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Grandpa’s Cabin: Book 1 by Ross Victory | Book Review ~ $25 Gift Card

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Grandpa’s Cabin: Book 1 by Ross Victory | Book Review ~ $25 Gift Card #Horror #Mystery @GoddessFish @rossvictorious

Grandpa's Cabin by Ross Victory
Series: Grandpa's Cabin #1
Published by VFTC Universe on September 13, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Horror
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 184

At eighty-four years old, widower and award-winning geneticist Bernie Crenshaw has reached the end of his life. Bernie gifts his only grandson, eighteen-year-old Inglewood high school senior Nova, his multimillion-dollar property located in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills.

Hours before his death, Bernie informs Nova that he did terrible deeds years ago. Bernie reveals that he never got caught because his freedom was contingent on an agreement he made with a "woman in the shadows" to keep the cabin in the family's bloodline. Nova promises his grandfather that he will never sell the property.

Years after Bernie's death, Nova hosts a wild twenty-first birthday party weekend filled with alcohol, music, and OnlyFans web cameras. After a handful of eerie encounters in the surrounding Los Angeles forest, Nova's friends allege that his grandpa's cabin is the burial ground for people who disappeared during their childhood.

The birthday weekend shifts from celebration to terror as the friends piece together that the man Nova knew as "Popsi" matches the profile of one of the most notorious wanted criminals in Los Angeles-"L.A. Love Hunter."

Will Nova preserve the Crenshaw family's sadistic legacy, or will he choose the rare and valuable gift of friendship?

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Excerpt from Grandpa’s Cabin

Fourteen years ago, Los Angeles

Nova did not understand why first grade had ended early. Dozens of armed security guards descended on the elementary school with their guns drawn. The events of the day, which started with learning to tell time on a silly- framed clock and identifying vowels in sentences, had become disjointed puzzles in Nova’s six-year-old mind, a mind easily distracted by dogs’ tails and why his father shaves his face, but his mother shaves her underarms. Today, his bite-sized body would experience panic, and his mind would be introduced to a modern emotion: terror.

Mr. Woodrow, a frumpy man, only thirty-five but looked sixty, paced the classroom, which was decorated in circus-themed letters and talking numbers. His face was pale and fear-stricken as he explained today’s events to the officers, who observed him with deep suspicion.

“Sir, six-year-old kids don’t just run away from chocolate chip cookies and story time. We need you to breathe and tell us the last time you saw the twins.”

Two chairs, which had been occupied before the recess bell, were now empty. A class of twenty bright-eyed first graders was now eighteen. No one knew where the twins had gone.

After hours of waiting, the class was escorted to the pickup lot, where Nova found his mother, Stella, standing next to their black Range Rover and anxiously biting her left thumbnail down its nail plate.

“Oh, my God!” Stella burst out as she hugged Nova’s frail body tightly. She kissed Nova’s head repeatedly. “Are you okay? You must be so scared.” Nova stood motionless and confused by his mother’s panic.

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My thoughts on Grandpa’s Cabin

Grandpa’s Cabin: Book 1 by Ross Victory is a thrilling page-turner that seamlessly blends elements of horror and mystery to create a captivating narrative. At its heart, it’s a story about family secrets, legacy, and the choices we make when faced with the dark truths of our past.

The story revolves around Bernie Crenshaw, an octogenarian geneticist who, on his deathbed, bestows upon his grandson Nova a mysterious and valuable property in the Hollywood Hills. From the very beginning, the book grabs your attention with a sense of impending doom, as Bernie hints at terrible deeds he committed in his past. The plot takes a sharp turn as Nova’s friends begin to suspect that the cabin harbors a chilling secret – it might be a burial ground for those who vanished in their childhood.

One of the strengths of this book is its fast-paced narrative. Ross Victory does an excellent job of building tension and keeping the reader engaged. The eerie encounters in the Los Angeles forest and the gradual unraveling of the cabin’s dark history create a palpable sense of dread that lingers throughout the story.

The characters in the book are well-developed and engaging. The young protagonist, Nova is a relatable character whose choices and dilemmas are genuine. The supporting cast of friends adds depth to the story, and their interactions provide moments of both camaraderie and fear.

One aspect that particularly stands out is the excellent cliffhanger at the end of the book. Without giving away any spoilers, Victory leaves readers with a compelling reason to eagerly anticipate the next installment in the series. It’s a testament to his storytelling prowess that he can leave readers both satisfied with the current story arc and hungry for more.

In Conclusion

Grandpa’s Cabin: Book 1 delivers a spooky and gripping storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story of family, secrets, and the choices we make in the face of darkness. With its engaging characters and a tantalizing cliffhanger, this book is a must-read for fans of horror and mystery genres. Be prepared to be pulled into the next book in the series because this story is not one you’ll want to put down anytime soon.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Ross Victory

Ross Victory (he/him) is an award-winning author, music artist, and entrepreneur from Los Angeles. Featured in LA Weekly, LA Blade, American Reporter, and Bi.org.

Ross rediscovered the healing power of writing after losing his father and brother. A former English teacher, Ross creates immersive narrative experiences. He published “Views from the Cockpit,” a father-son memoir, in 2019, resulting in a portfolio of six original titles and a music catalog of 20 songs.

His works explore self-discovery, adventure, bisexuality, and family. In 2023, he released the Pride anthem “Bisexual Daze” and Book 1 of the L.A.-based horror series “Grandpa's Cabin.”

Ross also publishes articles and reflections about grief, biphobia, and elder abuse on Medium.com and recently spoke at their Annual Writer’s Conference. This fall, he will release his first poetry collection titled “Borderland,” exploring the intersection of race, masculinity, and sexuality.

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