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The Bloodstained Doll
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The latest homage to the Italian Giallo film genre by award winning John Everson, with nods to the sensational movies of Dario Argento, Lucio Fulci, Sergio Martino, Luciano Ercoli, Mario Bava and more.
When Allyson's mom dies unexpectedly, she thinks her world has hit rock bottom. But that's before she goes to live with her estranged Uncle Otto in Germany. When a child's empty casket is unearthed in the backyard during a violent storm, suddenly people close to her uncle start turning up dead. Is there a connection? As the noose tightens and murders draw closer to Berger Mansion, Allyson and her new boyfriend Andrew discover a dark truth hidden in the attic. Soon their lives are at stake if they don't discover why each broken body is decorated with a Bloodstained Doll.
A modern Giallo, building on Everson's previous homage to the stylish Italian mystery thrillers, Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
When Allyson's mom dies unexpectedly, she thinks her world has hit rock bottom. But that's before she goes to live with her estranged Uncle Otto in Germany. When a child's empty casket is unearthed in the backyard during a violent storm, suddenly people close to her uncle start turning up dead. Is there a connection? As the noose tightens and murders draw closer to Berger Mansion, Allyson and her new boyfriend Andrew discover a dark truth hidden in the attic. Soon their lives are at stake if they don't discover why each broken body is decorated with a Bloodstained Doll.
A modern Giallo, building on Everson's previous homage to the stylish Italian mystery thrillers, Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
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“I can just say wow to this little gem of a novel! This is a perfect homage to the Giallo subgenre which I’m a fan of. I am Italian and imagine my pleasure upon reading this novel which reminded me of this subgenre of murder mystery, later translated into films through vivid and brutal imagery and with horror, psychological, supernatural and sexual elements.
John Everson managed to create the perfect atmosphere and a suspenseful chain of murders with several running subplots all converging together at the end beautifully, never breaking the pace and keeping me glued to the story.
I found the characters wholesome, with a perfect setting for this murderous story. I immediately recognised the Giallo elements and I’m so glad to see them wrapped up so well in this novel. Fans of this subgenre would love this story, but even if you’ve never heard of Giallo, I’m sure you’ll be captivated by both the plot and the writing. As for me, I know I’ll be adding more of this author’s books to my tbr.
Thanks to the author, Flame Tree Press and Random Things Tours for a copy and this is my honest opinion.”
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“The Bloodstained Doll by John Everson is here to deliver chills, thrills, and ALL the horror vibes!
If you’re a fan of classic Italian Giallo with a modern twist, this one’s got your name written all over it (in creepy red ink, of course).
Our story kicks off with Allyson, who’s already dealing with enough grief to last a lifetime after her mom’s unexpected death. But just when she thinks things couldn’t get worse, she’s shipped off to Germany to live with her estranged (and delightfully eerie) Uncle Otto.
Cue the ominous mansion vibes, complete with creaky staircases, flickering lights, and a mysterious attic that would have even Scooby-Doo running for the hills.
Things really take a turn when a violent storm unearths a child’s empty casket in the backyard (chills, anyone?). Suddenly, people close to Uncle Otto are dropping like flies, and every victim is marked with….wait for it…a bloodstained doll.
Allyson and her boyfriend Andrew know they’ve got to solve the mystery, but with every step they take, the danger creeps closer, and the shadows in the attic seem darker.
Will they figure out the twisted connection before it’s their turn to become living (or not-so-living) doll decorations?
Everson, known for his love letter to Giallo, Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds, ups the ante here with a story that blends supernatural suspense, classic horror tropes, and edge-of-your-seat tension.
The setting? Moody AF. The deaths? Creatively gruesome. The vibe? A perfect mix of stylish Italian thriller and modern horror nightmare.
The Bloodstained Doll is a rollercoaster of mystery, tension, and a touch of romance that’ll have you flipping pages faster than you can say DON’T GO IN THE ATTIC!
If you’re into atmospheric chills, dark family secrets, and suspense that keeps you guessing, this one’s your ticket to thrill town!”
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