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The Beast of Rose Valley: A Creature Feature Horror Suspense (Lorestalker Book 1) Kindle Edition
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About the Author
AUTHOR: J.P. Barnett grew up in a tiny Texas town where the list of possible vocations failed to include published author. In second grade, he worked harder than any other student to deliver a story about a tiger cub who singlehandedly saved the U.S. Military, earning him a shiny gold star and a lifelong appreciation of telling a good story. Fast forwarding through decades of schooling and a career as a software engineer, J.P. Barnett stepped away from it all to get back to his first real passion. Years of sitting at a keyboard gifted him with some benefit, though, including blazing fast typing hands and a full tank of creativity. As a child, J.P. consumed any book he could get his hands on. The likes of Stephen King, Michael Crichton, and Dean Koontz paved the bookshelves of his childhood, providing a plethora of fantastical and terrifying tales that he read way too early in life. Though the effect these books had on his psyche could be called into question, these masters of storytelling managed to warp his mind in just the perfect way to spin a fun yarn or two. J.P. currently resides in San Antonio with his wife and hellion of a cat, both of whom look at him dubiously with some frequency.
EDITOR: A writer since age six and a professional one since nineteen, my initial editing experience came in the swarms of prose I pumped out into the world, only occasionally into the world of actual magazines, anthologies or e-zines. Soon, as I began selling more regularly, and as publishers took note of my longer works, I began freelance editing. I've edited screenplays, memoirs, novels, children's books and, would you believe it, epic narrative poetry. One of the novels I edited, Under the Tamarind Tree, was shortlisted among nine others for the 2014 Dundee International Book Prize. A charter member of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS), I am also the managing editor of the organization's official publication, Literary Landscapes, which features stories, excerpts, articles and poetry (see issues here). In addition, I belong to the editing collective Write For Success, for which I perform manuscript critiques and consultation. As an author, I have published nine novels and almost fifteen short stories. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
EDITOR: A writer since age six and a professional one since nineteen, my initial editing experience came in the swarms of prose I pumped out into the world, only occasionally into the world of actual magazines, anthologies or e-zines. Soon, as I began selling more regularly, and as publishers took note of my longer works, I began freelance editing. I've edited screenplays, memoirs, novels, children's books and, would you believe it, epic narrative poetry. One of the novels I edited, Under the Tamarind Tree, was shortlisted among nine others for the 2014 Dundee International Book Prize. A charter member of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS), I am also the managing editor of the organization's official publication, Literary Landscapes, which features stories, excerpts, articles and poetry (see issues here). In addition, I belong to the editing collective Write For Success, for which I perform manuscript critiques and consultation. As an author, I have published nine novels and almost fifteen short stories. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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- ASIN : B07LGFG2CL
- Publisher : Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (4 March 2019)
- Language : English
- File size : 2599 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 223 pages
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moacir colleoni
4.0 out of 5 stars
PASSATEMPO AGRADÁVEL
Reviewed in Brazil on 16 August 2019Verified Purchase
Leitura fácil e rápida, livro bem escrito com bons personagens. Se a idéia de uma criatura aterrorizando uma pequena cidade lhe agrada, esse é o livro pra voce. Há um mistério por tras disso, um, que já vi em alguns filmes de terror dos anos 80. Passatempo agradável.
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A Unique Monster Stalks Small Town Texas
Reviewed in the United States on 12 April 2021Verified Purchase
I’m a huge fan of fiction stories that create relatable characters on either side of the antagonist/protagonist fence, and I enjoy a story that pits true to life protagonists against unique antagonists… especially monsters! I grew up in Texas, and the characters in this horror/thriller novel were immediately recognizable among the dozens of people I knew while growing up. J.P. Barnett has scored big in his debut novel with a smooth writing style that delivers a fast-paced reading experience without bogging down in mundane or unnecessary details. Good narrative and detail are essential in storytelling, but too much of either bogs the story down. No worries, as Barnett is adept in using authentic dialog for each character that effectively moves the story forward. A few reviewers have compared the Beast of Rose Valley to Frankenstein, and without delivering a spoiler, I’ll simply disagree. The beast is a badass creature that provides superb examples of horror in an otherwise thriller-like story; for me, the perfect genre combination. I loved The Beast of Rose Valley and look forward to reading the rest of the Lore Stalker series. The beast will be hard to top, but I am confident Mr. Barnett is up to the task!
