Release: February 4, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Source: Amazon
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Description
A rash of strange and horrifying births sweeps through London in the new horror thriller from the master of Graham Masterton’s genre.
A SERIES OF STRANGE BIRTHS
A young woman is on emergency admission to the hospital with stabbing pains. The chief surgeon performs a C-section and delivers a catastrophically malformed fetus that is somehow alive…
A DEVASTATING ATTACK
Sewage engineer Gemma gets plunged into ghostly darkness in the tunnel where she works. She escapes, but her boss goes missing in the chaos. He is later found alive… but he has severed legs and pulled-out eyes.
A SUPERNATURAL THREAT
DC Jerry Pardoe and DS Jamila Patel of the supernatural squad must team up to solve the mystery and save the city. But, if they are to succeed, first, they must delve into the dark arts of witchcraft…
About the Author:
Graham Masterton is a master writer of horror and thrillers, but his career as an author spans many genres, including historical epics and sex advice books. Also, his first horror novel, The Manitou, became a bestseller and became filmed starring Tony Curtis. In 2019, Graham was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Horror Writers Association. He is also the author of the Katie Maguire series of crime thrillers, which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.
The Children God Forgot Review:
I love reading a good horror mystery, and “The Children God Forgot” gave me goosebumps!
I had no idea where the author was taking the story. Caves, deformed children, ghosts, and gruesome murders are just some of the elements present in this creepy tale. The author paces the story in a deliciously gripping manner where you don’t know who the ghostly apparition and her babies will attack next. Some scenes are alarming, like when Jenny feels something under her bed or finds out what happened to Martin.
Then, there is the mysterious man who Jerry sees but disappears when he gets close to him. How is he related to the investigations? The author keeps you guessing as to what is happening and where it would lead. The story’s villain also seems to be someone indestructible, which adds to the thrills and chills. Interestingly, there are parts where the author makes you wonder if whatever is happening is due to supernatural forces or just a sinister criminal.
Similarly, I enjoyed the main characters and thought they blended well with the plot. Jerry and Jamila make a good pair in trying to solve the mystery. Even some of the supporting characters like Louise, Dr. Macleod, and Martin were memorable. The storyline has a diverse cast from various cultures and ethnicities, which makes the story feel realistic. Moreover, there are also some shocking deaths that I did not anticipate that made me jump from my seat.
Overall, I loved reading “The Children God Forgot” by Graham Masterton and am excited to pick up some of the author’s previous novels as well.
