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The Beast of Rose Valley: A Creature Feature Horror Suspense (Lorestalker Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.P. Barnett (Author), Mike Robinson (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 198 ratings
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Something evil stalks the citizens of Rose Valley—not for the first time, but hopefully for the last.

  • WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award 2019 - Best Horror Fiction
  • FINALIST: Readers’ Favorite Book Award 2019 - Finalist: Fiction - Paranormal
  • FINALIST (Top 20): The Kindle Book Review Awards 2019 - Fiction - Horror/Suspense

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“Barnett’s plot is clever and irresistible, and his book is a sheer pleasure to read. Horror, thriller and mystery fans alike will find much to their liking in this intriguing story about the unknown. ...most highly recommended.” ~ Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

After suffering through a horrific car accident, Jake Rollins struggles to survive in his tiny hometown of Rose Valley—a place to which he hoped never to return.

When a sheep is viciously mutilated on the ranch where Jake is recovering, he’s dragged back into the cloying politics of small town life. While the Sheriff tries to pass off the incident as the work of coyotes, Jake turns to a local reporter and old high school flame, Shandi Mason, to search for the truth.

As livestock mutilations escalate into deadly attacks on humans, and the Sheriff organizes a foolhardy manhunt, Jake and Shandi must race to save the town from a seemingly unstoppable evil.

“The well fleshed out characters are one of the strengths of the story. ...The pacing is good and, as the plot gradually unfolds, readers will find themselves eager to connect all the dots and make early assumptions as clues appear one after the other.” ~ Lit Amri, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first book in the critically-acclaimed, multiple award-winning “Lorestalker” series of horror stories featuring creatures of lore and dark imagination. [DRM-Free]

“Intrigue, curiosity, surprises, and the depth of the plot will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if they will understand all they need to, and be able to use it in order to save those they care for.” ~ K.J. Simmill, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

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About the Author

EDITOR: A writer since age six and a professional one since nineteen, my initial editing experience came in the swarms of prose I pumped out into the world, only occasionally into the world of actual magazines, anthologies or e-zines. Soon, as I began selling more regularly, and as publishers took note of my longer works, I began freelance editing. I've edited screenplays, memoirs, novels, children's books and, would you believe it, epic narrative poetry. One of the novels I edited, "Under the Tamarind Tree," was shortlisted among nine others for the 2014 Dundee International Book Prize. A charter member of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS), I am also the managing editor of the organization's official publication, Literary Landscapes, which features stories, excerpts, articles and poetry (see issues here). In addition, I belong to the editing collective Write For Success, for which I perform manuscript critiques and consultation. As an author, I have published nine novels and almost fifteen short stories.

AUTHOR: J.P. Barnett grew up in a tiny Texas town where the list of possible vocations failed to include published author. In second grade, he worked harder than any other student to deliver a story about a tiger cub who singlehandedly saved the U.S. Military, earning him a shiny gold star and a lifelong appreciation of telling a good story. Fast forwarding through decades of schooling and a career as a software engineer, J.P. Barnett stepped away from it all to get back to his first real passion. Years of sitting at a keyboard gifted him with some benefit, though, including blazing fast typing hands and a full tank of creativity. As a child, J.P. consumed any book he could get his hands on. The likes of Stephen King, Michael Crichton, and Dean Koontz paved the bookshelves of his childhood, providing a plethora of fantastical and terrifying tales that he read way too early in life. Though the effect these books had on his psyche could be called into question, these masters of storytelling managed to warp his mind in just the perfect way to spin a fun yarn or two. J.P. currently resides in San Antonio with his wife and hellion of a cat, both of whom look at him dubiously with some frequency.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07LGFG2CL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (March 4 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4694 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

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J.P. Barnett grew up in a tiny Texas town where the list of possible vocations failed to include published author. In second grade, he worked harder than any other student to deliver a story about a tiger cub who singlehandedly saved the U.S. Military, earning him a shiny gold star and a lifelong appreciation of telling a good story.

