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One morning the residents of Walden, Virginia, woke up to find the rest of the world gone. Just . . . gone. Surrounding their town was a wall of inky darkness, plummeting Walden into permanent night. Nothing can get in - not light, not people, not even electricity, radio, TV, internet, food, or water. And nothing can get out. No one who dared to penetrate the mysterious barrier has ever been seen again. Only their screams were heard. But for some, the darkness is not the worst of their fears. Driven mad by thirst, hunger, and perpetual night, the residents of Walden are ready to explode. The last few sane prisoners of this small town must prepare a final stand against their neighbors, themselves, and something even worse . . . something out there . . . in the darkness .
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
An apocalyptic thriller without any real thrills,
By Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Mass Market Paperback)
For an apocalyptic novel, not a whole heck of a lot happens in Brian Keene's Darkness on the Edge of Town. Keene is certainly a capable storyteller, but - even if the ending didn't seem a little rushed - there's really no significant payoff when you get there. I must admit that the author's sprinkled allusions to Elder Gods of the Cthulhu Mythos probably got my hopes up a little bit, and I was disappointed that Keene really didn't do much of anything with them or the themes they embody, but the whole story just never seemed to get out of third gear.There's really nothing special about the town of Walden - not until the townspeople are suddenly and mysteriously cut off from the rest of the world by a huge, mysterious darkness surrounding the entire town. The sun just never comes up on that fateful morning. Most early risers go on to work, while everyone else tries to figure out what is going on. As the still-dark morning wears on, initials thoughts of weird weather or an eclipse quickly fall by the wayside, opening up the way for truly fearful possibilities. The situation is greatly exacerbated by the fact that the power is out, phones are dead, and nothing but static is coming over the radio. The local fire department tries to maintain calm and order, but it quickly becomes apparent that no one knows what is going on. By that first night, the social order begins to break down, and things quickly go downhill from there. We follow the story through the eyes of a regular guy named Robbie, who bands together with his girlfriend Christy and his upstairs buddy Russ to try and survive the whole ordeal. Unlike many, Robbie wants to know the true nature of the mysterious darkness enclosing the town, having heard and seen impossible things in his first close encounter. One thing he learns is that whatever lurks outside can penetrate the minds of everyone inside, and that does not bode well for anyone. The ending, when it comes, is probably going to disappoint many readers, some of whom might even feel cheated. If you're looking for a purely entertaining read, this novel probably isn't what the doctor ordered. Character development definitely leaves something to be desired, and the plot offers no definitive answers to most of the questions it raises. I don't feel that Keene ever succeeded in truly immersing me in the story, especially after it began to drag around the midway point, and the conclusion did nothing to alter my opinion that Darkness on the Edge of Town is just an average read.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Weed this!,
By Chris (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Mass Market Paperback)
The first book I've read from this author and not the last (throughout the reading, I was going to the front of the book to look at his other novels advertised). It was a well-written horror story that encourages me to return to a genre that I have all but abandoned.
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3.4 out of 5 stars (83 customer reviews) 56 of 60 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great one!,
By Jennifer Lawrence - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Mass Market Paperback)
Walden is your average small town. That is, until residents awoke to complete and total darkness, darkness that only covered the town itself. People who attempt to leave do not return and are presumed dead. Once they enter the darkness they fall victims to whatever evil is residing inside. The narrator of the book is Robbie, a pizza delivery guy, who is detailing everything in a journal which may serve as the only witness of what occurs in Walden. The other key characters are Robbie's girlfriend and a few of his neighbors. Dez, a rambling homeless man, plays an integral role in the novel. He seems to be the only citizen able to explain the darkness, and it's source. Unfortunately, Dez is known to be a bit "eccentric", so his knowledge of the Darkness almost implicates his involvement in the catastrophe. The Darkness itself is also a very active character within the story. It overtakes the people of Walden. It tricks them by manifesting into their loved ones, calling them into the darkness.People have compared it to King's The Mist, and while I thought that too in the beginning, the overall theme is completely different. Keene does an outstanding job of portraying what happens to people when catastrophe hits. And in typical Keene style, he leaves you guessing at the end. Highly recommended, especially to existing Keene fans. 22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for new fans or longtime Keene readers,
By Daimion - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the second book by Brian Keene that I have read so far this year. "Darkness on the Edge of Town" finds Keene back in the more traditional horror genre where he has made his name. It's a place where he's more comfortable, and a place that will feel more familiar to his long time readers.If you read my earlier review of "Terminal" you know that it wasn't a happy book. I would have to say that this isn't a happy book either - and it's proud of that fact. So what is the story, you ask? "Darkness on the Edge of Town" tells the tale of Walden, Virginia. They awaken one morning to find the entire town cloaked in darkness. There is no power, no phone service, no television - nothing. There also appears to be a barrier at the edge of town that cuts it off from everything that surrounds it. No one knows why the Darkness is there, what caused it, or when it will dissipate. It soon becomes clear that there is no escape, and the town starts to dissolve into chaos as the Darkness takes it's toll. I really enjoyed this book. It's a great addition to the Keene library, and does a lot to expand upon the underlying "Keene-verse", the Thirteen, and the Labyrinth. Long time fans will find a good bit of meat added to the underlying Labyrinth story, and a few potentially major things are teased for, what I presume, will be future stories. If you like horror novels, if you like the idea of a wide tapestry woven throughout an author's own universe, and you like just a good fun read - check out Brian Keene. You won't be disappointed. 36 of 45 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
A rare miss for Keene,
By Reacher Creature - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Mass Market Paperback)
**Could be some very very very very minor spoilers**I've always loved Keene books, and I've always looked forward to his books. I'm sorry to report that Darkness on the Edge of Town is a rare miss or Keene. The plot is pretty simple. There is a darkness that seems to be on just the edge of the a town, hence the name. The people in the town, can't cross it, and they heard the screams of the people that have tried. However, something is in the darkness that's watching the town, watching and waiting for the right moment to strike. I had several problems with this book. The biggest problem I had is that, well, nothing happens. Nothing to much, just one or two things, and that's it. The darkness can take the form of others that the people know. Could be a family member, or someone you know, just to lure you into the darkness. I really meant what I said, nothing happens. It was a dull read. The characters are just okay. The main character is named Robbie and he's keeping a journal on what is happening. Most of the characters were so flat and had no depth to them. I just liked one, Dez, who was the local homeless crazy guy, but he knew what the "Darkness" was. What he said about the Darkness and where it came from was pretty interesting. Now, did he really know, or was it just the ramblings of a crazy man. Either way, he was the only character that had any depth. The writing style left a lot to be desired. There was no plot twists, nothing to really keep the reader hooked. I just finished it to see what would happen, and nothing does. Not a thing. When I read Keene, I do expect horror, and we didn't even get a lot of that. I guess Keene wanted to show the "horror" of what man can do to man when darkness takes over your soul. I guess he did that, but that's not what I expected. Some have said that he ripped off Stephen King's The Mist, okay maybe. I feel he also ripped off Harry Potter. The Darkness was called, "He who shall not be named" and the Darkness fed of the misery of others. If that's not talking about Voldermort and the Dementors, then I don't know what is. For me, this book was a major let down. This was a very rare miss for Keene. I hope his next book is up to his usual standards. |
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