Who Would Like This Book:
If you're into wild creature features and dark humor, The Haunted Forest Tour is a total blast. Imagine Jurassic Park, but instead of dinosaurs it’s a chaotic parade of monsters - and just as things seem like they couldn’t get worse, they do! This one’s perfect for fans of fast-paced, over-the-top horror with witty dialogue and relentless action. It doesn't take itself too seriously and delivers pure popcorn fun from start to finish. If you like your scares with a side of laughter, you'll be right at home.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the characters a bit shallow, especially the female ones, and thought the monster parade went so overboard that it became hard to get attached to any one creature. A few were put off by parts of the humor, repetitive banter among villains, or some cringey dialogue. If you're looking for a deep, literary horror experience with nuanced characters, this might not be your favorite. Also, it can get pretty gory and campy - so skip it if that’s not your vibe!
About:
The Haunted Forest Tour by Jeff Strand is a horror novel that follows a group of survivors on a Halloween tour in a haunted forest. When things go awry with the tram, they find themselves in a fight for survival against various monsters. The book is described as having non-stop action, a mix of comedy and horror, and a well-created world that immerses the reader into the story. The plot is fast-paced, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged from start to finish.
The writing style of the book is praised for its ability to balance humor and horror effectively. Readers mention being on the edge of their seat, experiencing a range of emotions from cringing to laughing while reading the book. The monsters detailed in the book are highlighted as a strong point, with the author's creativity in creating unique and vivid creatures adding to the enjoyment of the story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The Haunted Forest Tour contains gore and violence, with frequent character deaths and depictions of monster attacks.
From The Publisher:
Bram Stoker Award nominees James A. Moore (BLOOD RED) and Jeff Strand (PRESSURE) join forces for this 87,000-word action-packed, gore-drenched monster extravaganza.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Haunted Forest Tour!
Sit back and enjoy a smooth ride in air-conditioned comfort as your heavily armored tram takes you through nature's most astonishing creation. The forest is packed to capacity with dangerous and terrifying creatures of all shapes, sizes, and hunger levels, and you'll get to observe these wonders in complete safety.
Howl with a werewolf! Gaze into the glowing eyes of a giant spider! Look right through a spooky ghost! See horrific monsters you couldn't even imagine, only inches away from you! Things with fangs, things with claws, things with dripping red jaws-you'll see them all!
Not thrilling enough? Well, it's Halloween, and so we're offering a very special tour through the Haunted Forest. The new route goes deeper into the woods than any civilians have ventured before, and you're guaranteed to get a good scare! Rest assured that every possible security precaution has been taken. The Haunted Forest Tour has a 100% safety record, and technical difficulties are unheard of. You will be in no danger whatsoever.
We promise.
"[An] absolute gem of a read…What comes next is over two hundred pages of non stop, in your face, gore drenched action…You will be exhausted by the time you reach the satisfying last page…Think Jurassic Park with bloodthirsty demons on an adrenaline rush and you have The Haunted Forest Tour."
-GoreZone magazine
"James A. Moore and Jeff Strand are a literary dream team. Devout readers of the genre are in for a real treat as these two horror heavyweights combine forces and battle their characters to the bloody death…Remember how it felt to inventory and consume your candy on Halloween night? That's the atmosphere in the forest. You feel like a glutton, like you couldn't possibly stomach one more gooey demise, but you turn the page and unwrap another nightmare anyway."
-Horror-Web
"Moore and Strand heap scares upon plot twists in one of the freshest and most entertaining novels in recent years. The authors offer a frightening and high-octane tale, presented as an apocalyptic disaster movie."
-Horror World
Ratings (30)
Incredible (7) | |
Loved It (10) | |
Liked It (8) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (1) |
Reader Stats (86):
Read It (31) | |
Want To Read (38) | |
Did Not Finish (1) | |
Not Interested (16) |
3 comment(s)
I never got to the action, it was all gore initially. I have a friend reading it and I'm having him explain a censored version of what happens because the premise is cool. I'm just squeamish.
I really enjoyed the idea of the forest, what really killed it for me was the treatment of one of the woman characters. She was only ever described from the point of view of men lusting after her, and then her death ultimately served to make a man change.
a haunted forest, a corrupt commercial enterprise...what could go wrong?
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