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The Picture Frame
Blake Price is the most celebrated mystery writer since Agatha Christie, but a violent tragedy from his past sends him running from his life and into a secluded cottage in the countryside. Selfishly, he drags his family with him.
Trying to connect with his melancholy son and grieving wife is difficult, but Blake tries his best to hold the strands of his life together while kidding himself that everything is okay. One day, while out looking for treasure in the field outside their new home, Blake and his 10-year old son, Ricky, find something buried in the dirt—an antique picture frame. It changes everything.
What Blake first considers a lucky find, soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. An ancient evil has been released, and it will stop at nothing to complete its mission.
Trying to connect with his melancholy son and grieving wife is difficult, but Blake tries his best to hold the strands of his life together while kidding himself that everything is okay. One day, while out looking for treasure in the field outside their new home, Blake and his 10-year old son, Ricky, find something buried in the dirt—an antique picture frame. It changes everything.
What Blake first considers a lucky find, soon reveals itself to be something far more sinister. An ancient evil has been released, and it will stop at nothing to complete its mission.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2014
About the author
Iain Rob Wright
89 books1,564 followersOne of Horror's most respected authors, Iain Rob Wright is the writer of more than forty books, many of them bestsellers. A previous Kindle All-Star and a mainstay in the horror charts, he is a prolific producer of unique and original stories. From his apocalyptic saga The Gates to his claustrophobic revenge thriller ASBO, Iain writes across a broad spectrum of sub genres, creating both beloved series and standalone titles.
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
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March 28, 2020
Cursed objects can be in the most innocent of things, but who is to say that an ordinary picture frame would be cursed? This was the second book I have read by this author and I wasn't disappointed.
A little backstory for you readers.
Blake Pierce a/k/a mystery author along with his family move out to the country to get away from the city life. Blake wants to try to spend more time with his family and wants to do some different things with his son. Blake has always been interested in finding little treasures in the earth so he takes his son out with a metal detector to see what they can unearth.
When they dig up an old picture frame his son wants to put a picture of the family dog inside, but little does he know that now he has started a chain of events which will bring all of them to the brink of terror. What really kickstarts the curse is when Blake's wife decides to put a picture of them together in the frame.
What has cursed the frame? What happens when pictures are put into the frame? Can Blake and his family break the curse? No spoilers here as you will just have to read the book!
This was a grabber right from the beginning of the book as things happen right away and then it escalates into a terror filled ride.
Nail biting tension and fast paced horror had me reading this late into the night! Four stars for this one.
A little backstory for you readers.
Blake Pierce a/k/a mystery author along with his family move out to the country to get away from the city life. Blake wants to try to spend more time with his family and wants to do some different things with his son. Blake has always been interested in finding little treasures in the earth so he takes his son out with a metal detector to see what they can unearth.
When they dig up an old picture frame his son wants to put a picture of the family dog inside, but little does he know that now he has started a chain of events which will bring all of them to the brink of terror. What really kickstarts the curse is when Blake's wife decides to put a picture of them together in the frame.
What has cursed the frame? What happens when pictures are put into the frame? Can Blake and his family break the curse? No spoilers here as you will just have to read the book!
This was a grabber right from the beginning of the book as things happen right away and then it escalates into a terror filled ride.
Nail biting tension and fast paced horror had me reading this late into the night! Four stars for this one.
October 14, 2016
Even if this was a giant step forward (upward?) from 2389 which I gave up on, I'm still not getting on with Mr Wright. This book had some good elements to it, but the story was far too predictable to leave much of an impression. Some really odd decisions and deductions of the main characters as well as the very odd ending (not sure how that 'trick' was supposed to work, but I'm not going back to check).
I can't help but feel that the two books I've tried would benefit from a re-write, the narrative ("When her mother was out of earshot, Liz rolled her eyes.") and characters' dialogue is often awkward or wrong. Now, I'm sure I'm being picky, but stumbling on things like fracturing hard liquor ("He snarled, slammed the Scotch down on the bar, and winced as it shattered in his hand.") or repetitiveness such as ("...trying to delay facing the mess downstairs. Facing problems was not something he was good at. Liz was the problem-solver...") (my italics) makes me think that one should be able to catch the former and also to come up with a synonym or two.
