What we have here is an alternative Wild West where monsters abound. Melinda West and her partner Lance are retired monster hunters, but a gremlin swarm puts humans at risk and the pair need to take up the fight once more. During their adventures they are joined some others, including a pregnant woman, all striving to understand what the gremlins are really after. The book’s title gives the hint as to where the story will end, but it’s quite fun and the alternative Wild West has some interesting world building.

Once again, KC Grifant offers up an entertaining, genre bending read. I had the fortune of reading the first installment of the Melinda West series over a year ago, and this second installment is just as imaginative as the first with an obvious tease for a third installment at the end.

I do recommend picking up Melinda West, Monster Gunslinger and reading it first in order to get to know the main characters and the weird West world that they live in. It also sets up some important elements about Melinda’s backstory and her struggle with PTSD that might be confusing if you go into book two blind. But if you’re a series reader, this mashup of Wild West, Horror and even SciFi promises to have some longevity.

As with the first, this installment is plot centric and pulpy, and I feel like it pulls its story from a wellspring of pop culture Scifi reimagined for a Wild West world, with the obvious hat tip to Gremlins. There are touches of Alien, and the Borg in Star Trek comes to mind, but the story is still its own story and not some rehash dressed in Western duds. Also, Grifant populates the piece with a diverse cast.

I want to thank Brigids Gate and Grifant for approving this ARC request via NetGalley. And one final shoutout for the striking cover!

It’s no secret that I love nearly everything that Brigid’s Gate Press puts out but the original Melinda West novel was one of my favourites. Supernatural vibes in a Western setting? What more could you want? Well actually you could want the second Melinda West novel. Now we know I don’t spoil the plot but I will say this is fast-paced and action packed with supernatural thrills to boot. Melinda is a dream protagonist who I love and it’s great to see her back once again and with Lance by her side it’s one fun filled ride.

This is perfect for those that are fans of westerns, horror and supernatural. You won’t be disappointed at all.
As always thank you to Brigid’s Gate Press for the advanced copy to review, my reviews are always honest and freely given.

The main complaint I have about this book as it was advertised like it could be read as a standalone. I can see why however for the first couple of chapters I felt lost. This made the book hard to get into. There was a lot of information that seemed like the readers were expected to know that was explained in the previous book. I feel as though it shouldn’t be advertised as a standalone and be advertised as the next book in the series.

I had read the first book in this series, so I was happy to read the next one, this one. Melinda and Lance are partners who hunt monsters and have lost people along the way. This time there’s a new monster in town, and they need to destroy them before it’s too late. With a very Wild West feel, this alternate history is a fun one with a lot of gore, killing, and trying to survive the harsh situations this world has. The end of this book kinda hit hard. I can’t say much or I’ll spoil it, but I feel so much for Melinda and Lance at the end and wonder what will be next with them besides killing more monsters. If you enjoyed the first one, you’ll definitely enjoy this latest. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

I absolutely love these western-horror stories by KC Grifant.

The main characters, Melina and Lance, are so compatible and relatable. I have a soft spot for them and I am excited to see how they keep on battling these monsters.

This book, the second in the series, has a bit more of a sentimental touch to it. It still packs a wallop of action and suspense, it's just a bit more on the emotional side for these two lovebirds

Just like book one, the world in which the story takes place is believable, even with the monsters all over the place!

There is a big twist that really caught me off guard toward the end. I can't wait to see how some issues will be resolved in book three.

First, thanks to Brigids Gate Press and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am a sucker for supernatural westerns and this one did not disappoint. It was really fast paced from the beginning and I was hooked from the first chapter. It was a nice change of pace from some of the longer books, slower paced books that I am currently reading. The ending definitely left me looking forward to new books in this series.

3.5 Stars

Another solid entry in the life and times of Melinda West, gunslinger extraordinaire who never misses her mark!

Last we saw Melinda and her partner Lance, they had accomplished their last job before retiring, but it was not without some heavy losses. It’s been a year, and they have finally found some peace, running the ranch of their dreams and maintaining a low profile. However, their reputation precedes them, and though they want to say no to a neighboring town’s cry for help, they just can’t do it. Something is killing their townsfolk rapidly, and it's spreading quick.

What Melinda unravels is a horrifying new monster that has leaked from the Edge, a crack between dimensions that released a slew of creatures big and small over the years. This time, these “gremlins” aren’t like the typical animal type critters they’ve encountered before, but beings with an unsettling sinister intellect. If Melinda didn’t know better, these gremlins have an agenda that soon will threaten the preservation of all humankind.

Overall, this has remained consistent in violent action, grim and dire circumstances, all with touches of gory horror. Melinda, Lance, and the various people they enlist for help are a solid group of characters to root for. If you have a problem or challenge to overcome that’s monster related, then one would definitely want Melinda on their side for she will never ever give up. Again, this delivers great Wild West vibes, high stakes monster slaying, and a stalwart heroine who will never let you down!

Thank you to the author and Brigids Gate Press via NetGalley for an ecopy to review honestly.

3.5 🌟

This book was a fantastic way to get introduced to western fantasy! It moves quickly and is full of action and unforgettable characters, making it an easy read. However, because it goes so fast, I felt like there wasn’t enough time to explore the fascinating world it created. This quick pace also meant some important conversations were missed, which affected the development of the characters and their relationships.

Thank you to Brigids Gate Press, LLC and NetGalley for letting me read this early copy and share my honest thoughts

If you loved Supernatural, this one’s right up your alley. Monster hunting with a Wild West twist? Yes, please.

Creepy creatures, cult vibes, and humans being easily manipulated—what’s not to love? Melinda and Lance have that ride-or-die bond that hits you right in the feels. Gritty, spooky, and surprisingly sweet. I’m hooked. What new monsters will come for them next??

Review: This follows (again) Lance and Melinda West through a land riddled with monsters that are slipping over the "Edge". The story lines are wildly divergent and Ms. West is built with enough personality to stake a claim beside Hettie Alabama (V.S. McGrath).

What a wild ride.
This is a fast paced read following our FMC Melinda West, Gunslinger and Monster hunter.
Wanting nothing more to retire from monster hunting and perhaps settle down. She gets convinced for one the job. But with monsters, nothing is ever that simple.
One thing keeps leading to the next, and the stakes continue to rise.
A thoroughly enjoyable read.

I was drawn to this book by the synopsis - supernatural monsters , the Old West
and a pair of Hunters ........... what's not to like ?

Melinda and her partner Lance are hunters of supernatural monsters but after
30years they feel the need to slow down ........ let someone else deal with the monsters .
But when a new threat arises , leaving dead bodies behind they are drawn into
the challenge ......... just what is leaving the bodies behind because it/they are smarter
and deadlier than anything they have fought yet

This was an interesting take on the Old West where everything / anyone outside
the norm becomes a potential enemy ............ people are becoming more insular ,
defending their own towns - outsiders suspect from the start
Our central characters are sharpshooters , worn down by years of travelling to defeat
and rid communities of supernatural threats .......... but the threats are much more
dangerous than before - can they find the truth of the deaths ?, can they defeat
the Gremlins ?

This is an entertaining , fast paced book with an interesting premise - enjoyable
from the start to the finish

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own