Roger Roger | AstraDaemon

SCARS OF THE BROKEN by Ryan C. Thomas is the third book in the Roger Huntington Saga. I'm really digging the person Roger has become, his dark sense of humor is an oasis in the sea of blood he calls his life. His roommates have a Cabin-in-the-Woods feel to them, and Fountain is shady from the very beginning. For several chapters, I worried this book would be the one to sink the series, but Thomas came through with a mix of horror, crime drama and the paranormal in the most unexpected way.

This story is radically different from the first one, even with the torture element, but I'm still hoping Thomas will continue with the Roger near-death experiences.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Learning the Hard Way | AstraDaemon

BORN TO BLEED by Ryan C. Thomas is the second book in the Roger Huntington Saga. I'm slightly aggravated by the character's choices, considering what he went through in the first book. I suppose Roger figured, "What are the chances THAT will happen again?" and decided he paid his dues for the rest of his life. Not a chance...

When he fails to see the warning signs of another possible threat, two people he knows are soon facing a similar hell to the one Roger barely survived. To his credit, he doesn't hesitate to attempt a rescue, but he doesn't appear to have learned much from his previous captor. Maybe it's the junk advice he receives in his therapy sessions, but I'm grateful he has the sense to involve Teddy.

As strange as the storyline becomes, I couldn't help but think of the Armie Hammer scandal in Hollywood, which makes a person wonder how likely this psycho stuff takes place, and how much could a group of elitists get away with.

While not as strong as the first installment, I'm definitely sticking with the series.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Roll of the Dice | AstraDaemon

THE SUMMER I DIED by Ryan C. Thomas is the first book in the Roger Huntington Saga. I've been a fan of the author for years, but somehow I missed this series, and I'm shocked to discover Thomas had this inside of him. So many times, I imagined myself in the place of the narrator, Roger, and there's no way I would have had his fortitude. I would have run away as soon as the screaming began.

The setup is slow, but absolutely brilliant, allowing readers to bond with all the characters, before the nightmare begins. Tooth and Roger are an unusual pair, but their individual issues seem to compliment each other. However, their personal histories beg the question, can you break someone who is already damaged?

While some may be tempted to call this torture porn, the story is not graphic for the sake of being shocking. Make no mistake, what Roger and Tooth endure is horrifying, but the details are necessary for the ending and the future installments to make sense.

If you are simply a visitor to the horror genre, this will definitely be too much for you, but I am recommending this one to hardcore horror fans who read other authors such as Matt Shaw or Armand Rosamilia.

As always,

AstraDaemon