Freaky Franky
by William Blackwell
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Pub Date Dec 03 2017 | Archive Date Mar 14 2018
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Description
When an enigmatic town doctor saves the life of Anisa Worthington’s dying son, she abandons Christianity in favor of devotion to the cult of Santa Muerte or Saint Death. Some believe the mysterious skeleton saint will protect their loved ones, help in matters of the heart, and provide abundant happiness, health, wealth, and justice. But others, including the Catholic Church, call the cult blasphemous, evil, and satanic.
Anisa introduces Santa Muerte to her friend Helen Randon, and soon one of Helen’s enemies is brutally murdered. Residents of Montague, a peaceful little town in Prince Edward Island, begin plotting to rid the Bible belt of apostates.
Anisa suspects Helen is perverting the good tenets of Saint Death. Before she can act, a terrible nightmare propels her to the Dominican Republic in search of Franklin, her long-lost and unstable brother, who mysteriously disappeared without a trace twenty years ago.
To her horror, Anisa learns Franklin is worshiping Saint Death with evil intentions. As a fanatical and hell-bent lynch mob tightens the noose, mysterious murders begin occurring all around Anisa. Unsure who’s an enemy and who’s an ally, she’s thrust into a violent battle to save her life, as well as the lives of her friends and brother.
Advance Praise
Another captivating thriller from author William Blackwell. This is a well-researched and well-crafted read. Tension is maintained at a high level throughout the novel and threads are expertly woven between the characters to pull them all together in the end. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy suspense, a fair bit of graphic violence and generally being scared to death.
N.B.
A wonderfully written book where the reader can’t help but be drawn to the characters. Mr. Blackwell’s descriptive writing style allows us a personal glimpse into the minds of his characters to a point where you will feel as though they’re lifelong friends. My only dislike is that it ended.
Tawnya Lynch
In a few words, Freaky Franky is different to what you have seen so far. The latest novel from Blackwell is probably one of the very best books I had my hands on of this genre. Fine writing, and not just one of the best novels from Blackwell, but in my opinion one of the best dark-fiction novels ever written to date. Starting up with a charismatic and charming story-line that quickly develops into a full-blown nightmare, taking the reader on a fascinating voyage to hell, and showing the reader the filth of the human soul. Freaky Franky is going to anchor deep down in the reader’s sub-conscience in a very complex way. That been said, this novel and the story is filled with vibrant emotions, and simply outstanding writing.
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Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781945330940 |
| PRICE | $1.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
V N, Reviewer
This is my first time reading this author, but it will not be the last. This was a very good book which flowed well and also provided some shocks along the way. There are some graphic parts in the storyline, but that adds to the story. I enjoyed how the characters all came together and had things in common with each other. I highly recommend this book. Once you start reading it, you may not be able to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review.
Susan M, Reviewer
Freaky Franky was a name that a young boy and stays with him in school. Anisa is a single mother whose son is dying. The doctor uses Saint Death to cure the boy as nothing else has worked. It works no becomes a follower of Sain Death. She is warned to keep Saint Death a secret as many think worksipping Saint Death is worshipping the devil but it is not so. As Anisa shares this with a friend, she has a nightmare about her mysteriously disappeared brother, Freaky Franky. I won't tell more of this story as I don't want to spoil it for you.
The author has written an excellent horror novel. The tension never ends and kept my attention glued to the story. It is a novel that is not your typical horror story. While it is imaginative, it is based on a folk tale that is accurately portrayed. I plan to read more novels by this author as I enjoyed this book so much!
MICHELLE H, Reviewer
Freaky Franky was a lot different and better than I was expecting, It starts with a pretty gruesome beginning which introduces the reader to Santa Muerte or St Death as her followers call her, she is a protector and bringer of good fortune but she also has a dark side if you misuse her, The book follows a group of characters who all individually worship her but are all indirectly connected. The book is gruesome in places so not for the faint hearted. If you like horror then this is for you.
Mallory Anne-Marie H, Reviewer
Review: FREAKY FRANKY
A novel that manages to be simultaneously scary, metaphysical, and heartwarming, FREAKY FRANKY focuses on the religion of Santa Muerte, the Mexican Saint of Death. The story is set in Mexico, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Emphasis on family and interpersonal relationships balances with an interweaving of the nature of Saint Death and aspects of her worship. There's also a heaping helping of poetic justice.
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