Forget everything you know about Halloween. The stories are distortions. They were created to keep the Church of Midnight hidden from the world. Every October 31st a gateway opens to a hostile land of sacrificial magic and chaos. Since the beginning of civilization the Church of Midnight has attempted to open the gateway and unite with its other half, the Church of Morning. Each year they've come closer, waiting for the ideal sacrifice to open the gateway permanently.
This year that sacrifice has come. And only two can protect it. Martin and Teresa are the nomads, battle-hardened people who lack identity and are forever road-bound on an endless mission to guard the sacrifice. Their only direction is from notes left from a mysterious person called the Messenger. Endowed with a strange telekinetic power, the nomads will use everything at their disposal to make it through the night alive. But matters have become even more complicated this year. Teresa has quickly lost ground battling cancer, while Martin has spiraled into a panic over being left alone. His mind may no longer be on the fight when it matters most... because ever on their heels is the insidious physical representation of a united church: Chaplain Cloth.
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Benjamin Kane Ethridge is the Bram Stoker Award winning author of the dark fantasy novel BLACK & ORANGE. Beyond that he's written several collaborations with Michael Louis Calvillo, one of which is a novella called UGLY SPIRIT, available in 2011. Benjamin also wrote a master's thesis entitled, "CAUSES OF UNEASE: The Rhetoric of Horror Fiction and Film." Available in an ivory tower near you. Benjamin lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter, both lovely and both worthy of better. When he isn't writing, reading, guitaring, he's defending California's waterways and sewers from pollution. www.bkethridge.com
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
A descriptive horror that will blow you away. Pulling things from such genre books that I can't even begin to descript and explain you will be as shocked as I was with this horror. It was a pleasant twist and turn into the genre that gave me a breath of life that I needed. I love horror writers such as the infamous Stephen King and to say things were like that is a far stretch. I'm pleased to say that Benjamin Kane Etheridge has stepped into the world and made a name all for himself.
All you know about Halloween will be twisted and turned, but you can catch the subtle nuances and references to old world charm and cultures that helped to shape Halloween to what it was. I felt as if I was being given the culture shock I needed to leave me asking questions and wondering will there be more to this wonderful book. Given to me as a gift from my sister I was a little scepticle as often more times than not our tastes in some genre's stretch well away from each other where there are some we find and love deeply just alike. To read this book and find that I adore it as well as she did is an understatement. It is definately going on my shelf of to read again and again books.
The read was well and lengthy and it was the perfect read for bringing about this time of year. Especially since it is after all Halloween. With this being said and doing my best not to give a play by play and ruin all of the book for everyone I beseech you please pick it up and give it a read you will love it as much as I do if not more.
Happy Halloween!
All you know about Halloween will be twisted and turned, but you can catch the subtle nuances and references to old world charm and cultures that helped to shape Halloween to what it was. I felt as if I was being given the culture shock I needed to leave me asking questions and wondering will there be more to this wonderful book. Given to me as a gift from my sister I was a little scepticle as often more times than not our tastes in some genre's stretch well away from each other where there are some we find and love deeply just alike. To read this book and find that I adore it as well as she did is an understatement. It is definately going on my shelf of to read again and again books.
The read was well and lengthy and it was the perfect read for bringing about this time of year. Especially since it is after all Halloween. With this being said and doing my best not to give a play by play and ruin all of the book for everyone I beseech you please pick it up and give it a read you will love it as much as I do if not more.
Happy Halloween!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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When I received news that Mr. Ethridge's debut novel "Black & Orange" had won a Stoker Award, the book quickly jumped to the top of my must read list. "Black & Orange" is a Fantasy/Horror novel (would you call it a Fantahorror or Horrantasy?) that reconstructs the common mythos that are attached to Halloween. For Chaplain Cloth and his followers (Church of Midnight), Halloween is an opportunity for them to open a gateway between our world and the Old Domain. Standing in their way are the Nomads, Martin and Teresa, weary and shrewd individuals that are charged with protecting the Heart of the Harvest each year from Cloth and his demonic pumpkin children. Each time the Nomads fail, the gateway grows and the Church of Midnight and Morning move closer to being reunited.
Ethridge displays remarkable skill in both storytelling and writing aptitude (for lack of a better term). The story itself for "Black & Orange" is rather compelling. From the time that I started reading it until I finished, I had a hard time putting the book down. Benjamin's writing is also extremely accessible. In general, I am not a huge fan of novels that involve fantasy elements because often times the writing is rather cumbersome. In creating this new Halloween thriller, Ethridge is able to paint the entire picture in the reader's mind without unnecessary embellishments.
