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Anathema

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July 3, 2004

Jim Anderson appears to be an average American husband with two children and a dog. In an attempt to renew his relationship with his wife, Diane, Jim buys an old house in Wisconsin.

He hopes to spend some quality time with Diane rehabbing this property. They get off to a rocky start on their arrival to Prairie Rest, Wisconsin because neither Diane, nor his fourteen year old daughter Molly are pleased with the move. A heated argument causes Jim to leave the house and visit the local bar. Here he meets and becomes fast friends with Jarvis Clark, one of the town elders.

The next morning, Jim and Diane make up and out. Travis and Molly are getting along better then Travis dies from an unexpected accident, Jim's life becomes a rocky-horro picture show, one tragic event after another. Finally Jarvis convinces Jim that the property is cursed and that he was chosen to do battle against an evil that possesses the property and quite possibly may be spreading to the entire town!

While I am strictly not a horror buff, this is a very well written novel. As I write this review I am still cringing and attempting to shake off the hideous images brought on by the descriptive detail of this horror flick written on paper.

Not for the faint at heart.

Don't go to sleep in Prairie Rest; as a matter of fact don't close your eyes!

Reviewed by Juanita Reynolds

Mr. Greske has written a fascinating story. There are many twists and turns to Bill Andersons new life in his new surroundings. Once he moves his family to the small and seemingly peaceful, town of Praire Rest, one would think his life would be happy and his family would start to flourish again. Not Even Close!
Definitely a good read. Although it is a bit graphic. This book is too explicit for younger readers. Those with weak hearts or stomachs should read with caution.

Recommendation: RECOMMENDED

Lynn Young is the Managing Editor of MWLA, a Reviewer and Editor