Rating: 
Summary: These are additional reviews my book has received:
Review: "Events are fast-paced and suspenseful, and Reaves's masterful command of his setting turns a taste of the Big Easy into a delectably spicy read." -- Publishers Weekly"The author of Street Magic (Tor, 1992) and Night Hunter (Tor, 1995) demonstrates his talent for capturing the exotic flavor of his settings in this fast-paced tale of supernatural forces at work in the modern world. Recommended for most fantasy and horror collections." -- Library Journal "Voodoo is back with a vengeance. Dark fantasist and Emmy-winning screenwriter Michael Reaves turns his considerable skills to horror with Voodoo Child, a deadly serious and effectively chilling novel weaving several storylines together that cover black arts, white magic, voodoo, drugs, and -- of course -- murder. What makes this novel so good is that Reaves takes the voodoo seriously, as do his characters." -- Hellnotes "Between above-ground tomb yards and voodoo rituals that arrived with the thriving slave trade, New Orleans is a perfect setting for dark fantasies, many of which have been set among the steamy, alligator-infested bayous. Now, against this backdrop of cypress hung thick with Spanish moss, comes Voodoo Child, the fine new novel from Emmy award-winning writer Michael Reaves. The feel of the writing is real enough to wilt your clothes, to make you sweat or swat at the clouds of buzzing mosquitos. Against the dark and humid New Orleans spring, with the workings of voodoo, the French Quarter, and a bleak trip into the Louisiana State Prison, the players are bound for a horrific showdown, upon which their fates and that of the world itself hinges. Voodoo Child is a welcome addition to books that go bump in the night." --The Portland Oregonian "What better setting for a horror novel of black magic than a city where the dead rise up from their graves annually to celebrate and be celebrated? A city of ghosts, and voodoo, and magic, and a long history of unusual occurrences. Not to mention a certain reputation for corruption and crime. Reaves takes full advantage of his setting to establish an unsettling mood. Even among the bright lights and revelry of Mardi Gras, there are ominous shadows lurking. And Reaves will have you eyeing the shadows suspiciously, looking for supernatural critters lying in wait or hunting for victims, side by side with the thieves and pushers also seeking victims." -- The SF Site
Rating: 
Summary: Ordinary. It could be better.
Review: Actually, I thought it would entertain me but it didn't. It is not boring, but the plot is standard, it means it is predictable. It is one of the million of other horror books published all around the world. Nevertheless, I believe it could make a pretty nice movie. The only thing I liked very much was author's manner of description of places and people's behavior and thoughts.
Rating: 
Summary: Really Disappointing
Review: As a fan of voodoo and occult stories I really looked forward to Voodoo Child. I was very disappointed. I also found the dialog annoying and the plot was so immature. As far as being frightening goes, this book fell short of the mark.
Rating: 
Summary: refreshing, very entertaining
Review: As a frequent visitor to New Orleans, I thought the portrail of the city and the characters was done well. The plot is very entertaining and kept me involved the entire time. The book is not "scary" but does create a horrific mood.
Rating:
Summary: Shallow characters see campy Voodoo forces at work.
Review: As a frequent visitor to the Crescent City, Graves did an adequate job describing contemporary New Orleans. The figures he places in that landscape, however, seem to more like first generation Califorians than the 4th generation persons d'heritage I've encountered in the Big Easy. His written dialog is often annoying--broken up by simplistic reflections. His characters also seem to dwell in morally black and white worlds. While not my favorite novel, Graves could learn a lot from "Midnight in the garden of good and evil" when attacking this type of subject matter.
Rating:
Summary: Reaves Do the Best Voo Doo
Review: As a one-time fellow traveler in the world of horror fiction, I spend a lot of time reading what the competition is up to, and I find it depressing that so many books I pick up, I put down half-read. Fortunately, there's a handful of writers I can count on to remind me that horror fiction doesn't have to be a second-class citizen, and Michael Reaves is the leader of the pack. I read VOODOO CHILD in a single sitting and was sorry to see it end. Reaves has a spectacular gift for taking all the classic elements of horror and giving them a spin that makes them brand new. Plus, he is a stylist of elegant power whose prose is a joy to read, AND he gives us characters that are complex, rich, and believable - and that makes the horror all the more compelling, as the best horror should be. Like Stephen King at the top of his game, VOODOO CHILD is firmly grounded in reality - in this case, New Orleans, so exquisitely realized you could believe Reaves is a Basin Street jazz musician instead of a Hollywood-based, Emmy-winning scriptwriter. And then, once that reality is established, as smoothly as Thomas Harris inviting us into the world of Hannibal Lecter, Reaves teasingly takes us from the little shivers of voodoo rites as they're performed in the real world to a bash-you-over-the-head-with-a-sledgehammer, pull-out-all-the-stops climax (in a graveyard!) that sucks us into a realm of ancient powers and beings beyond human comprehension. In the immortal word of Keanu Reeves - Whoa. Reading VOODOO CHILD brought me echoes of The Exorcist, Black Sunday, and in its characterization, Silence of the Lambs, yet it stands as a completely original work. I only ever have one complaint when I read a Michael Reaves novel - I have to wait a year for the next one. Buy this book. Read this book. Rediscover what it means to enjoy being scared - and creeped out - and entertained again. My highest recommendation.
Rating:
Summary: Satisfying thriller!
Review: Michael Reave's engaging narrative and dialog conjure clear & sometimes disturbing scenarios of a dark, ominous world beneath the tourist's New Orleans. After reading this story you may rethink your next visit to the Big Easy.
Rating:
Summary: Satisfying thriller!
Review: Michael Reave's engaging narrative and dialog conjure clear & sometimes disturbing scenarios of a dark, ominous world beneath the tourist's New Orleans. After reading this story you may rethink your next visit to the Big Easy.
Rating:
Summary: Dark Magic in Steamy New Orleans
Review: Michael Reaves has penned another winner with VOODOO CHILD, a well-written thriller set in New Orleans. As the science fiction, fantasy and horror reviewer for the Portland OREGONIAN, I called this book "a welcome addition to books that go bump in the night." And it is . . .
Rating:
Summary: Caution! Reading before sleep may provoke unusual dreams!
Review: Michael Reeves is one of those rare and gifted people who uses words in such a way that a reader's imagination can't help but be taken on a wild ride. My only complaint is that it was so good I read it too fast. It is a book that should be savored like a gourmet meal of many courses. The images that came to mind while reading this book were epic in scope. Never has the appearance of a God seemed so impressive, nor insects seemed so terrifying. I look forward to reading it again.
| 
