Some extreme horror for everyone’s enjoyment! This is part of the haul that Chandra sent me from AuthorCon back in April.
RUNTS – Daniel J. Volpe (Released April 18th, 2025)
Book Description:
Skylar, Jackson, Emmett, and Trenton want nothing more than to get home for winter break, but a blizzard changes their plans. As the roads worsen, they have no choice but to seek refuge in the town of Braxton.
But Braxton is a town with a dark secret. For decades, many of the children born to unsuspecting parents wore horrific mutations. Some parents did the unthinkable, killing the innocent, while others surrendered them to an old woman known only as Grammy.
With the snow piling up and food short, Grammy and her Runts are desperate to eat, whether it be man or beast.
My Thoughts: 5/5 stars
I’ve been wanting more roadtrip horror, and I finally got it! Have you ever wondered what a Wrong Turn and The Hills Have Eyes crossover would be like? Well, come through Braxton and meet Grammy and her pack of Runts. These college kids take the scenic route home, and I think we ALL know that’s never the right choice when going through the mountains. To add to their bad choices, there’s a blizzard coming, and that gets them stuck in Braxton.
It’s a quick read, and I don’t want to spoil the fun but get ready for some bloody good fun. Grotesque and gross in all the best ways and remember, this is extreme horror, so is not for the faint of heart.
Jessicamap Reviews 