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Monday 21 May 2018

INCIDENT ON AND OFF A MOUNTAIN ROAD by Joe R. Lansdale

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road
I've had a bad run of books I can't get into lately, so I've been reading short stories. This is the latest one.

The night Ellen is driving too fast down a mountain road, she hits a car. When she gets out to make sure the other driver is okay, she finds the car empty. But she's not alone, because a maniac with a knife soon appears...

I really enjoyed this one!

Not only is Ellen crafty and not willing to give up--constantly remembering some of the survivalist bullshit her ex talked about--but she's brave af. She might get caught in a cat-and-mouse situation with a hideous killer and discovers some pretty gruesome shit, but she keeps a level head throughout.

Yep, I really liked Ellen.

And if I didn't like her already, I would've cheered for her (oh, hold on, I did!) as soon as that twist hits. Just that is worth everything.

Great fast-paced story. Just what I needed right now. :)


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