Santa Claws by Nicholas Adams - Book Review
Release: January 12, 1991
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Source: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Synopsis: To start with, Cory has recurring dreams about Chrissie's death .Moreover, he is also in possession of her blood-stained bracelet. But he could not have killed her because the only tracks around her body were animal tracks. A wild animal has killed Chrissie . And ,the sheriff also says there is only one set of tracks found around her body--animal tracks. However Cory wonders how he could have gotten Chrissie's bracelet before the police arrived.
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About the Author Nicholas Adams: Nicholas Adams is a collective pen name created by Daniel Weiss Associates and used by several authors of YA horror written in the 1990s. These include John Peel, James D. MacDonald and Debra Doyle, and Sherwood Smith
Bloody 80s Horror That Delivers
Nicholas Adams serves up a viciously entertaining werewolf slasher that captures everything great about vintage horror…just don't expect any holiday cheer.
What Works: The body count is genuinely shocking and the best part. Adams keeps you guessing who survives, killing off characters when you least expect it. The werewolf angle works great, and the twist at the end ties everything together nicely. Holly and Cory make solid lead characters, reacting to the chaos around them in believable ways. The supporting cast like Diana, Marie, Lynne, and Chrissie adds personality and you wonder what will happen to them. For 80s horror fans, this hits all the right notes: real menace, teenage resilience, and fast pacing.
What Falls Short: The title is misleading. There's nothing Christmas or Santa-related here, so seasonal horror seekers should look elsewhere. I also guessed the killer early on, though Adams wraps it up well enough that it didn't ruin the fun.
Verdict: Santa Claws gives 80s horror fans exactly what they want: high stakes, unpredictable carnage, and werewolves with genuine bite. Wrong title aside, this is quality teen horror that knows its audience.
Perfect for: Horror collectors, werewolf fans, and readers who like their slashers merciless.
Santa Claws
by Nicholas Adams
4.5
★★★★
★
★
4.5 out of 5 stars
Synopsis
"To start with, Cory has recurring dreams about Chrissie's death .Moreover, he is also in possession of her blood-stained bracelet. But he could not have killed her because the only tracks around her body were animal tracks. A wild animal has killed Chrissie . And ,the sheriff also says there is only one set of tracks found around her body--animal tracks. However Cory wonders how he could have gotten Chrissie's bracelet before the police arrived."
Release
January 12, 1991
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Source
Kindle
About the Author
Nicholas Adams
Nicholas Adams is a collective pen name created by Daniel Weiss Associates and used by several authors of YA horror written in the 1990s. These include John Peel, James D. MacDonald and Debra Doyle, and Sherwood Smith
My Review
Bloody 80s Horror That Delivers
Nicholas Adams serves up a viciously entertaining werewolf slasher that captures everything great about vintage horror…just don’t expect any holiday cheer.
What Works: The body count is genuinely shocking and the best part. Adams keeps you guessing who survives, killing off characters when you least expect it. The werewolf angle works great, and the twist at the end ties everything together nicely. Holly and Cory make solid lead characters, reacting to the chaos around them in believable ways. The supporting cast like Diana, Marie, Lynne, and Chrissie adds personality and you wonder what will happen to them. For 80s horror fans, this hits all the right notes: real menace, teenage resilience, and fast pacing.
What Falls Short: The title is misleading. There’s nothing Christmas or Santa-related here, so seasonal horror seekers should look elsewhere. I also guessed the killer early on, though Adams wraps it up well enough that it didn’t ruin the fun.
Verdict: Santa Claws gives 80s horror fans exactly what they want: high stakes, unpredictable carnage, and werewolves with genuine bite. Wrong title aside, this is quality teen horror that knows its audience.
Perfect for: Horror collectors, werewolf fans, and readers who like their slashers merciless.
