The Rookery
by Lee Ford Jackson
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Pub Date 28 Jul 2018 | Archive Date 11 Dec 2018
Troubador Publishing Limited | Matador
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Description
The Rookery is a gruelling, monstrous horror story told from a first-person perspective. The story revolves around Rachel and John, both of whom meet while holidaying on an island somewhere in the northern Atlantic. Mutually attracted to one another they agree to have dinner one evening and afterwards decide to drive out to an isolated beach.
On reaching the deserted shoreline the fervent couple quickly make a dangerous and horrifying discovery: the beach has become a haunt for nocturnal-winged predators with a taste for human flesh. Neither of the couple is able to contemplate how on earth these creatures came into existence, all they can hope for is to survive and escape back to a populated area.
But escape proves to be difficult. The avian monsters of unknown origin appear unnervingly intelligent and calculating, working together in a pack they have perfected how to hunt humans– and as the luckless couple are about to find out it’s something these creatures have been doing for a long, long time.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"I read this book in one sitting! Couldn't put it down! It really is fast paced and the feeling of tension, dread and horror clings to you throughout! Read if you dare!" - Amazon review
"I am one for a gruesome, horror story. I brought this book for my holiday, for a capturing and shocking read. I finished the book within 3 days, I could not put it down! The way the author paints the scenery and characters with his words was incredible, i could imagine every scene with the words I read. I really hope another one follows on from this!" - Amazon review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781789011906 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 200 |
Featured Reviews
Paul F, Reviewer
In gut-wrenching detail, the author played on some of our worst imaginative fears. One of the most graphic and violent storylines that I have yet to see in print were blatantly portrayed in this novel. The scenes were so horrific that not even the worst of nightmares could conjure up. Held memorized by the unearthly descriptions and horrific actions of creatures from hell, it was at times difficult to read on.
The backdrop for this dreadful tale takes us to a Northern Pacific island setting, perfect for tourists that had come together to begin their holiday. As destiny would have it, two of the vacationers were bound to meet - John and Rachel. After a get-to-know-each-other dinner, they found themselves driving along basking in the moonlight down a dark deserted road. It took them to a hidden away beach which did not display on any map.
Little did they know that what started off as a romantic walk on the soft sand would lead to a deadly rendezvous with hideous man-eating creatures. Soon finding themselves in dire straits, escaping with their lives would be their only priority. For any horror fans out there, this novel comes well recommended.
I extend my appreciation to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing Limited/Matador for this digital edition in exchange for an unbiased review.
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