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Dovetail Cove is such a fun series, in that creepy, "Did that really just happen?" kinda way. The books can be read in any order, though if you haven't yet read any, I recommend starting at the beginning with a Dovetail Cove marathon.

Some of the books in this series are creepier than others. 'Instead' amps up the eerie factor, mixing real-world suspense with paranormal terror. I freely admit to squirming in my seat as I read this one.

Jason McIntyre captures setting in a way that plunks us right in the midst of this town and its madness. Sometimes I think the town itself is as alive as the people living there.

The characters are totally realistic, with all the personality quirks that make us unique. I immediately connect with them and feel the emotions they experience.

I badly want this to be a TV series. Netflix, are you paying attention?

Dovetail Cove is by far the coolest, freakiest, most entertaining place to be! If you haven't read any of the books in this series, what are you waiting for? Okay, seriously, you can start here, with Redhead, or you can go back to the beginning with Deathbed, or you can jump in anywhere you like. Each book is a unique experience in this bizarre fictional world Jason McIntyre has created.

Now, on to my thoughts about Redhead. Fanny, the main character, is a prostitute in a town where everyone knows you and secrets are difficult to keep. But Fanny does have her secrets, and she is about to disclose them in this confessional-style story. Fanny is smart and brash and doesn't hold back. I love her character!

Jason McIntyre's writing is expressive and picturesque. He doesn't tell us anything, but instead shows us the town and lets us feel the characters' emotions. This story offers mystery and suspense, intrigue, deception, love, loss, hope, and unexpected twists.

Dovetail Cove - the place and the series - is a fantastic creation. The saga covers a number of years, with each book taking place in a specific year. The author has been releasing them out of order because he's devious. And, in fairness, these all work as stand-alone novels, so they can be read in any order.

Deathbed is where the saga begins. Farrah is one of my favorite characters in the series. (We meet her again in a later book.) She is feisty, smart, defiant, and full of life. All of the characters stand out and are memorable. They are unique, while also feeling familiar, like people we'd meet anywhere or might already know.

The Dovetail Cove setting is so real, I'd swear this place actually exists. Jason McIntyre has a cinematic writing style, showing us what he sees and putting us right in the midst of this fictional island town.

The plot, with this book and all the others in the series, takes us to unexpected places. Just when we think we know what comes next, a curve in the road sends us spinning down into the abyss. This is dark suspense at its finest, with glimmers of hope and humor to light our way.

It felt as if the author was sitting in front of me explaining everything that I'm about to see. It was really interesting to read a story written this way and a great one at that. I'm certainly looking forward to the next one!

I slipped into the hot spring, relaxed, got comfortable. Maybe a little complacent. Fully immersed in the setting. Getting to know the characters. Enjoying the interplay. And then...

Bam! Jason McIntyre doesn't like his readers to get too comfortable. I should have remembered that. I should have been prepared.

This is a story with many layers. The plot takes you to one place, then another, and then doubles back but now everything looks different.

The characters all come alive. I could see them and I could hear their voices. I felt their joy and their fear and their madness.

While part of the Dovetail Cove Series, this book can easily be read as a stand-alone. The setting - Dovetail Cove - is the common ground for this series. Some of the characters and story aspects do connect, but it's not necessary to read them all in order to understand one. Each book is a little different in tone and they are all excellent, so read them all anyway. Just prepare yourself for some discomfort.

I first became acquainted with Jason McIntyre’s writing in the multi-author short story anthology Triptychs where his writing hooked me on the spot – and Nights Gone By is another excellent read. Each story in this collection is a well-written, suspense-filled, and captivating tale – and each one has a twist or an edge or a gleam of darkness that got right under my skin. The genre and subject vary, from the spine-tinglingly Ray Bradbury-esque ‘DDA’ (what kind of department and application are we really dealing with here?); the evocative and gripping ‘Down The Line’ – a story of a dead man on a train and a pair of boots; and the haunting tale of a lost child in ‘Through The Transom Light’. Regardless of the setting, what remains constant is McIntyre’s easy-flowing, yet finely tuned prose that grips you and pulls you into the story from the first sentence to the last.

I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading, and was sad to read the last page. If you’re into suspense, stories that creep under your skin, characters that feel real and complex, and stories with a touch of darkness, then this book is definitely for you.

