Crota

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Summary: I Loved this book!
Review: I had been seeing Owl's stuff for awhile, but held off on reading it. Then one day I just decided what the heck, pick this up and let's see. Wow, the suspense he builds is in a class all by itself. Nobody writes it like this. I really liked the lack of over-the-top violence, gore and sex. He only put thing's in this book that help to move the story along. He also let's your mind do the work on the just how gory a murder scene is. When the Crota is snacking on a victim, we only know what the sounds are, because the character hearing the sounds can't see what is happening, so nor can we. It's that type of thing that set's Owl apart. Read this book if you want a great horror tale that really moves. Highly recommended. I wish I could give it 4 1/2 stars.

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Summary: A "can't put it down" book. Scared the wits out of me!
Review: I have met Owl on several occasions at many of the conventions we both attend and have been familar with his work for some time but this book is the beyond anything he has done in the past. I picked it up while on vacation in Seattle and couldn't put it down! Have you have ever seen the bumper or rear window stickers that read "FEAR THIS" Well that's exactly what should be plastered across the front of this book!

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Summary: Unreadable "horror"
Review: I have read a lot of horror books the past years. I think this is the worst of them all. Bad written, terrible character descriptions and a story that is impossible to like. Very naiv, shallow and bad plot through out the entire book. OK, maybe he can be excaused since this is a first novel from Mr Goingback. You cannot call it a horror book. I was not at least terrified by it. Writers like Richard Matheson, Graham Masterton, Peter Straub and Stephen King can really enchant a reader in horror. On the cover of my paperback copy it said "Winner of the Bram stoker award" I cannot believe how that can be true. However I will try to read some of his recent books and see if he has made any progress in how to make a readable horror novel. But take my advice. This book is not worth spending time on.

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Summary: Excellent story in modern times and intertwining Indian myth
Review: I haven't been so captivated with a story for years. The setting is flawless,and very easily followed from present day storyline and going back to the Indian Hertiage time. Owls' expertise at bringing the reader the exact detail at the right moment keeps the suspense going and going.And the surprise that you get at the end is unbelievable and welcomed, an added bonus if you will,Here is a chance to learn about some of the tribes of our American Indians and their folklore,if you believe it is folklore? GREAT book!!!!!

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Summary: Great horror filled book.......
Review: I liked this book a lot. The suspense, the terror, gore scenes and all that. It was his first book and there is always bound to be flaws. Some parts were like, yeah right, like that would really happen, but for the most part it was fun and entertaining. He reminds me of a younger and tougher gerneation of Graham Masterton who is my all time favorite. I especially love horror books pertaining to the American Indians and their Gods. I love those stories. I Feel for the the American Indians for what the settlers did to them. That is sad and unforgivable. They are the real Americans not us settlers and it is understandable that in this book, he made the gore scenes really explicit and that was what made it so entertaining. you will NOT be disappointed with this book, TRUST ME!!

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Summary: An Exciting Monster Novel Aptly Honored By The HWA!
Review: I must admit that I purchased this book due to its receipt of the Bram Stoker Award for best first novel in the horror genre. I was in no way disappointed with my purchase. It took me all of 3 hours to read because the pace of this novel wouldn't let me read any slower! A great monster book (which, given the right director could make a fantastic monster movie) that's full of Native American folklore and monster related gore! This book was truly cinematic ( I could especially picture the scene with the cows!) and left me wanting more. If you have a love for horror novels and you haven't read this yet, well what are you waiting for? Go buy it now! Hell, buy a hardcover edition if you can!

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Summary: Crota is a definite page turner
Review: I quite enjoyed Owl Goingback's first novel. I actually picked this up after reading his second book Darker Than Night. While I really enjoyed that one and identified with the characters alot, Crota had a distinct visual if not cinematic quality. My hats off to you Mr Goingback. I await your next Novel.

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Summary: Hooked from the very first page...... More, more, more!!
Review: I was so excited after I read this book and I must admit happily surprised. I was hooked from the first page. It is the first book in a long time that I could absolutely not put down until it was finished. The action and tension was on every page so at no time did it get boring. I loved the lost city, the monster, the Indian lore and everything else about it right from the first page. Just cant express how much I enjoyed this book. I sincerely hope that Owl Goingback continues to write lots more along the same lines.

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Summary: Hooked from the very first page...... More, more, more!!
Review: I was so excited after I read this book and I must admit happily surprised. I was hooked from the first page. It is the first book in a long time that I could absolutely not put down until it was finished. The action and tension was on every page so at no time did it get boring. I loved the lost city, the monster, the Indian lore and everything else about it right from the first page. Just cant express how much I enjoyed this book. I sincerely hope that Owl Goingback continues to write lots more along the same lines.

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Summary: AN EXCELLANT BOOK THAT KEEPS YOU ENGROSSED.
Review: I work with a friend of Owl Goingback who introduced me to this book. I was greatly surprised by what a well written book this was for a first novel. The Indian traditions and folklore were interesting and educational at the same time. Crota was a page turner and I can't wait until I read Owls' next book. He also has two childrens books that I highly recommend.