Day: January 24, 2022

Cinema 7 by Michael J. Moore is a chilling horror. A tale of revenge, possession, and the risen dead that also has all the gruesomeness of a zombie story. Cinema 7 is certainly not a novel for those who may be easily offended by the darker aspects of humanity, but certainly an exciting tale if you are a fan of dark horror stories. 

It has been a long time since I read a horror story that made me pause and think about what was going on. The detail in which the story is told are wonderful. The characters are certainly relatable, particularly the man characters who are teenagers and certainly feel like they are in all their uncomfortable, self-conscious glory. This is grand because a story with a perfect character gets boring really fast. 

As stated, this is a dark story, and certainly not for the faint of heart, however even the most grotesque scenes of this novel have a place and feel as though they are not simply there for the shock value, though they can certainly be shocking.

In short, Cinema 7 is a must read for fans of horror.

Righteous Assassin by Kevin G. Chapman is a fantastic thriller following Detective Mike Stoneman and his peers as they try to hunt down a serial killer who seems to think he is murdering bad guys in the name of God. This clearly insane individual continues monthly killings, leaving the detectives to search high and low for a way to end the deaths for good. As well as bringing up several moral concerns.

Chapman’s writing is great. The characters and story fit a thriller mystery. The interactions between the characters seem rather real and natural. There seems to be no forced chemistry between characters and the issues that they have with one another are realistic. 

The story itself is a fascinating mystery. I actually wondered what this villain would actually look like once they found him. The climax of the story is exciting, and I had a hard time putting the book down. If you are a fan of dramatic police stories, you will want to take a look at this book!