Frost Bite

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By Angela Sylvaine

Publisher Description

Midwestern Mayhem!

Remember the '90s? Well...the town of Demise, North Dakota doesn't, and they're living in the year 1997. That's because an alien worm hitched a ride on a comet, crash-landed in the town's trailer park, and is now infecting animals with a memory-loss-inducing bite-and right before Christmas! Now it's up to nineteen-year-old Realene and her best friend Nate to stop the spread and defeat the worms before the entire town loses its mind. The only things standing in the way are their troubled pasts, a doomsday cult, and an army of infected prairie dogs.

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11 Reviews

4.0

W J Long III

Created 6 months ago

“I came by this novel on Twitter, breaking that most cardinal of rules, judging it a fun and light-hearted read by it's cover. That turned out to be mostly true. Angela Sylvaine has sculpted a cozy, believable small town complete with poorly kept secrets and discontent youths, and into this well-realized setting she drops a fairly unique alien conundrum. Make no mistakes, this novel is the equivalent of the type of B-movies that once effortlessly earned their place on the front shelves of any Blockbuster. It is fun and dark and surprisingly savage both which it's characters' emotions and with the flesh and blood of its townsfolk. The stakes here are real even when the novel takes surreal turns and I was enthralled. If you are a fan of stories in the vein of Critters, Night of the Creeps, or Stranger Things, pick up Frost Bite and a few boxes of your favorite movie snack.”

Eva

Created 7 months ago

JonWes

Created 9 months ago

“This was a really fun read! Think the location of Fargo, the plot of Night of the Creeps, all set in the late 90s. A lot of references and time-period building give this a cozy sort of feel in some ways, but Sylvaine doesn't hold back on the horror, and really puts Reilene and Nate through some stuff. This felt like an ode to classic 80s horror, but through a 90s nostalgia/North Dakota lens. Infected prairie dogs was a genius move. The only thing that didn't really gel with me was sometimes the characters felt a little flippant and quippy right after some pretty traumatic stuff. What breezes by in a movie kind of stood out to me in a book. But this is pretty subjective. At least the characters who do this are characterized in such a way so that it feels a little more natural. Sylvaine doesn't fall prey to the common trap of making EVERY character a quipping machine. If you're looking for a fun horror read with a little (frost) bite, it'd be hard to go wrong picking this up. Video Review on https://www.tiktok.com/@jonwesleyhuff/video/7306288464385805610?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7284246059860821534 <a></a>”

Lauren Meuer

Created 10 months ago

“This book is funny, interesting, and a great source of references from the 90's. I enjoyed reading and getting to know all the characters especially Realene and everything they had to go through with the Alien parasite. Also if you are a person to judge a book by its cover, this is one you should, amazing cover and even better story behind it. Highly recommend it for people who love references, action, and YA books. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.”

Horror Reads

Created 10 months ago

“This is a fantastic full speed ahead combination of sci-fi, horror, and comedy that mixes these elements perfectly and makes for one hell of an awesome read. Set in the 90s and featuring many pop culture references to that time, the small town of Demise is a frozen wintery landscape. But when a meteorite crashes in a field, well, things are about to get much worse. Parasite infected prairie dogs! That alone should make you want to immediately read this novel. The characters are the highlight of this trippy bloody alien invasion book in my opinion. These are people you'll love from the outset (and others you'll despise along the way). All I can say is I really hope to see more of Carl in upcoming books set in this world. And while it is gruesome and bloody (as infected animals going on a killing spree should be) it's not excessive or exploitative. And there's enough humorous intervals to lighten the mood when needed but it always stays on track and never crosses the line to become a full blown comedy. In fact, there are a few deaths in here that come as a shock and will tear at your heart strings a bit. This author manages to bring some laughs, some sadness, and a whole lot of intense thrilling sequence for a balanced reading experience. I absolutely loved this book and it's one I can highly recommend.”

About Angela Sylvaine

Angela Sylvaine is a self-proclaimed cheerful goth who writes horror fiction and poetry. Her short fiction has appeared in many publications and anthologies, including Dark Recesses, Places We Fear to Tread, and Not All Monsters. Her poetry has appeared in publications including Under Her Skin and Monstroddities. A North Dakota girl transplanted to Colorado, she lives with her sweetheart and three creepy cats on the front range of the Rockies. Follow Angela on Twitter @sylvaine_angela, on Facebook @Angela Sylvaine, and on Instagram/Threads @angela_sylvaine.