You Better Watch Out: A Thriller by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

From international bestselling authors James S. Murray (better known as "Murr" on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth, comes You Better Watch Out, a suspenseful, serial killer thriller that leaves you wondering, is Christmas really the best time of the year? 

Forty-eight hours until Christmas, Jessica Kane wakes up with blurred vision, ears ringing, and in excruciating pain. A gash in her head and blood running down her face, the last thing she remembers is going for a run and something or someone hitting her in the head. It doesn't take her long to realize she is trapped in an unknown, deserted town with five other strangers who share similar stories of being attacked and stranded there. Unsure why and how they got there, she knows one thing for certain, she has to find a way out. That becomes nearly impossible when someone is meticulously orchestrating their deaths, one by one, and the only thing Jessica can do is watch the life leave their eyes. The fenced-in town is the killer’s very own playground and there's nowhere left to hide... she better watch out because she could be next.

my thoughts:

Love, love, loved this highly entertaining and engaging Christmas horror story. You Better Watch Out is a fun and terrifying read - the perfect blend of mystery and gore. 

So, what is this story about? Well, it's a mystery and the whodunit is most definitely intriguing. Okay, so, Jessica went out for a run and was attacked. She wakes up to find herself in a deserted town. She's not alone. Five other people have also been attacked and are waking up in that deserted town, too. Her goal is to get out. The only problem is that people start to die. Yep, someone is out to kill them and Jessica has to figure out how to save herself ASAP. Whoa! How crazy and terrifying does that story sound? I know that I couldn't wait keep reading to find out who was behind all of this and why. Also, who would survive? Yikes! And, that is all I will share, because this was a fun one and you should definitely check it out. It's a fast-paced read chock full of horror - akin to a slasher film. I really enjoyed it - mainly because it's perfect for this Halloween season, although I would definitely read it at Christmas, too. It was fun and that is exactly what I wanted. So, I would happily recommend You Better Watch Out to anyone looking for an entertaining story - you'll enjoy this one. Make sure to check it out! 

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for providing me with a copy of this book!