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The Painted Darkness

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ISBN13: 9781587672088
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"A free prerelease e-book edition has garnered plenty of advance buzz for this fast-paced, satisfying horror novella from Cemetery Dance Magazine editor Freeman (Blue November Storms). Twenty years after a traumatic childhood incident, Henry has become a professional painter who uses his work as an outlet for his inner demons. Something from his past has taken up residence in the basement of the house he shares with his wife, Sarah, and young son, Dillon, challenging Henry's ability to 'paint against the darkness.' The narrative builds up to a conclusion that isn't entirely shocking, but it still makes for a compelling read thanks to skillfully composed prose that builds tension and evokes emotional response. The paper edition includes several eerie full-page b&w illustrations by Jill Bauman. (Nov.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
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BLZBUB, September 5, 2010 (view all comments by BLZBUB)
Henry is a boy with a gift. The gift of imagination. Whether he’s a secret agent out on a mission, dodging bullets and killing bad guys, or a boy following a group of rabbits, his imagination is so vivid that at times it’s difficult for him to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined. Funny thing about imagination though—it can play tricks on you; tricks that can make you want to forget the past ... “Just start at the beginning,” Henry’s dad says, “and the rest will take care of itself.”

Brian Freeman’s THE PAINTED DARKNESS can be described in two words: Fucking Awesome.

At times The Painted Darkness reads like a mix of Stephen King’s IT, DUMA KEY and THE MANGLER, with parts of ALICE IN WONDER LAND to boot. And, just when you think you have it all figured out, well, let’s just say: What Brian giveth, Brian can taketh away.

There’s no question (in my opinion) as to whether or not Uncle Stevie has been an influence in Brian’s writing—as his writing oozes with classic Stephen King style. Brian’s pacing and storytelling were spot-on, invoking a sense of fear and chills as I read, and in the end he took me by surprise with a refreshing twist.

The Painted Darkness (CEMETERY DANCE PUBLICATIONS) is scheduled for a November release in hardcover and can be pre-ordered now at CemeteryDance.com.

FINAL VERDICT

A 5 out of 5. With an opening from horror-master, Brian Keene (an honor in-and-of itself), clever interior illustrations by Jill Bauman, and a tale so wickedly told it begs to be re-read, this is “one for the books” that all the cool kids will be reading. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

And remember …

Just start at the beginning and the rest will take care of itself …
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ISBN:
9781587672088
Author:
Freeman, Brian James
Publisher:
Cemetery Dance Publications
Introduction by:
Keene, Brian
Introduction:
Keene, Brian
Subject:
Horror - General
Publication Date:
20101231
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
175
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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "A free prerelease e-book edition has garnered plenty of advance buzz for this fast-paced, satisfying horror novella from Cemetery Dance Magazine editor Freeman (Blue November Storms). Twenty years after a traumatic childhood incident, Henry has become a professional painter who uses his work as an outlet for his inner demons. Something from his past has taken up residence in the basement of the house he shares with his wife, Sarah, and young son, Dillon, challenging Henry's ability to 'paint against the darkness.' The narrative builds up to a conclusion that isn't entirely shocking, but it still makes for a compelling read thanks to skillfully composed prose that builds tension and evokes emotional response. The paper edition includes several eerie full-page b&w illustrations by Jill Bauman. (Nov.)" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
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