Scattershot

By: Jon Athan

Narrated by: Rebekah Nemethy

The streets of Redwood, California, are being stalked by a brutal serial killer known as The Scattershot Slayer - a tall, lanky man who kidnaps and tortures his victims before creating grotesque pieces of public art with their mutilated bodies. Viola Santoro, a freelance journalist, is tracking Scattershot for her independent investigation in hopes of writing an exposé. After she unwittingly captures the serial killer's attention, she receives the scoop of a lifetime. Scattershot kidnaps Viola, straps her to an iron chair in his dungeon, and forces her to watch his acts of torture - over and over. He doesn't harm her, though. Instead, he gives her what she wants: his motives, his dreams, his life story.

Jon Athan, the provocative author of The Good, the Bad, and the Sadistic, invites you into the broken mind of a disturbed serial killer.

WARNING: This book contains scenes of graphic violence. This book is not intended for those easily offended or appalled.

©2018 Jonathan Sixtos (P)2019 Jonathan Sixtos

Save the reporter.

I just love Jon Athan's books. So well written. So well told.
This is about a serial killer dubbed the Scattershot Killer, because his victims have nothing in common. He kidnapps, tortures and kills them. Then displays them for all to see.
Viola is an independent investigative reporter who is chasing him for his story. He finds her and brings her to his crime scenes to watch and learn!
So vile. So evil. So bloody. So painful. So heartwrenching. So entertaining!
Rebekah Nemethy did such a wonderful job narrating this bloody, gorey horror. Her character voices were all so spot on and original. She plowed thru the stench and goo without any trouble at all. Wonderful job. 5 stars all around!

Frustrating and Fantastic

Stories where something unspeakable is happening to a woman and she can't tell anyone because no one will believe her are a special kind of terrifying and frustrating and 'Scattershot' is a perfect example. Jon Athan weaves a gruesome and spooky tale that was satisfying from top to bottom. Rebekah Nemethy delivers an excellent and believable performance that kept me coming back for more. If you're into murder/mystery/horror then you won't want to miss this one!

I love Mr Athan!

Jon has once again done it. Engrossed me in a world of blood and gore like no other author I know. I am a little disappointed by the ending. Left me wanting more. I’d love to see a sequel with the detective and how he investigated serial killers after Viola. The audio voice was fitting enough for males, although the young, scared female voices are a bit strained and it took me out of the moment. Overall I loved it, but the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I thought it would be.

calling1

I was hooked The Book was incredibly detailed. While the descriptions of torture scenes were vivid, i was able to appreciate the detail that went into them.

Crazy Intense

This was an intense ride. I really liked the plot and that is what got me into the book. What kept me interested was the face paced edge of your seat anticipation of what is coming next. Like all Jon Athan's books, the gore and violence level does not disappoint. Definitely for hard core horror fans.

I didn't really care too much for Viola. She was obviously integral to the story, however, like every horror movie I watch I think play stupid games win stupid prizes. She is the ultimate winner in this story. I really did like Scattershot as a villain. He reminded me a bit of Buffalo Bill, really interesting character who really made the story. As the story goes along the two just spiral more and more into chaos until the glorious finale.

Rebekah Nemethy did a great job with the narration. She really nailed the voice for Viola and really added emotion and tension to the telling of the story.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.