Moonbog

Rating:
Summary: Recommended for only the strongest of stomachs.
Review: This book is literal horror. There is no hiding behind the supernatural or icky make believe monsters to be found here. The villian of this story rapes and kills little boys and Hautala does not spare the horrifying details. Parts of this novel will make your skin crawl and your stomach turn, but it is so well written that I cannot not recommend it.

Rating:
Summary: Actually 3 1/2 stars....
Review: This is one of Hautala's most disturbing books; BE WARNED THIS IS NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH!!!!

The story is about a villain raping young boys in a swampy atmosphere. I won't give away too much, but it isn't your typical slasher novel.

Hautala is one of horror's most underappreciated novelists. Although a lot of his stories revolve around ghost story plots, I like him. He does not "overwrite" as often as a lot of scribes trying to make their point. His characters range from cardboard cutouts (quickly disposed of) to fleshed out "creepy crawlies." He has a knack for suspense without using the "Gross-out Factor" (although he can apply this at any time).

Hautala is a solid writer who knows how to scare and get under your skin. That's the best compliment I can give a horror writer!!!