I gave this at book a try three different times and I could just not finish and had to DNF at 60%. Just the dialogue seemed off and could not get into the story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to try.
2 star

Nameless Things was an interesting read, but it left me feeling a bit conflicted. I appreciated the unique world-building and the effort to explore darker, more complex themes, but at times the pacing felt uneven and some plot threads didn’t land for me. The characters had potential, though I didn’t feel fully invested in their journeys. Overall, it was a decent story with intriguing ideas, but it didn’t quite come together in a way that fully captivated me.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.75/5 stars)
A slow-burning nightmare you won't want to wake from. I went into Nameless Things completely blind, and I'm so glad I did; this book is straight-up horror with a heavy dose of suspense, psychological tension, and just the right amount of weirdness. Ernest Jensen crafts a story that's dark, layered, and quietly haunting, pulling you in from the very first page.

The pacing was solid, fast enough to keep the adrenaline pumping but never so rushed that the tension was lost. I especially loved the main character's dry, somewhat sarcastic sense of humour; it added an unexpected levity that worked well against the book's eerie backdrop.

There were a few moments where I wanted more clarity, but the haziness seemed purposeful and well-matched to the story's unsettling atmosphere. It's the kind of book that lingers long after the final page, blurring the line between what's real and what's imagined in all the best ways.

I buddy-read this with a friend who also had an ARC, and we had such a great time discussing every twist and bizarre moment. Just a warning: some parts are not for the faint of heart, so if you love unsettling, thought-provoking horror that leans a little weird, this one's for you.

It's a solid 3.75-star read and one I'll be recommending to fans of experimental horror and psychological suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing | Rising Action for supplying me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Deliciously disturbing. I went in blind and was excited to find out this is a straight up horror book packed with suspense. The author did a great job keeping the pace fast but not too fast. The writing was witty and smooth. I love a main character with a dry sense of humor.

A trip hiking with a friend turns deadly. What they find among the trees is not only horrifying but deadly.

I would definitely read more from this author. I hope there is a sequel because an entire story could start right after this book ends.

This was such a strange, eerie little gem — and I mean that in the best way. The writing is atmospheric and unsettling, and I loved the slow-burn tension throughout. It’s one of those stories that leaves you thinking long after you’ve finished.

There were moments I wanted a bit more clarity, but honestly, the ambiguity kind of worked with the tone. Dark, layered, and quietly haunting. Definitely one I’ll be recommending to readers who love weird, thought-provoking reads.

Nameless things follows Mike and Wade as they hike in Colorado. When a meteor hits they find themselves in a battle for survival against alien worms. Yes. Worms. Along with a couple from Australia, and a young family (plus dog), they hunker down together. That is, until they start dying. In a bid to escape, they must work together to find a way out.

The story was unique in the way the horror was handled. For example, the creatures the group faced. However, the book felt very stereotypical in terms of any survival horror out there.

This was a great book for horror, gore, and gross stuff. There wasn’t much of a plot and, in this way, it was very easy to read. Zero brain cells were required.
On the other hand, there was hardly any plot and the characters needed so much more development. They were very one note, didn’t really have any backstory, and any new characters that were introduced, you knew they were just there for slaughter.
While the beginning and middle of the book showed some promise to have a good time, I really didn’t like the ending. Without giving too much away, I realise this was a horror, but it felt cheap and convenient with the way the ending happened.

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a quick horror fix. At the airport? This would be the perfect book. But that is where my recommendations would stop.
Overall, Nameless Things showed potential and could have been so much more with some more character and plot development. The horror and gore was very present, which some people will love! My rating is 2.5⭐

Thank you to Netgalley and Rising Action for the Advanced Reader’s Copy (ARC) of this book. All opinions are my own.

Once again, another book cover that made me want to pick up the physical copy!

This was a well written scary story. It reminded me of Tremors but more of a mountain setting and obviously not as big of a creature.

Loved this. It's monster movie in books form, and i am here for it. The ending is predictable but good.

I honestly couldn’t finish this one. I found the male characters unlikeable from the very beginning and the storyline wasn’t interesting enough to make up for it, unfortunately.

Thank you Rising Action Publishing and Netgalley for this gifted e-book, in exchange for an honest review. Nameless Things is out now! As soon as I started reading this one, I was getting The Troop by Nick Cutter vibes. Nameless Things was a 4.5/5 stars for me! I was glued to my kindle. I am a huge fan of the middle of the woods setting and this one was very dark and spooky. This one was filled with so much dread. You just couldn't stop reading until you knew how the ending was going to turn out. I did feel like it got a little repetitive at the end, but the end of the book was a bit of a gut punch. I really enjoyed this one and I'm looking forward to reading more by Jensen!

