Mystery novelist Adam Senft started his day like any other – consuming copious amounts of coffee, chain smoking, a walk with Big Stan (his dog), and a friendly hello or two to his neighbours. Little did he know that a brief exchange with the attractive Shelly Carpenter would lead him and his fellow man down a dark and twisted path to the depths of hell itself and back again. There is something in the woods of LeHorn’s Hollow abducting local women and murdering their partners – first described as...

This book had it all! It had the supernatural evil, characters that were REAL, and an emotional riveting storyline full of action. I found it hard to pause at parts in this book because the scenes and chapters went together so fluently. Even the "backstory" was done in such a way that it didn't take away from the NOW of the book, it merely became a part of it.This reminded me of some of the best works of of the "old masters" of supernatural fiction, combined with Keene's modern touch. An astound...

Great introduction to Brian Keene! I especially loved the folklore and mythology aspect of the story. Fun read!

There is nothing quite like mixing a little bit of mythical creature to up the ante on a horror story. Brian Keene has done a fantastic job of mixing old with new: satyrs frolicking with young ladies in the woods (alright, there was a lot more than just frolicking going on), a novelist in Pennsylvania starting his new story.Dark Hollow certainly started off with a bang. It has one of those what? what? what? moments that makes me read on in a frenzy. It is a fast-paced story that is constantly in...

The recipe for an effective horror story is to tell a tale whose subject matter truly frightens it's readers. Mix in likable characters who you can relate with, add a dash of suspension of disbelief, and you've got yourself the makings of a good horror yarn. Keene whipped up a batch of terror for us that I was skeptical upon first tasting it. But, after a few bites more, I couldn't put the spoon down until the bowl was licked clean. I loved Dark Hollow and I really didn't know if I was going to....

Brian Keene’s Dark Hollow (originally published on my blog, jonathanjanz.com (http://jonathanjanz.com/2011/12/03/br...)I read for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is to learn how other writers work their magic. But if I were to divorce the writer part of me from the reader part of me—something I could never completely do in a non-hypothetical world—I’d say that there are three things I want from a story:It should make me think.It should make me feel.It should entertain me.The above deman...

This book was pretty great! Not what i was expecting after reading Urban Gothic. The characters were very likeable, even Hylinus (I wouldn't mind reading about him) even though he was pretty evil. I learned about pow wows which i had no previous knowledge of before and even checked out Long Lost Friend. The ending was super clever and made for an awesome ending. I can't wait to start the next in the series!

Here we meet writer Adam Senft, who I couldn’t stop picturing as Brian Keene himself. While out walking his dog, Big Steve, in the forest near his home he stumbles upon a fairly out-of-the ordinary scene. It’s not a spoiler to say it involves a Satyr, a half human half goat creature, like Pan. The town is affected by the strange music the goat man plays, and Adam takes it upon himself to try to rid his town of this evil. It will be noticeable to anyone who has read a lot of Keene’s work that thi...

Keene is quickly working his way into my heart as a favorite author, and “Dark Hollow” may have clinched it. If you had told me two days ago that I would read a horror story about satyrs or fauns and actually like it I probably would have cocked an eyebrow at you and asked if you were feeling okay. But I more than “Liked it,” this book was an absolute blast!Short Summary: Adam Senft is a mystery writer who lives with his wife Tara and their dog “Big Steve” in a nice house in a quaint town, borde...

I’m just going to say this up front, in part because I know people who would buy and read the book for what I’m about to say. In part because it was an unexpected bonus:Boner flute.With that out of the way: this was a good read. I have really felt like Goldie Locks this summer, starting with King’s The Outsider, which struck me as too long and drawn out. I followed up with a few books that were just too short, and were a bit rushed.But this book was just right.It built up the characters, and kep...

3.5I’ve wanted to read a Brian Keene book for some time now and as soon as I saw one of his books was about pagan deities (Pan to be specific) I was hooked in, line and sinker.I really enjoyed Brian’s writing and I can see why some readers love so much of his work. He writes in a very engrossing way. I found the overall concept really enjoyable and had a bit of a folk horror feel. I also loved the descriptions of the woods which painted them to be quite eerie yet magical. I also felt like the ch...

I was going through boxes of books the other night and I stumbled upon my Brian Keene collection of paperbacks. Each time I fished one out I would look at my dog, Chi-Chi, and say out loud, "I need to read this one again." And when I got to Dark Hollow, I decided that I would do just that. I must admit, I was a bit worried, I recalled loving this book. What if I didn't like it as much this time? Well, I finished it today, and I have to say, it was even better the second time around. Hilarious, h...

Strange things are afoot in LeHorn's Hollow. Eerie, piping music can be heard on the wind at night. Bonfires are glimpsed throughout the woods. Women are missing, leaving their families behind without an explanation. One day, Adam Senft stumbles upon an unearthly scene, it plunges him and the entire town into an ancient nightmare. Something awaits in the Hollow. It has been summoned. It will be satisfied.

Ridiculous premise - check.Real and believable characters - check.A big Satyr erection - check.Fun, addictive, well written - check.What more could you want, a great read.

This hardcover is numbered 334 of 400 printed and is signed by Brian Keene.

If you like horror and suspense and reading how books are written then this will be a double treat. The main hero, Adam Senft is a decently successful writer who decided to give up his other job to write that great story that would be his ticked to solidified fame. With his wife Tara he settles into a quiet lifestyle in a home in Pennsylvania. His wife carrying the burden of commuting to work gave him time to sit back, enjoy the quiet, walk the dog and write those hot selling books. Little does

Brian Keene knocks it out of the park for me again. To be honest, I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did. I had already read in other reviews about the monster present in this story, and I remember thinking, really? That doesn’t sound very scary at all. Well, I love when a favorite author, writing at the top of his game, proves me wrong, and shoves any preconceptions I had, straight down my throat. This book ended brilliantly. The entire book was fantastic, but the climax of this...

three comments in regards to this fitfully enjoyable and thoroughly dippy horror novel:1) the horror begins when our hero and his dog Big Steve take a stroll in the woods. and there he sees a local woman, a jogger, on her knees fellating a statue of Pan. the statue slowly turns from stone to warm-blooded life. ha! i totally get where you're coming from Pan, sometimes it's those little gestures of appreciation that make me feel alive again too. anyway, after Pan enjoys lady jogger's ministrations...

As I was approaching the 2/3 mark of this novel, I was ready for it to wrap up. This is the third novel I've read by Keene, having read The Rising and Ghoul. Of the three, I was liking this one the least. I found the dialogue to be very weak, and a little too much Goat-Man dick for my tastes.And, hate me if you will, I was getting rather tired of the cutesy dog.BUT.This novel had one thing in common with the previous two that I had read: He hit a major home run with the ending.For that, he gets

This is the first book in what will be a six part horror series known as "The Levi Stoltzfus" saga. While our champion Levi Stolzfus does not appear in this first installment, he is briefly mentioned and the stage is definitely set by his predecessor Nelson LeHorn. For the most part however this is a self contained tale, that tells the heart breaking story of Adam Senft. Adam goes through a gut wrenching journey to protect his wife and friends, from a ancient evil who lurks deep within the dange...