The Ojanox I: Scream in the Dark

The Ojanox Series, Book 1

De: Daemon Manx

Narrado por: JP Adams

The year is 1979. A small New York town prepares to welcome the fall season in all the expected ways: young children bicker and boast over Halloween costumes, secret lovers meet in clandestine corners, and a tortured soul plots wicked deeds. All the while, hidden just out of view, patient and hungry… an ancient evil lurks.

Welcome to Garrett Grove, an unassuming community nestled within the foothills of the Watchung Mountains. The very definition of “Everytown, USA”, it is a largely self-contained municipality, most of the residents on a first-name basis. An almost postcard-perfect location.

For ten-year-old Troy Fischer, eagerly awaiting the thrills of Halloween, autumn is his favorite time of year. This spooky season looks to be the best one yet - he has caught the eye of the new girl at school, and the haunted attraction he built in his garage, called Scream in the Dark, is guaranteed to have all of his classmates talking.

But something is happening to the children of Garrett Grove. A mysterious outbreak threatens the community, leaving a handful of doctors and the town’s sheriff desperate to find the source of the contagion before it is too late.

©2024 Daemon Manx (P)2024 Daemon Manx

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The Ojanox harkens back to the horror boom of the '70s and '80s, in a very good way. Manx has a knack for creating characters you'll love (or hate) and putting them through the wringer. His dialogue is sharp and storytelling gripping and fast paced." Duncan Ralston, Author of Woom and Ghostland

"Written with beautifully descriptive scenes, The Ojanox places you directly into the quaint, small town of Garrett Grove during the Halloween season where everything is pleasant, until it isn't. An ancient, dark entity is accidently excavated and escapes into the world with chilling results. The Ojanox is a fresh, original, plot-driven page turner that I couldn't put down." Jeani Rector, Editor of The Horror Zine

Story was okay

Didn't care much for the narration, some of it just didn't really work for me.

Creepy Halloween Nostalgia

Oh man, what a cliffhanger! I am looking forward to seeing how everything plays out and who else is added to the brood!

When a mysterious outbreak threatens the quaint town of Garret Grove, doctors and police are stunned and completely unaware that an ancient and mysterious entity has awoken and is adding to its collective. Can it be stopped before it's too late?

What the heck is this thing

I found this book to be highly engaging, and I am enthusiastic about reading the second book in the series. The suspenseful storyline maintained my interest, causing me to stay up late reading in an effort to solve the mystery. The conclusion was effectively designed, leaving me eager to continue reading the series.

Love the nostalgic Halloween vibes

A bit predictable and had a cliffhanger at the end. Overall though it does an excellent job at setting the scene and providing a slow burn creepiness. loved the interesting cast of characters too.

Good story

This story has a lot of potential and will be appealing to many readers. I've become used to a certain level of writing that I did not find in Ojanox I: Scream in the Dark. I doubt I will continue the series.

Ok

Most of this book could have been edited out. The back story of the characters added nothing to the book. Very little about the Ojanox. Last hour of the book was interesting. I’m passing on this series. Narrator was good.