Name: Nightcrawlers
ISBN: 9781940544007

Tim Curran

Two hundred years ago, the village of Clavitt Fields was burned to the ground. It was hoped that what lived there had perished in the fire. But they did not perish. They went underground... For generations, they lived and bred in darkness, adapting themselves to a subterranean existence. Now they are rising to the surface, and what they've become is a horror beyond belief, a crawling nightmare of evil and bloodthirsty violence bent on destruction. The night is alive...and it belongs to them. NIGHTCRAWLERS, the horrifying new novel from master of suspense Tim Curran.

Nightcrawlers

Jessica Nottingham

This is my first foray into the mind of Tim Curran, but after reading Nightcrawlers I can tell you that it won't be my last. Up until I dove into these pages, it had been far too long since I'd been so enthralled by a book that everyday life fell to the wayside. Curran weaves a story filled to the brim with dark imagery. He brings to life creatures from the depths. Creatures that exist only in the darkest corners of our childhood nightmares. It's terrifying in the best way possible.
 
In fact, the first two-thirds of this book held me deeply in their thrall. I eagerly waited for each new clue about Clavitt Fields and the horrors it held beneath its soil. I watched the body count rise, and relished in the rather gory deaths of the people on the pages. Which reminds me to warn you, dear readers, that Curran writes descriptively in all aspects of this book. If you are squeamish, if you aren't a fan of blood and gore, you might want to look elsewhere for your next read. Otherwise, please continue.
 
So yes, for a good portion of the book I was completely invested in this twisted story. I thought I knew exactly where the ending was headed, and was sure that good would prevail. Was I right? Not exactly. In fact, the ending came straight out of left field in my opinion. Only after I finished reading Nightcrawlers did I find out that this is meant to pay homage to Lovecraft. Ah, now I understand. That's not to say that I liked the ending, but it does make a lot more sense now.
 
Final verdict? This book is a solid four-stars in my opinion! I'm a fan of horror, and Tim Curran's book took me for on the dark, exciting adventure that I was looking for. The ending may not have been my favorite, but that doesn't change the fact that is is a well-written and easy to read book. I will be back for more!