Docufiction | AstraDaemon

DEVOLUTION by Max Brooks is a docufictional novel told through a series of journal entries and interviews, not unlike World War Z. When a small community is cut off from the rest of the world by a volcanic eruption, they soon find themselves at war with another group of survivors.

Strangely enough, I was more concerned with the relationsips within Greenloop than the outside threat. Not sure if the pandemic has made me more sensitive to the cooperation between others, or the lack thereof, but Kate and her group seemed doomed as soon as the lack of emergency backup plans became obvious.

Brooks has not lost his touch for constructing a terrifying alternate reality. However, I think the most frightening aspect for many horror fans will be how relatable many of the scenes are. By the time the cryptids enter the story, there will be no escape for the characters or the readers.

As always,

AstraDaemon

P.S. If Brooks agrees to make this a movie, let's hope the film actually follows the book.

Saturday Short: Meal Ticket

Meal Ticket by Kevin Millikin originally appeared in the Coscom Entertainment anthology, Bigfoot Terror Tales Vol. 2, Edited by AP Fuchs and Eric S. Brown. The story follows three hunters chasing down a wounded sasquatch. They thought this hunt would be an easy fortune, but they don't realize their prey has something worth fighting for.

I've read my share of stories in the Bigfoot subgenre, and this one simply failed to frighten me in any way. The action is fast-paced, but it just isn't enough.

As always,
AstraDaemon