S. R. Murray

"Thanks so much to author S. R. Murray for being kind enough to let me read a copy of his upcoming book A DARLING OBSESSION. Keep an eye out for this book in the coming months if you are a horror fan and looking for something new to read! In this story, detective Bobby Justice and his new partner, Jack Cutler, find themselves in the middle of several troubling investigations. First, the kidnapping of a young boy, and then a slew of brutal murders/assaults that have taken place around town. As we get further into the story, it becomes clear that these disturbing events may be somehow linked to a local hotel called The Sandy Beach Hotel. This historic hotel is host to many seedy characters and illegal activities during the present day--but even worse, the hotel has a dark and bloody past. As detectives gather more information about their cases, as well as the history of the town, the reader is left to wonder why all these brutalities are happening now, and whether the town is actually cursed...I really enjoyed reading this novel and would absolutely recommend it to anyone who (like me) loves to read horror that involves mystery, crime, and detective work. There are a wide array of really interesting and complex characters in this story. Some of the characters are extremely depraved or morally ambiguous, which makes it interesting to attempt to empathize with them and assume their point of view. I personally loved the dynamic and interactions between the the main detective and his partner, it was giving me a bit of a True Detective vibe. Just as a side note-this novel does not shy away from disturbing/violent themes and imagery, so whether you enjoy that or hate it - keep it in mind!"