In my opinion, The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones falls under the slow burn style of horror fiction. I can see how this author has been compared to filmmaker Jordan Peele and author Paul Tremblay (and if you haven't read Paul Tremblay, then you should - especially Cabin at the End of the World).
Anyhoo... Jones takes a bad decision made by four childhood friends and turns it into a creeping tale of revenge. The setting, an Indian reservation and the surrounding areas, is unique, the "big bad" is definitely creepy, the writing style is detailed and the characters are well developed. This is absolutely a one-of-a-kind horror story.
And I do have to add this... usually the printing/covers of advanced reader copies are pretty basic, but this one is great! A soft touch finish on the cover including textured spot printing on the horns of the elk is a really nice touch. I really do enjoy a book that feels nice to hold!
Anyhoo... Jones takes a bad decision made by four childhood friends and turns it into a creeping tale of revenge. The setting, an Indian reservation and the surrounding areas, is unique, the "big bad" is definitely creepy, the writing style is detailed and the characters are well developed. This is absolutely a one-of-a-kind horror story.
And I do have to add this... usually the printing/covers of advanced reader copies are pretty basic, but this one is great! A soft touch finish on the cover including textured spot printing on the horns of the elk is a really nice touch. I really do enjoy a book that feels nice to hold!