The Ojanox I: Scream in the Dark
The Ojanox Series, Book 1
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The Ojanox I: Scream in the Dark
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Narrated by:
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JP Adams
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By:
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Daemon Manx
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The year is 1979. A small New York town prepares to welcome the fall season in all the expected ways: young children bicker and boast over Halloween costumes, secret lovers meet in clandestine corners, and a tortured soul plots wicked deeds. All the while, hidden just out of view, patient and hungry… an ancient evil lurks.
Welcome to Garrett Grove, an unassuming community nestled within the foothills of the Watchung Mountains. The very definition of “Everytown, USA”, it is a largely self-contained municipality, most of the residents on a first-name basis. An almost postcard-perfect location.
For ten-year-old Troy Fischer, eagerly awaiting the thrills of Halloween, autumn is his favorite time of year. This spooky season looks to be the best one yet - he has caught the eye of the new girl at school, and the haunted attraction he built in his garage, called Scream in the Dark, is guaranteed to have all of his classmates talking.
But something is happening to the children of Garrett Grove. A mysterious outbreak threatens the community, leaving a handful of doctors and the town’s sheriff desperate to find the source of the contagion before it is too late.
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Critic reviews
"The Ojanox harkens back to the horror boom of the '70s and '80s, in a very good way. Manx has a knack for creating characters you'll love (or hate) and putting them through the wringer. His dialogue is sharp and storytelling gripping and fast paced." Duncan Ralston, Author of Woom and Ghostland
"Written with beautifully descriptive scenes, The Ojanox places you directly into the quaint, small town of Garrett Grove during the Halloween season where everything is pleasant, until it isn't. An ancient, dark entity is accidently excavated and escapes into the world with chilling results. The Ojanox is a fresh, original, plot-driven page turner that I couldn't put down." Jeani Rector, Editor of The Horror Zine
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The characters Troy and his best friend Rob, with the descriptions of them both, I found that I got attached to them. Both of them have made a Halloween attraction in Troys garage, so that the other children they know are going round to Troys, it goes very well all of them were scared 😨😨 it scared the crap out of them it was amazing. Rob becomes very unwell later, but weirdly, he is not the only child in the town. Why are they falling so ill?
The story has it all. It was well written and flowed very well. Creepiness, compelling, lots of icky bits not for anyone with a weak stomach, supernatural elements with folklore. There is an ancient evil lurking in the mountains and has awakened .... it's hungry!!! Will it prey on those who are weak? The town's residents don't have any idea what is happening, especially to the children. The evil that is lurking in the shadows is super agile and hungry for any human that gets in its way.
It was a fun, fast read for me, and for any avid horror reader, it had it all and kept me booked throughout. The ending ... shock, horror, oh my, NOT FAIR!!! Oh dear, there was one scene hissssssing scene really freaked me out lol 🐍🐍!! Can't wait to find out what happens next in book 2. Loved it!! A cracking read!!!!
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