Writing under the pseudonym Jack Kilborn, Konrath has delivered a book that's unlike any of his previous novels. A straight horror/thriller novel, "Afraid" provides non-stop suspense without the usual laughs found in the "Jack Daniels" series. While humor is an integral part of the "Jack Daniels" books, it would be largely out of place in a book like "Afraid", and I didn't miss it.
The book is set in Safe Haven, Wisconsin, population 907. The only law enforcement is an aging sheriff who's closing in on retirement and no other full time police force. Unfortunately, trouble is coming to town.
A small group of Red-Ops soldiers (psychopathic murderers trained as military Special Forces) have landed in Safe Haven. Their training has programmed them to terrorize, isolate, annihilate. Now they're heading into town. A small group of civilians must come together to survive the hell that is sweeping through town.
"Afraid" is relentless and terrifying. If you're a fan of the previous Konrath books, you'll love "Afraid". If you haven't tried Konrath yet, you'll love "Afraid". See a theme, here?
4 comments:
I'm not sure I'll do more than take your word for it....when Swanny has to take a break from a book, you know it's serious!
I was just reading that again, and it kind of sounds like I don't appreciate Joe's humor. I love it, I'm just saying that I didn't find the book to be lacking because of the no humor thing. That clear enough?
A co-worker and I had an in-depth discussion about books today, which of course made me think of the two of you immediately. I still haven't read the newest Konrath book...thanks for reminding me! I need to get my hands on a copy stat.
Have you read Twilight? Thought I'd hate it, caved to the hype, now I'm hooked. I started The Pillars of the Earth and while I think it will be a good read I haven't gotten into a rhythm with it yet. Maybe tomorrow on our snow day!
Twilight was book club book in October....I couldn't get into it, but I don't think I gave it an honest try. We're supposed to be reading Loving Frank right now for book club, which looks interesting, I just haven't picked it up...
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