Seemly overnight millionaires are brutally killing their families. Children that look like animals are being murdered. Men are feeling an odd compulsiSeemly overnight millionaires are brutally killing their families. Children that look like animals are being murdered. Men are feeling an odd compulsion to travel to Black Mountain. Brian Howells, a reporter, father left them over 20 years ago, has come back leaving cryptic messages in dried blood. He seems to be a part of whatever strange events unfolding. As the mystery grows, it seems cursed gold during the gold rush has brought demons to the future. The first half of this was terrifying. The second was pretty good. The ending, not so much. Still a great read....more
Hunt Jackson is starting his life over in Tucson, Arizona. Soon after remarrying Hunt meets an insurance agent hellbent on increasing Hunt's insuranceHunt Jackson is starting his life over in Tucson, Arizona. Soon after remarrying Hunt meets an insurance agent hellbent on increasing Hunt's insurance. The agent — tall, gaunt, oddly dressed in an old-fashioned suit and fedora — is himself a menacing figure. It quickly becomes clear whoever refuses the agent suffers weird catastrophic consequences. There is even a once in a lifetime tornado in downtown Arizona. Hunt's life insurance policy is now looking like a deadly weapon.
I am convinced when Little wrote this it was out of frustration for his insurance company. Somewhere in a tiny office was an insurance agent that was pressing Little too hard on getting extra coverage....more
Barry and Maureen have found their dream home behind the gated community of Bonita Vista. They love the neighborhood and didn't mind having to join a Barry and Maureen have found their dream home behind the gated community of Bonita Vista. They love the neighborhood and didn't mind having to join a HOA. After they move in they start finding notices in their mailbox accusing them of violating the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. As the couple fix one issue they are bombarded with more CCR's, mostly bordering on the ridiculous. The CCR penalties are adding up daily and soon the couple owes thousands of dollars to the Association. Facing losing the house they worked so hard for, Barry challenges the Association to a showdown the community will never forget.
I have read 17 of Little's books now and this is my favorite. Little weaves a tale like no other and takes you on a weird journey that leaves you wantI have read 17 of Little's books now and this is my favorite. Little weaves a tale like no other and takes you on a weird journey that leaves you wanting more. He writes about things no other writer dares to try. That makes him and his books unique. In this book we are thrust into Juniper, Arizona where a new store has opened it's doors. What starts as a pleasant white walled store quickly changes on a daily basis into your worst nightmare. The whole town starts to transform. The residents are no longer "good neighbors". Bill Davis learns quickly The Store demands more than loyalty, it demands your soul.