The Damaged by Simon Law is a fast reading story. I gave it four stars.
Tammy's daughter Jessica had been taken away from her. She walked to her little girl's room. "Jessica’s bedroom was the
only room in the house to have remained clean and tidy since her daughter had been taken away, and Tammy took great care to keep it that way. She wanted it nice and welcoming for Jessica, ready for the day she would come home to her again.
She stepped inside and quickly closed the door again, as if the mess from the rest of the house might somehow contaminate the room if she left the door open for too long."
She worked for an agency as a 'carer'. She was assigned a new patient after one of her older ones had died. Her job was to make sure he took his medicine twice a day.
"Tammy left the house and the sunlight embraced her like a warm shower of liquid light. The dark gloom of the house had made her forget what a bright and vibrant day awaited her outside, and the light stung her unprepared eyes."
I received a complimentary copy from Amazon in a promotion.
That did not change my opinion for this review.
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- "Simon Law proves there's nothing more terrifying than the madness that ferments within a damaged mind!" - DLSReviews.com
- "Powerful and undeniably dark, The Damaged makes a welcome addition to the genre and is sure to win Law a host of enthusiastic followers. It is recommended without reservation." - BookViral.com
- "It's gruesome, unnerving, captivating and suspenseful, all the makings of a classic tale!" - HorrorPalace.com
- "The Damaged is a psychological thriller that will stay with you for days after reading it. The pacing is gradual and intense giving you heart palpitations as you anticipate what the characters might do or come across next. Add to this that he doesn't hold back when he describes the mental anguish of our lead character Matthew Mason, a tough subject matter to cover for some, but brilliantly executed." - horrorscreamsvideovault.co.uk
- "Equal parts squirm-inducing body horror and psychological thriller. Law handles the slick transitions between hallucination and reality with startling ease. By the end, even the reader is questioning what is real. Recommended." - Rue Morgue Magazine, Mar 2016
From the Author
"This novel has got to be the most deranged, and truly terrifying thing that I have written to date. I was in a very dark place when this was conceived and written, and I think those raw feelings really come through." - Author Simon Law
About the Author
Simon Law, born October 1983, is a British author who resides in Sussex, UK. Law first became published in 2009 with the release of his début novel; a post-apocalyptic thriller entitled 'Bringing Forth the End of Days'. Since the release of his first novel, Law has refocused his writing on dark fiction and horror. Recent works include 'The Damaged', a psychological thriller about revenge and mental illness.
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- ASIN : B016F8QR8E
- Publication date : October 25, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 945 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
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- Print length : 276 pages
- Lending : Enabled
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- #1,483 in British Horror Fiction
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- #70,931 in Horror Literature & Fiction
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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Another book that I can't remember how I obtained it. Started slow and the first half was a detailed account of how the two main characters accrued their "baggage". Almost quit reading, but one character turns into a serial killer and the other is a big part of his life. Enough gory action to qualify the author as "one sick puppy". Going to Look for something else by the author. Later tater!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019
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A good read, but a little too much gore for me. I did have a hard time putting it down. Reminds me a bit of early Peter Straub, or Koontz, with a hint of Stephen King. Just more blood and guts than I prefer.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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Review: THE DAMAGED by Simon Law
"IF ONLY....." Throughout this book, the phrase chimed in my mind like a church bell tolling a funeral. "If only.." the 1987 Great Storm had never damaged Britain. If only George hadn't opened the door. If only Tammy didn't drive intoxicated. If only Matthew had remained asleep. The novel is a tragedy of errors, in which individuals mostly well-intentioned jump on the road not taken, the sure downhill path to misery.
As in all good horror, the inevitability is subtle, yet implacable, kind of like watching a car crash in the making, with characters who become vividly real and promise to linger in the mind.
I reviewed a digital copy generously provided by the author for review purposes, without remuneration.
"IF ONLY....." Throughout this book, the phrase chimed in my mind like a church bell tolling a funeral. "If only.." the 1987 Great Storm had never damaged Britain. If only George hadn't opened the door. If only Tammy didn't drive intoxicated. If only Matthew had remained asleep. The novel is a tragedy of errors, in which individuals mostly well-intentioned jump on the road not taken, the sure downhill path to misery.
As in all good horror, the inevitability is subtle, yet implacable, kind of like watching a car crash in the making, with characters who become vividly real and promise to linger in the mind.
I reviewed a digital copy generously provided by the author for review purposes, without remuneration.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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and doesn't let go. Even after the end. An eerie look at a life falling apart as medicine seeps out of the system. Or is it just psychosis?
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2016
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Whoa! Psychosis or possession? Or both? I'm not completely sure but this was an amazing read! This story took off with a heartbreaking tale of a broken family, then moved to another tragic tale of a mother who made mistakes...but wait; combine the two and hold on!! Highly entertaining and most highly recommend to all fans of modern horror.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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I truly enjoyed the twists in the storyline. The ending was a bit short but enjoyable. I will look for more by this author.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016
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While this was a very gruesome, dark story, it held interest and was very suspenseful. Some of it was very explicit.
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P. Mortimer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ooh, this was dark! I loved it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2021Verified Purchase
Ooh, this was dark! I loved it. Definitely recommend it to fans of horror, dark thrillers and psychological thrillers. There are some graphic scenes and dark thoughts, so not for the squeamish. The more this story spiralled into darkness, the harder I found it to put down. Loved the characters. Gripping story and thought provoking!

kato
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully dark and twisted
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2015Verified Purchase
A wonderfully dark twisted novel which keeos you guessing. You grow to feel for the characters however the author does not make it as simple as that; they are not perfect human beings which makes them more believable. A real page turner that keeps you gripped till the end but maybe keep the light on.
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mesmerising!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2015Verified Purchase
Received my copy yesterday and I finished it about ten minutes ago.
This book is utterly mesmerising - the author describes Matthew's descent into psychosis brilliantly then the pace of the story gathers such before before a crescendo of blood and violence and retribution.
You have to read this book!
This book is utterly mesmerising - the author describes Matthew's descent into psychosis brilliantly then the pace of the story gathers such before before a crescendo of blood and violence and retribution.
You have to read this book!
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2017Verified Purchase
Not the sort of book I normally read but glad I did was really good . Would definitely recommend it
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1.0 out of 5 stars
A little odd
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016Verified Purchase
Matthew was a great character but I found it over the top he was imagining making love to his mother???' Way too strange!!!!