- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Invisible College Press (March 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1931468133
- ISBN-13: 978-1931468138
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 15.6 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 395 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,292,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A thrilling terror ride,
By Shaun Jeffrey (Crewe) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Evilution (Paperback)
Chase Black is not having much luck. Her boyfriend has left her, she has no job, and she lives in a rough neighborhood. Then, out of the blue, she gets a letter telling her that she has won a house in a village. At first she thinks that it's a hoax, as she doesn't remember entering any contest to win a house, but when a man named Drake shows up to collect her in a limousine and take her to her prize, she has no choice but to believe she must have entered. But she soon discovers there's no such thing as a free lunch (or house in this case). Accompanied by her friend Jane, Chase is determined to believe that her life is changing for the better - it's a fresh start.Unfortunately, things aren't quite as idyllic as they seem. Why is the village surrounded by thick fog that never dissipates? Why are the locals acting so strangely? Why can't she leave? And who is the strange figure that seems to be following her? This is a rollercoaster of a story. To find that the village has been surrounded by fog for almost two years adds a sinister overtone. You just know something bad is going to happen. And sure enough, it does. The pace is fast and despite a few grammatical errors, this first time author shows an excellent story telling skill. The characters are written well enough that their fears seem real, and you feel for their predicament. This book contains all the elements a horror mystery story should - just when you think you know what's going on, the author opens another door to reveal something unexpected. It rises above the usual slasher story. Shaun Jeffrey is an author to look out for.
5.0 out of 5 stars
'Horror has a new name',
This review is from: Evilution (Paperback)
Chase Black is jobless, and her boyfriend has left her, and when a letter arrives telling her she has won a house in the country by entering a competition she doesn't even remember entering, Chase is understandably sceptical. The house is situated in the village of Paradise, the inhabitants of which are far from friendly: in fact they are downright scary. The reason for the villagers behaviour is eventually revealed, and it's a terrifying revelation.I was drawn in to the story right from the start. It was easy to read, and consisted of some imaginative situations with likeable characters. It would be unfair to give away the solution to the mystery, but it's well worth reading this book for. There are some faults with the book, but the author shows great potential, and an undeniable energy and enthusiasm. Add Shaun Jeffrey to my list of authors to watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly Terrifying,
By David Walton (ENGLAND) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Evilution (Paperback)
On a simple level the story is about a woman, Chase Black who wins a house in a competition she doesn't remember entering, who then finds herself in a strange village, populated by an eerie and quirky group of residents. The village is surrounded by impenetrable fog, and when she discovers the secret horror that is being perpetrated, she tries to escape.Meanwhile, two teenage friends, Ratty and Izzy find themselves lost in the fog, and they soon discover that all is not what it seems. Who are the strange, ghostlike characters lurking within the mist? And what has happened to the residents of Paradise, a village that has been cut off from the rest of civilisation for almost two years? Motivated by the need to find his granddad, a resident of Paradise, Ratty treks through the fog, but what he discovers is more horrifying than anything he could ever imagine. In a lot of ways, the story reminded me of the popular, quirky television series, The Prisoner. With an underlying metaphor on today's society, Evilution ponders some profound questions. Truly thought provoking, I found it a suspenseful story with countless eerie, terrifying moments. I recommend you read it with the lights on and the doors locked
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