SFF

Red Rain

by R.L. Stine
. October 2012. 384p. 978-1-45163-361-3. 24.99.
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Best known for his popular novels for children and young adults (“Goosebumps” and “Fear Street” series), Stine is back with his fourth adult novel (Superstitious; The Sitter; Eye Candy). Visiting a remote island off the South Carolina coast, travel blogger Lea Sutter witnesses a mysterious ritual thought to bring back the dead. Soon after, a devastating hurricane ravages the island. Among the few survivors, Lea finds orphaned twin boys and adopts them. Back home on Long Island, Lea’s husband, Mark, and their two biological children are apprehensive about the mysterious boys. Soon a murder occurs. And then another.
VERDICT Brutal and gory, with graphic language and adult content, the novel features a simple and direct style that allows the reader to visualize the action. While the subject of evil children isn’t new in the horror genre, Stine’s story is a creepy, fun read. Recommended for original admirers of his teen and children’s books as well as fans of horror fiction. [See Prepub Alert, 7/1/12.]
Reviewed by Sue White , Sep 01, 2012
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