Review of The Haunting of Towne Point Mall

Clauson Justin · Post by **Clauson Justin** » 30 Nov 2023, 11:46

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Haunting of Towne Point Mall" by Jason Fischer.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Jason Fischer's The Haunting of Towne Point Mall is a fictional collection comprising ten interconnected horror short stories. The stories all hold some connection to the eerie titular mall itself.

The book features stories like "The Birth," which delves into the unsettling relationship between Nancy and her child as she grapples with his terrifying skin condition. Their journey takes a dark turn during a fateful trip to the mall. Another tale, "Fashionation," unfolds as a man and his family open a clothing store within the mall, only to encounter unexpected gifts and deadly consequences. Meanwhile, "Fan's Fiction" explores the life of a successful author who receives a peculiar book from a fan, revealing events from the immediate future. As readers immerse themselves in this gripping anthology, they'll uncover chilling and gripping tales.

There is a lot to like about this book. Each story was told intriguingly. The author did well in using creative plot points like Chad's skin condition and the digital possession by Barbara's spirit in "The Game of Love." I also liked the way the author weaved the Mall into the stories and left clever references to the other stories, like Easter eggs. The pacing and length of each story were good, as they never dragged at all. The author captured my interest in each character, even within the frame of a short story. This is particularly visible in "The Film," as I was very captivated by Cromwell's background. The language used was simple and easy to follow. My favorite story was "Fan's Fiction." The concept behind it was very unique, and I did not expect Steven to make the decision he did at the end.

Personally, my least favorite part was the story "Tangled Web." Its plot seemed a bit weak compared to the other stories. I think it should have had a shorter length. However, it never really took away from the overall quality of the book.

I found only a couple of errors in this book. It was professionally edited. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. The book was very intriguing and suspense-filled. I recommend this book to lovers of psychological horror books.

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A new me · Post by **A new me** » 02 Dec 2023, 14:22

I'm a fan of horror novels so I'll be reading this book. I enjoyed reading this amazing review, thank you.

Nwansimdi Mercy Someze · Post by **Nwansimdi Mercy Someze** » 03 Dec 2023, 11:34

Who doesn’t love a book with different stories? Thank you for the review, I will definitely consider reading this book.

lady_charlie · Post by **lady_charlie** » 03 Dec 2023, 12:08

Thank you for your thoughtful review. I will add this book to my reading list. I like ghost stories!

Samuel Falle · Post by **Samuel Falle** » 03 Dec 2023, 17:20

This review appreciated the book and applauded the author for doing a great job in creating it. Based on the pleasant impression the author's writing created, the reviewer also did well in making me want to include the book on my bookshelf.

Penny Ann Criswell Johnson · 04 Dec 2023, 19:44

This sounds very interesting. I love watching thrillers but horror movies can get really weird quick. The reviews of this book makes me very curious to read it. But, I will make sure the lights are left on while reading this.

Daniel Muniu · Post by **Daniel Muniu** » 06 Dec 2023, 01:59

I adore watching horror movies never mind reading one.
Based on the detailed description on the book I choose to read it.

Dan Polumbric · Post by **Dan Polumbric** » 06 Dec 2023, 18:49

Horror novels that focus on a specific location are often more enthralling and creepy compared to monster-focussed stories. Thanks for highlighting the pace and the style of this series.

Melissa Bee · Post by **Melissa Bee** » 06 Dec 2023, 19:32

This is helpful to see as a beginner review team member. I don’t often pick a horror story as I rather not have the gruesome details, but I must admit your review has peeked my interest to check out this compilation of short stories. Thank you.

Keitumetse M 20 · Post by **Keitumetse M 20** » 08 Dec 2023, 13:54

This review makes me curious to see how the book ends because the best part about horror novels and movies are always the endings so I'm looking forward to reading this book.

Ashley D 1 · Post by **Ashley D 1** » 08 Dec 2023, 20:05

I enjoy ghost stories and I love reading about people’s experiences with them. I would enjoy readying this

Rukayya Yusuf Hameed · Post by **Rukayya Yusuf Hameed** » 08 Dec 2023, 20:32

I love horror stories. So I will be reading it. Thank you for the honest review.

bemy2022a2 · Post by **bemy2022a2** » 09 Dec 2023, 02:01

Horror stories always have a strange appeal. I really like reading horror stories. And I also like the way you described it in the review. I will be reading it.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 09 Dec 2023, 15:56

This seems like a collection of well-constructed psychological horror stories that offer a lot of suspense for a terrific reading experience. Thank you for your great review!

Lisa P Cowling · Post by **Lisa P Cowling** » 05 Jan 2024, 03:33

While I love thrillers, I am not a fan of horror. However, the book appears to have a very nice collection of stories, which I look forward to reading.