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Don't Fear the Reaper

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Jade serves 4 years in jail for the events that happened at the end of My Heart Is A Chainsaw and is released the same day a serial killer escapes near Proofrock. Almost two days later in the middle of a snowstorm with phone lines down, a trail of bodies is left behind. Jade reunites with Letha as they track down the murder and save the town. Slasher trivia is thrown in this time by both Jade and Letha. It has the same feel of the first book, horror mixed with history of the town and a little bit of supernatural too. I'm looking forward to the next book!

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This book was the perfect sequel to My Heart is a Chainsaw. Just brilliant the entire way through. The characters all developed into even cooler (or better) characters, and the Friday the 13th references were aplenty. Horror sequels are so tricky, but this one captured the heart of the original (pun not intended) while building on the established storylines. I enjoyed getting to read another story with Jade, and I am so excited for this to be released so I can tell everyone to read it. Stephen Graham Jones did it again, and I am so thankful for him.

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When the best part of a new novel are the chapter headings - each borrowed from a slasher film of the past 20 or so years - you know you are in trouble. It was a cool and original idea, perhaps the only one in the book.

I looked forward to reading Don't Fear The Reaper. Stephen Graham Jones' sequel to his heart stopping My Heart is a Chaisaw. Chainsaw was fresh, told a compelling story, and had terrific characters and great pacing - qualities which Don't Fear the Reaper unfortunately lacks.

I read an advanced copy of Don't Fear The Reaper, courtesy of NetGalley, the author, and Simon and Schuster/Saga Press. in exchange for an honest review. I read about 20% of the book, before giving up in frustration and disappointment. I had too many other equally promising books waiting to be read. Oh, well.

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Horror at its best. The incredible sequel of my heart is a chainsaw is out! I enjoyed this book immensely. I think the best part about it is horror but it’s still got a great story as an anchor. I couldn’t wait to revisit the setting.

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Stephen Graham Jones is the modern master of horror. He's an automatic first purchase author and this title is no different.

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Better than the first one. Jade, Letha, and a few other familiar faces are back in Proofrock as a serial killer escapes his armed convoy and the cycle of violence starts again.

Every chapter title is the title of a horror movie, which was a great little, added touch, and I got to add a couple of movies to my watchlist.

This is everything I want from a slasher novel and then some. The release is so far away, I don't want to say anything else that could come close to a spoiler, but if you liked the first one, you're going to love this.

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