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THE BEAST IN THE CAVE
Reviewed in the United States on 30 December 2019Verified Purchase
This about the U.S. Government experimenting using human beings. I sense that this experiment was to achieve the "super solder" and it went wrong. Not good folks. Now this creature has been turned loose on unsuspecting town folks.
It's possible that these type of experiment are fantasy based, but I don't think so.
During WW2, the Axis (Germany)was involved with these types of experiments, very very bad. One can actually say that it was against religious beliefs. But again this in the eyes of the believers. These town's people went through the norm of discovery and destroy.
It's not a bad read, but it's always sad 😢because
no one chooses to become a backroom scientific research speciments. Supposedly in the name of Science, "A Super Army Of Altered Men" in the name of protection. I always feel if we do it what's hindering another country from creating monsters, that become mentally unhinged. That's a hot mess folks, most dangerous situations.
It's possible that these type of experiment are fantasy based, but I don't think so.
During WW2, the Axis (Germany)was involved with these types of experiments, very very bad. One can actually say that it was against religious beliefs. But again this in the eyes of the believers. These town's people went through the norm of discovery and destroy.
It's not a bad read, but it's always sad 😢because
no one chooses to become a backroom scientific research speciments. Supposedly in the name of Science, "A Super Army Of Altered Men" in the name of protection. I always feel if we do it what's hindering another country from creating monsters, that become mentally unhinged. That's a hot mess folks, most dangerous situations.
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Lisa B.
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Cryptid at its best
Reviewed in the United States on 25 December 2019Verified Purchase
I’m not sure where to start. Words do not do it justice. I loved this book. So much so that after buying the paperback, I bought the audiobook. I loved the whole mystery behind the beast. I had so many emotions reading this. I felt compassion at times for the beast, scared at others. Especially driving to work at night on a deserted road in the country surrounded by woods. The hero and heroine were great. All the characters were. I loved the story behind the beast and was sad about how he came together. But it was also an interesting take on the making of it. The sheriff, Cam, was one of my favorites. The author really knows how to tell a story and keep your interest. I liked the romance parts. They were just right with not too much to distract from the main story. If you are a reader who wants the main story with no romance, you would still love this. My favorite part was how the school changed their mascot from Jaguars to The Beasts.
The narrator was ok but I wasn’t crazy about her male voices. Her voice just wasn’t deep enough or didn’t have the right pitch. But it wasn’t bad enough that it took me out of the story.
The narrator was ok but I wasn’t crazy about her male voices. Her voice just wasn’t deep enough or didn’t have the right pitch. But it wasn’t bad enough that it took me out of the story.
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Alyssa Stubbs
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A page turner
Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2019Verified Purchase
I think the author did a great job getting me to be invested in the characters without the book having to be so long that the book overstays its welcome. Same with the monster, things had gone on for the perfect amount of time to build tension without events becoming overbearing or repetitive.
It’s a problem I have with a lot of modern horror and books in general: they become just so dang LOOOOOOOOOOONG. I appreciate an author (esp a horror writer) who can rein themselves in and keep a good pace. Probably why my favorite horror tends to be short stories.
I enjoyed the small town aspect of Rose Valley, being from small town life myself it’s always nice seeing that well represented in more books. It was done well enough that I feel the author has either grown up in that environment or at least experienced it himself. Thumbs up from me on that alone!
The Beast leans towards monster movie/creature feature of the horror spectrum, which is appropriate given its title. I’ve always had a soft spot for those: monster action with gore, which this book also features for those who are on the squeamish side.
I’m excited that this series seem to be leaning towards monster of the week style with its novels, I look forward to seeing what’s up next!
It’s a problem I have with a lot of modern horror and books in general: they become just so dang LOOOOOOOOOOONG. I appreciate an author (esp a horror writer) who can rein themselves in and keep a good pace. Probably why my favorite horror tends to be short stories.
I enjoyed the small town aspect of Rose Valley, being from small town life myself it’s always nice seeing that well represented in more books. It was done well enough that I feel the author has either grown up in that environment or at least experienced it himself. Thumbs up from me on that alone!
The Beast leans towards monster movie/creature feature of the horror spectrum, which is appropriate given its title. I’ve always had a soft spot for those: monster action with gore, which this book also features for those who are on the squeamish side.
I’m excited that this series seem to be leaning towards monster of the week style with its novels, I look forward to seeing what’s up next!
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