There were some good ingredients like I said, what had happened to the wife took me by surprise and explained a lot of the couple's relationship and I liked that part lots. I never thought I would quit this (admittedly short book). However, this is where I part ways with this author, my TBR is hard to handle as it is, not in the least with all marvelous books I have read and long to re-visit.
I can't help but feel that the two books I've tried would benefit from a re-write, the narrative ("When her mother was out of earshot, Liz rolled her eyes.") and characters' dialogue is often awkward or wrong. Now, I'm sure I'm being picky, but stumbling on things like fracturing hard liquor ("He snarled, slammed the Scotch down on the bar, and winced as it shattered in his hand.") or repetitiveness such as ("...trying to delay facing the mess downstairs. Facing problems was not something he was good at. Liz was the problem-solver...") (my italics) makes me think that one should be able to catch the former and also to come up with a synonym or two.
There were some good ingredients like I said, what had happened to the wife took me by surprise and explained a lot of the couple's relationship and I liked that part lots. I never thought I would quit this (admittedly short book). However, this is where I part ways with this author, my TBR is hard to handle as it is, not in the least with all marvelous books I have read and long to re-visit.
October 25, 2016
THE PICTURE FRAME, by Iain Rob Wright was exactly what I expected it to be--with a dash of the occult and the isolation of a small town--to complete the image. For the most part, I found this to be a "fun", if rather predictable, read. The story itself was good, well paced, and certainly set in the right environment for a horror tale.
Personally, I think that there just wasn't enough depth given to certain characters to make me "feel" for them. The book could have benefitted from a little more editing, as well. There were two characters that I believed were fleshed out well enough, mentally and emotionally, but the rest just felt like filler.
Overall, a decent read that with some more attention to the characterization as a whole, could have been a solid 4 star novel, in my opinion.
Personally, I think that there just wasn't enough depth given to certain characters to make me "feel" for them. The book could have benefitted from a little more editing, as well. There were two characters that I believed were fleshed out well enough, mentally and emotionally, but the rest just felt like filler.
Overall, a decent read that with some more attention to the characterization as a whole, could have been a solid 4 star novel, in my opinion.
May 4, 2015
This was my first Iain Rob Wright read. It flowed well, and kept me interested all the way to the end, and it was a short and easy read. The story was not the most original I've ever seen, but I enjoyed it. It was a fun ride with no unnecessary filler. Aside from a few typos, it was pretty much error free, as well.
I look forward to checking out this prolific author's other works in the near future.
I look forward to checking out this prolific author's other works in the near future.
February 15, 2015
Blake Price is a famous author, in fact he is the most celebrated mystery writer since Agatha Christie. A horrific attack on his wife drives him and his family from the city to now live in a cottage in the countryside. He needs to get his priorities straight and is trying very hard to reconnect with his wife Liz and his son Ricky. When they find an old picture frame buried in the field next to their house, their horrors are really just beginning. Unbeknown to them, anyone who has their picture in the frame is cursed and the curse does not let go until everyone in the picture is dead. They wish they knew this before Liz put a beautiful family photograph in the frame.
I have everything Iain Rob Wright has written. I still have a couple to read but heard good things about this one so picked it up to review for Ginger Nuts of Horror. I would love to be able to say that this is another example of Mr Wright’s mighty fine writing and storytelling, but I’m afraid I can’t.
This, in my opinion, goes way above and beyond anything he has written before. It is quite simply superb. This is classic. It’s a classic ghost story. It’s a classic horror story. It’s a classic example of how to paint a picture with words. It’s a classic example of how to trap a reader, grab them by the throat and shake them till their teeth fall out.
The characters are the type of people, who if you met them, you would like instantly. Blake has had his troubles. He’s been, some would say, a lacking father and husband. He knows this now and he is trying very hard to make amends. You gotta feel for the man. His wife Liz is a mess. Her best friend seems to be red wine with a dash of sarcasm. You can’t blame her again after what she has been through but you do feel a little animosity towards her until the truth is revealed. Ricky is the sort of kid you wouldn’t be able to stop ruffling his hair if you met him. He’s bright, enthusiastic and caring with a huge dose of respect which is sadly lacking in kids these days.
Later in the story you add Stevie. He is Blake’s brother who they haven’t seen in years. He’s an alcoholic and a general bad boy. I liked him instantly. He reminded me in some ways of a character called Lucas who appears in some of Iain’s earlier works but it definitely wasn’t him. And Reverend Thatcher. The historical expert in the demons of the area and all round good guy who wants to help but knows the restrictions they all face.
