With thanks to netgalley and the author

Sadly I didn't download this title in time.

So can't really give a review

I enjoyed this book for the most part. It was a quick read, but kept me entertained. I did like how the POV switched back and forth from different characters. I would have liked to get a little more backstory of some of the characters. This would have allowed me to feel fully engulfed in the book. But still, I would recommend this book and read more by this author.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

So, here's the good, the bad and the ugly of my thoughts...
Firstly this author is a talented writer. His style is engaging and this is essentially what kept me reading. In particular, Dr. Richards' journal entries from the 1800's provided a compelling paranormal mystery within itself. The gothic horror in these bits were riveting and spinetinging. I wish more of the story involved Dr. Richards.

Where the story fell flat for me was in the plot. It was too superficial, predictable and cliché. As a result, it lacked any emotional depth. I wasn't able to feel the anticipation or tension that should have been a significant part of the story. In the version I have, the POV also jumps around - sometimes within the same chapter - which made the narrative confusing and seem a tad amateurish.

The most disappointing aspect was the shallow character development. There was nothing special about the main characters. Nothing that invited me to connect with them at some level. I didn't like them, I didn't hate them, I didn't sympathize with them....I felt nothing towards them. I was disengaged and apathetic towards their plight. The only character that moved me in any way was Dr. Richard's. I wanted more of him.

I think this author has potential to write amazing fiction if he is able to spend more time developing his characters and adding depth to his plot. I don't think I would recommend Dark Entry to others.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Sunbury Press Inc, Hellbender Books and the author, John B Kachuba, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Dark Entry in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I thought this book offered a good, quick read. I was drawn in from the outset. The storyline was well written with memorable characters. would definitely read more from this author. 3.5 stars

Boy, this was a weird book, but enjoyable. The story is based on the true-life story of Dudleytown, certainly not one if you spook easily.

Sandy leaves her abusive boyfriend Kevin, to have some time out and move forward with him not in her life. Her friend Leslie has a family home in the woods atop Coltsfoot Mountain in Connecticut. The mountains are very dense and this house if the only one in the area, but in the woods are old cellar holes from the 18th century ghost-town called Dudleytown, formerly inhabited by charcoal makers. She initially in relaxed and enjoying the peace and quiet, until her boyfriend finds her.

But she also has a visit from her friend Leslie, and the local woodsman Nathan, friend of Leslie. Sandy discovers old diaries from Leslie's family and also shows her a hidden journal about the history from the 1800's. Nathan tells of a curse that is in the woods. What they don't realise is that the curse is awake and coming for them.

Definitly a good read if you like these spooky stories, a first for me from this author, but I now have more from him on my list.

This is a book that wants to be a ghost story but doesn't quite deliver the chills. Secondary characters are underdeveloped and plot feels forced at times.

The Mounting Suspense Kept Me Turning Pages Like Crazy

There's a lot packed into this book, but it all fit together and flowed well. The author shows considerable skill in grounding the paranormal in a setting that’s naturally both beautiful and disturbing. The climax was wonderfully horrible! I really liked it and hope to see more of the (surviving) characters.

A few vague spoilers ahead:

I loved the integration of Native American lore into the ghost story/horror genre. I was surprised at the use of the pejorative “savage,” but, PC self-censorship aside, the word did appropriately describe the terror.

The female lead was an appealing damsel-in-distress, while her friend provided the backbone. Readers who prefer chaste romance will find it, but may be put off by the scenes of violence and abuse that were integral to the plot. This will make a great horror movie!

The Dark Entry was a very interesting and intriguing read.
The characters were well fleshed out and the setting was Amazingly atmospheric! The blending of past and present was interesting but at times hard to follow... the mystery, atmosphere and just overall feel of this book gave me definite Stephen King vibes! overall a fun dark and quick read! Well done John B. Kachuba!

This was a little slow going book at first. There’s a good many point of views that can get you confused if u don5 keep up. But other than that I say I would read more from this Aurthor. Scary story with twists.

Wow, it looks like one reviewer just was not too happy with this book. I can say that I did not have low expectations and as a reader who truly enjoys horror/thriller books, this one was a good one. Not like many other books out there this has a setting from the early 1800’sand while the type of characters may be somewhat expected the story line and the authors writing ability were not! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this tale of a woman who wanted to get away from her hometown after a breakup and who was not believing that there were ghosts. Until she stayed in the home of her friend. I will not spoil the story for you but I hope that the one negative review out of sev al good ones does not deter you from wanting to read this story Dark Entry by John B. Kachuba. His ability to keep you gripped from page one to the last page is remarkable. If you like scary stories, make you some popcorn and find a nice quiet place to read this. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you netgalley as well as the author/publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

4.75 out of 5 but will round up to 5 for the author.

Well we certainly have all the basic ingredients of a good supernatural horror tale here what with the house located in dark woods at the end of a twisty turning private road, a New England setting, the previous owner's suicide, the sudden violent deaths over the years of those who have lived in the mountainous vicinity, the old Native American curse and lastly the look of unease by the inhabitants of the local village when mention is made of the house and its surroundings. That very much sets up the parametres of the book and all we need to add is a young woman called Sandy leaving New York to escape her unsympathetic and violent boyfriend to stay at the above stated house owned by her friend and the scene is set for the ensuing clash of good versus evil.

For me anyway it was a fun read with a number of spine tingling moments that was completed comfortably within a day. I did not mind it being formulaic as this is the way with much of such supernatural writing and you know after all what you will be getting The cover aptly conveys the content within. If you are looking for a quick well written traditional supernatural tale then I do not think you will be too disappointed.

Starting off a reading month with…well if not outright a dud, then something dudish. Thought it would be fun to read something dark and supernatural on a weird cloudy day, alas this one offered no joy. It’s a very much by the numbers supernatural thriller…middle of nowhere location, check, a ravishing damsel alone, check, a handsome male to the rescue, check, a ghost, check, a native American angry spirit, check, etc. It’s actually inspired by a real place in Connecticut and the author is well known for his nonfictional work in the field of supernatural, so it’s an obvious choice, and maybe nonfiction is more of his forte, but as far as fictional work goes, this book leaves a lot to be desired. It’s bland, predictable, much too mild, with clichéd characters and stilted dialogue. It’s very much on par with thousands of similar books out there with quality of an average genre kindle freebie at best. For a seasoned fan of scary stories, this is a disappointment. Maybe it might work for someone with indiscriminate tastes and very low expectations. The best thing about this one, honestly, was how quickly it went by. It’ll certainly be forgotten in the same timely manner. Thanks Netgalley.

This was a quick read, that begins with a horrifying act in the 18th century before our unsuspecting main character heads to a house in these cursed woods to clear her head after an upsetting break up. Sandy doesn't know the stories of the spirit eater that haunts these grounds, an evil ghost that preys on souls. Not long after her arrival, she learns of the local ghost stories but it takes more than folk tales to make her a believer. I love ghost stories set in New England, as a life long resident I have always been interested in the spooky tales that abound in our small towns. Looking at this cover is like looking through my own childhood window at night, so of course I was instantly drawn to this book.

3.75 stars rounded up to 4