For "When Darkness Falls".
Steven Lloyd's” When Darkness Falls showcases an original take on the idea of serial killing and supernatural revenge. Lloyd crafts some creepy mojo from the get-go and never lets up."
--Bryan Smith, author of House of Blood and Deathbringer
Creepy stuff! Steven Lloyd sure knows how to get under your skin, with this tale of sinful family secrets and things that feed in the darkness. A wild ride indeed . . . call me a big fan, 'cause I look forward to reading this guy for years to come . . . . "James Newman (MIDNIGHT RAIN, HOLY ROLLERS)
"A genuinely creepy trip to the dark side. Read it at night with the lights down low, and feel the chill."
--Bill Crider, author of Keepers of The Beast.
For "The Wooden Box"
I love this story! It is well written and compelling; with twists I didn't see coming and sweetness throughout that made me smile. I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I was inspired to publish my own story (Roll Me Away.) I've been downloading a lot of free Kindle books lately and sending most of them to the archives because I can't stand the grammatical errors of unedited work, or the story doesn't claim me fast enough. This one, though, is a keeper.
AMY PETERSON
I was very pleasantly surprised at this story. I am always looking for new content to review. I have a blog where I review debut authors. I will also review more seasoned authors as well from time to time, but my focus is on new authors. I will be reviewing this on there as well at: [...]. In my research of new material, I agree with the other review on here, there are a lot of grammatical errors. This was a delightful change. The author has a great voice, he doesn't give too much away and some aspects were quite a twist.
---Rebecca Vance
Beckey's Book Notes Reviews "The Wooden Box" and "When Darkness Falls".
“The Wooden Box”, is about an aging man who is crafting a wooden box as a favor for his ailing wife. It is a story of love, memories, and promises that must be kept. It is heartwarming, reflective and bittersweet. I don’t want to say too much more and spoil anything for you as a reader. Check it out!
Full of well developed characters, sharp twists and turns, and a compelling story, I think that if you dig horror, you'll dig this book. Don't pass it up.
--Eric S. Brown
The best horror stories are those that rip out human emotions and place them under a microscrope for closer inspection. In "The Wooden Box," Steven Lloyd takes a hard look at love and death without relying on the supernatural to create a sense of foreboding and dread. Instead, the ghosts in this story are the memories of better days as a husband gives one final gift to his dying wife. At times both touching and disturbing, "The Wooden Box" is a gripping story that builds to an unsettling conclusion.
--Jason Brannon
Steven Lloyd's” When Darkness Falls showcases an original take on the idea of serial killing and supernatural revenge. Lloyd crafts some creepy mojo from the get-go and never lets up."
--Bryan Smith, author of House of Blood and Deathbringer
Creepy stuff! Steven Lloyd sure knows how to get under your skin, with this tale of sinful family secrets and things that feed in the darkness. A wild ride indeed . . . call me a big fan, 'cause I look forward to reading this guy for years to come . . . . "James Newman (MIDNIGHT RAIN, HOLY ROLLERS)
"A genuinely creepy trip to the dark side. Read it at night with the lights down low, and feel the chill."
--Bill Crider, author of Keepers of The Beast.
For "The Wooden Box"
I love this story! It is well written and compelling; with twists I didn't see coming and sweetness throughout that made me smile. I enjoyed it so much, in fact, that I was inspired to publish my own story (Roll Me Away.) I've been downloading a lot of free Kindle books lately and sending most of them to the archives because I can't stand the grammatical errors of unedited work, or the story doesn't claim me fast enough. This one, though, is a keeper.
AMY PETERSON
I was very pleasantly surprised at this story. I am always looking for new content to review. I have a blog where I review debut authors. I will also review more seasoned authors as well from time to time, but my focus is on new authors. I will be reviewing this on there as well at: [...]. In my research of new material, I agree with the other review on here, there are a lot of grammatical errors. This was a delightful change. The author has a great voice, he doesn't give too much away and some aspects were quite a twist.
---Rebecca Vance
Beckey's Book Notes Reviews "The Wooden Box" and "When Darkness Falls".
“The Wooden Box”, is about an aging man who is crafting a wooden box as a favor for his ailing wife. It is a story of love, memories, and promises that must be kept. It is heartwarming, reflective and bittersweet. I don’t want to say too much more and spoil anything for you as a reader. Check it out!
Full of well developed characters, sharp twists and turns, and a compelling story, I think that if you dig horror, you'll dig this book. Don't pass it up.
--Eric S. Brown
The best horror stories are those that rip out human emotions and place them under a microscrope for closer inspection. In "The Wooden Box," Steven Lloyd takes a hard look at love and death without relying on the supernatural to create a sense of foreboding and dread. Instead, the ghosts in this story are the memories of better days as a husband gives one final gift to his dying wife. At times both touching and disturbing, "The Wooden Box" is a gripping story that builds to an unsettling conclusion.
--Jason Brannon