5.0 out of 5 stars A Howling Awesome Novel!, December 9, 2009
| By | Dolphin "Ghosthunter" (Ojai, Ca) - See all my reviews |
Normally, I an not in the habit of posting reviews, nor am I an avid reader of mythological, paranormal horror or supernatural fear based novels.
However, I must admit that I found this new novel "EVIL MOON" written by Harrison Ray, quite, simply riveting!
The author has managed to create a story which draws the reader into the plot immidiately and holds your attention from the first page to the very last.
The unique and realistic cast of characters bring the story to life with crisp dialogue and extremely interesting twist and turns.
The pages are packed with vivid description of gruesome attacks, rapid transformations from man into beast, mystery, adventure, action, suspense and even a touch of romance all woven together to create a must read novel for any fan of werewolf, supernatural horror or thriller books.
I highly recommend EVIL MOON to only adult readers as the storyline, language and visual descriptions may be rather intense for youthful readers.
Called to the scene of a third teenage girl attacked in Hoffman Nebraska in less than a week, Davis Veoh approached the area with caution presuming the perpetrator to still be near by. Though a veteran officer, Veoh found himself taken aback by the blood and gore he found, the girl's throat and face mauled as if by an animal. By some miracle, she was still alive, her breathing labored. After paramedics arrived and worked to stabilize her, Veoh and his partner Roscoe searched the area. What Veoh wasn't prepared for was what he later learned. This latest victim was not just another town person attacked, but his very own daughter.
Somehow, someway, she survives and against all odds stuns medical science by recovering faster than anyone would expect through some type of infection altering her DNA. Though happy his daughter has survived, Veoh soon learns that her fate may be worse than death as the local killings multiply and rumors spread about whether some type were beast may be responsible for such grotesque murders. In order to save his daughter, Veoh must be open to the supernatural and hunt what cannot be killed.
In Evil Moon, Harrison Ray weaves a complex web of intertwined lives in a small Nebraska town. Told from varied perspectives, we learn about the politician wannabe who has searched his whole life to find meaning and relevance, the single divorced mother who has given everything for her child leaving nothing for herself, the single patrolman who will stop at nothing to save his daughter, the gang member searching for belonging, and the undercover FBI agent who must live a lie in order to serve the greater good even if it means estrangement from his family and friends. Soon an evil infects all of their lives - some choose to embrace it for their own gain while others fight it to save their families.
I enjoyed Ray's first novel, especially the first 2/3rds of the book which is steeped in character development. The latter part of the novel turns to non-stop action in the Colorado mountains in a race against time that Veoh must win or lose his daughter forever. There are a few story arcs left open (perhaps for a future offering) and perhaps the suspension of disbelief is really pressed near the end, but overall Evil Moon is a good fun read.
EVIL MOON....WHAT A STUNNER!!, January 20, 2010
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K. Bloom "ilovebooks" (Boise, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews
Amazon
I find it hard to believe that this is Mr. Rays first novel! This man can write. This book is over five hundred pages of suspense, terror and hairy things that go bump in the night (oh...when the moon is out!). Will not go into the story however will tell you that if you like modern Werewolf tales you will love this book! Cannot wait for Mr. Ray to write his next novel!
Well plotted, interesting, and suspenseful., January 20, 2010
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Jana Janeway - See all my reviews
From the start, the writing style impressed me. The opening scene grabbed me, and kept my interest from that point on. Great dialog! I'm a big fan of dialog - in my opinion, dialog can make or break a story. The scenery was well described - I could easily envision what the characters were doing, the world around them, etc.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in werewolves, thrillers, suspense, crime dramas, or to anyone just looking for a good read.
James January 02, 2010
4.0 out of 5.0 Stars.
Interesting plot, certainly better werewolf portrayal than recent attempts. Well written with intense moments that should hold readers to the book.
Jeff Shibley 4 Stars
Evil Moon is the first book from Harrison Ray, and it is a very good debut. Evil Moon has a great start where you meet Nebraska state patrol Officer Davis Veoh. He finds what looks to be the 3rd victim of an animal that has been attacking people in Lincoln Nebraska. He soon finds out that this victim is the first survivor, and also that this victim is his daughter Kenna.
Throughout the book we are introduced with many new characters with great back stories. There is Randolph Wetstone the rich big game hunter that wants to be senator and will go to any length to get what he wants. He is the full moon killer, a werewolf, that teams up with Stinger and his motorcycle gang called the necromancers. The Necromancers run the drug trade in the area. There is also a trouble maker named Kevin Burk who has his own plans. between them they provide enough bad guys to keep all the other characters on there toes.
