The Island of the Dolls is a strange and eerie tourist destination in Mexico, where hundreds of decomposing dolls hang from trees like grisly Christmas ornaments. On a trip to the island, Joyce Parker's daughter falls in love with a beautiful but sinister doll. Soon after, she starts developing strange mannerisms that concerns Joyce. Her research into the doll's past reveals a dark history, and the curse of a lonely child spirit.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Erin Danzer
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'll admit, I'm not a huge fan of anything horror. I have too good of an imagination and while I used to devour Stephen King and Dean Koontz books when I was younger, I can't do it now.
THE DOLL freaked me out. Even reading it with broad daylight outside, I'm still spooked. From the first moment when Joyce and Taylor reach the island to Dora's final words, I sat in rigid horror waiting to see what would happen next. JC Martin did an excellent job building the suspense and creating the terror. The backdrop of superstition ridden Mexico is fantastic and vivid.
Though it freaked me out to the point I know I will never visit Mexico, I highly recommend this story to anyone looking for a good scare or if you just like to read horror. It's very excellently done.
THE DOLL freaked me out. Even reading it with broad daylight outside, I'm still spooked. From the first moment when Joyce and Taylor reach the island to Dora's final words, I sat in rigid horror waiting to see what would happen next. JC Martin did an excellent job building the suspense and creating the terror. The backdrop of superstition ridden Mexico is fantastic and vivid.
Though it freaked me out to the point I know I will never visit Mexico, I highly recommend this story to anyone looking for a good scare or if you just like to read horror. It's very excellently done.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This was a great story that had me on edge. (pardon the cliche) Barely books have the ability to do this to me, but this was one had chills running throughout my entire body. Don't be fooled by the title. This isn't a rip off of chucky or similar doll/puppet movies. The story is about dolls but not chucky style and it is based in a real location in Mexico, with factual history and culture. I really enjoyed it. And it's free, so download it and read it!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Tony benson
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a gripping, scary story. I couldn't stop reading. The writing is exquisite, and the storytelling is inventive. If you are a fan of horror stories, this is a must read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Page turner!
Descriptive without wandering rabbit trails. Great thriller and an unexpected ending.I would definitely read this young author again. Good luck with future endeavors.
Published 1 day ago by Lou Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Scary
OMG IT SO SCARY. I WAS SO STUPID I READ IT IN THE DAMN DARK NOW I CANT LOOK AT MY SISTERS DOLLS ANYMORE
Published 1 day ago by ru1z grl
1.0 out of 5 stars
Kind
This book was horrible, I wasted my time reading it. It's very short and completely lacking any kind of depth.
Published 2 days ago by sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
It was creepy and thrilling, definitely worth reading. I wasn't sure at first because I'm used to way more pages when I read, but glad I read this.
Published 2 days ago by Agne Binderyte
4.0 out of 5 stars
O my gosh
Ummm wow. This book scared the heck out of me. Which is really cool because it wasn't even scary. It was just freaky to think about.
Published 2 days ago by Traci Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing short story
Definitely worth the read. Mixing fiction with nonfiction things always get creepier when there some truth about religion. I highly recommend picking up this short story. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Bobby Alexander Veliz
3.0 out of 5 stars
The doll
It was good. Not that scary, but good enough. I was looking for something a bit more scary or suspenseful.
Published 4 days ago by Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
It was short but awesome! It had me so spooked out but I really enjoyed this great book and author
Published 4 days ago by corinne lewis
3.0 out of 5 stars
Short story
This book is an easy entertaining read. It is more of a short story than a book. It feels like a great start that needs to be developed more. Great read if you want a short story.
Published 6 days ago by Laura
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wish there was more
I guess I didn't notice when I downloaded this that it was a short story. I was really getting into it and this could have been a great full length novel. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Jessica Bilotta
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More About the Author
J.C. Martin is a butt-kicking bookworm: when she isn't reading or writing, she teaches martial arts and self-defence to adults and children.
After working in pharmaceutical research, then in education as a schoolteacher, she decided to put the following to good use: one, her 2nd degree black belt in Wing Chun kung fu; and two, her overwhelming need to write dark mysteries and gripping thrillers with a psychological slant.
Her short stories have won various prizes and have been published in several anthologies. Her first novel, ORACLE, will release on July 30th, 2012.
Born and raised in Malaysia, J.C. now lives in south London with her husband and three dogs.
After working in pharmaceutical research, then in education as a schoolteacher, she decided to put the following to good use: one, her 2nd degree black belt in Wing Chun kung fu; and two, her overwhelming need to write dark mysteries and gripping thrillers with a psychological slant.
Her short stories have won various prizes and have been published in several anthologies. Her first novel, ORACLE, will release on July 30th, 2012.
Born and raised in Malaysia, J.C. now lives in south London with her husband and three dogs.
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