The Lodgepole Pine Motel, is the setting for nerve-wracking terror when a group of unsuspecting travellers find themselves trapped in a nightmare of violence and mayhem. Madge Fraiser is the kindly old owner of the rustic mountain hideaway, which, during one long night, will become awash with blood, as the guests are stalked one by one by a sadistic killer. Who will live to see the dawn, and who will learn that this is one motel where checking in can be murder? They only wanted to stay one night. But one night can last a lifetime at...The Last Motel.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first discovered Brett McBean searching for my favourite horror movie locations.
One such personal favourite was the original Friday the 13th, and amongst the site I was viewing was a link to Mr McBean's (whom caught my attention due to him being from Australia) personal pics from his trip to the States back in 2001, of the original film location of `Camp Crystal Lake.' A Boy Scout Camp located just outside of Blairstown, New Jersey, called in real life `Camp NoBeBoSco' and used for the original Friday the 13th filming location.
I then discovered that he was an author residing in the State of Victoria, same State as myself, and after reading bits and pieces about the guy, the most interesting which caught my attention; his die-hard true passion and dedication he showed towards the 70's and 80's horror gender, ...I decided to chase up his first book and give it a go.
The book involves a number of characters, mainly in pairs, for whom whatever reason described in the book, decided to spend the night at the Lodgepole Pine Motel.
The main characters of the book are around two very close friends, Eddy and Al, whom end up stealing a car with a body in the boot, and decide to spend the night at Lodgepole.
What everyone else also spending the night at Lodgepole isn't aware of, is that there is also a serial killer with a fetish for sadism and sodomy spending the night there amongst them, with one of his victims.
McBean has used a great way of introducing his characters to the reader by intermingling past and current events, which also gives insight into the psychology of each individual.
The book does have its weaknesses and that is understanding being the author's first book.
It's quite predictable at times and lacks strong plotting round the last few chapters, but otherwise, McBean does a great job making you feel like you're part of his story-line placing you right there, along-side with his characters.
He has a knack for very skilful descriptive writing and colourful imaging regarding descriptions surrounding his story. He is great with character dialogue, and I think the guy is only going to get better with experience.
It's definitely worth a read, and you'll no doubt enjoy reading it if you're a fan of the old 70's style B rated scream fests.
I must say, for a first novel, thumbs up!
One such personal favourite was the original Friday the 13th, and amongst the site I was viewing was a link to Mr McBean's (whom caught my attention due to him being from Australia) personal pics from his trip to the States back in 2001, of the original film location of `Camp Crystal Lake.' A Boy Scout Camp located just outside of Blairstown, New Jersey, called in real life `Camp NoBeBoSco' and used for the original Friday the 13th filming location.
I then discovered that he was an author residing in the State of Victoria, same State as myself, and after reading bits and pieces about the guy, the most interesting which caught my attention; his die-hard true passion and dedication he showed towards the 70's and 80's horror gender, ...I decided to chase up his first book and give it a go.
The book involves a number of characters, mainly in pairs, for whom whatever reason described in the book, decided to spend the night at the Lodgepole Pine Motel.
The main characters of the book are around two very close friends, Eddy and Al, whom end up stealing a car with a body in the boot, and decide to spend the night at Lodgepole.
What everyone else also spending the night at Lodgepole isn't aware of, is that there is also a serial killer with a fetish for sadism and sodomy spending the night there amongst them, with one of his victims.
McBean has used a great way of introducing his characters to the reader by intermingling past and current events, which also gives insight into the psychology of each individual.
The book does have its weaknesses and that is understanding being the author's first book.
It's quite predictable at times and lacks strong plotting round the last few chapters, but otherwise, McBean does a great job making you feel like you're part of his story-line placing you right there, along-side with his characters.
He has a knack for very skilful descriptive writing and colourful imaging regarding descriptions surrounding his story. He is great with character dialogue, and I think the guy is only going to get better with experience.
It's definitely worth a read, and you'll no doubt enjoy reading it if you're a fan of the old 70's style B rated scream fests.
I must say, for a first novel, thumbs up!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
YES, this is a wonderful suspenseful horror novel, NOT TO BE MISSED. I love a book about 'psychos' it is truly creepy. So, this book was right up my alley. I love being scared by more of a 'true to life' experience. Well, we have all read about real life weirdo's so this was perfect. The novel takes you from character to character. Each chapter is something new. AND, once and awhile at the end of a chapter something makes you hold your breath...and you won't know what happens until you read a few more chapters to get back to that character. True on the edge of your seat writing. Brett McBean is truly a great horror writer and you should have this story added to your horror collection! I await the next book by McBean!
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This is the second book by Brett Mcbean that I have read. I gotta say its a powerful first novel by him and I enjoyed reading it. The villain is particuluarly nasty. It is all about chance and how several peoples lives converge and end at small woodside motel in mountains. I enjoyed a lot more then "Torment" which was the other one I picked up. The supernatural element of that novel was its downfall, in my opinon. This one only focused on the human evil in the world and it worked a lot better. What I like most about his novels is that no one is safe, main characters are often picked off at random making it more interesting and suspensful. Im starting to become a real fan of Mcbeans and I look forward to his future relases, especially the upcoming "Garbage Man" series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This is a strong book that always keeps yo guessing and on the edge of your seat. I think that this author writes some nice pieces of written masterpiece! I will be buying more!
Published on September 22, 2007 by Donna Mazzola
5.0 out of 5 stars
Overpriced , Overated and Highly Derivative!!!
This book is supposed to be a Horror/Suspense novel but there wasn't any real suspense but it was pretty horrible to read. It is about a group of people who check into a Motel. Read more
Published on June 3, 2005 by John Baranyai
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong Debut Novel....
Before I start this review, I need to make two important disclosures. The first is that the author, Brett McBean, is a friend of mine. Read more
Published on February 15, 2005 by Deano
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