The Night Walk Men was able to hook me in, in one of the strangest ways a book can. It's a novella written for the most part in the 2nd person point of view. This is a MAJOR turn off for me. I don't like being talked at from what I'm reading. But this style works very well for how McIntyre is setting up the story. When some authors will just have a narrator that said you a lot and doesn't actually include the reader in the story, the narrator of The Night Walk Men interacts with the reader. It may not be a reaction to exactly what the reader is thinking, but when that happens it made me think about things again. It brought attention to make things.

Getting me hooked on a novella in this POV is a feat in itself. The subject matter was another great element. The world build in this novella was interesting to say the least. The mythology of these Night Walk Men puts the world and how it works into a new perspective. It's not just an entertaining read. The literary element of this novella pushes it passed the realm f pure entertainment.

I've read Kro, a short story that is set in the same world as The Night Walk Men, and I've enjoyed that one as well. Where that story grabbed me in more of a "what's this all about" way, this novella answered my questions from Kro while weaving its own intriguing story and then making me want to continue finding out more about the story line to come.

There is a new novel out, that The Night Walk Men and Kro are both connected to, called The Devil's Right Hand. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be reading that one. McIntyre has grabbed me as a fan.

This is the third story in The Night Walk Men series or universe (however you'd like to label it) that I've read. The others being [b:The Night Walk Men|9113192|The Night Walk Men (a Night Walk Men novella)|Jason McIntyre|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1349974426s/9113192.jpg|13991698] and [b:Kro|15709605|Kro (a Night Walk Men story)|Jason McIntyre|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1339937519s/15709605.jpg|21375320]. I enjoyed those two, and I enjoyed Corinthian, as well.

What really makes this story work for me, like the other two stories, is the narration. The style that McIntyre uses for the way Sperro tells the story draws me in each time. I'm not much a fan of the 2nd person, I almost always despise it, but in McIntyre's work, I think it's the only way to get the mood just right.

This story might be short, but it helps hint at the bigger "world view" that the Night Walk Men are involved in. It's another small glimpse into what they do and who they are. It left me wanting, but not in a painful way. I'm wanting more, and that'll come when I read [b:The Devil's Right Hand|16151332|The Devil's Right Hand (a Night Walk Men novel)|Jason McIntyre|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1352993894s/16151332.jpg|21987759], which will surely be sooner after reading this story. But it's also left me wanting in a way that I can be content formulating my own theories about the Night Walk Men. I enjoy a story that'll make me think beyond the text. McIntyre never fails to make this happen for me.

The unusual title, Zed, and the gorgeous cover hooked me. Zed is a wild ride on a wave of evil and horror that will have you questioning the evil that lurks around us.

In the opening pages, Jason McIntyre included a map of Dove Cove and I love that.

Right from the beginning, with the little old lady, Karen, Jason got me. I love it. He grabbed me by the hand and never let me put the book down until the last page was read.

Tom worked for her in the group home for the mentally disabled.

Zed, Zeke, what can I say about him. He was different than the others and I thought him very creepy.

Jason McIntyre amazed me with his characters, good and bad. They each have their distinct personalities. Sometimes, the least likely people are the ones that step up and do the right thing, regardless of the outcome. I loved them all.

It’s so hard to describe this book without giving away the good parts. A bit of horror, suspense, thriller and mystery, Zed kept me reading until the last page was read. A creepy mystery in Dovetail Cove.

This is a MUST READ for those of you who love mystery, the best and worst of humanity and an ending I never saw coming but left me feeling just fine.

I received a copy of Zed by Jason McIntyre in return for an honest and unbiased review.

DNF at 54 percent. I am not rating it, but here is the review I started which will explain why I'm not finishing it.

Book Info: Genre: Horror
Reading Level: Adult
Recommended for:
Trigger Warnings: drug use, underage drinking, attempted murder, child molestation, rape

My Thoughts: Every now and then I go through my Amazon library and use Random.org to pick a “random read” in order to read some of the books I've picked up for myself; that is what this book is, a random read.

Apparently the editing was random, too. I noticed the following typos, many of which should have been caught by spellcheck: thier; “taught fishing line” should be taut; Theif repeatedly during a single paragraph but correct elsewhere; whooly (wooly); volume nob (knob); phalically... I don't think phallic can be made into an adverb, but if it were, it would have two “l”s in phallic. This was just in the first half of the book.

I had a really difficult time finishing this one, because it wasn't engaging me and I kept falling asleep. I had a hard time following the plot and it just didn't make sense to me. I might try again someday, but... I just can't finish this one right now.