The story flows beautifully from start to finish. The plot is something straight from a Hammer Horror Film from years ago. I can imagine Peter Cushing and Vincent Price charging round the countryside trying to solve the mystery of the curse. It’s fast moving. You don’t get much chance to breath between things happening. Some of it you will read while holding your breath. Some of it you will read while cringing at the pain the particular person must be going through. Other parts you will be screaming at the characters to not do what they are considering. Others you will be praying they get the help they so desperately need. Most of all, you should enjoy an old school horror story that will scare you, make you laugh at times, give you a nice warm feeling inside and give you chills from the ice cubes crawling up your spine.
Iain Rob Wrights writing has, again in my opinion, matured so much with this book. Everything I have read from him before has been excellent reading. For some reason this one just stands out that little bit more to me. I’m certainly no expert but I reckon The Picture Frame could herald a turning point in Mr Wright’s career. I can see this story taking him places he didn’t see coming and it would be nothing more than he deserves.
This deserves the very highest of high recommendations.
The ultimate 5 stars.
I have everything Iain Rob Wright has written. I still have a couple to read but heard good things about this one so picked it up to review for Ginger Nuts of Horror. I would love to be able to say that this is another example of Mr Wright’s mighty fine writing and storytelling, but I’m afraid I can’t.
This, in my opinion, goes way above and beyond anything he has written before. It is quite simply superb. This is classic. It’s a classic ghost story. It’s a classic horror story. It’s a classic example of how to paint a picture with words. It’s a classic example of how to trap a reader, grab them by the throat and shake them till their teeth fall out.
The characters are the type of people, who if you met them, you would like instantly. Blake has had his troubles. He’s been, some would say, a lacking father and husband. He knows this now and he is trying very hard to make amends. You gotta feel for the man. His wife Liz is a mess. Her best friend seems to be red wine with a dash of sarcasm. You can’t blame her again after what she has been through but you do feel a little animosity towards her until the truth is revealed. Ricky is the sort of kid you wouldn’t be able to stop ruffling his hair if you met him. He’s bright, enthusiastic and caring with a huge dose of respect which is sadly lacking in kids these days.
Later in the story you add Stevie. He is Blake’s brother who they haven’t seen in years. He’s an alcoholic and a general bad boy. I liked him instantly. He reminded me in some ways of a character called Lucas who appears in some of Iain’s earlier works but it definitely wasn’t him. And Reverend Thatcher. The historical expert in the demons of the area and all round good guy who wants to help but knows the restrictions they all face.
The story flows beautifully from start to finish. The plot is something straight from a Hammer Horror Film from years ago. I can imagine Peter Cushing and Vincent Price charging round the countryside trying to solve the mystery of the curse. It’s fast moving. You don’t get much chance to breath between things happening. Some of it you will read while holding your breath. Some of it you will read while cringing at the pain the particular person must be going through. Other parts you will be screaming at the characters to not do what they are considering. Others you will be praying they get the help they so desperately need. Most of all, you should enjoy an old school horror story that will scare you, make you laugh at times, give you a nice warm feeling inside and give you chills from the ice cubes crawling up your spine.
Iain Rob Wrights writing has, again in my opinion, matured so much with this book. Everything I have read from him before has been excellent reading. For some reason this one just stands out that little bit more to me. I’m certainly no expert but I reckon The Picture Frame could herald a turning point in Mr Wright’s career. I can see this story taking him places he didn’t see coming and it would be nothing more than he deserves.
This deserves the very highest of high recommendations.
The ultimate 5 stars.
October 17, 2015
The picture Frame For some reason I totally forgot I brought this book. And I found it on my kindle list I don't even remember buying it!Much like the plot of this book. The story creeps up on you and boom you're in the midst of the madness! Could happen to anybody really, the sort of tale of you could innocently buy or find something at a 2nd hand fair and that item could bring you a whole generation of bad luck.All in all I'm totally glad I found this book! Iain Rob wright is a fantastic weaver of tale's a truly gifted English author and a man whose book's I'll be buying again. This tale, especially sucked me in.
March 6, 2017
Creepy story!
