Someone is illegally moving death row inmates between prisons, and one prisoner finds out firsthand what the perpetrator wants with them.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Lady Bug Lin
Format:Kindle Edition
EARLY RELEASE FOR BAD BEHAVIOR, by Kevin Hopson delivers that and more.
The world is a dangerous place and in this tale of prison system intrigue, Kevin Hopson holds you from the opening salvo to the resounding finalé.
I am not going to give away the content of this story, but I will tell you, you are there, smelling the acrid aromas of death row futility. You hear the cries of other inmates long after their unusual "vacation" from the endless inertia of waiting for Justice's sentence of death to come.
You jerk from the deepest level of your soul at the inhumanity of those who transport these prisoners from one level of hell into another.
Kevin Hopson gives you a brief ride through the underbelly of the darkest worlds.
I can't wait to read the next Kevin Hopson adventure.
The world is a dangerous place and in this tale of prison system intrigue, Kevin Hopson holds you from the opening salvo to the resounding finalé.
I am not going to give away the content of this story, but I will tell you, you are there, smelling the acrid aromas of death row futility. You hear the cries of other inmates long after their unusual "vacation" from the endless inertia of waiting for Justice's sentence of death to come.
You jerk from the deepest level of your soul at the inhumanity of those who transport these prisoners from one level of hell into another.
Kevin Hopson gives you a brief ride through the underbelly of the darkest worlds.
I can't wait to read the next Kevin Hopson adventure.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Jamie
Format:Kindle Edition
Positives: I don't normally do individual short stories, so this was a bit unique. The story was an interesting look at the inside world of prisons through the horror angle. There was a great build in tension and suspense.
Negatives: The shift from first person narrative to third person and back was disconcerting and awkward. Characterization was weak in the end and there was too much "explaining" that was a little anti-climatic.
Summary: A good read.
Negatives: The shift from first person narrative to third person and back was disconcerting and awkward. Characterization was weak in the end and there was too much "explaining" that was a little anti-climatic.
Summary: A good read.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By littlevoice
Format:Kindle Edition
The horror trope of malevolent authority figures experimenting on prison inmates is a tad overused, but Hopkins puts an original spin on it by telling the story from the point of view of the inmate. I had to wonder why we weren't told what the protagonist had done to put him on death row, and why, except for his appearance, he seemed atypical from your customary hardened criminal - but rest assured, the reader will find the answer to that in the end, and that answer will be surprising (and all the more satisfying for it).
***SPOILER ALERT***
My main nitpick is that the stakes didn't seem high enough for all the trouble the characters went to - if the ill effects of Evans' 'treatment' wear off in a few days, then what was all the fuss about? Aside from that, though, this is a cleverly plotted short story that makes intelligent use of a twist ending.
***SPOILER ALERT***
My main nitpick is that the stakes didn't seem high enough for all the trouble the characters went to - if the ill effects of Evans' 'treatment' wear off in a few days, then what was all the fuss about? Aside from that, though, this is a cleverly plotted short story that makes intelligent use of a twist ending.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, solid short.
I'm a huge fan of short stories. I love them, probably more than I do novels in some ways. And Kevin Hopson has crafted a great one here, for sure. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bryan Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great short read!
This was a well written story with some surprising twists and turns. Immediately, I felt a connection to the main character, and empathy for his situation, even though he was a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sally A.
4.0 out of 5 stars
One hell of a read
Kevin Hopson has a way of taking you through a place and make you actually experience it. Having never been in a prison, or experienced any of the horrors within, I no feel like i... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ray Ford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suspense with wonderful surprises
Kevin Hopson weaves an intriguing and mysterious tale. Whenever you think you know what's going on or might happen next, think again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Edith Parzefall
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, but It Had It's Quirks
I was asked to read this digital short and if possible give it an honest review. I like stories of a horror or thriller genre, so I agreed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Chantal Boudreau
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Short Story
Early Release for Bad Behavior is a short story and I was very interested when I read the blurb. I love reading about stuff like this! I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jennifer Malone Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read
For me, reading has been an escape; a place to go to when I need to disappear. I do not read fiction to swept up in literary prose, to be astounded by the brilliant mind of the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Malina Roos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunner of Suspense!
A smoothly-written short story, suffused with surprises, secrets, and mystery. What's going on with death row inmates at El Dorado Prison? Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mallory Anne-Marie Haws
4.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguing read :)
This was a great short story! It was skillfully written and had a story line so developed that you didn't feel like you were cut short at the end. Now don't get me wrong... Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. Carrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A death row inmates greater fear
Jake Evans is stuck in his prison cell waiting for the day that he will be pulled out for the last time. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Knightmst
More About the Author
Prior to hitting the fiction scene in 2009, Kevin was a freelance writer for several years, covering everything from finance to sports. His debut work, World of Ash, was released by MuseItUp Publishing in the fall of 2010. World of Ash was a Top 10 finisher in the 2010 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll, finishing number six in both the Short Story Horror and Short Story Science Fiction categories. Since then, he has had several other short stories released by MuseItUp Publishing, including Earthly Forces, Early Release for Bad Behavior, Three Miles Below, and Earth Ablaze. Also, Kevin's sequel to Early Release for Bad Behavior - a story titled A Gut Feeling - is featured in The Immanent World, a dark fiction anthology released by AOE Studios. Kevin's primary interests are in the science fiction, horror, paranormal, and crime fiction genres.
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