Long before the film there was the written word. Long before we settled down in
front of video or now DVD players for our fright-fests, we would read tales of 
terror by candlelight.
For most, this has been lost, however there are still those that prefer the pages
to celluloid or even both and why not?
This section then is for you. To help you to search through the rubbish and find
stories worth your time to read. If you're an avid reader of horror novels then
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- Endless Night -
- Richard Laymon -

I have to say I was disappointed reading "Body Rides" with Laymon. I mean, I had 
heard he was the greatest thing this side of horror, but just wasn’t feeling it. 
After reading "Endless Nights," however, I just might jump on the Laymon happy go 
lucky bandwagon after all!
This story involves teenage female 'Jody' and pre-teen male 'Andy,' two well written, 
realistic youths fortunate to escape from one of the worst deranged and blood thirsty 
killing clans this side of the planet.  
From the first page (A sudden noise announcing impending and violent doom) to the 
final page (a shocking and heart wrenching discovery), I was enraptured from the 
get go!
Laymon whips up a dessert full of dark atmosphere, rich characters, smooth pacing, 
and mouth- watering suspense.
The main character, 'Jody,' is a strong and independent young heroine who also 
totes along a sense of humor when the times get tough. However, she’s not the sort 
that irks me with her unrealistic "I can handle" everything kind of attitude; when 
it’s time to be scared, this girl’s freaked!  
That was a relief, as there’s not much I hate worse than forced braveness that doesn’t 
ring true.
'Andy' was just adorable. I fell in love with the little tyke from the beginning. 
'Jody’s' father is an interesting sort of fellow. The villains too. Stereotypical? 
You’d better think twice before assuming that!
There was aggressive violence, enough bloody pages, and plenty of thrills. Laymon 
lays on the tension and it stays pretty tightly strung through out. This book is a 
bit on the thick side, but you’ll never notice.
The ending surprised the hell out of me; I couldn’t believe Laymon had the nerve 
to go there. After I shook off my shock, I closed the book and sat in silence for 
a moment. There wasn’t any other response left that felt appropriate. 
If you want to jump into Laymon, make "Endless Night" your intended spot. This 
book is a maker of superb tension and interesting dilemmas – a keeper for the shelves! 

Reviewed By Erin Williams.

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