The Horror Film Killer by Michael J. Bowler

Release:October 26, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Michael J. Bowler Publishing
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

What would you do if someone acted out—for real— the kill scenes from your student-made horror film?

That’s the dilemma facing high school seniors Cassie and Donovan. Best friends, aspiring filmmakers, and hopeful romantic partners, they set out to complete a feature-length horror film as a graduation project for their performing arts high school. Using actors and crew from among their classmates, they aim to finish the bulk of shooting over Spring Break. When several murders occur not far from their locations—each one recreating a specific “kill” scene from their script—they suddenly find themselves embroiled in a real-life horror movie neither of them bargained for.

Cassie’s police officer dad and his ex-girlfriend—a homicide detective Cassie once hoped would be her stepmom—allow the film shoot to continue because the killer has threatened to murder Donovan’s mother if they stop. Traps are set and arrests are made, but the killer—who might be a member of the cast or crew—is one step ahead of their every move.

Can Cassie and Donovan help the police unmask the psychopath before more people die?

About the Author:

Michael J. Bowler is an award-winning author who grew up in Northern California. He majored in English/Theatre at Santa Clara University, earned a master’s in film production from Loyola Marymount University, a teaching credential in English from LMU, and a master’s in Special Education from Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Michael taught high school in Hawthorne, California for many years, both in general education and students with disabilities. When Michael is not writing you can find him volunteering as a youth mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, volunteering within the juvenile justice system in Los Angeles, or caring for his newly adopted son. He is a passionate advocate for the fair treatment of children and teens in California, and hopes his books can show young people they are not alone in their struggles.

The Horror Film Killer Review:

Let me preface by saying that I grew up in the 90s and loved watching slasher films like “Scream” and “I know what you did Last Summer.” When I started reading the book, I immediately knew that I would enjoy it. The author takes moments from such movies and spins them into this very entertaining ‘whodunit’ read. Moreover, I adored how the author references the classics like “The Exorcist” and “Friday the 13th”.

Secondly, Cassie and Donovan stand out in the story, and I liked how the author portrayed their friendship (and potential romance). Cassie is a strong character and is not scared to get to the bottom of what is happening. Also, I liked the last cast of characters and felt each of them brought something new to the story. For instance, I enjoyed how techy savvy Baxter is using the drone footage. Similarly, you already suspect a few people like Robert and Mr. Warner, who are so creepy.

Thirdly, the author adds quite a lot of twists and turns and maintains the suspense. You see inserts of who someone is spying on the team and planning the murders, and these moments gave me goosebumps. One of the story’s highlights is when the mother gets involved and finds out that her life could also be in danger. On a side note, I also enjoyed how the author details film shootings and all the hard work behind the scenes. Also, in such a story, you need a shocking reveal, and the ending was one that I did not suspect at all.

Overall, “The Horror Film Killer ” is an entertaining book to pick up if you are a fan of teen horror or slasher movies.

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will win a signed finished copy of THE HORROR FILM KILLER, US Only.

3 winners will win an eBook of THE HORROR FILM KILLER, International.

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