Review- Grim Fate by Nicho Young

Grim Fate is the story of paranormal investigator Marcus Grimm being called into the home of a family who recently experienced the death of their wife and mother. The father has noticed strange occurrences since her death and is concerned that whatever is occurring may harm his children. Well-versed in situations where children are abused by their parents, and feeling ill at ease with the father’s interference in his investigation, Marcus’s main concern is the protection of the children—but from what and whom?

Using his own powers, Marcus communes with spirits in the home and slides between realms to see the dangerous situations that are befalling the family—as well as learn more about himself and his connection to the events at hand. Actions from his past have unexpected effects on not only Marcus’s future but also of the family he is trying to save.

I love everything about this book—I love how Nicho Young uses Grim in the title of the book, as the last name of the protagonist (different spelling, same effect,) and as the overall feeling of this story. Most of all, I love the character of Marcus Grimm. I honestly think he may be on the top ten list of my all-time favorite protagonists. He is the guy you call in to investigate if an event is a cheap grab for fame and money, or if it is the real deal. Marcus, in my opinion, ranks right up there with some of the best fictional paranormal investigators of all time—the Winchesters, Dresden, and even occult detective John Constantine. Young did a great job of character-building in the book, even those who were only seen in small glimpses. You genuinely care and become attached to this family, and to Marcus, over the course of the many twists and turns in the story.

5/5 Stars

I received a copy of this book for review, the thoughts and opinions included in my review are my own.

Review-Tales My Grandmother Told Me:Thirteen Unsettling Tales by Heather Miller

Tales My Grandmother Told Me is everything a collection of horror short stories should be—cozy, creepy, and occasionally gruesome. From the humorous Burglar Man to the truly terrifying (to me) Safe House and Girls Best Friend, there is something here for every age and flavor of horror fan.

In the preface, we are introduced to Miller’s grandmother Nan, and we learn about her love of horror and how she passed that along with her talent for storytelling to her. The blending of stories from Miller’s grandmother and those of her own creation is seamless. In my opinion, one of the most important parts of this book is the continued tradition of keeping the stories and songs of our forefathers alive for future generations.

I look forward to re-reading this collection in the future and sharing it with my nieces and nephews who are all budding horror fans I would feel comfortable sharing this not only with them, but also with older family members in hopes they will share stories with me. All in all, I would say Miller that she did her Nan proud.

 

5/5 Stars

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions of said work are my own.