Supernatural Horror
Date Published: 10-30-2022
Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing
A killer hunts the humid streets of Sadie, leaving a calling card at the scene of each crime: a black construction paper valentine. The victims, each carefully chosen, are left the same way, broken and heartless.
Haunted by the ghosts of the dead, Rina Henley will stop at nothing for truth and justice, but in her quest, she has brought the spotlight to her and now plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Summer Lin, Rina’s roommate, thinks of herself as the Vanishing Girl. When things get rough, she can disappear like a ghost herself, and promises Rina she can help her disappear, too. After all, she’s been on the fringes for weeks now, to escape the ugliest of truths.
As the summer simmers around them and Sadie is gripped by terror and tangled rumours, twisted love notes and secrets bring Rina and those closest to her to the very brink of destruction.
Review:
I love a good supernatural horror novel, and I have hit a dry spell as of late on ones that keep me captivated. The first chapter of Dark Dark Heart had me captivated. A murder, a hazy ghost, a fragile girl, and an unstable home life. Well, by the first chapter, we are on the second murder in the town of Sadie, and the main character, Rina, is running away. Then there is Summer, another lost young lady– the Vanishing Girl– with a secret. The plot really kicks off when Rina finds a camera with pictures that foretell more murders to come.
The writing was very fast paced, but there was enough detail to keep the story full and rich. I like how the character, Rina, feels very real and relatable. Her insecurities just jump off of the page in a way that feels personal without seeming self-pitying. Also, the plot wasn’t predictable, which is essential for a good murder mystery.
About the Author
Kaitlin Corvus is from Ontario, Canada. The north holds the best part of her. She writes about nobodies, monsters, and gutter glitter, loves the stars, the deep dark sea, and a good horror mystery.
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