The Devil Crept InAuthor: Ania Ahlborn
Published by: Gallery Books
Publication Date: February 7, 2017
Format: eARC
Pages: 384
Source: Publisher
Young Jude Brighton has been missing for three days, and while the search for him is in full swing in the small town of Deer Valley, Oregon, the locals are starting to lose hope. They’re well aware that the first forty-eight hours are critical and after that, the odds usually point to a worst-case scenario. And despite Stevie Clark’s youth, he knows that, too; he’s seen the cop shows. He knows what each ticking moment may mean for Jude, his cousin and best friend.
That, and there was that boy, Max Larsen...the one from years ago, found dead after also disappearing under mysterious circumstances. And then there were the animals: pets gone missing out of yards. For years, the residents of Deer Valley have murmured about these unsolved crimes…and that a killer may still be lurking around their quiet town. Now, fear is reborn—and for Stevie, who is determined to find out what really happened to Jude, the awful truth may be too horrifying to imagine.
Well, that was something! The horror genre is basically what I grew up on, so I’m always happy to discover an author I can depend on for a horrifically good time. I read Ania Ahlborn’s Brother, and it became a favorite. So I didn’t even hesitate when I saw The Devil Crept In. Hell, I didn’t even check what it was about. Totally paid off, though!
The Devil Crept In is a disturbing, twisted tale that made me squirm in discomfort at times. And that’s how I like it! It has somewhat of a slower pace in the beginning, but still managed to suck me in. It’s definitely worth sticking with, because what the eff? That was some messed up shit! Trust me, that’s a compliment.
The author really does a fantastic job weaving this creepy story with authentic characters, eerie atmosphere, and solid plot. I do love Brother more, but this book absolutely delivers a well written, spin-tingling horror story. You’ll want to lockup your pets and children after you read it. And definitely stay out of the woods. You’ve been warned!
I am a wussie when it comes to horror, but I am still intrigued by the storylines and it is a bit fun to have the willies scared out of me or be shocked by something so bizarre I can’t wrap my mind around it.
Glad this was a hit for you.
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Stay out of the woods, noted
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OMG this sounds freaking distrubing and what pets and children? I don’t think I’ll be able to read this lol! Lovely review Christy!
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Oh I need to pick up Brother! I a glad it is worth the slow start. Since I live backed up to woods with children and pets I would probably be freaked out lol. Great review!
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Have you read Little Heaven by Nick Cutter? That was some old-school horror, man.
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I know I am not brave enough to read this one right now. If it made you with your black heart squirm……
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I’m a big scaredy cat so I’m probably not going to read this one but I liked reading your review. 🙂
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I have this one on my TBR pile to read this month (hopefully). I’m looking to read out side my box.
I do really like a good creepy read these days. This sounds worth reading!
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it’s always nice to find a goof horror novel!
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Second awesome review of this book! … and still totally a wuss when it comes to horror lol
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I love the Stay out of the Woods!! I haven’t read that many horror books that keep me guessing the whole time. I will need to check this one out. Great review!
Well, I’m not sure if I’ll like the book as much as your review, but you have me curious about it. LOL Love it when you totally take a chance on a book and it pays off. Brilly review!
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I liked this one a lot as well…but it wasn’t Brother. I loved Brother so much! This was a very different book but by the end I couldn’t get enough.
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Mess me up! Oh but I do love mind benders like this.
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I’ve been trying to dip my toes back into horror, but its tough since I can only read at night
but it’s awesome that you loved this one so much
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It’s been like forever since the last time I read this genre and been wanting to get back to it since I was once a BIG fan. Especially, I’m in the mood of something new now. Kimberly and now you love it so I’m intrigued. Want to give it a try.
Great review, Christy. 🙂
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oh I LOVE disturbing stories so much!!! I can’t wait to get to this Arc!
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I’d never heard of Ahlborn until today but I’ll be checking her out! I love creepy, disturbing and unreliable narrators. Thanks for adding a few books to my tbr, Christy. 😉
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I’ve now a few reviews for this one and it sounds really good.
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Glad to read this! I snapped this up from Netgalley and it’s one of the few I’ve left to review before I’m all caught up. I snapped it up as soon as I saw it offered, having enjoyed her book Seed so much.
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Your penchant for horror explains a lot about you… (I crack myself up!!) You know I won’t be reading this so you can tell me… are there nasty Fae involved??? A 4 year cyclical flesh eating moss?
Great review, girlie!!
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Horror, not to be confused with whore. 😛 Okay, I’ll give you a spoiler … demon possessed chipmunks.
I don’t read a lot of horror, but this does sound good! A book that can make you squirm sounds good to me. 🙂
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I read creepy when I’m in the mood for it, which is usually later in the year. I remember your review of Brother, so I’m glad this one was a win also. Great review!
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I loved this book. Ania Ahlborn is an automatic read for me, too.
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Good to see this one hit all your horror bones! I know how much you enjoy them!
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I rarely read horror books since they give me the creeps and I just can’t sleep or be in the dark LOL I’m glad you liked it though!
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I am a wuss about horror too, but I’ve read so many good reviews about this, I am curious!
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