I was excited to read KILL CREEK as published by Inkshares and the book did not disappoint. Each of the characters are fully-drawn, with complex backstories and vivid interior monologues that make you care deeply about them. My favorite was Sebastian Cole, the old-school classical horror writer, a stodgy old man who is a bit of a prude, but who has his own tragic secret. The scenes in the house had me completely on-edge: this frightening idea that the house could listen to the thoughts of characters and latch onto their psyches. KILL CREEK is "modern" horror in the sense that it’s not focused on ancient demons or hidden portals, but it certainly made me frightened in the traditional sense. I was jumpy for several days and wary of turning off the reading light before going to bed! I am looking forward to the Showtime TV adaptation of the book and to other work by Scott Thomas.
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