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Burial To Follow [Kindle Edition]

Scott Nicholson
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

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Book Description

"Like Stephen King, he knows how to summon serious scares."--Bentley Little

BURIAL TO FOLLOW: A SUPERNATURAL NOVELLA

When Jacob Ridgehorn dies, it's up to Roby Snow to make sure his soul goes on to the eternal reward. The only way Roby can do that is convince the Ridgehorn family to eat a special pie. Lurking in the shadows is a mysterious figure named Johnny Divine, monitoring the crossroads between the living and the dead. Southern Appalachian funeral customs get crossed when Roby has to perform miracles...or else.

DRM-free. Novella of about 22,000 words. Originally published in the Cemetery Dance anthology "Brimstone Turnpike." Scott Nicholson is the bestselling Kindle author of the thrillers THE RED CHURCH, DRUMMER BOY, DISINTEGRATION, SPEED DATING WITH THE DEAD, and THE SKULL RING. Click his name beneath the book title above to visit him at Author Central.

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"Keep both hands on your pants, because Nicholson is about to scare them off."--J.A. Konrath, author of ORIGIN

"Scott Nicholson is the kind of writer who always surprises and always entertains."--Jonathan Maberry, author of Patient Zero and The Dragon Factory

"Lovecraft may have invented cosmic horror, but Nicholson brings it up close and personal."--Deborah LeBlanc, author of Morbid Curiosity

"Nicholson has moved into that literary shadow land between Ray Bradbury and Neil Gaiman."--Sharyn McCrumb, author of The Ballad novels

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Product Details

  • File Size: 262 KB
  • Print Length: 75 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Haunted Computer Books (December 22, 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0031RHNZY
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,248 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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No I didn't like it at all, rather boring. Spud  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
This is the first Scott Nicholson book I've read. Chick loves lit  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Suspenseful Awesome Read from Scott! February 22, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
Awesome awesome book! Just what I've come to expect from Scott Nicholson.

I have this habit of trying to picture different scenarios in my head as I'm reading to see where an author is going with the storyline. Then I get my aha! I thought that was going to happen somewhere down the road.

I had no idea where Scott was going when I started this and I couldn't figure it out until I read it when I got to that point in the story. I hope Scott takes this as a complement when I say this book was so strange, but a great strange. I knew there was something going on with the food because Roby was fixated with food, but I never would have guessed what actually was behind the food. This was one of those, keep turning the page (or clicking the next button on my Kindle), don't put it down until you're done type of books.

This book starts out at the sitting for Jacob Ridgehorn and continues on through the viewing and the funeral. All of it revolving around Roby and the food and his thoughts on proper funeral procedure, which was actually kind of interesting. Tell me you haven't done it? Been in a somber situation, not able to believe the behavior of some who are there? He does give them leeway in his mind because they are grieving.

He sits through the bickering and manages to get everyone to eat the pie. What's in the pie? I can't tell you. You will never ever think of it yourself though.

I said this in my review of The Red Church, but I'll say it again. Scott Nicholson reminds me of some of the greats, Stephen King, Dean R Koontz, etc. This reminded me of some of Stephen King's shorter story. Not in the writing style, because that is all Scott's wonderful style, but in the suspense category. His stories are full of so much detail, you can easily picture it in your head, you can smell the food, see the congealed grease around the ham, the marshmallows on the sweet potato pie (I'm never eating pie at a funeral again, thank you very much Scott. :) ) This is just another great read from Scott Nicholson.

Thank you Scott!
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, insightful, wicked, and humorous January 14, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Burial to Follow is the kind of fascinating story I have come to expect from Scott Nicholson: intriguing, suspenseful plot, vivid details, and an insightful depiction of human motives, yearnings, and desires. The perfect blend of real and surreal elements, of the macabre and the humorous makes for a delightful read. Scott's stories and novels have a local, Southern flair (and if you are interested in delicious Southern food, this is the story for you) but speak to readers everywhere. The mixture of true sorrow, barely contained greed, and hypocrisy which is part of so many family funerals and inheritance battles rings true, no matter where you live. And what a surprise ending! But for that you have to read the story.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Scott is a writing machine... July 15, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition
Literally. Scott reminds me very much of another author with similar work ethics. Hmmm. =) He is quickly becoming one of our most prolific authors. Keep it up Scott!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Weird, Atmospheric Southern Fried Fiction
Scott Nicholson often writes about the strange burgs and creepy backwaters found along the Appalachian Trail, and Burial to Follow is no exception. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert Errera
1.0 out of 5 stars Not My Cup of Tea (or piece of pie)
Much shorter than I expected and really, really gross. Can't remember what I paid for it but whatever it was, it was too much.
Published 8 months ago by Mary A. Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
A little morbid, a little weird, a lot fascinating. And always well written. Looking for something different? Try 'Burial to Follow.' It will keep you interested.
Published 11 months ago by Marj
2.0 out of 5 stars Pie anyone.
This book was poor and I asked myself why? I got no answer. No I didn't like it at all, rather boring.
Published 12 months ago by Spud
3.0 out of 5 stars Burial to Follow
Well written though I found the concept to be pretty bizarre. I couldn't really get into the story and found that I didn't really connect with any of the characters, though I... Read more
Published 12 months ago by NYM
2.0 out of 5 stars mediocre
I thought this book was pretty boring and not, suspenseful at all. It was not the least bit scarry and I would probably not read another title by this author. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. Barber
4.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend
I would recommend this book for others to read. It had a good story line and was easy to follow.
Published 14 months ago by Deb C
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Southern, Spooky
Rating: 3.5* of five

The Book Report: Roby Snow tends to the grieving families of Barkersville's newly departed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Richard Derus
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but could have been more
My main issue with this was that it was too short and was not advertised as a short story or a novella. I do like the way Mr. Read more
Published 15 months ago by TINA CHELTON
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy and Exciting
Roby Snow -A guy you could almost love!-
Burial To Follow is an exciting and unpredictable tale! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dawn Rarick
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Questions from Readers for Scott Nicholson

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Loved Red Church! Cindy in NC
Cynthia L. Madson asked Jul 28, 2012
Author Answered

Thanks, Cindy, that's kind of you. The Red Church is set in and inspired by these wonderful NC Mountains!

Scott Nicholson answered Jul 28, 2012

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