The book slows down a bit in the middle. Letting you get to know all the characters more. The depth of the characters are great and what makes this book so good. Part of me actually thought this book may have been a bit too long in the middle, but when you get towards the end and all the pieces fall together you understand that is what made the book both different and good.
Once you get towards the end it starts to get so fast and so action packed that it gives you little room to breathe....and that is a good thing...great start even better finish and lots of depth to the characters in between. Evil Moon is a very good book, and I recommend it to anyone.
Fast paced and scary!!!, 23 Jan 2010
4.0 out of 5 stars I Feel The Bad Moon Rising..., December 29, 2009
| By | Todd A. Fonseca (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews |
Somehow, someway, she survives and against all odds stuns medical science by recovering faster than anyone would expect through some type of infection altering her DNA. Though happy his daughter has survived, Veoh soon learns that her fate may be worse than death as the local killings multiply and rumors spread about whether some type were beast may be responsible for such grotesque murders. In order to save his daughter, Veoh must be open to the supernatural and hunt what cannot be killed.
In Evil Moon, Harrison Ray weaves a complex web of intertwined lives in a small Nebraska town. Told from varied perspectives, we learn about the politician wannabe who has searched his whole life to find meaning and relevance, the single divorced mother who has given everything for her child leaving nothing for herself, the single patrolman who will stop at nothing to save his daughter, the gang member searching for belonging, and the undercover FBI agent who must live a lie in order to serve the greater good even if it means estrangement from his family and friends. Soon an evil infects all of their lives - some choose to embrace it for their own gain while others fight it to save their families.
I enjoyed Ray's first novel, especially the first 2/3rds of the book which is steeped in character development. The latter part of the novel turns to non-stop action in the Colorado mountains in a race against time that Veoh must win or lose his daughter forever. There are a few story arcs left open (perhaps for a future offering) and perhaps the suspension of disbelief is really pressed near the end, but overall Evil Moon is a good fun read.
EVIL MOON....WHAT A STUNNER!!, January 20, 2010
By
K. Bloom "ilovebooks" (Boise, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews
Amazon
I find it hard to believe that this is Mr. Rays first novel! This man can write. This book is over five hundred pages of suspense, terror and hairy things that go bump in the night (oh...when the moon is out!). Will not go into the story however will tell you that if you like modern Werewolf tales you will love this book! Cannot wait for Mr. Ray to write his next novel!
Well plotted, interesting, and suspenseful., January 20, 2010
By
Jana Janeway - See all my reviews
From the start, the writing style impressed me. The opening scene grabbed me, and kept my interest from that point on. Great dialog! I'm a big fan of dialog - in my opinion, dialog can make or break a story. The scenery was well described - I could easily envision what the characters were doing, the world around them, etc.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in werewolves, thrillers, suspense, crime dramas, or to anyone just looking for a good read.
James January 02, 2010
4.0 out of 5.0 Stars.
Interesting plot, certainly better werewolf portrayal than recent attempts. Well written with intense moments that should hold readers to the book.
Jeff Shibley 4 Stars
Evil Moon is the first book from Harrison Ray, and it is a very good debut. Evil Moon has a great start where you meet Nebraska state patrol Officer Davis Veoh. He finds what looks to be the 3rd victim of an animal that has been attacking people in Lincoln Nebraska. He soon finds out that this victim is the first survivor, and also that this victim is his daughter Kenna.
Throughout the book we are introduced with many new characters with great back stories. There is Randolph Wetstone the rich big game hunter that wants to be senator and will go to any length to get what he wants. He is the full moon killer, a werewolf, that teams up with Stinger and his motorcycle gang called the necromancers. The Necromancers run the drug trade in the area. There is also a trouble maker named Kevin Burk who has his own plans. between them they provide enough bad guys to keep all the other characters on there toes.
The book slows down a bit in the middle. Letting you get to know all the characters more. The depth of the characters are great and what makes this book so good. Part of me actually thought this book may have been a bit too long in the middle, but when you get towards the end and all the pieces fall together you understand that is what made the book both different and good.
Once you get towards the end it starts to get so fast and so action packed that it gives you little room to breathe....and that is a good thing...great start even better finish and lots of depth to the characters in between. Evil Moon is a very good book, and I recommend it to anyone.
Fast paced and scary!!!, | By | Avid Reader (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews |
This review is from: Evil Moon (Paperback)
Evil Moon is a fast paced and scary story of a werewolf in an everyday US setting. The narrative is pacey and Ray wastes little time with lengthy descriptions focussing rather on creating atmosphere and fleshing out his very believable characters. In a genre were the motto seems to be 'more gore the better' Evil Moon does not disappoint but is a cut above the rest. Bite into this if you dare...Evil Moon | Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?   | |
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