I just received my copy of Ronald Malfi's latest novel, The Hive. Woo hoo! I'm so excited. I'm a fan of Malfi's horror stories and have been looking forward to diving into this book for months.
The book is about a small town called Mariner's Cove and the people who live there. There's been a horrible storm. And now, the town is cleaning up. Except, there are random objects scattered about and these items are calling out to people. Seems like there is something for everyone. And soon, the townsfolk of Mariner's Cove are obsessing over these objects and they are determined to protect these things, no matter what. Oh, and there's a kid, who's been exhibiting strange behavior that almost looks like some sort of power. Hmm...seems like Mariner's Cove is not exactly what it seems, eh? And, I am thrilled to read all about it. Especially, since the story is giving me Needful Things vibes - I love that Stephen King book!
Alright, well, I'm off to dip into this book on my lunch break. Hope you are reading something great, too! Happy reading!
Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!
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Hope it's a good one!
Malfi is a master at taking a peaceful setting like Mariner's Cove and slowly rotting it from the inside out. Those objects calling out to the townsfolk remind me of how easily people can be manipulated by their own desires, much like Leland Gaunt did in Needful Things, but with a much more visceral horror edge. The kid exhibiting strange powers usually ends up being the emotional anchor or the ultimate catalyst in these types of small town nightmares. It is unsettling to think about a community surviving a storm only to be torn apart by a psychological obsession with random debris. Do you think the objects are tapping into the characters' specific traumas from the storm, or is the influence something entirely alien to the town? Visit my blog at https://www.melodyjacob.com/.
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