Book Info
Name of Book : In The Coils Of The Labyrinth
Author : David Annandale
Publisher : Aconyte
Publication Date : September 27, 2022
No. of Pages : 304
Format : Netgalley ARC
Why did I choose the book ?
While searching for a horror book on Netgalley, found In The Coils Of The Labyrinth by David Annandale. The book is based on Arkham horror and had an exciting blurb.
Where to get the book ?
In The Coils Of The Labyrinth by David Annandale is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
David Annandale is a Canadian speculative fiction author. He received a BA (1990) and an MA (1992) from the University of Manitoba, and took a PhD from the University of Alberta; he currently teaches at the University of Manitoba. Annandale is a regular contributor to "The Skiffy and Fanty Show" podcast as "The Kaiju Whisperer". His contributions to that podcast have led to two Hugo nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Fancast, once in 2014 and later in 2021. He is predominantly known for his numerous fiction contributions to various Warhammer 40,000 series.
Blurb
An unnatural terror penetrating our reality preys on the dreams of its victims, in this darkly captivating novel set in the world of Arkham Horror.
Professor Miranda Ventham is having bad dreams – nothing new in 1920s Arkham – but hers are horrifying glimpses of a dark future. Now seriously ill, she books herself into the new sanatorium, Stroud Institute. With luck, the town’s eldritch taint won’t reach her there. And yet the nightmares worsen. With the aid of her friend, parapsychologist Agatha Crane, they delve into the background of the sanatorium’s enigmatic director, Donovan Stroud. Plagued by doubts, delusions, and terrifying visions, Miranda must unravel the shrouded history of the Strouds before she is trapped in a labyrinthine nightmare. Something sinister lurks at its heart, and it longs to be set free.
My Opinion
A Slow Burn Horror
In The Coils Of The Labyrinth by David Annandale takes you back to Arkham Asylum. Although, the plot is an immersing one, as it caught me right from the beginning. But, by the time I reached the middle of the story, it seemed like ages. I was too disappointed that I had to drag myself to the climax. If I talk about the characters, then they are fantastic. Agatha and Miranda are the pillars of the story. Also, at some points the plot takes an abrupt change which confused me. Maybe the book was not for me.
I would like to give the book 3 stars. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
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