Review of An Agenda of Blood
Posted: 22 Aug 2021, 15:34
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "An Agenda of Blood" by Jason Beam.]
James Allenton, an author of horror stories, has recently been in a slump. After hearing about a place called Rosegrant, that supposedly had Satanists, demons, ghosts, and numerous murders, he moved there to write a book incorporating the town’s history. He was certain this would get his creative juices flowing. Having conducted personal research on cults before, James thought this would be no different. However, he was vastly mistaken. After choosing the spookiest house in town to live in, he began hearing mysterious voices and seeing apparitions. He realized there was something immensely wrong in Rosegrant and, more importantly to him, in his own home. However, he refused to give in and leave, believing that staying was too important to his novel.
Kelsie, Leara, and Megan were all possessed previously after reading from a book of witchcraft, causing them to commit horrible murders. Thinking they were freed from their spells, they tried to put their lives back together. Leara and Megan even fled town to attempt to escape their pasts. However, all three are experiencing the same nightmares, and something is luring them back to Rosegrant.
An Agenda of Blood: Rosegrant Volume II by Jason Beam is the second book in the series and is listed in the C/T/M/H genre. However, it is unnecessary to read the first book to understand this one. There is enough background incorporated in the story to make it easy to comprehend. However, most of the questions in this novel are left unanswered, paving the way for the upcoming book in the sequel. The author’s prose is descriptive, easy to follow, and chilling. His vivid imagination is demonstrated as he weaves a tale that will compel the readers to look over their shoulders and jump at every little sound. The spooky book cover also helps to convey that feeling. Like most horror stories, explicit violence is incorporated into the novel. Additionally, a lot of suspense makes it difficult to put down.
The story is narrated from the first-person point of view, from multiple people’s perspectives. Each chapter is clearly labeled at the beginning, so we know who is doing the talking. The first-person perspective makes it easy to grasp what the characters are thinking and to comprehend their actions better. For instance, most people in James’s shoes would pack up and leave immediately after witnessing things and hearing voices they couldn’t explain. However, because the readers are able to read James’s thoughts, we are more likely to sense his state of mind and why he made the decision to remain. A large number of the characters are struggling with a sinister side, easily discerned because of the first-person perspective.
Regrettably, although they were not distracting, more than ten errors were encountered in the novel. It could use another round of editing. Because of this, An Agenda of Blood: Rosegrant Volume II achieves a rating of three out of four stars. The book is too suspenseful and scary for two stars. I believe lovers of horror and paranormal stories would highly enjoy this tale. However, it is not for the faint of heart; sensitive readers should be aware graphic violence, explicit sex scenes, and definite profanities are encountered in the novel. If these inclusions pose a problem, then the reader might want to look elsewhere.
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An Agenda of Blood
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James Allenton, an author of horror stories, has recently been in a slump. After hearing about a place called Rosegrant, that supposedly had Satanists, demons, ghosts, and numerous murders, he moved there to write a book incorporating the town’s history. He was certain this would get his creative juices flowing. Having conducted personal research on cults before, James thought this would be no different. However, he was vastly mistaken. After choosing the spookiest house in town to live in, he began hearing mysterious voices and seeing apparitions. He realized there was something immensely wrong in Rosegrant and, more importantly to him, in his own home. However, he refused to give in and leave, believing that staying was too important to his novel.
Kelsie, Leara, and Megan were all possessed previously after reading from a book of witchcraft, causing them to commit horrible murders. Thinking they were freed from their spells, they tried to put their lives back together. Leara and Megan even fled town to attempt to escape their pasts. However, all three are experiencing the same nightmares, and something is luring them back to Rosegrant.
An Agenda of Blood: Rosegrant Volume II by Jason Beam is the second book in the series and is listed in the C/T/M/H genre. However, it is unnecessary to read the first book to understand this one. There is enough background incorporated in the story to make it easy to comprehend. However, most of the questions in this novel are left unanswered, paving the way for the upcoming book in the sequel. The author’s prose is descriptive, easy to follow, and chilling. His vivid imagination is demonstrated as he weaves a tale that will compel the readers to look over their shoulders and jump at every little sound. The spooky book cover also helps to convey that feeling. Like most horror stories, explicit violence is incorporated into the novel. Additionally, a lot of suspense makes it difficult to put down.
The story is narrated from the first-person point of view, from multiple people’s perspectives. Each chapter is clearly labeled at the beginning, so we know who is doing the talking. The first-person perspective makes it easy to grasp what the characters are thinking and to comprehend their actions better. For instance, most people in James’s shoes would pack up and leave immediately after witnessing things and hearing voices they couldn’t explain. However, because the readers are able to read James’s thoughts, we are more likely to sense his state of mind and why he made the decision to remain. A large number of the characters are struggling with a sinister side, easily discerned because of the first-person perspective.
Regrettably, although they were not distracting, more than ten errors were encountered in the novel. It could use another round of editing. Because of this, An Agenda of Blood: Rosegrant Volume II achieves a rating of three out of four stars. The book is too suspenseful and scary for two stars. I believe lovers of horror and paranormal stories would highly enjoy this tale. However, it is not for the faint of heart; sensitive readers should be aware graphic violence, explicit sex scenes, and definite profanities are encountered in the novel. If these inclusions pose a problem, then the reader might want to look elsewhere.
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An Agenda of Blood
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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. Thank you for this interesting review and the great recommendation!