Welcome to the Woodfield Movie Palace. The night the Titanic sank, it opened for business...and its builder died in his chair. In the 1950s, there was a fire; a balcony full of people burned to death. And years later, when it became the scene of one of Harmony, Indiana's most notorious murders, it closed for good. Abandoned, sealed, locked up tight...until now. Tonight, Professor Geoffrey Burke and his Parapsychology students have come to the Woodfield in search of evidence, hoping to find irrefutable proof of a haunting. Instead, they will discover that, in this theater, the terrors are not confined to the screen.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
To set the mood, I was excited to read this one as I love horror stories. Especially one with blood, gore and ghosts. One Day I was sitting reading this book in my car and someone knocked on my window and I literally screamed. My first thought was that it is the little girl wanting me to take her home. This was a classic horror tale, It had all the elements to make it a horror story one I could enjoy.
One Thing I really enjoyed was the characters they were all interesting and engaging. It is hard to make characters in a horror novel interesting and get you to care about them because honestly you never know what is going to happen.
The Cinema itself was an awesome setting. I loved the description of the beautiful old grand theater the way a theater should be. It made me what to grab a camera and explore the place.
I love the adventure that the characters went through. I love the tale of Kim and Tyler it is so fluid and wonderful.
The author writes people well. Especially the wide range of characters that existed in this book. I really liked that Professor Burke had a reason to be interested in parapsychology, it made it more real and believable.
I would highly recommend this book to Older Teens and adults. I enjoyed this book greatly and look forward reading some more by this author. I am so glad that I read this book in October it set the mood for the whole month. I will say this it is a fast read but it is for sure a great terrifying (in a good way) read.
I give this one 4.5 Stars out of 5.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
One Thing I really enjoyed was the characters they were all interesting and engaging. It is hard to make characters in a horror novel interesting and get you to care about them because honestly you never know what is going to happen.
The Cinema itself was an awesome setting. I loved the description of the beautiful old grand theater the way a theater should be. It made me what to grab a camera and explore the place.
I love the adventure that the characters went through. I love the tale of Kim and Tyler it is so fluid and wonderful.
The author writes people well. Especially the wide range of characters that existed in this book. I really liked that Professor Burke had a reason to be interested in parapsychology, it made it more real and believable.
I would highly recommend this book to Older Teens and adults. I enjoyed this book greatly and look forward reading some more by this author. I am so glad that I read this book in October it set the mood for the whole month. I will say this it is a fast read but it is for sure a great terrifying (in a good way) read.
I give this one 4.5 Stars out of 5.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Sandy
Format:Paperback
I have read The Wide Game, Skull Full of Kisses and Cinema of Shadows and couldn't put any of them down - once I started them, I had to finish them! Michael West is definitely an author on my "must read" list! Can't wait for the next one to come out!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Who says the midwest is not scary, or theaters for that matter? Michael has delivered a great read here and I recommend it to all who love tough to put down horror reads.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Should be a movie!
This is such a fast paced, captivating story that it was like watching a movie in my mind. I could not put the book down until I finished the story. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Karen E. Pearce
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thrills and Chills!
Michael West is quickly becoming one of my favorite horror authors. In Cinema of Shadows a group of ghost hunters investigate the old Woodfield movie palace with terrifying... Read more
Published 1 month ago by William Overby
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Cinema of Shadows by Michael West
When I joined Goodreads.com about a year ago I started receiving recommendations from folks fairly quickly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MikesFilmTalk
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good read if you like horror stories
An interesting read for horror-story fans. A haunted movie theater? Or more? Well written, interesting, good character development and a working story, made for a page-turning... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D. Eilenberger
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good read
Another good read from West. He has a way of making you feel like the characters are long lost friends. Some of the plot was predictable but was a good book anyhow. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gary Whitson
4.0 out of 5 stars
A new favorite
Fun read! One of my new favorites! This is the 2 book I've read by this author and I am hungry for more.
Published 3 months ago by anthony l epperson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spectacular Spookathon
Cinema of Shadows by Michael West
Many of us go to the movie theatre to be frightened. The difference is this movie theater is terrifying and there is NO movie running. Read more
Many of us go to the movie theatre to be frightened. The difference is this movie theater is terrifying and there is NO movie running. Read more
Published 4 months ago by W. Bentrim
4.0 out of 5 stars
Scary, haunting and cool
Have you ever wanted to go on a ghost hunt? If so, read this novel first for some excellent practical suggestions--no smoking for a start. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Deeth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harmony is back - Another Great Horror Book
All I have to say is Michael West is awesome. The Book takes you back to Harmony A town Haunted with all kinds of Spirits. Read more
Published 6 months ago by OHIO4WVU
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for fans of the great horror movies.
A fun read, especially if you are a fan of horror movies. The plot is completely derivative and mixes numerous story threads and scenes (I think deliberately) from famous books and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chris McCaffrey
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Michael West is a member of the Horror Writers Association and Indiana Horror Writers, where he serves as President. A graduate of Indiana University, West earned a degree in Telecommunications and Film Theory, and since that time, he has written a multitude of short stories, articles, and reviews for various on-line and print publications. He lives and works in the Indianapolis area with his wife, their two children, their bird, Rodan, their turtle, Gamera, and their dog, King Seesar.
His children are convinced that spirits move through the woods near their home.
West's short story "Goodnight," originally published in WICKED KARNIVAL #6, was named "Best Horror Short Story of 2005" in the P&E Readers Poll.
His children are convinced that spirits move through the woods near their home.
West's short story "Goodnight," originally published in WICKED KARNIVAL #6, was named "Best Horror Short Story of 2005" in the P&E Readers Poll.
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