Loved this story!! Such a great flow I could have read it in a sitting. Truly creepy story and engaging characters kept me intrigued throughout the book. Will be reading some more by Iain Rob Wright.
Loved this story!! Such a great flow I could have read it in a sitting. Truly creepy story and engaging characters kept me intrigued throughout the book. Will be reading some more by Iain Rob Wright.
November 22, 2016
Thanks to Author for this story. I thought it was pretty good.
April 1, 2017
I found this to be a middle of the spectrum horror story. The best thing about it was the very end...that even made me chuckle. Although that probably is more telling about my view on organized religion than anything else.
December 27, 2014
Meh. I'm a huge fan of Iain's work, and I think this is the first novel I will say I did not find very entertaining. The style seemed very simplistic, contrite, and extremely predictable. Could see the brother dying to save the other brother a mile away, and predictible Disney ending where the whole family lives happily ever after while the picture frame goes on to kill again. Yawn. Really why would he dispose of the picture frame that way, out in the open grave like that? *shakes head* Anyone with any common sense would have put the frame INTO the casket with the dead brother, but nooooo.....had to leave it open ended for a possible sequel? I don't see that one has ever been written, so I am glad that the author has decided to ditch this storyline and plot and move on to better ideas.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2015
Blake is a very successful mystery writer but following an incident with a "fan" he has hidden his family away in the countryside at Poe's Place. Trying to recreate his own childhood experiences he takes his son out into the fields with a metal detector. Their subsequent find soon has deadly repercussions for all the family.
This is the first "horror" title I've read for a while and found it a little predictable at times. Maybe I've read too much Stephen King but the story seemed rushed at times and it rattled along at a fair old pace with little time given to the some of the key scenes. It had the makings of a good spooky tale but for me it never really hit the nail on the head.
This is the first "horror" title I've read for a while and found it a little predictable at times. Maybe I've read too much Stephen King but the story seemed rushed at times and it rattled along at a fair old pace with little time given to the some of the key scenes. It had the makings of a good spooky tale but for me it never really hit the nail on the head.
March 15, 2015
Rather enjoyed this book. Simple plot, simple scenario, and a quick read. There were some things that kept it from being a great novel in my mind -- it didn't go as far as I thought it could have with the concept and most of the "scares" were so telegraphed and obvious that it didn't feel like a "horror" novel. Still enjoyed some of the character development with the wife and husband's past and would recommend. Just not at the top of your to-read list.
November 22, 2016
A quick and easy read with nothing too scary. In my opinion ideal for Young Adult readers who enjoy horror. The characters were a little one-dimensional and could have benefited from being further developed. Unfortunately this wasn't possible with a book of only 231 pages in length. I felt the story had what could have been a wonderfully scary setting but the creepiness I longed for didn't materialise. On the whole, enjoyable and lighthearted.
June 30, 2015
I like the concept of cursed or possessed objects and this story kept me interested throughout. There was some editing errors, and I usually only give four stars for that, but there were only a few, and I enjoyed the the story to much to care about them. I did not see the ending coming and it was a bit sad for me. Good story tho.
January 26, 2015
A fairly short novel but one with good pacing and characterisation. Nips along at a good pace and the story is enjoyable.
Recommended for people who like a spooky horror story.
Recommended for people who like a spooky horror story.
October 6, 2015
Unique story. Book was short and sweet, like this review.
June 21, 2019
DNF at p. 149. The visit to the museum felled me. "Redlake is one of the battlegrounds where the existence of this Earth will be fought. You made the unfortunate error of moving here."
This is just too much of a leap - from a cursed picture frame to the end of the world? No. Just No. Iain Rob Wright is supposed to be an accomplished horror writer. I am horrified that people think that. The horrible writing is the most horrific thing about it.
I hate every character in this book (except MAYBE Stevie.) Blake is a self-centered, whiney, overly needy douche-bag. We discover that his wife was raped by one of his fans. Blake treats this as a side-note to his own anxiety. He is shocked (SHOCKED!) to discover that his wife is in pain and he can't understand why he hasn't noticed that she has gotten so thin.
His wife, Liz, is a passive-aggressive manipulator - just like her mother. She knows what a loser Blake is, but - she still loves him and wants to try and make things work. This paragraph totally sums up the paucity of their relationship:
OMG. What a horrible, awful, sad relationship. A "kind of forced affection" is the "first true connection they've had in years?"!!! Ick.
