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The novel "Little Heaven" by Nick Cutter is a sprawling horror epic that follows the adventures of three mercenaries hired to investigate a religious settlement in the New Mexico wilderness. The story toggles between two timelines, 1965 and 1980, and features elements of religion, supernatural entities, and intense action scenes. The book delves into the characters' pasts, their encounters with evil, and their ultimate confrontation with malevolent forces at Little Heaven.

Characters:

The characters are multi-faceted and flawed, showcasing deep emotional struggles and complex interactions that enhance the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is described as vivid and descriptive, effectively evoking horror and drawing comparisons to works by Stephen King and Cormac McCarthy.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around mercenaries who delve into the dark secrets of a cult and face monstrous threats, intertwining multiple timelines to enhance the narrative.

Setting:

The setting is vividly portrayed in the New Mexico desert, effectively conveying isolation and foreboding atmosphere.

Pacing:

Pacing starts slow due to extensive character development but accelerates as the plot intensifies, with some readers noting initial sluggishness.
The little aphid did, though at a register too high for any human ear to perceive. It toiled in the root system of a cactus plant growing on the edge of the New Mexico desert. An insect so small that ...

Notes:

Nick Cutter is compared to Stephen King, indicating he is a notable horror writer.
'Little Heaven' blends horror with Western elements, making it unique in the genre.
The novel features three mercenaries who are flawed yet compelling characters.
The story is influenced by real-life cults, particularly Jim Jones and the People's Temple.
There are horrifying creatures described in the book, contributing to the horror elements.
The narrative spans two timelines, 1965 and 1980, adding complexity to the story.
Cutter's writing style is noted for its vivid and unsettling imagery, often leaving a lasting impact on readers.
Body horror is a significant theme in the novel, which some readers found off-putting.
The book includes black and white illustrations that enhance the horror imagery.
Readers have mixed reactions, with some loving the book for its creativity while others found it bloated or too gory.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include graphic violence, body horror, child endangerment, and themes related to cults.

From The Publisher:

A "gripping and terrifying story…and one not to be missed" (Robert McCammon) from the acclaimed author of The Troop and The Deep!

A trio of mismatched mercenaries-Micah Shughrue, Minerva Atwater, and Ebenzer Elkins, colloquially known as "the Englishman"-is hired by young Ellen Bellhaven for a deceptively simple task: check in on her nephew, who may have been taken against his will to a remote New Mexico backwoods settlement called Little Heaven, where a clandestine religious cult holds sway. But shortly after they arrive, things begin to turn ominous. There are stirrings in the woods and over the treetops-and above all else, the brooding shape of a monolith known as the Black Rock casts its terrible pall. Paranoia and distrust soon grip the settlement. Escape routes are gradually cut off as events spiral toward madness. Hell-or the closest thing to it-invades Little Heaven. All present here are now forced to take a stand and fight back, but whatever has cast its dark eye on Little Heaven is marshaling its power-and it wants them all…

"A slow boil of unrelenting terror and inescapable consequences. Nick Cutter ups his game every time. Beautifully written-menace drips from every page." -Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author

"A sprawling epic that can stand alongside the best of '80s King, Barker, and McCammon. Fun, nasty, smart, and scary, and in all the right places." -Paul Tremblay, acclaimed author of A Head Full of Ghosts and Disappearance at Devil's Rock

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About the Author:

Nick Cutter is a pseudonym for an acclaimed author of novels and short stories. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

 
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