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This week we are back to good old fashioned horror with
Richard Schiver's All Roads Lead to Terror. Take it away Richard.
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The
horrors of the past meet the brutality of the present.
Four boys strengthen the bonds of their friendship, while taking their first hesitant steps into adulthood, as they face the brutality of an old, new world. They will be tested at every step in their journey, as they travel through a blasted land where the only hope is for a swift death followed by an endless sleep. Survival lay in the firepower they carried, coupled with their willingness to use it, and their ability to trust each other with their own lives.
In Richmond they will be confronted by a savage cult of children who worship a creature of the night. An ancient being that feeds on the fear of its victims, delving into their innermost secrets, revealing half forgotten nightmares that lay like a rotting carcass at the heart of their souls. These creatures, once viewed as nothing more than the nightmare imaginings of fevered mind, are now awake in a world where the population that once served as their food source has been reduced.
Awake and very, very, hungry.
Four boys strengthen the bonds of their friendship, while taking their first hesitant steps into adulthood, as they face the brutality of an old, new world. They will be tested at every step in their journey, as they travel through a blasted land where the only hope is for a swift death followed by an endless sleep. Survival lay in the firepower they carried, coupled with their willingness to use it, and their ability to trust each other with their own lives.
In Richmond they will be confronted by a savage cult of children who worship a creature of the night. An ancient being that feeds on the fear of its victims, delving into their innermost secrets, revealing half forgotten nightmares that lay like a rotting carcass at the heart of their souls. These creatures, once viewed as nothing more than the nightmare imaginings of fevered mind, are now awake in a world where the population that once served as their food source has been reduced.
Awake and very, very, hungry.
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Excerpt -
From
the shadowy depths of the cooler came the sound of someone moving,
the rustle of fabric, the thump of flesh against steel. Halting
footsteps approached through the shadows as a shape slowly
materialized like a ghost emerging from the night. Maria staggered
into view, her flesh had become mottled and gray, cataracts filled
her eyes, lending them a silvery glow, and her mouth was twisted into
a grimace as she worked it in anticipation. She was nude, but none of
them felt any longing or desire for the twisted form that presented
itself.
The
four boys stepped back as she staggered out of the cooler, her gaze
fixed on Einstein as she reached for him with hands that had been
twisted into claws.
“You
know what you have to do,” Meat said as he handed Einstein his
pistol, “give her peace.”
Einstein
looked from the pistol in his hand to Maria, and back again as tears
slid down his cheeks. “I can’t,” he said.
“It
has to be you,” Window said as he took another step back, opening
the distance between them.
Maria
had stopped and stood staring at Einstein, her head tilted to one
side much like a dog will tilt its head when its owner speaks to it.
Her expression smoothed for a moment, it was as if even in her state
she recognized Einstein, and was waiting for him to do what he must.
“I
can’t,” Einstein said, handing the pistol to Meat and turning his
back on Maria as he took several steps away. She staggered towards
him, jerkily placing one foot in front of the other, her hands
working in anticipation of tearing into warm, living, flesh. At the
last moment she turned towards Window.
Without
hesitation Window drew his revolver, his thumb pulling back the
hammer with practiced ease, so fast that to the naked eye his hand
moved in a blur. From the hip he fired, it was a shot he had worked
on throughout his short life, and the round stayed true to his aim,
striking Maria on the bridge of her nose and plowing into her brains
to end the mockery that was her life.
Later,
with time to reflect, they would wonder if in those final moments a
small spark of what remained of Maria had not turned her towards the
only one she knew who would put an end to the miserable existence
that lay before her.
For the
time though three of them watched as she crumpled to the floor, the
fourth having done the only thing he could in that situation. Turning
his back to let those who were more capable, finish a task he could
never complete.
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Reviews:
All Roads is frankly Stephen King's Stand By Me, with zombies. But not too many. To call this a zombie novel would be a misnomer. First and foremost this is a coming-of-age drama, written by a man with a deft hand for characterization, set within a dystopian backdrop. -- Mark Taylor, author of Witches: Tea Party
"It is tough to scare readers that are looking to be scared. ALL ROADS LEAD TO TERROR has characters with dimensions, flaws, and flawed relationships. The threat is fed well and builds fear in the characters that transfers to the reader. This story is a credit to the genre and worth your time." -- Jay Wilburn, author of The Dead Song Legend Dodecology.
“Despite the death and horror, I walked with these boys willingly as I read the book, listening to my lessened echo, glad to have made my way intact through to the end, and looking forward to the next book in the series.” Fairness in everything
“It's a very interesting tale that will pull you in and keep you turning pages and pulling for the main characters. It isn't my usual story, but I really enjoyed it and rooting for the heroes. I wouldn't advise eating while you read if you have a sensitive stomach--but I would recommend reading it. I look forward to the other books in this series!”
Cindy Cowles Amazon reviewer
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Author
Bio
Richard
was born in Frostburg, Maryland, in the winter of '58' and currently
lives eight miles away. A five-year stint with the military allowed
him to see what he wanted of the world. Married with four grown
children and eight grandchildren, he and his wife provide a home to
four pets that are spoiled beyond rotten.
In addition to writing daily he works a full time job in retail, and piddles around in his wood-shop making one mess after another when time permits.
Richard can be found online at:
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Richard on Twitter: @RichardSchiver
Written in Blood is Richard's personal blog where he shares his thoughts on writing, and whatever else that might strike his fancy. http://www.richardschiver.com
He can be contacted directly at rschiver@gmail.com and would be delighted to hear from you.
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Written in Blood is Richard's personal blog where he shares his thoughts on writing, and whatever else that might strike his fancy. http://www.richardschiver.com
He can be contacted directly at rschiver@gmail.com and would be delighted to hear from you.
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Thank
you very much for stopping by Richard. Again if you want a chance to
win a FREE personalized copy of any of the books in The Inquisitor Series books,
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