in the final act. Another solid effort by the always reliable Everson. If you like horror...check out some of his other books. show less