Steve Stred returns with another mini-novella that explodes from the pages like a blast of terrifying, nuclear delight. He really has a knack of writing quick, fast-paced tales that kind of feel like novels with the amount he fits into such a short read.
In this small town with its very small town attitudes, two kids in school become more than best friends. Aiden and Matt have always been attracted to each other, even before they realised what attraction was. But this kind of behaviour is frowned upon (and more!) in this town.
The local preacher is certainly not keen on their presence in his God-fearing community. It is an age-old adage that someone who supposedly preaches such love, could surely not carry such hatred. Unfortunately we’ve all seen and heard about this far too many times in the real world.
When the preacher’s son, Kyle hears and witnesses the boys’ behaviour, he takes it upon himself to reek vengeance upon them. But not in any holy sense, of course. These two must be punished severely, here on earth. These religious crazies obviously don’t trust their old man in the sky enough to do it properly, so they must intervene.
The trouble is, something supernatural is afoot in this town. They may be angels to some, yet demons to others (yes, I know I’ve stolen that).
I can’t say too much here because of the length of this book, but I was immersed in this story from beginning to end. It flew by. I suppose I would have liked it to have been longer, with more backstory on the characters, but it doesn’t feel like there’s anything missing really, so perhaps I’m just being greedy.
This is another strong addition to the ever-increasing bibliography of one of the nicest and supportive guys in the indie horror community!
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MORGAN K TANNER, Writer of Horror 
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