Grimm [Kindle Edition]

Howard Hopkins (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

"...one of the scariest reads that bookstores have to offer."
--Margaret Marr, Nights & Weekends Reviews

"Howard Hopkins walks you through this chilling novel of good and evil in an explosive and visual manner...vivid descriptions and surprising twists and turns, with a phenomenal ending...get ready to be rocked…"
--Tabitha Tasker, All About Murder Reviews

Terror has a new face...and that face is Grimm...

For retired Detective Sergeant Arlo Grimm the world has turned into a nightmare haunted by the ghosts of his past and the demons of his future. His youngest son murdered, he suddenly finds himself plunged into a frightening web of conspiracy and the supernatural. In the small seaside town of New Salem, Maine, a horrifying menace has risen from the blackest depths of history. Renegade sorceresses from the Salem witch trials have claimed the town as their breeding ground for the hideous demon, Czcarabus. Calling themselves the Sisters of the Snake, they embark on a spree of grisly killings and terror that will bring the Dark One back into this world--unless Arlo Grimm can stop them in time. Together with a beautiful exotic dancer named Chloe, Arlo finds himself locked in a desperate struggle of danger and dark lust. Can he resist the spell of an evil temptress and stop the Sisters from opening the doorway to Hell? Or will he become the final sacrifice to the darkness bent on devouring his very soul?

"With a hefty dose of creepiness--and just a hint of gore to keep zombie lovers happy--Grimm will take you on a terrifying emotional journey..."
--Margaret Marr, Night's & Weekends Review

"A graphic scary ride...with intense emotion and imagery. I was put through the ringer again and again. Grimm threw me a knockout power-house punch that left me wondering which end was up..."
--Buzzy’s Ebook Reviews

"...A creepy, spooky story, well told by a new master of the genre, I highly recommend Grimm to anyone who enjoys being scared out of their wits."
--Lyn Morgan, Tracy’s Book Reviews

"...a fascinating and scary horror novel...full of great characters and an even better story line..."
--Stacey Bucholz, All About Murder Reviews

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 618 KB
• Publisher: Golden Perils Press (May 16, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0051BUXFU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,716 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Howard Hopkins' life took a dramatic turn after picking up his first Doc Savage book at the age of 13, though he wouldn't realize it until a number of years later. On a snowy November day, the daydream prone, shy child began a journey into escapist fiction that would later inspire him to write over 40 novels in the horror, western, comic book, science fiction and pulp adventure genres. "I never realized at the time how much the author of that book would inspire me to create my own stories and fire a passion to help others escape from their own problems, even if only for a few hours." Many years later Howard sold his first short story, a horror tale, to a small press magazine and not long after completed his first novel NIGHT DEMONS, a generational horror tale set in the supernaturally cursed town of Dark Harbor, Maine. A second horror novel, GRIMM, soon followed, which spawned his most recent supernatural/mystery series THE CHLOE FILES.

Now Howard is the author of numerous horror novels/western novels/comic book fiction, as well as over 50 published short stories, one recently appearing in THE SPIDER CHRONICLES with John Jakes (The Spider being that uber violent and trifle psychotic crimefighting pulp hero of the 1930s. He recently coedited, wrote the intro and two stories for THE AVENGER CHRONICLES, a short story anthology dedicated to the greatest pulp hero of the 40s, The Avenger) and has upcoming work in the Captain Midnight and The Green Hornet anthologies.

Besides NIGHT DEMONS, GRIMM, and THE CHLOE FILES, his novels under his own name include, THE DARK RIDERS (a vampire western) and his short story anthology DARK HARBORS, which were EPPIE nominated finalists and Fictionwise top five bestsellers. He also write a spooky series for children (8+) called THE NIGHTMARE CLUB, the first called THE HEADLESS PAPERBOY.

His recent trade paperback novel PISTOLERO combines horror and mystery with his second writing love, westerns, which he authors under the penname Lance Howard. So far he has written 32 Black Horse Westerns in hardcover and trade paperback, the most recent being COYOTE DEADLY.

His comic book and graphic novel scripts include, The Spider: Judgement Knight and the upcoming The Strange Case of The Spider and Mr. Hyde, and he is a big fan of the pulps, especially Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Shadow.

"I love entertaining people and taking them away from reality and giving something back to others. I started writing because Doc Savage, and other pulp heroes helped me through a difficult period in my life and awakened a creative spark that turned into a roaring fire. Writing is my passion and being able to touch others' lives through words drives me to tell stories. I invite you to take a look at my personal website for excerpts, contests and more info about my work."

Howard lives in a small southern Maine coastal town and his interests include bodybuilding and playing multiple instruments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grimm is Grimm but is a very good read., September 22, 2007

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Sharon M. Johnson "Avid Reader" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grimm (Paperback)

I found this book to be very well constructed, no loose ends and well written. I like the characters who are not afraid to do what needs to be done at any given moment and the heroine, Chloe, is a real woman who never runs from her fear. Great book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GRIMM, June 25, 2007

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Susan Forbes (Benton, ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grimm (Paperback)

I loved this book! Enjoyable read with great characters -- holds your attention and leaves you wanting more......MORE PLEASE!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GRIMM, February 21, 2007

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Susan Hartigan (Riverside, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grimm (Paperback)

When first starting the book Grimm I thought it was just

another cop novel. But boy, did I find out differently real

quick!

Grimm is a fascinating and scary horror novel! And the bigger

surprise is that it's full of great characters and an even

better story line.

Arlo Grimm is a retired cop just trying to get through his

days without thinking about the horror his family has

endured, with the murder of his wife and son.

But fate has pushed him back into the killings once more

and he can't stop until he vindicates his families demise.

Grimm is a non stop story of supernatural events with

witches and the walking dead. You'll find yourself loving

the main characters and actually loving to read about

some of the evil ones.

Howard Hopkins and Link Hullar keep you on the edge of

your seat wondering where the next threats are going to come

from, who's not going to make it and wondering if the ones

who didn't will be back!

Grimm is a great read for those who aren't faint at heart and

I recommend it to anyone who loves to be scared!

Review by: Stacey Bucholz