As a child, J.P. consumed any book he could get his hands on. The likes of Stephen King, Michael Crichton, and Dean Koontz paved the bookshelves of his childhood, providing a plethora of fantastical and terrifying tales that he read way too early in life. Though the effect these books had on his psyche could be called into question, these masters of storytelling managed to warp his mind in just the perfect way to spin a fun yarn or two.

J.P. currently resides in Seattle with his wife and hellion of a cat, both of whom look at him dubiously with some frequency.

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Lisa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cryptid at its best
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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I’m not sure where to start. Words do not do it justice. I loved this book. So much so that after buying the paperback, I bought the audiobook. I loved the whole mystery behind the beast. I had so many emotions reading this. I felt compassion at times for the beast, scared at others. Especially driving to work at night on a deserted road in the country surrounded by woods. The hero and heroine were great. All the characters were. I loved the story behind the beast and was sad about how he came together. But it was also an interesting take on the making of it. The sheriff, Cam, was one of my favorites. The author really knows how to tell a story and keep your interest. I liked the romance parts. They were just right with not too much to distract from the main story. If you are a reader who wants the main story with no romance, you would still love this. My favorite part was how the school changed their mascot from Jaguars to The Beasts.

The narrator was ok but I wasn’t crazy about her male voices. Her voice just wasn’t deep enough or didn’t have the right pitch. But it wasn’t bad enough that it took me out of the story.
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moacir colleoni
4.0 out of 5 stars PASSATEMPO AGRADÁVEL
Reviewed in Brazil on August 15, 2019
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Leitura fácil e rápida, livro bem escrito com bons personagens. Se a idéia de uma criatura aterrorizando uma pequena cidade lhe agrada, esse é o livro pra voce. Há um mistério por tras disso, um, que já vi em alguns filmes de terror dos anos 80. Passatempo agradável.
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Craig Sears, author of The Shadow Over Lone Oak
4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Foundation For The Lorestalker Franchise
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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J. P. Barnett’s initial foray into his creature feature series is a phenomenal stepping stone into a larger world. Laced with small-town charm and imbued with lively characters, The Beast of Rose Valley creeps into your heart from the first page. Beat by beat, the pacing of this novel propelled me to the finish line.

Jake and Shandi are amiable protagonists you can’t help but root for as the story follows along tried and true lines. The story becomes increasingly intimate as its scope narrows in on the shady deeds of the town’s past. At the same time, the threat of the beast looms over every chapter and keeps you guessing where he will turn up next.

I do have some minor issues with the storytelling. I believe some members of the Brooks family are a bit underdeveloped given their crucial role in the plot. I have a few personal nitpicks as well, but nothing that detracts from the quality of this story.

The Beast of Rose Valley sank its claws into me from the opening paragraph. And I look forward to reading more from Barnett in the future.
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CSM
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant Creature Feature Horror Suspense Novel
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
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J.P. Barnett’s The Beast of Rose Valley, part of his Lore Stalker series, is a creature, horror, and suspense masterpiece, but more. Certainly, the creature is big, fast, and powerful, with a capacity for mayhem. Add to that no-frills ranchers in a hot Texas summer, high-school friends, now grown but with lingering teen issues, a tiny community that becomes a character, and an ominous connection to the outside world, present and past, and you have a great story that compels you into unexpected pathways.

Mr. Barnett is especially a skillful master of plots. Often, he led me in a direction in which I was certain of where to go and how to get there for a solution, then a small clue would put me on a different path altogether. The characters are sometimes tragic but always appealing, and usually with good intentions tucked away.

Everything changes—relationships, viewpoints, goals, and characters.

Lovers of horror, mystery, suspense, and hive illumination will love this book, a zigzag path of entertainment and much more.

CSM
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Mrs. Fitz
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick Read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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This book was a quick read for me. The situations & characters were mostly realistic & relatable. I enjoyed the small town setting & it's interesting people.
That said, all the cops in this book were cartoonishly bad. Like "can't wait till this guy gets eaten" bad. That dropped the book from a 4 star to a three star for me.
Overall a very "ok" read, if you are a monster story fan.
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