Title: White Walls and Straitjackets
Author: David Owain Hughes
Genre: Extreme Horror
Release Date: May 30, 2015
Synopsis
Meet Crystal and Harry – lovers who work in the entertainment business: after murdering three critics for poor reviews, they decide to skip town and head for the coastline. Once there, they know things will be fine – it’ll be a chance to start fresh. A new beginning. But, before they head to the seaside, Crystal must first visit her sister at a mental hospital – after all, it’s Crystal’s fault her sibling is there…
As they start their journey, Harry discovers a book in the van’s glove compartment – White Walls & Straitjackets. The author is unknown, but whoever he is, he seems to know a lot about the deadly duo and other nutjobs who inhabit the Rhondda Valleys, south Wales.
As lives and stories collide, Crystal and Harry soon discover escaping the Valleys won’t be as easy as they think. Especially with another serial killer hot on their heels…
Rating
5 out of 5 Hearts
What a Horrific, Yet, Entertaining Read!
David Owain Hughes is a new to me author and most definitely has my attention, this won't be my last read either.
I knew this was an Extreme Horror story, but, I did not expect to be as entertained by unexpected twists and such gruesome turns! This book kept me at the edge of my seat from page one. The author definitely has the knack for strategically placing plot pivots at just the right time. Bravo!!
The characters, Harry and Crystal are well developed, likable, unlikable, and believable. The banter back and forth had me rolling at times, then it would upset my apple cart, so to speak. I never knew what Mr. Hughes was gonna picturesquely portray, so it definitely kept me intrigued.
If you like Extreme Horror this is a story for you!
Meet David Owain Hughes
David Owain Hughes is a horror freak! He grew up on ninja, pirate and horror movies from the age of five, which helped rapidly install in him a vivid imagination. When he grows up, he wishes to be a serial killer with a part-time job in women’s lingerie…He’s had several short stories published in various online magazines and anthologies, along with articles, reviews and interviews. He’s written for This Is Horror, Blood Magazine and Horror Geeks Magazine. He’s the author of the popular novel “Walled In” (2014) & "Wind-Up Toy" (2016), along with his short story collections “White Walls and Straitjackets” (2015) and "Choice Cuts" (2015).
David Owain Hughes is a new to me author and most definitely has my attention, this won't be my last read either.
I knew this was an Extreme Horror story, but, I did not expect to be as entertained by unexpected twists and such gruesome turns! This book kept me at the edge of my seat from page one. The author definitely has the knack for strategically placing plot pivots at just the right time. Bravo!!
The characters, Harry and Crystal are well developed, likable, unlikable, and believable. The banter back and forth had me rolling at times, then it would upset my apple cart, so to speak. I never knew what Mr. Hughes was gonna picturesquely portray, so it definitely kept me intrigued.
If you like Extreme Horror this is a story for you!
Meet David Owain Hughes
David Owain Hughes is a horror freak! He grew up on ninja, pirate and horror movies from the age of five, which helped rapidly install in him a vivid imagination. When he grows up, he wishes to be a serial killer with a part-time job in women’s lingerie…He’s had several short stories published in various online magazines and anthologies, along with articles, reviews and interviews. He’s written for This Is Horror, Blood Magazine and Horror Geeks Magazine. He’s the author of the popular novel “Walled In” (2014) & "Wind-Up Toy" (2016), along with his short story collections “White Walls and Straitjackets” (2015) and "Choice Cuts" (2015).
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