Little Heaven

I won a print copy of Little Heaven  by Nick Cutter in a Goodreads Firstreads giveaway.

Little Heaven is, no doubt about it a HORROR story. There are of course, other themes explored within its pages, but understand, if you read this book, it will be scary.

While I usually don't compare authors styles, it is very difficult to not compare Nick Cutter's style to that of Stephen King.  Little Heaven builds in suspense and horror slowly. I felt like I was just going along in the story and then realized; I'm in the middle of something eerie and terrible. Kind of like an  "uh-oh now I'm in trouble" feeling. The terror slowly creeps up on you in this story.

Author Nick Cutter takes no prisoners, leaving no fear button un-pushed. The horrifying action is right there in your face. Graphic language, gory depictions of absolute terror. Cutter does an outstanding job of instilling fear, dread and horror in the reader.

The characters in Little Heaven are well developed, flaws and all. Some may see the story as bad guys vs worse guys. Some may see it as a story of redemption. Some may see it as a story of karmic balance. Compelling arguments can be made for any of these viewpoints. I leave that to the reader. Personally, I see it as all of the above.

I will admit to have a few bad dreams during my time in Little Heaven, Chalk that up to perhaps my habit of reading in bed until my eyes cross and I can't stay awake any longer. But that doesn't happen often, which I think speaks to how well written the story is.

Horror fans, Little Heaven by Nick Cutter is well worth your time. Enjoy (or tremble)!


Mike