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I received an email from C D Kester with an opportunity to read and review The Bunker and Chasing Demons. If you check out the covers (find The Bunker here), you will see why I did not hesitate.

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MY REVIEW

Just looking at the cover for Chasing Demons…and the one for the novella, The Bunker by C D Kester, made me jump all over these horror, paranormal, supernatural stories. You would benefit from reading The Bunker first. I will introduce you to the evil permeating these small towns. It is filled with detestable characters, heroic characters, and those that overcome their fears and make the ultimate sacrifice to save others.

I have so many highlights in my ereader, I had to sift through them and try to share only those that will tell you why I love the world that C D Kester has so vividly created. Thanks to the Supernatural TV show, it was easy to visualize many scenes and the actions of the demons that are called forth by vile humans that will do anything for greed and power.

I didn’t know what to rate the book, a four or a five, so I figured I would wait and decide while I write this review. Will it get my dander up, after it being a week or so since I have read it. Now, I will browse my highlights and we shall see. The point of view shifts from character to character, allowing us to experience their individual terror.

It has been ten years since The Bunker.

We are back in Texas, in a small town called Fairmont, right next door to Fern Hollow. If you are traveling in the area, don’t stop. Keep on driving. I am immediately drawn in as a body is dumped in a landfill. From there, the evil spreads, and spreads, and spreads. Blood flows and heads roll, literally.

The main characters are four youngsters, Tim, Mike, Logan and Dominic. They are in a band. They are bullied at school. Basically, just average kids, doing average things, until…

When Mike walked into the garage with a shadow following him, all I could think is…not Mike. He has been through so much. He doesn’t deserve this. And it goes downhill from here. It’s a good thing he has such good and loyal friends that will not turn their back on him.

Logan is sent to Camp Gensis for conversion therapy. I think most of us know what that means. Cruelty and torture, but this camp is run by a pedophile. A sheep in wolves clothing.

Nancy is the owner of the Halloween story and has become their friend. Her, on the airplane, I was terrified. I have a fear of flying and sure wouldn’t want to read this book while I was on a plane. LOL

There are so many evil, terrible characters that belong on the bottom of the pond, or that may be too good for them. They conjure evil worse than themselves and I can only hope it will demand a steep price from them for doing so. After all, demons are not your friend.

Every time I turned around, another evil popped up and I was terrified for all the characters I came to love. I was constantly surprised, shocked, saddened, devastated…and the ending. As I write this and check out my last note in my ereader…

She broke down into tears…

And so did I, at least, tears formed in my eyes…again. And that is worth a 5 star rating.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Chasing Demons by C D Kester.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos — 5 Stars

GOODREAD BLURB

Be true to yourself and stand up for what’s right. Michael, Tim, Dominic, and Logan are four buddies in the suburban town of Fairmont, Texas. Their lives are turned upside down when a demonic entity begins to terrorize their families and all of Fairmont as a whole. Logan knows that he is gay, but has to deal with his family that go to a hate-fueled church led by Johnny Cumberland, otherwise known as Johnny Gospel. The four friends must band together through thick and thin to stand up in the face of evil and hatred. Days and years may come and go, but one thing remains the same. When you’re at your lowest you shouldnt be afraid to admit you need help. And don’t forget, that we can get by with a little help from our friends. Thanks, Joe Cocker.

Genre: Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Supernatural
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 17, 2022

ABOUT C D KESTER

C. D. Kester is an author of fiction who does most of his work in the horror genre. He lives in Kingwood, Texas with his wife and two children. Kester recently published his first full length novel, Chasing Demons. His first self-published work is a novella titled The Bunker. He has also had many stories published in anthologies, ezines, and read in podcasts and YouTube videos.

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I want to thank C D Kester for getting in touch with me and offering me The Bunker, a novella and his novel, Chasing Demons. Two great covers that make me want to pick them up and begin reading immediately, which I did.

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MY REVIEW

WE WENT DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A young girl named Madison has been trapped in an underground bunker with her 6 sisters for her entire life.

Did I get your attention? Just the thought of being trapped underground totally creeps me out and gives me shivers as I write this. How about you? Are you claustrophobic like me?

This novella is jam packed with the wickedness of humanity. It caught me so off guard that once I started it, I couldn’t stop. Every time I turned around, humanity sickened me even more. But, we do have a glimmer of hope. This is one small town you DO NOT want to visit!

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of The Bunker by C D Kester.

GOODREADS BLURB

A young girl named Madison has been trapped in an underground bunker with her 6 sisters for her entire life. She is starting to understand that things are not as peachy as their mother would have it seem.
Their mother confines them under the guise of religious fervor and zeal and would have them believe there is nothing but vile sinners in the outer world. Madison and her favorite sister Abigail will soon find that this is not quite the case and will venture together into the unknown world that awaits them outside the bunker’s surface.
Jacob and Ronald have a dog in this fight as well. The nefarious goings on in the small town of Fern Hollow, Texas have a far reach and they have grabbed them both in a vice grip.
Ronald has felt the crushing oppression of the town when something terrible happened to his young daughter. Jacob is from Fern Hollow but could not be further from the likes of any of its inhabitants.
The extent of the town’s deception runs further than many who live as close as the next town over would be able to believe. If a breath remains among those who have been affected by the tragedies, the fight will continue.
Journey on and see if you can fight through with them and discover all the secrets that are waiting for you in The Bunker.