Wizrd

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Summary: About the setting for Wizrd...
Review: As an author, it's really fun to see a renewed interest in a book. Thank you Amazon.com and the internet!

I'm a ghost-town nut. As a kid, I played in the sagging, wood-frame houses in and around Jerome, Arizona. I also visited Tombstone, the "Town Too Tough to Die," which made a pretty big impression on me. Later, as a student at the University of Arizona, I became the cartoonist for the town newspaper -- The Tombstone Epitaph. If you've ever visited either of those towns, walked between the graves on Boot Hill (or those in the cemetery above Bodie, California) you'll feel right at home in Pinon Rim, the setting for Wizrd. Wizrd was (and is, now that I'm revisiting the ghost-town and ghost-townfolk of Pinon Rim in screenplay form) especially fun for me to write, and I'm thrilled that others are enjoying the story now.

Next up - look for "Running Cold," which I hope to finish by August, 99. Pleasant Nightmares! - Steve Zell

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Summary: WiZrD is GrEaT!
Review: From the title "WiZrD", I assumed I would be reading a fantasy book. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this is a horror novel set in modern day Arizona, includes a cast of humans (alive, dead, and undead), and incorporates colorful, actual legends from both the Navaho and Anasazi cultures. The book gave me many of the positive impressions I had while reading "It" by Stephen King, e.g., teenagers battling supernatural forces, characters you care about, and some spine-tingling imagery. However, unlike "It", "WiZrD" builds, from the start, to a thoroughly fitting and imaginative ending. Zell has a real talent for creating a large cast of characters, each of whom are unique, each fitting like a puzzle piece into the overall story, and each contributing to the eerie climax. In general, I was very impressed with this book and highly recommend it. Zell shows great storytelling skills that I hope will only improve in his next work.

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Summary: BRILLIANT!!!
Review: I am very choosey when it comes to horror books and usually only read the big names (Stephen King, Clive Barker...), but when i picked this up i couldn't put it down. His style of writing, the characters, the plot and the slow building horror in this book make it, in my view, unmissable.

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Summary: IT WAS AWSOME!!!!!
Review: I bought the book when it came out never got around to reading it but when i finally got around to reading it i realized how awsome it is! i jus finished it tonight it rocked!

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Summary: this book ruled
Review: i read this book in fifth grade and it rocked i know thaat i remember it i wish i could get it again and it's worth investing time because of it's suspenseful nature and inventive writing

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Summary: BEST BOOK EVER!
Review: I read this book when I was young and read it again recently. It was even better. I have read many books and none have given me the feeling of this one. The review that calls it "slow building horror" is right on the mark. Completely engrossing and unsettling. Here is a VERY short description. Bryce moves to an isolated old boomtown. Ancient legends, town history, and an old indian woman who "sees" things all take part in unfolding the truth of a horror that Bryce sees is gaining power as events in town get stranger. Although the novel is aimed toward young adults, the plot and idea of this book would be interesting for anyone. Also, if you read this, is it just me or does it seem that Steve Zell makes a lot sexual references that are sort of creepy and off and definitely don't go with the book? When I read it I was trying to see what the relevance of some were and just couldn't see any even though they are blatant and numerous. That was the only thing about the book that I didn't like. Email me at [e-mail] if you agree because I really am curious to know if I wasn't the only one.

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Summary: One Of A Kind - Eerily Believable
Review: I read this book when I was young and read it again recently. It was even better. I have read many books and none have given me the feeling of this one. The review that calls it "slow building horror" is right on the mark. Completely engrossing and unsettling. Here is a VERY short description. Bryce moves to an isolated old boomtown. Ancient legends, town history, and an old indian woman who "sees" things all take part in unfolding the truth of a horror that Bryce sees is gaining power as events in town get stranger. Although the novel is aimed toward young adults, the plot and idea of this book would be interesting for anyone. Also, if you read this, is it just me or does it seem that Steve Zell makes a lot sexual references that are sort of creepy and off and definitely don't go with the book? When I read it I was trying to see what the relevance of some were and just couldn't see any even though they are blatant and numerous. That was the only thing about the book that I didn't like. Email me at [e-mail] if you agree because I really am curious to know if I wasn't the only one.

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Summary: A great book you haven't read!
Review: I started reading this book two days ago it sweep me off my feet i could'nt help but read! all i did was read! THe only thing i wish would of happened is Everything would of went good helldarado night in the graveyard! It was amazing how much of your own imagination can take place and actully see what they looked like! I loved the book and hope Steve Zell makes more just like it!!!

Brandon, 14/m/ohio

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Summary: Mind Boggling Awesome Book!
Review: I started reading this book two days ago it sweep me off my feet i could'nt help but read! all i did was read! THe only thing i wish would of happened is Everything would of went good helldarado night in the graveyard! It was amazing how much of your own imagination can take place and actully see what they looked like! I loved the book and hope Steve Zell makes more just like it!!!

Brandon, 14/m/ohio

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Summary: IT WAS KICKIN`!
Review: I took this book with me too Australia and New Zeland and I read it twice in three weeks! It was the best book I`ve read in a long time, I love scary stuff, and Indian lore, plus I used t live in Arizona and it really hit home! I fell in love with Cody Muledeer, I wish that evryone could be that cool!