What better way to start the coldest month of the winter for Minnesota?
Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy!
OUR WINTER MONSTER – Dennis A. Mahoney (Released January 28th, 2025)
Book Description:
Chilling holiday horror about an unhappy couple running from their problems and straight into the maw of a terrifying beast, perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Sara Gran
For the last year, Holly and Brian have been out of sync. Neither can forget what happened that one winter evening; neither can forgive what’s happened since. Tonight, Holly and Brian race toward Pinebuck, New York, trying to outrun a blizzard on their way to the ski village getaway they hope will save their relationship. But soon they lose control of the car—and then of themselves.
Now Sheriff Kendra Book is getting calls about a couple in trouble—along with reports of a brutal and mysterious creature rampaging through town, leaving a trail of crushed cars, wrecked buildings, and mangled bodies in the snow.
To Kendra, who lost another couple to the snow just seven weeks ago, the danger feels personal. But not as personal as it feels to Holly and Brian, who are starting to see the past, the present, and themselves in a monstrous new light . . .
My Thoughts: 3/5 stars
Snow yesterday and blistering cold today. Gotta love Minnesota winters – who knows what will come next! BUT one thing I do enjoy is winter horror
A couple struggling decides to have a nice secluded trip away together to rekindle and save their relationship. Holly and Brian’s lives changed last year, and ever since, their relationship and lives have begun to crumble, and bad luck seems to find them wherever they go. On their way to a secluded ski town, they encounter blizzard snow conditions, and things take a turn. As if being stuck in the storm isn’t bad enough, there’s something eerie and monstrous lurking around in the snow.
Going along with Holly and Brian’s storyline, we also meet the sheriff in the small town of Pinebuck. Sheriff Kendra Book is dealing with her own personal struggles on top of numerous missing persons in the area.
In my mind, I was trying to give driving advice for the snowy conditions, but alas, we needed the storm to set the perfect scene. I enjoyed seeing the two stories unfold and the switching POVs. If you’re a fan of thrillers, then you’ll love the back and forth and the pacing. It’s not too intense in terms of horror, but there is a nice little bloody scene in there you’ll enjoy! Some monsters, characters facing their emotional traumas, and trying to work together to survive. There were some good little twists, and while the big reveal wasn’t shocking, I was rather pleased with how things all came together!
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