 I am so glad that I got the opportunity to read this book by Matt Corley and Sara Tantlinger. I absolutely DEVOURED it. The Devil's City is a novella written as a companion to Horror in the Windy City which is a sourcebook for an expansion to the Whispers in the Dark role-playing game. I will say that this was a fun read and both the book and the game can be enjoyed separately. First off, the story is incredibly immersive. The authors used diary entries to help the reader delve deep into the horrifying mind of Henry Holmes. Each and every scene was so vivid that I couldn't help but be transported to the helpless labyrinth the victims found themselves in. The murder castle is as dark and treacherous as Holmes himself. The only thing I didn't like about the book was how quickly I consumed it. I recommend that you get the companion RPG with this novella so you can keep the story going. If you are intrigued by Henry Holmes or just enjoy a grim and gruesome tale, this one is for you. The book is made up of a series of occurrences where people fall into the murderous grasp of Henry Holmes. What I really liked was how the authors used excerpts from Holmes's diary as a framing mechanism for each terrifying tale. I felt that it gave readers insight into the mind of madness. Each story brings you closer to understanding the monster that is HH Holmes. The vivid description of each scene is what really impressed me. My imagination ran wild as I was transported to the dark and grimy streets of Chicago in the 1800s. That and the nefarious Henry Holmes murder castle. It's as if we get to know an alternate antagonist. HH Holmes isn't the only monster. The castle is depicted as evil and contorted as the murderous villain. That building is proof of what kind of terror resides within its walls and is as much a partner in crime, aiding in the horrific acts that occur.  The only thing disappointing about this book is how quickly I finished it. So often, I read an outstanding novella and it's over so quickly. It always leaves me wanting more. That was certainly the case with The Devil's City. I really hope we see more Henry Holmes stories by Matt Corley and Sara Tantlinger. On the plus side, if you want to keep the story going there is a companion role-playing game called Horror in the Windy City that is an expansion to Whispers in the Dark. Essentially, you can keep the good times rolling if you liked the book as much as I did. It's something I normally wish I could have with a fun read like this. I rated The Devil's City by Matt Corley and Sara Tantlinger 5 / 5 stars. This story is a horrifying look into the mind of true evil. Readers get to experience the frightening experiments performed In the monstrosity that is the nefarious H.H. Holmes murder castle. I think that this is an exciting opportunity that fans of horror fiction will enjoy thoroughly. Not just because this is an incredible tale, readers can engage in the story and fully immerse themselves with the role-playing game as well. I don't know about you, but I'm excited to relive this dreaded tale over and over. REVIEW BY ANDREW FOWLOW THE HEART AND SOUL OF HORROR REVIEW WEBSITESComments are closed.
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