I have been reading Brian Keene books for many years and have come to love his work so jumped at the chance to read and review 'An Occurance in Crazy Bear Valley' from Deadite Press.

The book is set during the Wild West and whilst this is not a normal setting for a horror book it does fit in well. It follows six outlaws on the run from the law when they come across a hut used by some woodmen, which not only has a secret inside, is situated near where the 'crazy bears' live. It's then a fight for survival after the gunslingers make the wrong impression on these locals.

I really enjoyed this book - the characters are entertaining and varied and despite reading horror for many years the setting was original.

The book also has a bonus novella in the back which is again set in the wild wet but also contains zombies and dinosaurs - and yes that sounds odd but the story works well and makes for an entertaining quick read.

So if your after an entertaining horror book unlike anything you've read before (but in a good way) then this will do the trick. ( )