And what is up with Blake's response to Ricky getting bitten by a fox???
"It's NOT THAT BAD??? He'll be fine????? He was just bitten by a fox!!! I know foxes are rarely rabid, but STILL!
This is just too much of a leap - from a cursed picture frame to the end of the world? No. Just No. Iain Rob Wright is supposed to be an accomplished horror writer. I am horrified that people think that. The horrible writing is the most horrific thing about it.
I hate every character in this book (except MAYBE Stevie.) Blake is a self-centered, whiney, overly needy douche-bag. We discover that his wife was raped by one of his fans. Blake treats this as a side-note to his own anxiety. He is shocked (SHOCKED!) to discover that his wife is in pain and he can't understand why he hasn't noticed that she has gotten so thin.
His wife, Liz, is a passive-aggressive manipulator - just like her mother. She knows what a loser Blake is, but - she still loves him and wants to try and make things work. This paragraph totally sums up the paucity of their relationship:
Blake squeezed her so tightly she moaned. Her reply was far limper, but there was intent behind it - a kind of forced affection. It was the first true connection they'd had in years. It made Blake more determined than ever to protect his family, but not by running away. No, he was going to start facing his problems head-on.
OMG. What a horrible, awful, sad relationship. A "kind of forced affection" is the "first true connection they've had in years?"!!! Ick.
And what is up with Blake's response to Ricky getting bitten by a fox???
"We need to take him to hospital," said Liz. "He could get tetanus."
"He's been vaccinated. It's not that bad. We just need to make sure the wound is clean and he'll be fine."
"It's NOT THAT BAD??? He'll be fine????? He was just bitten by a fox!!! I know foxes are rarely rabid, but STILL!
October 25, 2019
A good spooky story about an author who moves his family to a secluded cottage in the countryside. He and his son are out treasure hunting with a metal detector and dig up an old picture frame. They soon discover it is more than an interesting antique.....it is a force of ancient evil set on completing its mission.
November 2, 2022
This is more 2.5 stars really. A quick read, not a huge amount of answers but a good curse and some good tension building.
June 25, 2020
The premise of the book is a good one. A celebrated horror author has taken residence in the country side after a tragic attack on his wife. He does this to keep his wife and 10 year old son safe. The book opens with Blake, the author and his son Ricky using a metal detector in the fields near their home. They find an old picture frame buried in a canvas sack with some animal bones - clue number one that this is not a good find, and maybe, just maybe, you should put it back. Ricky brings the frame into the house and puts a picture of their dog in it. Almost immediately the dog gets outside and is killed by a speeding car. Clue number 2 that there is something wrong with this frame. Blake's wife Liz decides it would be a good idea to put a picture of the family (and her mother into the frame). As you can guess, her mother dies the next day. With the arrival of Blake's (recovering) alcoholic brother Stevie, Blake begins to suspect something is wrong with the frame. Stevie is ultimately the one to figure out how to stop the evil forces behind the fram.
Good potential, ok story. There were two issues with the book that bothered me. By the end of the book you're a bit more sympathetic towards Blake's wife, Liz, but you don't find out why she is the way she is until far too long in the book, and her character is flat out not likeable. I don't know if it would have helped earlier int he book, but she's just so awful to read. You don't care when the frame is starting to have a horrid effect on her, because she is nothing but nasty.
However, the bigger issue comes when Blake tries to investigate the frame, and in talking with a local historian, he is told that "This town is not like the others." - I want to know what the historian means, why is this town different, what's the story? But all that happens is that Blake asks the historian what he means, and the historian states "It would take the rest of my life to explain what." - Seriously? Why bring it up if you won't give any details, any information, what is the point?
Good potential, ok story. There were two issues with the book that bothered me. By the end of the book you're a bit more sympathetic towards Blake's wife, Liz, but you don't find out why she is the way she is until far too long in the book, and her character is flat out not likeable. I don't know if it would have helped earlier int he book, but she's just so awful to read. You don't care when the frame is starting to have a horrid effect on her, because she is nothing but nasty.
However, the bigger issue comes when Blake tries to investigate the frame, and in talking with a local historian, he is told that "This town is not like the others." - I want to know what the historian means, why is this town different, what's the story? But all that happens is that Blake asks the historian what he means, and the historian states "It would take the rest of my life to explain what." - Seriously? Why bring it up if you won't give any details, any information, what is the point?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2016
Blake and his wife have had some rocky times but are doing their best to raise their young son and forget the past in a rural cottage in the country.
