When Shadows Fall

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Summary: Great Novel, totally realistic and full of scares
Review: I can't remember enjoying a novel so much. I literally could not put this book down. Smith keeps you on the edge and keeps the pace without any hokie scenes or boring digressions into characters we don't care about. His writing is sleek and crafted for suspense. Some scenes are absolutely unforgettable. I hope he follows up with a sequel.

Rating:
Summary: Great Novel, totally realistic and full of scares
Review: I really wanted to give this book two or three stars, but one character commits an act of such callous disregard for the safety of two female companions that I could not do it. Mr. Smith certainly has the talent to create many a blood chilling moment (and many are peppered throughout this somewhat over long book), but the characters act in stupid and/or uneven ways for the sake of advancing the plot. Bad sign that - it means the writer did not fully grasp his characters or his story. Better luck with your next book Mr. Smith.

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Summary: One of the best horror novels I've ever read, great action
Review: I think this Lucifer guy from NY has missed the boat on When Shadows Fall. This book packs more action and fright than any King or Koontz book. If you've ever been bored with the lengthy digressions of those authors, and want to scream "Let's get on with it!" you're in for a treat. Smith was woven more elements into a horror novel than anyone I've read so far (and I've read quite a few). It's a real tour de force of terror. I highly recommend it, and can't wait for his next.

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Summary: More of the same old Satanic Panic stuff
Review: If you've read one, you've read them all. Smith offers nothing new here and worst yet he mixes up Wicca with Satanism. If you enjoyed the first 2 Witchcraft movies then you'll love this! The most memorable part of this book is the dedication, the author dedicates this to Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Straub, and so on. Well, I call that an insult. For if the masters of Horror are inspiring work like this then they must be stopped! For true Satanic horror read Rosemary's Baby and Dark Debts!

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Summary: Hats off to Smith for one hell of a great book.
Review: It's hard to believe there's negative reviews here about this book. I guess these people like a good snorer. I've never been so entertained and excited about reading a horror novel. Most are so lame. Smith delivers what horror SHOULD be. I couldn't put it down--really packs a punch. Hope his next is coming along soon!

Rating:
Summary: Brilliant work!
Review: This book was well plotted, suspenseful to the finish, and extremely frightening.

Every detail was carefully thought over before being included: no element, no matter how small, is out of place.

A great read: make sure you either can read fast or have a large block of time because you will not be able to stop once you start, until you finish the book. Be prepared to be scared.