I’m a sucker for cult stories and revenge plots, so a marriage of the two is right up my alley!

Scott J Moses has crafted a novelette brimming with anxious energy and mounting dread. The story sucks you in immediately, making it clear this will be a tale of violence and unholy events. The writing is punchy and electric and full of vivid details. Set in the dark swamps of Louisiana, we find ourselves with a protagonist we want to root for as he seeks vengeance against the cult that perverted his youth.

The pacing moves along smoothly in the beginning, revealing our protagonist’s background and motivation through flashbacks that dovetail perfectly with the present story, before turning outright frenetic in the second half. That’s when things get wild in a way you just need to read for yourself.

Truth be told I’m a little mad at the author for cutting it short. I want more of this character, this story. I want a series of cross-country romps full of escapades and rooting out creepy cults. I love what’s here, but I’m selfishly stewing for more! ( )