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As the land withers under a changing climate and resources grow scarce, a hungry family confronts a dark legacy. An old storehouse holds an ancient secret: an imprisoned girl who can bestow bounties of food and prosperity. But in return she requires sacrifices.
Her ancient power contains the truth they must face. You can deny family, but you can't deny blood.
". . . creepy folk horror"
--Kerry E. B. Black
Author of CAROUSEL OF NIGHTMARES
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Shannon.Reviews
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“Douglas Ford's The Last Slaughter offers a haunting tale of folk horror that delves into the depths of human desperation and our darkest bargains for survival. Set against environmental decay and scarcity, the novella weaves a narrative that is both eerie and reflective of our times. At its core, a family must confront their sinister legacy, including a captive girl with ancient powers that promise prosperity at a terrible cost. As they grapple with the inescapable ties of blood and their lineage's grim truths, Ford's storytelling crafts an ambiance of unease that lingers with the reader.”
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“For it being a short story, it was a really fun one to read. It even had a plottwist! I loved the writing style. I read this in one go and could not stop when I started. I will be reading more of this author.
Really recommend this short book as a palate cleanser.”
Erica Kennedy Horror
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“This was a short, creepy, folk horror story that follows John Teecar and his mother, Laura. The town has suffered from climate change, making resources scarce. The town is basically owned by that Randall family who is hiding something huge. John unearths an ancient woman who was imprisoned by the Randall family. Once he saves her, John soon fines out that she requires huge sacrifices to get prosperity and food.
This was a quick, gore filled read. Douglas Ford did a great job of capturing the sacrifice someone will do to get what they want.”
Erica.Kennedy.Horror
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“This was a short, creepy, folk horror story that follows John Teecar and his mother, Laura. The town has suffered from climate change, making resources scarce. The town is basically owned by that Randall family who is hiding something huge. John unearths an ancient woman who was imprisoned by the Randall family. Once he saves her, John soon fines out that she requires huge sacrifices to get prosperity and food.
This was a quick, gore filled read. Douglas Ford did a great job of capturing the sacrifice someone will do to get what they want.”
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“John grew up never knowing his dad, but knowing who he is and resenting him all the same. His mother Laura has told the story many times. How her "date" with a rich boy led to having to run home beaten and bloody, and soon to be a single mom.
This resentment festers into hatred because John and his mother struggle to make ends meet, while his father has wealth and property that John will never inherit.
An act of vandalism leads John to a shocking discovery and his life will never be the same.
The Last Slaughter is a riveting folk horror where sins of the past come home to roost. It's a quick read so I can't say much else about the plot without spoiling it so I'm just going to say this was an awesomely entertaining read full of unnerving surprises.
5 out of 5 stars
My thanks to Douglas Ford”
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