Gregory Bastianelli

Life has not been kind to some of the residents living on a small island off the coast of Maine. If they had not been struggling under a burden of debt they probably would never have chosen to sell off parcels of their land when Aerosource wanted to put up wind turbines and build an access road.
What's done is done and now those who live closest to the turbines suffer the consequences. Aside from the headaches, lack of sleep, and strange effects on the animals, there is something much worse than these bothersome symptoms that will occur when the blades of those turbines begin to spin backwards.
Now, a few of the residents have filed a claim against the company and an outsider has arrived to investigate. He doesn't believe much of what he is told at first, until it's too late.
Shadow Flicker is an intriguing, character driven story with one foot in Eco Horror and the other in Sci-Fi. I loved the descriptions of the island and getting to know it's residents. It is a story of love and desperation and well as greed and fear. The horror creeps up slowly until suddenly it comes crashing in like high tide nearer the end.

I received an advance copy.… (altro)

A Christmas Eve blizzard wreaks havoc on what at first appears to be a group of random strangers trying to head home for the holiday. An accident on the highway causes the only 8 vehicles with occupants crazy enough to be out in this weather to become stranded. I love Christmas themed horror and anything to do with storms so while I already expected to love this story I was surprised to find myself mostly reading it in bed at night huddled under the blankets so as not to shiver. This book literally made me cold with the descriptive passages of drifting snow, howling winds and freezing temperatures. That's before the icy chill of supernatural horror even began. One would think this would be the worst catastrophe these characters had ever experienced, but no, they each have a ghastly story to share of their worst winter memory that makes being caught in a blizzard seem like a day at the beach.
This is the kind of book that makes me wonder why in the world the movie theaters are so full of reboots, remakes, and stale sequels. Film makers should really pick up a book once in a while. You'll want to turn up your heat before you read this one, and if the kids have built a snowman in your yard close the blinds and pull the shades so it can't see you.


I received an advance copy for review.… (altro)

This novel is built on an intriguing concept with the use of wind turbines anchoring it into the modern world. Plenty of twists and wonderful weirdness.
I did have trouble getting into it, though. The plot lacked paced during the first half and it felt like there were a few too many characters. Or maybe they weren't differentiated enough. The women in particular felt interchangeable.
After the midway point, the action speeds up and it's much better, but by then it had failed to really hook me.
This is definitely a book to consider, and I'm sure it will find some big fans (no pun intended!).… (altro)

After reading this book, I will never look at a snowman the same way ever again. :)

A group of motorists become stranded on a desolate stretch of highway during a blizzard. The snow and cold conditions are dangerous enough....but then they realize there is something lurking in the snow. Something dark. Something dangerous...... Gregory Bastianelli brings horror to Christmastime with this eerie tale! Awesomely creepy read!!

I love a good scare...and this book delivered! I kept imagining myself in the same situation. It would be terrifying to be stranded....but stranded with a malevolent being toying with your life? That adds a whole new dimension to things. The story builds revealing a bit more about what's actually going on...but just a bit at a time. The ending was great! This would be a perfect book for a horror lover to read while it's snowing outside. Unfortunately, here in NC this year, no snow yet. So I had to enjoy a snow-free experience...but still enjoyed the story!

This is the first book I've read by this author. I will definitely be reading more. Very entertaining and creepy read! Loved it!

**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from Flame Tree Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. And no....I do not want to build a snowman. Nope, nope, nope.**… (altro)