Disclosure: I picked this book up on Amazon during a free promotion. I am not aware of having had any contact with this author, and no review has been solicited, but I am happy to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: A young man on the brink of true adulthood experiences the trauma of his life when a trespasser breaks into his home. Sebastion Redfield and the psychiatrist assigned to help him recover from the break-in begin to unravel a more disturbing truth about his ordeal: that someone, or something, has been hunting him.

Thalo Blue (Jason McInytre)

Sebastion Redfield is being hunted. After a terrifying break in and attack, Sebastion sees a psychiatrist to help him recover from this ordeal. But soon they discover this is no random attack. And what he is about to uncover is disturbing. Going from the past to present, twists and turns I was not sure what was going to happen next. I was at the edge of my seat until the very end.

An all night nail-biting psychological page turning read.Jason McIntyre knows how to get into the readers mind, and draws you deep into the minds of his characters. A writing style so unique, I love the in depth dramatic twisted style he has. This will not be the last McIntyre book I read.

Mercy and the Cat by Jason McIntyre

Dave Bolander is unhappy about his failing marriage, so he goes out on the prowl looking for "love" in the wrong places. Jason McIntyre has a dark, macabre and original style or writing. He knows how to get into his characters seedy minds and grab readers into his dark (yet) exciting world. I truly am a fan of his and am never disappointed in his work. A great short story that will chill you to the bone and keep you up at night.

Shed (Jason McIntyre)

Simon and Rupert lead an average boys life until their father dies. Their mother then marries Everett. Everett soon becomes the boys worst nightmare. He is very cruel to them and their mother. When the boys decide they can no longer take the cruelties Everett dishes out things turn dangerous. It turns into an ugly event but who will come out on top?

A great nail-biting read. Jason McIntyre has quickly become one of my favorite Authors, when I see his name on a book I am not sure what dark corners of my mind will be opened, but I know for sure I will truly love the book.

Bled (Jason McIntyre)

"Teeny" Tina is a young waitress in Dovetail Cove, and Island town. She wants more than anything to get off the Island, out of her mothers house and make something of her life. She gets that opportunity, or so it seems, and then it is snatched away from her.

She suffers a traumatic an frustrating ordeal, but she is determined to fight for what is hers, no matter what it takes.A dark psychological thriller. Written well you can feel every emotion that Tina is going through. Fantastic nail-biter. I look forward to reading the next Dovetail Cove book Shed.

The Night Walk Men (Jason McIntyre)
Novella

Gabriela and her brother are playing on the rail road tracks, while her mother searched her purse for lipstick and her father is occupied. As the train approaches the fate of one young girl will be decided by two strangers.

Written in a unique style as if this story is being told to the reader on a personal level. I highly anticipate the full story as this is The Prologue to The Night Walk Men Novel.

I intend on reading all of Jason McIntyrebooks.
I recommend Thalo Blueas well. It was my first read by this gifted Author.

On The Gathering Storm (Jason McInytre)

Hannah Garretty is a photographer with big dreams. One day she gets into an auto accident. She gets the address of the other driver and decides to go to the house to make things right with the driver. That was her biggest mistake. She finds herself walking into a nightmare. Her life is at stake and she must use every ounce of energy and sanity to stay alive.

Well Written with vivid detail, Jason McIntyre brings us into Hannahs world where you feel as if you are actually there. He brings to life a young woman with such accuracy that it is hard to believe a man wrote this. There is so much more I could say but I never do spoilers.

On The Gathering Storm is a psychological thriller, that kept me up way past my bedtime. I was hooked from the first page up until the perfect ending. I highly recommend to psychological/thriller lovers.

Sebastion Redfield is being hunted. After a terrifying break in and attack, Sebastion sees a psychiatrist to help him recover from this ordeal. But soon they discover this is no random attack. And what he is about to uncover is disturbing. Going from the past to present, twists and turns I was not sure what was going to happen next. I was at the edge of my seat until the very end.

An all night nail-biting psychological page turning read.Jason McIntyre knows how to get into the readers mind, and draws you deep into the minds of his characters. A writing style so unique, I love the in depth dramatic twisted style he has. This will not be the last McIntyre book I read.

Jason McIntyre's writing has a cinematic feel. With a minimum of words, he shows us the scene. I can feel it, smell it, hear it all as it happens.