One day While Blake and Ricky are having some father son time together they find an old picture frame buried on the property. Ricky wants to keep it and soon has it cleaned up and looking good as new. However unfortunate incidents begin to occur immediately afterwards.
This was a short and spooky read and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a horror story without excessive gore. Even if it did irk me a bit that nobody would consider getting medical attention or rabies shots after being bitten by a wild animal. I suppose horror doesn't always have to make perfect sense.
I received a complimentary copy for review
One day While Blake and Ricky are having some father son time together they find an old picture frame buried on the property. Ricky wants to keep it and soon has it cleaned up and looking good as new. However unfortunate incidents begin to occur immediately afterwards.
This was a short and spooky read and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a horror story without excessive gore. Even if it did irk me a bit that nobody would consider getting medical attention or rabies shots after being bitten by a wild animal. I suppose horror doesn't always have to make perfect sense.
I received a complimentary copy for review
March 9, 2017
Iain Rob Wright is good at this sort of thing. He writes a simple story based on a photo frame with mystic powers and a whole lotta evil.
It would be perfect for an episode of Supernatural; it has two brothers + supernatural object + some bad mojo + a random quirky good/bad characters + some victims + a bad problem & how to solve it = good fun!
I've given it three stars because it is a middle-of-the-road story. It is not exceptionally good, nor is it exceptionally bad. All in all, a very enjoyable and very entertaining read. If you have an hour or two spare and you would like some good old-fashioned horror, then give this a try.
It would be perfect for an episode of Supernatural; it has two brothers + supernatural object + some bad mojo + a random quirky good/bad characters + some victims + a bad problem & how to solve it = good fun!
I've given it three stars because it is a middle-of-the-road story. It is not exceptionally good, nor is it exceptionally bad. All in all, a very enjoyable and very entertaining read. If you have an hour or two spare and you would like some good old-fashioned horror, then give this a try.
April 3, 2015
None of the characters had any depth, and the plot was predictable.
Blake was described as having an anxiety disorder. While this could have been an interesting aspect to his character, it was not integrated into his behavior - we were not shown that he had GAD, it didn't really seem to play a part in anything...we were just told repeatedly that he needed to take an SSRI and kept forgetting to take his pill.
overall, I just didn't like it.
Blake was described as having an anxiety disorder. While this could have been an interesting aspect to his character, it was not integrated into his behavior - we were not shown that he had GAD, it didn't really seem to play a part in anything...we were just told repeatedly that he needed to take an SSRI and kept forgetting to take his pill.
overall, I just didn't like it.
September 8, 2015
Ok the reason for the 3 stars was it was a lot of whining for the main character. But other then that the plot was good. I just kept getting annoyed with him whining about his fear and agreeing to quickly.
But the plot of a curse object was very well written with a supernatural vibe into the story. So 3 curses out of 3 because of a whiney lead character...plus sorry for a short review tired
But the plot of a curse object was very well written with a supernatural vibe into the story. So 3 curses out of 3 because of a whiney lead character...plus sorry for a short review tired
November 10, 2017
This book had its creepy moments but other than that it was very predictable. Like a bad horror movie and you know exactly what's going to happen next. The ending very cliche. If this book had to be a movie it could have been a cross between Annabelle and The Ring, hence the flies and an object being cursed.
April 16, 2023
The plot didn't seem linear at all to me. It felt like the author just wanted terrible things to keep happening to Blake and his family in order to reach a certain word count. It had a lot of potential, but I feel like it severely missed the mark.
March 26, 2017
I really liked it! Didn't take a silly turn for an ending. I will definately be looking into more of his work.
January 12, 2016
I thought this book was really very good. There were two short stories at the end by Matt Shaw that were excellent, just the type of stories that amuse me...in a horrible way...lol
July 3, 2017
loved it!
great story! a cursed picture frame is foynd. will the family survive ? how do you fight against a cursed object? no spoilers. just lnow this book is worth the read!
great story! a cursed picture frame is foynd. will the family survive ? how do you fight against a cursed object? no spoilers. just lnow this book is worth the read!
Shelved as 'to-read-own'
February 8, 20151/20/15 free for Kindle.
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