Official Review: Scent of the Beast by Ron Chinchen

Acwoolet · Post by **Acwoolet** » 20 Jun 2020, 16:24

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Scent of the Beast" by Ron Chinchen.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Chilling, nail-biting action that will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more, but scared to find out what happens next. Scent of the Beast by Ron Chinchen will shock and terrify you until the very last page. If you’re looking for a well-written thriller that will lead you down a path of madness and mayhem, then Scent of the Beast is the one for you!

As Police Superintendent Jake McLynn sets out to investigate some strange occurrences in the small indigenous communities that reside in the Kimberley in Australia, he is curious to uncover what could be causing such mayhem. There he discovers something terrifying and brutal encompassing the vast land and decimating everything within its path. When he realizes the magnitude of the danger, he attempts to warn the surrounding communities along with his colleagues. However, as the threat continues to draw closer the inactivity from the hands of the higher-ups at the political level continually brings the danger closer to catastrophic proportions.

Honestly, I haven’t read such a well-written book in a very long time. Everything was incredibly planned and thought out, there is even an extensive character list at the beginning that was very helpful to reference throughout the novel. Set several decades in the future, the thrill of the book begins at full force with tragedy striking from the first chapter. The rest of the first half of the book is a measured, powerful work of art, with lulls of action that burst into bits of terror and horror throughout. The tension that this causes leads to immense amounts of chaos and mayhem with each turn of the page.

I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue throughout the novel, it was witty and exciting, and very entertaining. The primary characters were full of life and added spice and vigor to the story, with the secondary characters adding a fun essence all their own. The scenery was breathtaking, I felt as if I were traveling around Australia with Jake McLynn. The pace at times was a bit slow, but the rest definitely made up for it. There isn’t a whole lot that I can say that I disliked about this novel. The parts that were a bit slow, I felt my attention ebb but it fully re-engaged as I continued to read the novel. Not counting the horror and gore, the novel was fairly clean. There weren't any sexual innuendos and only some swear words throughout the novel.

I wholeheartedly give Scent of the Beast 4 out of 4 stars. It had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. It had twists, turns, and shocking character reveals. Although it is an excellent novel, due to the horror and gore, I wouldn’t recommend it for younger readers. I would though, definitely recommend this book for anyone else looking for a mystery/horror novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting for more.

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Dayodiola · Post by **Dayodiola** » 22 Jun 2020, 05:04

A long time I saw a book perfectly written, great review.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 22 Jun 2020, 08:21

This really seems an engaging horror/thriller set in the future, hence mixing elements from various genres. Thank you for your terrific review!

Usma Khann · Post by **Usma Khann** » 22 Jun 2020, 09:41

A promising review leaving a reader wanting more. The perfect gripping crime-thriller novel for people like me.

Gabrielle Sigaki · Post by **Gabrielle Sigaki** » 22 Jun 2020, 11:47

This book seems to be very exciting. I love horror stories, the plot already caught my curiosity! I'm interested in reading it now. The title of the novel is pretty curious too. Thanks for the great review!

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 22 Jun 2020, 17:09

Well, I definitely want more already! After your review, I can't wait to get knee-deep into this book. Great job!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 22 Jun 2020, 20:02

I'm not quite clear on whether this book is horror, sci-fi, or a combination of both. "Strange Occurrences" makes it sound like it might be classified as paranormal as well. However, I haven't heard such high praise for a book in quite a while! I may have to give this one a look. Thanks for the thorough review!

Mutai Marshal · Post by **Mutai Marshal** » 23 Jun 2020, 10:50

Your review promises that it's going to be an interesting book for readers.
Great review!

SunVixen · Post by **SunVixen** » 24 Jun 2020, 05:00

This book seems very interesting. Also, the review is really great written.

ELANOR · Post by **ELANOR** » 27 Jun 2020, 11:31

The scent of the beast sounds like a gripping well written horror/action/thriller novel! Well written review, and hopefully as well written a book!

Usma Khann · Post by **Usma Khann** » 28 Jun 2020, 00:27

An interesting mix of mystery, horror, thrill and action. It seems like the story has many layers in it and has something to offer for everyone. Appreciate the review.