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Once Upon a Nightmare [ebook]
[9781591461975]

$9.95

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by Jeremy Gertzfield

Date Added: Monday 31 May, 2010

As a fan of the horror genre, I was incredibly satisfied with this book. In fact, I couldn't put it down and was truly frightened by it. Part murder mystery, part ghost story, part torture porn, Moylan evokes the feeling of dread and entrapment that reminded me of my reaction to Silence of the Lambs. Her ability to make every character feel like a possible suspect without reducing any of them to caricatures is impressive, and her delicate handling of scenes of a bereaved husband and daughter are poignant enough to bring tears to your eyes without being overbearing. The violence and torture, while incredibly disturbing, are reminiscent of early Clive Barker (think "The Hellbound Heart," only this could really happen).

I will honestly think twice before answering my front door for quite awhile. No horror fan should pass this one up (and hopefully some enterprising horror fan will recognize that this has the potential to be one hell of a movie!)--sweet dreams!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Mishel Zabala

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

Sara Bishop has a terrifying nightmare one night in October; the night of the Hunter’s Moon. This isn’t your typical nightmare either. This one seems far too real to Sara. It doesn’t just frighten her; it seems to wake up her “other” sense. A sense she’s had for as long as she can remember, it has always told her when things were a little off.

The next morning Sara hopes to talk to her best friend and neighbor, Rebecca Parker. Rebecca shares Sara’s gift and is the only one that truly understands what she’s going through. Maybe Rebecca had a similar experience… Maybe Sara’s gift is warning her of something. But Rebecca isn’t answering her door or her phone.

The entire weekend Sara worries about Rebecca and where she can be. Her senses tell her something is terribly wrong. But her husband tells her it’s nothing and Rebecca is surely safe. When Sara can’t take it anymore she marches over to the house. The scene that awaits Sara is bloody and horrific and marks the beginning of a serial killer’s rampage. Little does Sara know that this serial killer now has his eye on her.

I was warned that the book may be graphic and intense by Lee Moylan herself. With that in mind I found scenes that could be highly uncomfortable for some readers, but I thought they were brutally honest and set the tone very well for the book. I was definitely pulled in by the atmosphere of Lee’s writing and the characters she fleshed out. ONCE UPON A NIGHTMARE is a bloody mystery/thriller that I really enjoyed. I was guessing who the killer was the entire time and was still surprised at the end!

It’s easy to see Lee Moylan’s love for forensic science and passion for it in her writing. I think if you’re in search of an intense thriller, you should definitely pick this up. It’ll make you keep flipping through the pages until you find out who the killer is. Be wary if you don’t like gory scenes, otherwise go out and get a copy!

Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]

by Sheree

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

I jumped on this one as soon as it arrived in my mailbox and honest to goodness I could not put it down. I read it in one sitting, staying up into the wee hours with my heart in my mouth, my hair on end, and a sick feeling of dread in my stomache.

To become completely immersed in evil, caught up in the horror with the characters is a frightening experience & a testament to the talent of the author and the "poop your pants" quality of the story. Lee Moylan's characterisation is excellent, the mystical bond between Sara and her best friend Rebecca was both fascinating & terrifying and I found myself hoping for a miracle or a different outcome for one of my favourite characters while understanding the futility of such hope. While I had an inklng who the killer was part way through the book, my hunch was soon forgotten as the author's writing sent my suspicions off on different tangents. Apart from a minor hiccup with a scene that would have worked as narration rather than dialogue this book seriously blew me away.

Lee Moylan writes evil with such clarity, with a vividness that is too real for comfort. These were some of the best and most graphic and macabre murder scenes I have read in a long time. The author's passion for forensics is evident in her writing, she goes to great lengths to describe the physicality of what happens to the victims of this serial killer and believe me, it is not for the squeamish or faint hearted.

I love a disturbing, intense, chilling horror and Once Upon A Nightmare definitely fits that criteria, giving Lee Moylan entrance to the sacred sanctum of horror writers, joining the ranks of my favourites, Masterton, King, Koontz and Rickman

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Cheryl

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

No one ever imagined that something terrible would happen in the small town of White Chapel, especially Sara Bishop. The night was October thirteenth. The night when the Hunter’s Moon appeared. Rebecca who is Sara’s friend had been calling her all weekend wanting to talk but Sara didn’t have time to talk to her.

Sara wakes up in the middle of the night, having just had a nightmare. The next morning Sara senses something is wrong with Rebecca. She heads over to her house. The scene that awaits Sara is so horrific that it is beyond words. Sara wishes she had answered Rebecca’s cries for help; instead Sara tried to ignore her gift. Sara won’t make that mistake again. This is a good thing as the killer has targeted Sara next.

I really liked Sara because even faced with great adversity, she never backed down. The killer was so sinister that he almost gave me a chill. I have read many psycho serial killer novels. In fact these are my favorite type of books to read. I like the psychoanalytical aspect of getting into the killer’s mind and trying to figure out what triggered the killer to start killing and what made the victims so special. This is exactly the same thing that author Lee Moylan enjoys trying to solve as well. It shows when an author enjoys what they write from their interests. The end result turns out to be an outstanding novel. One that you can’t put down. Once upon a nightmare is a recommended read.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Jennifer

Date Added: Monday 03 May, 2010

Now this is how to keep readers on the edge of their seat! All through this book I kept saying (out loud no less) "It has to be the husband...no, It has to be the doctor...no, It has to be the art guy...no, it must be the detective .. and I would keep repeating this pattern over and over and gasping out loud, and screaming at the book until I got "the look" from my husband and step-kids.

Granted this book is not for the weak of stomach. Be warned that it is very gory and very sexually explicit, but then again we are talking about a serial killer here, not Mary Poppins.

I still can't believe this book was written by a woman. I have never read a book this gory that wasn't written by a man. I applaud Lee Moylan for digging in and getting her hands dirty because she did a fabulous job.

If you love horror and like to be kept up at night (and don't mind a bit of blood and guts and sex) run out and get this book, it will keep you turning the pages and wondering what the next full moon will bring.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

by Yvette

Date Added: Sunday 18 October, 2009

Sixth Sense meets Halloween. This is a great mystery thriller but not for the feint of heart! If you like who dunnits that keep you guessing til the end, I highly recommend it. The supernatural twist is a nice touch.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]