Friday, December 7, 2018

The Dover Demon

As teens, Sam Brogna and three of his friends encountered the Dover Demon on a deserted country road--something they never talked about later, not even with each other. Was it a cryptid, an alien, or something else? Now, thirty years later, they're about to find out.


This book doesn't have the big in-your-face monsters like some of Hunter Shea's other novels (think They Rise and Megalodon in Paradise to name just a few), but I liked the subtler sense of horror and suspense in this one. And I loved the characters, especially Sam and his 17-year-old son, Nicky. They have such a great relationship, from working together in their comic book store to binge-watching horror movies. They were my favorite part. The non-stop action in the last half of the book is pretty good, too. But what the "Dover Demon" turned out to be in actuality wasn't very surprising or unexpected. And I have to say, I didn't love the ending. Not that it was unwarranted, it just wasn't very satisfying to me. But I can totally see why Shea ended it the way he did! (I'd be more specific, but I don't want to give anything away.) So, while this particular book will never be my favorite Hunter Shea novel, I do think it's a pretty fun and entertaining horror story. (If you like that kind of thing.)  😊

Happy Reading!

18 comments:

  1. How strange--I just read this article https://allthatsinteresting.com/dover-demon and then find your review the next day. I haven't read anything by Hunter Shea, but I'm now very interested. :p

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    1. It's funny how life syncs up like that, isn't it?

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  2. This is one I still have to read. I'm a bit worried about the ending now but it's good to be warned about these kinds of things!

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    1. After you read this one we should compare notes on the ending, because I would love to know your thoughts! :)

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  3. Well, now I'm super curious about what the Dover Demon is. I haven't read this author before, but I'm intrigued.

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    1. He writes entertaining monster/horror books, which I enjoy reading every now and then. :)

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  4. I have not read this author before. I admit I lean more toward thrillers than horror--and prefer subtle in my horror. But it really depends on the novel. You have me curious about this one, even with its flaws.

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    1. Shea writes some fun--and different--stories. You should check him out sometime and see what you think.

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  5. Sometimes it's the subtler horror stories that scare you the most. Glad to hear you enjoyed it even if it wasn't your favorite Hunter Shea story.

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    1. That's so true about subtler being better sometimes. I don't really like in-your-face blood and gore.

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  6. I'm sorry the ending didn't work for you :( But that the other bits were so enjoyablemakes this sound like a good read (even a wuss like me can appreciate a good horror!)

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    1. And this one wasn't too dark or scary. Just unsettling.

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  7. I need to get this one. I'm sure lots of people died in this one as well.

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    1. Yes, there was a body count. :D
      If you do read this one, let me know what you think of the ending. 'Cause I'm curious.

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  8. Sounds intriguing and that cover is sure scary. :D

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  9. I might prefer his books that aren't in your face. Creature was on of my favorites this year.

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