After finishing the novel and letting it marinate a bit, I must say that one of my favorite parts of it was how Benjamin dealt with his characters. While Cloth and his followers were definitely evil in many aspects, I also got the sense that they believed in their cause (how good or bad it is left to the reader). Cloth has a job to do and lets nothing get in his way. Likewise, Martin and Teresa (clearly not evil), also have jobs to do and they to will let nothing get in their way. There is certain ambiguity between "good vs. evil" that I clearly appreciated in this novel.
Lastly (and most importantly), it is a seriously fun read. Anyone looking for a good summer read (or Halloween) should pick this one up immediately. Benjamin clearly deserved any awards and praise that he has received for this novel.
Ethridge displays remarkable skill in both storytelling and writing aptitude (for lack of a better term). The story itself for "Black & Orange" is rather compelling. From the time that I started reading it until I finished, I had a hard time putting the book down. Benjamin's writing is also extremely accessible. In general, I am not a huge fan of novels that involve fantasy elements because often times the writing is rather cumbersome. In creating this new Halloween thriller, Ethridge is able to paint the entire picture in the reader's mind without unnecessary embellishments.
After finishing the novel and letting it marinate a bit, I must say that one of my favorite parts of it was how Benjamin dealt with his characters. While Cloth and his followers were definitely evil in many aspects, I also got the sense that they believed in their cause (how good or bad it is left to the reader). Cloth has a job to do and lets nothing get in his way. Likewise, Martin and Teresa (clearly not evil), also have jobs to do and they to will let nothing get in their way. There is certain ambiguity between "good vs. evil" that I clearly appreciated in this novel.
Lastly (and most importantly), it is a seriously fun read. Anyone looking for a good summer read (or Halloween) should pick this one up immediately. Benjamin clearly deserved any awards and praise that he has received for this novel.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Perfect Paperback
Benjamin Kane Etheridge is exploding onto the Horror fiction scene with his debut novel Black and Orange. This is the most imaginative and original story about Halloween I have ever read. Etheridge's writing style is fresh and captivating and the reader is immediately drawn into the gripping tale. Once you start to read, this novel is extremely hard to put down. This is one of the those books where you can't wait to get to the end to learn what happens and then are immediately disappointed that the ride is over. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes great characters and suspense.
I can't wait for Etheridge's next book!
I can't wait for Etheridge's next book!
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New Name In Horror
It is almost October 31st, the high holy day of the Church Of Morning and The Church Of Midnight. Separated for eons by the gateway between two worlds, this day is the sole chance... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Kirkland
A Masterpiece
This dark fantasy masterpiece takes genre fiction to a whole new level. A plot that crackles, characters whom one cares about and wonderfully visual storytelling blows most other... Read more
Published 4 months ago by sprag80
Amazing!!!
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I really enjoyed this book. I was captivated by it. I wouldn't say that this was a fast page turner. You had to pay attention. It made me enjoy the book. Read more
I really enjoyed this book. I was captivated by it. I wouldn't say that this was a fast page turner. You had to pay attention. It made me enjoy the book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mary @SweepingMe
Compelling!!
I'm a big fan of horror novels and this was my first time reading anything by Mr.Kane. I have to say I was very impressed. Great characters and a really original story. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jaymes2000
Ah, Chaplain...
Yep, this one's a winner. I'm not just talking about the Bram Stoker Award. The story winds seamlessly around beautifully crafted characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brent M Kelley
Impressive Debut
Benjamin Kane Ethridge's debut novel is a hell of an adventure. A dark fantasy that offers up complex characters that spring to life off the pages. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark A. Gunnells
5 outta 5 skulls
This novel is bada$$. Although its intricacies are too numerous to list in a quick review, I will say this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by BargainBetty
EXCELLENT READ!
Black & Orange is truly an excellent read. Mr. Ethridge had me thoroughly invested in all of the characters and their outcomes whether they were good or evil. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rena Mason
Would Love a Hard Copy of this E-Book
Wow, I am a huge horror/fantasy fan and this book has made it into the top 10. I will certain reread this one. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Elizabeth Miller
A love story?
In Black & Orange, our world is not as you've always known it to be. Forces of evil work tirelessly to uncover the Heart of the Harvest, a living key that will reunite the Old... Read more
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