The Nameless Things is a fun grotesque horror set against the backdrop of a dense forest. After an unknown object falls from the sky two backpackers must fight for their lives. Strange worms infest the forest around them. Our main characters do their best to keep away from the strange parasites after they watch a fellow backpacking family become infested by them.

I had a great time with this book. It was creepy, gross and the isolated forest setting is one of my absolute favorites. Our two main characters were interesting and kept the story moving however the side characters fell a bit flat for me. Overall I thought this was a great read and I enjoyed it.

DNF @16%

I typically like survival stories but this one didn't work for me. The pacing was weird and the dialogue was not well written.

The bears in the forests around us and a desire not to sleep on the ground turn me off hiking. After reading this book, I have new reasons not to wander out into the wild away from cell service lol although the risks of an asteroid are pretty low. This book is definitely survival of the fittest and you're right to be worried about the survival of the characters who face gruesome deaths. Fans of dark horror thrillers will enjoy this book.

I tried but I just could not get into this book, Nameless things. Unfortunately, it was just not the book for me.

Thank you Netgalley, Rising Action Publishing and Ernest Jensen for the audio Arc of Nameless Things.

This is my first read by Ernest Jenson ( Louise Jenson Duffy ) and I really enjoyed this medium paced horror. The premise is great and really enjoyed the creature feature/ end of days elements. Nameless things flowed into a great mix of character development and plot direction. The final was great and Im hoping that there maybe another book coming.

I had the pleasure of also listening to the audio version of Nameless things. Tim Louibos did a fantastic job as narrator. His pacing and voice was perfect for this horror.

4 stars

I was really excited it about this, but unfortunately, i just wasn't vibing with it and had to dnf it at 50%. I really didn't like the main character. He whined a lot and really didn't show any potential of growth while all this happened around him. He was mad at his friend for not a good reason, in my opinion. He looked down on others around him and complained pretty much the whole time. I feel like this book was trying to do something similar to the Troop, but it took a different approach, and it came out kind of clunky. I think the main character needed to grow up a bit. There's also a scene where he straight up ignores something Claire says, but when his male friend says it, he's like "ohmygodyoursoright" and Claire is just standing there like "wtf". That's part was like funny, in a ridiculous way. I felt like the fact that i didn't enjoy/ couldn't connect to the characters made deaths less impactful for me. I have seen a lot of people review this book with high regard, so maybe it's just a me issue but, wasn't into it and now I've started The Staircase in the Woods and I'm having a better time with that.

Nameless Things is a mix of The Troop meets Tremors, with an added dose of The Floor Is Lava. It’s gross, fast-paced, and chaotic, but the characters and writing left me wanting more. If you enjoy creature horror that doesn’t take itself too seriously and leans into B-movie absurdity, you might have a good time with this one. But if you’re looking for deep, atmospheric terror with well-developed characters? This might not be the survival horror for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book is not for the faint of heart! I went into this one pretty blind and was immediately thrown into this story. The plot brought a whole new meaning to “locked room” tropes for me and I found this setting to be an eerie backdrop. I also enjoyed how this book ended, but I won’t elaborate as to not have any spoilers. In terms of pacing, I did find parts of it to be a bit redundant or slow compared to the beginning/end of the novel. I did also struggle to relate to any of the MCs, especially the narrator who readers follow for the entire novel in a single POV. As such I did find this one to be atmospheric, but at times did struggle through scenes.

While Nameless Things by Ernest Jensen has a fun B-movie concept (and that’s no knock as I love B Movies) it falters in its execution and never reaches it’s true potential. Who doesn’t love a good survival story. Secluded out in the woods, a meteor crash, the appearance of deadly creatures. Sounds fun, right? And while I did like parts, I just didn’t love it. I believe this may be the first foray into horror for Jensen, and while all the pieces are there, it was just missing…something. I’d like to thank Rising Action Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an eARC of Nameless Things.

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A good survival horror novel. This reminds me of the 70's creature novels and movies. Good characters and well plotted. This book is for fans of this type of book, but maybe not for the casual, but I would certainly recommend it. Thanks to Rising Action Publishing and Netgalley for this review ARC.