The long awaited fifth novel in the Night Warriors series - When a thirteenth century monk was caught having a relationship with a married woman, his punishment was to have his arms and legs amputated. The Monk then turned against God and formed a sinister carnival of clowns and freaks, determined to corrupt everyone who saw them. However, when the pope goes after them, their only escape is into the world of the dreams. Eight hundred years later a serial killer finds a way to realize the carnival again. The Night Warriors are the world's only hope.
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Graham Masterton's first novel, T"he Manitou," was a bestseller and an instant classic and was made into a feature film. Masterton has won an Edgar Award and France's prestigious Prix Julia Verglanger. Several of his stories have been adapted for television.
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Myth and Fear incarnate
Aug 13 2011
By Santeria
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In my collection, the Night Warriors appeared in "Night Warriors", 1986,and "Death Dream" 1988, and the most horrifying to date "Night Wars", 2006( US paperback copy). All 3 very long, very gory, and mythically brilliant( more so NIGHT WARS)[ I am unware of a fourth previous Dream Warriors excursion unless the reference is to the Indonesian based DEATH TRANCE]. The Uber gore in all previous books, is very much a part of Masterton's trademark prior to the NINTH DREAM. One element that is very different is that he has toned down on the sexual elements, but when he does play with this, he does so in classic Masterton fashion. The edition here is also much shorter than his previous books, which is kind of a loss, but when he performs as well as he does in THE NINTH NIGHTMARE, it works just as well and delivers just as brilliantly. He continues to deliver with great plot work, superb twists, and great value. About all I could wish for is that he delivered more on the level of THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT,1996,, which still rates as highly as his earlier works in my view. Although on different levels, the books THE DEVILS OF D DAY( can't find my current copy of this, althought I recall it as pre-1985), and WELLS OF HELL,1979, are still enough to keep me up with the lights on.
So, whilst I am covering more of the history of Masterton's books about the Dream Warriors, I will say that the editorial blurb about the story is essentially correct, and the thing I would wish to convey is that if you like this story, Masterton's previous excursions into the realm are truly masterful.
So, whilst I am covering more of the history of Masterton's books about the Dream Warriors, I will say that the editorial blurb about the story is essentially correct, and the thing I would wish to convey is that if you like this story, Masterton's previous excursions into the realm are truly masterful.
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Written like the first novel of a high school student
Jun 14 2012
By KinksRock
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This was my introduction to the Night Warriors series. I realized this morning -- halfway through the book -- that I was continuing to struggle through it for two reasons: (i) it was written by Graham Masterton, and (ii) even though not yet identified by name, it was clear that Brown Jenkin, the rat-man from Prey, was making cameo appearances. I decided that these were not good enough reasons to continue reading a book I was not enjoying and I stopped.
This novel features characters entering into a dream/nightmare dimension, a scenario I've seen addressed before. (A few that come to mind: Dreamscape, The Cell, and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).) Springer, a recruiter for the Night Warriors, reveals to people with special dream-entering powers that they have an identity in the dream dimension and are needed to fight an evil clown (yes, I know you're thinking of It) and an ancient monk with a freak show. The alternative identities of these Night Warriors have weird names with lots of letters that don't seem to go together, like multiple X's and Y's -- I guess that's supposed to make them seem ancient. The recruits are persuaded of their special powers way too easily, even though they make sarcastic comments that are supposed to be, but are not, funny.
THE NINTH NIGHTMARE is written like the first novel of a high school student who wants to be a writer. It's not worthy of Graham Masterton's decades of mastering horror, and it was not worth finishing.
This novel features characters entering into a dream/nightmare dimension, a scenario I've seen addressed before. (A few that come to mind: Dreamscape, The Cell, and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).) Springer, a recruiter for the Night Warriors, reveals to people with special dream-entering powers that they have an identity in the dream dimension and are needed to fight an evil clown (yes, I know you're thinking of It) and an ancient monk with a freak show. The alternative identities of these Night Warriors have weird names with lots of letters that don't seem to go together, like multiple X's and Y's -- I guess that's supposed to make them seem ancient. The recruits are persuaded of their special powers way too easily, even though they make sarcastic comments that are supposed to be, but are not, funny.
THE NINTH NIGHTMARE is written like the first novel of a high school student who wants to be a writer. It's not worthy of Graham Masterton's decades of mastering horror, and it was not worth finishing.
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"Fair " Masterton is still great reading!
May 16 2012
By High Plain Drifter
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Format:Paperback
First, a confession. I read Masterton all through college during the 70's, usually in the lounge area between classes, and was entralled. At the time, of course, I was unaware that I was reading "classic" Masterton -- works that fans of the future would call his best -- but I did understand that the writing was far beyond anything of the day, the writer himself having not only skill and imagination, but indeed acting slightly deranged himself. One of the hallmarks of all Masterton novels, including those of the new century, is that the endings always seem rushed and in haste whereas the early chapters are detailed and enticing, usually taking the reader into unexpected directions. PREY is still his best -- I mention that because everyone's favorite character from PREY does an unexpected "cameo" in this work. MIRROR and HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT are also brilliant. Now, confession aside, lets look at this book. The fifth in the Night Warrior series -- a series that could have possibly inspired modern epics like THE MATRIX -- the overall writing is remarkably on par with earlier books in the series. That is to say, imaginative, enticing, captivating, and of course a rapid conclusion (in the last 30 pages or so) that almost gives the reader whiplash. For fans of the series - one of the most un-appreciated series ever! -- this is a must-read. For newbies, find the older books on Ebay or Amazon first
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