"For as long as anyone can remember, Doubtful, has been home to a serial killer."
They call him the Stitcher. People vanish when he comes around. When they're found, their bodies have been dismembered and sewn back together in unnatural ways. Some think it's a monster, a supernatural creature that stalks their town. Others are sure it's a man called Charles Vickers. But everyone agrees there are rules you need to follow in order to stay safe when the Stitcher comes hunting.
- Lock your doors and windows, and don't go out after dark.
- Never travel alone.
- Tell someone where you are going.
- Stay in areas with lots of people.
- Don't rely on technology...it breaks.
- Stay away from Charles Vickers.
Abby, Riya, Rhys, and Connor know the rules. So does Abby's younger sister, Hope. And they always follow them. That's why it's such a shock when Hope is taken. Abby knows the police can't help. It's up to her and her friends to find Hope themselves.
My thoughts: I really liked Abby and her friends with their rules and their dreams of one day escaping Doubtful. And the legend of the Stitcher is downright scary. Coates does an excellent job of building tension and suspense as the Stitcher closes in on Abby and her friends. This book reads fast. It's a well-written YA horror novel that's not graphic or gory; it also has a satisfying ending. I thought it was a very fun October read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
I'm glad you enjoyed this one! It does sound graphic, so I'm pleased to hear that it's not.
ReplyDeleteI don't like books that fill the page with gory detail, so I always appreciate the authors who can scare you without doing that. :D
DeleteThis one is new to me, but it sounds like a perfect choice for this time of year. I've not read a book by this author or I don't think so. Will see if I can find this one. Have a good weekend, Lark!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kay! And this was a fun October read: scary and suspenseful without being too horrific.
DeleteThis sounds absolutely terrifying. The rules alone are enough to have me making sure all the doors are locked! I have Darcy Coates on my TBR but have yet to try anything by her. Glad to know this isn't super graphic. That makes me a little braver.
ReplyDeleteIt is not graphic or gory. She leaves all that kind of detail up to your own imagination. :D
DeleteI like Darcy Coates too and she is not too gory. I see myself reading this one but the way his victims are found stitched back together is really scary but I know Darcy Coates will handle it well.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the fact that her books are scary without being graphic or gory. No yuck factor, just some fun thrills and chills. :D
DeleteThe Stitcher sounds very scary!! This sounds like a great pick for October!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great October read. And the Stitcher is very creepy and scary.
DeleteI've not heard of Darcy Coates before, so another new author for my potential reading list.
ReplyDeleteShe writes ghost stories and other scary novels. I've enjoyed several of her books.
DeleteGreat review!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy. :D
DeleteOh this sounds like a creepy one.
ReplyDeleteNicely creepy! A great read for this time of year.
DeleteThis sounds like the perfect book for this time of year! I really need to read this author. Great review, Lark! :D
ReplyDeleteI think you would like this one, Ashley!
DeleteWell that certainly sounds disturbing
ReplyDeleteIt is...but written in a way that's not too nightmare-inducing.
DeleteI think I have this book in my 'tbr' stack... I'll have to move it up if I have it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great book if you're looking for a scarier read this month.
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