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My worst nightmare is losing all my teeth. Imagine trying to bite into snacks or smile in selfies… pure horror! 😂
Name of Book: Dig
Author: J H Markert
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Publication Date: Mar 24, 2026
No. of Pages: 352
Format: Netgalley Digital
Eight years ago, a boy took up an axe and slaughtered a dozen people. That odd, troubled boy, Jericho Dodd, has been dead and buried in his father’s yard for years, but ever since that massacre, Crow Island has been a dark and unsettling place.
When Jericho’s father begins digging up the past he buried, a compulsion to dig sweeps over the island and soon everyone else is obsessively churning up dirt, desperate to uncover buried secrets. The compulsion leads to violence and as neighbors turn against each other, the island’s famous tupelo honey, harvested from trees deep in a swamp, changes too.
As dread and paranoia seep up from the ground, it becomes clear that the island itself needs something from its residents–before it digs itself apart for good.
Be careful what you unearth from the dirt before this surreal horror novel can worm its way into you too.
My Opinion
Dig by J. H. Markert is a horror-fantasy novel set in his Dreamland universe. While it can be read as a standalone, it is better to read the earlier books The Nightmare Man and Mr. Lullaby first to fully understand the world-building and connections between the stories.
The narrative begins on a rather slow note, focusing heavily on defining the characters and the mysterious Dreamland setting. Much of the first half builds the atmosphere and background, which may feel a little stretched. However, after the midway point the story finally picks up pace, and the events begin to unfold quickly, leading to a rapid and somewhat rushed conclusion.
The novel will especially appeal to fans of Stephen King, as it explores the darker side of nightmares and strange dreamlike worlds. However, the horror elements are somewhat subdued, giving the book more of a fantasy-driven feel. Several plot threads are also left loose, allowing readers to interpret parts of the story on their own.
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