It was about time for me to get off of my fantasy reading kick and try something else. I decided on some horror. It took me a while to decide which horror book I wanted to read. I don't feel you can go too much by ratings on this type of book. What scares me might not scare another and vice versa. So I grabbed up this one and decided to have at it.
I really liked it. Although this book did not scare me it did make me think. I thought about the evil inside of people and how sometimes it doesn't take much to have it come out. This in itself is pretty scary. Even though I didn't get scared, I enjoyed reading it. I enjoyed narrator of the story - Robbie and all the other characters. I ended up having pretty distinct feelings for each one. I really like that in a story. As for the story line itself, I thought it was really good. It was kind of like the movie "The Mist" but still able to stand on it's own.
Not sure if this book will scare you. Like I said, everyone has there own idea on what terrifies them. I still would recommend it for an easy and entertaining read.

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Keene has to be one of the top horror writers ever--what an imagination--keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can.

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Currentley reading this and can't put it down.I'm actually new to Brian Keene but may venture to more of his books

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Just got done reading this book and it rocks ,page turner ? Yes! This is one of keene s best!

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Good Read, however, had some issues with the premise....... overall in line with Keene's work.

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while this kept me reading, i was disappointed in the plot itself. Best as short story, not novel material really.

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The people in the town of Walden wake up to find they have been cut off by a void, shadow, or otherwise darkness on the edge of town. No one knows what it is or why it is there. Well, there might be one person who knows, but hes a little unstable. The characters are diverse enough that their humanity degenerates in a matter of hours. For example, the longer the darkness keeps them trapped, the denser the concentration of brutality.

Darkness on the Edge of Town is a fine piece of work from author Brian Keene. For instance, there have been comparisons made to the book The Mist by Stephen King (there are even references made by characters in the book). Sometimes if a book does not live up to expectations it is instantly compared to its nearest competitor. Brain Keene and Stephen King are similar in the fact that they are both fantastic horror authors. I hope to see Brian Keenes notoriety reach the heights King has seen. This book has its own particular greatest.

For example its terrifically bloody and gory, in some parts, put smack dab in the middle of Americana. Walden is described with the essence of small town living. Rather than seeming out-of-place in this idealized state of being, it morphs into a mutation of what society would be in a toxic fishbowl. The antagonist is Robbie and he tells the story from the notes he takes. How it starts, what they endure, how they try to leave town, and what the darkness shows them.

Conversely, what is darker. Humanity stripped of its morals, or the void? I believe the darkness shows how societys darkness has created mindless killers with a mob mentality. Watch the news. Kids beaten to death after school isnt fiction, but could be used to describe the demoralizing acts Robbie sees.

All things considered horror fiction can get you to thinking and entertain you. Brian Keene has always made me wonder, Ok. Am I am supposed to be getting a message or reveling in the blood. Kudos once again, Mr. Keene.

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