Official Review: A Brush with Death by Jody Summers

[Abhishek Pratap Singh 1]

Jody Summers' "A Brush with Death" is a supernatural thriller that combines art and the supernatural. The heroine, Alex, an artist, discovers that her paintings can foretell death, leading her on an exciting journey full of twists and turns. The story is fascinating and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Alex is a well-rounded character with believable and interesting maturity. Summer excels in the spooky atmosphere that adds to the excitement. Overall, It is a fascinating read for fans of supernatural thrills, with a blend of art and mystery making for a unique story.

[Marina Flisvou]

Your review provides a clear and compelling reason to give this book a try, especially for fans of supernatural thrillers who appreciate a novel approach to storytelling. Thanks for recommending it to horror and mystery enthusiasts looking for something new and chilling to read!

[Shiru Elizabeth]

This novel has an original concept and is a gripping thriller. It is a captivating read because of the rich imagery and deft use of foreshadowing. Congrats on BOTD.

[Brienna Cooper]

Great review! Based on my experience with other media set in New Orleans (namely crime thrillers, dramas, and horror), this guarantees the potential for the plot of this book to get pretty wild.

I didn’t enjoy the relationship between Kira and Sean as it felt unreal and rushed. They seem to like each other even before they meet. This was the only problem I had with the plot. But as the story progresses, the mystery takes precedence and makes up for this shortcoming.

As a romance fan, I can admit this is disappointing. However, it’s easy to look pass as long as the main story is going strong.

[rusyalana]

The book sounds intriguing and the plot unusual and gripping. A painting that is becoming "alive" trying to possess the painter or use her as a portal to kill is really enthrolling. I will definitely read this book. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

[Annabell Samuel]

This book sounds intriguing. I would love to see how Kira deals with the painting of the serial killer. I already sense something sinister. I can't wait to get my hands on this story.

[Bassey Edikan Bassey]

Sounds like a true horror story for Kira to use her mother's ashes in a painting but at the same time it sounds mysterious. Wow , not a book for the tender or soft hearted.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on BOTD! Jody Summers' gripping novel, Brush with Death, has an original plot. It's a captivating read because of the rich imagery and deft use of foreshadowing. Ideal for lovers of mystery and horror, particularly those who appreciate Jeffery Deaver and Stephen King.

[Jenn Seguinte Deguzman]

I normally do not like to read horror book, but based on your review, it seems well executed, especially with well developed characters. It would be good for those that love horror and mystery.

[Sanju Lali]

A horror and mystery thriller "A Brush with Death" by Jody Summers, which follows Kira, who believes that she is painting the portrait of a serial killer.

[Leen282]

Sounds like my cup of tea. Mixing ashes of deceased with paint to create art, it's a great setting to get some horror elements out of it. Foreshadowing makes me actively wonder about the plot, what could be the mystery, who's behind it etc.

[Jenna Padayachee]

An informative and excellent review.
Thank you.
"A Brush with Death " is a title that delightfully reflects the actual plot.
Kira's gift of painting the dead with ashes and connecting with significant moments of their life via an altered state is an outstanding concept.
I am not a horror fan, but this review and plot have me very intrigued.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Brush with Death" by Jody Summers.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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A Brush with Death by Jody Summers is the first book in the 'Art of the Dead' series. It is a thriller that opens with Kira, a painter living in New Orleans, who is struggling with her mother’s death. She decides to honour her mother by mixing her mother’s ashes with paint in order to create a beautiful painting. Thus, she stumbles upon her new business. She calls it ‘Canvas of Life’ and it turns out to be quite successful. But this form of art sends her into an altered state, causing her to relive significant moments from the life of the deceased. Her art manages to help her clients find peace, comfort and hope. But things take a dark turn when she meets Sean and starts to commemorate his father’s life. Terrible visions and nightmares lead her to believe that she is painting the portrait of a serial killer. But that is not all, there is an evil in her painting that threatens her very life.

This book is an engrossing and haunting thriller with a clear setup for future adventures. The novel is well structured and makes liberal use of foreshadowing to keep the reader hooked. The plot is original and moves at a reasonably brisk pace with a satisfying ending.

I particularly loved the writing style. The descriptions make every scene vivid which offers an almost cinematic experience to the reader. The author’s clever use of words further heightens the horror element of the book. This makes the book a chilling read.

I didn’t enjoy the relationship between Kira and Sean as it felt unreal and rushed. They seem to like each other even before they meet. This was the only problem I had with the plot. But as the story progresses, the mystery takes precedence and makes up for this shortcoming.

I rate A Brush with Death 3 out of 4 stars because of its unique plot, captivating narration and well-developed characters. There is scattered use of profanity throughout the book. The book has mild erotic scenes. The book did have a few punctuation errors. But they didn’t interrupt the narrative or interfere with my enjoyment of the book. I recommend this book to all horror and mystery fans. This book has several terrifying scenes and is not for the faint-hearted. But it will be a perfect read for fans of Stephen King and Jeffery Deaver.

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In fiction, strange things always happen when people interact with the dead, or have strong feelings about them in some way. This is a book going into my waiting list. Congrats for Book of the Day!

[Harshitha G B]

The book tittle is captivating. The premise is interesting with horror elements which gives chilling reading experience. Converting beautiful artistic story to hunger ghost based is clever plot.

[Amos Osinya]

Am moved by the author's courage to use the dead's shes to do art. This must be an exciting story to read and enjoy. I will spare some time to read it.