From the opening line, I have a clear picture of the narrator. I don't mean the traditional and often dull description - blonde hair, blues eyes, tall, thin - but that character's demeanor, how he carries himself, how he thinks, what he feels.

Dread is a little dark, a little twisted, and thoroughly engaging. I fully admit to being addicted to this series specifically and McIntyre's writing in general. If you're new to his writing, this is the perfect place to start. But, really, read them all. Afterward, you might never have sweet dreams again.

Bled is a dark and gritty tale, filled with hope and desperation. True to style, Jason McIntyre allows us no comfort zone. We're pulled into the story and held there. Sometimes I wanted to look away from the destruction, but found myself unable to break the spell.

This is part of the Dovetail Cove series, but these books do not have to be read in any specific order. The characters and the setting are unforgettable, so be ready to come back for more.

Very interesting story about death. Death is telling the story about how and why people die. It was a very nice easy read.

Jason McIntyre writes character-driven suspense, while also creating literary beauty. He doesn't simply write us a story, he paints it using a wide array of colors.

Mercy and the Cat, like some of McIntyre's other writing, is dark. We're inside the mind of Dave, who is a disturbed man. We feel all Dave's emotions. We see the world from where he stands. Sometimes it's uncomfortable, largely because it feels so real. Nothing is forced, and there is no gratuitous violence here. Even during those moments when you might want to look away, the intensity holds you still.

This story isn't a long journey, but it's one you won't soon forget.

This is my first time reading McIntyre's work and I was very pleased with it. I haven't read "The Night Walk Men" which this story is closely related to, but I didn't feel that I needed to do so either.

In this story I was hooked early on by the characters and was kept glued to my e-reader as the story unfolded. Since it was a fairly short read, it was more like a teaser. That normally doesn't sit well with me, but I think it was also a great story by itself and that the tease was just an added bonus.

I'm looking forward to reading this author's upcoming novel "The Devil's Right Hand" that follows in the same world as "Kro" does. I enjoyed his writing a good amount.

This is a story taken from McIntrye's anthology [b:Black Light of Day|10224805|Black Light of Day|Jason McIntyre|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328635383s/10224805.jpg|15124590]. I haven't read the anthology, but I'm pretty sure I'll be buying it after reading "Dark That Day, After All."

I enjoyed the set up of this story. Jarvis the main character tells of a defining moment in his life, a hard life. I gained sympathy for him early on. What I wasn't expecting was a nice and dark twist in the story. By the time I caught the cue for the twist, it was too late; the story turned on its heels, amazing me.

This is a tale of redemption, confession, revenge, and the strange events that a solar eclipse can bring with it.

The Night Walk Men was able to hook me in, in one of the strangest ways a book can. It's a novella written for the most part in the 2nd person point of view. This is a MAJOR turn off for me. I don't like being talked at from what I'm reading. But this style works very well for how McIntyre is setting up the story. When some authors will just have a narrator that said you a lot and doesn't actually include the reader in the story, the narrator of The Night Walk Men interacts with the reader. It may not be a reaction to exactly what the reader is thinking, but when that happens it made me think about things again. It brought attention to make things.

Getting me hooked on a novella in this POV is a feat in itself. The subject matter was another great element. The world build in this novella was interesting to say the least. The mythology of these Night Walk Men puts the world and how it works into a new perspective. It's not just an entertaining read. The literary element of this novella pushes it passed the realm f pure entertainment.

I've read Kro, a short story that is set in the same world as The Night Walk Men, and I've enjoyed that one as well. Where that story grabbed me in more of a "what's this all about" way, this novella answered my questions from Kro while weaving its own intriguing story and then making me want to continue finding out more about the story line to come.

There is a new novel out, that The Night Walk Men and Kro are both connected to, called The Devil's Right Hand. There's no doubt in my mind that I will be reading that one. McIntyre has grabbed me as a fan.

Jason McIntyre is easily becoming one of my absolute favorite authors. His work is truly thrilling and horrific, but not in an over the top gory kind of way. Its the kind that sneaks up around you, allowing your blood to run cold and your bones to chill. BLED is a fantastic story, easily the creepiest he's written in my opinion, and I often found myself holding my breath. Your heart will break and you will be angry. Very angry. But isn't that what a great author is supposed to do with their writing? Draw us into the story so much that, to a certain degree, we feel like it's happening to us? Jason McIntyre does that with BLED. You will not be disappointed if you invest in this book or this author.