J. Todd Kingrea

To start this off, The Witchfinder by J. Todd Kingrea is a unique, and adventure-seeking glorious book, with amazing world-building and one of a kind imaginary plot. It has everything I could be looking for in a book; it has the action and the passion, with witches as a cherry on top. I must say, the beginning of a book is always a little harder to go through, but it was such an experience getting to know the characters and the plot line.

There were so many good elements in this book. Foremost, the book was well written from third perspective, which I love in most occasion; it really depends on the book. In this case, I loved the third perspective because I got to know different perspectives of the characters. The way the plot and the characters were layered out was so good, and it really brings the story closer to the reader. The beginning of the book started a bit slow, and it kinda got overwhelming for a bit, but then it started to even out and it sorta became more steady and interesting. The story itself really picked up in the last half of the book as it gotten more fast-paced.

Although I loved the relationships that developed throughout the book, I must say that I felt that some relationships went maybe a bit too fast. In some cases, I felt that the characters didn’t get enough feeling with each other for their relationship to be this strong. But that’s my personal opinion, and of course not everyone will agree with me. Although the description says enemies to lovers, I wouldn’t describe it as such myself. I think the main reason why it is labelled as enemies to lovers is the fact that they didn’t get along in the beginning, but they weren’t necessarily real enemies in the sense of the word.

I definitely recommend reading the book, it is an amazing read, and I’m sure fantasy lovers will devour this book. However, if you’re looking for real enemies to lovers, this book may not be the best suited choice for you. Apart from the romance facet, I really, strongly advise everyone to read this book, as it is unique and has one of a kind perspective when it comes to witches and the church. I’m really excited to see what the future brings for this series!… (meer)

"With a Blighted Touch" by J.Todd Kingrea is my kind of read! It's a genre-blending supernatural, murder mystery, who-done-it, thriller, tinged with a suspenseful, physiological drama, turned horror story and I thoroughly enjoyed every last page of it! When a down and out musician is called back to his hometown to attend a funeral, he finds this is going to be more than just the obligatory, personal, appearance he was expecting. Murders have been occurring in the town. Lots of bizarre, horrific, murders! What's even more bizarre is that the victims are all from his graduating class! Could these events have something to do with an experience he and a childhood friend had many years ago?
Fortunately, his old friend hasn't become a victim yet so the two of them team up to try and get to the bottom of the horror that's overtaken the town. Before it's over he will become a suspect and will have to solve these crimes to prove his innocence but what he and his buddy learn is more terrible than he could have ever imagined. It seems that the frightful memories of his past are even more vivid in adulthood and that his nightmares have always been real.
I was so hyped all the way through reading this book because I loved the authors method of combining all the styles that keep lovers of the "darker genres" like myself holding their breath up until the very last page! I liked the characters and could visualize the settings as if I'd been there. It was a very worthwhile experience to read this novel and I will eagerly look forward to more works from this author in the future. It's a good 4 and half stars in my humble opinion. If you like paranormal elements, legends, and murder mysteries, I highly recommend "With a Blighted Touch". Thank you to J.Todd Kingrea (author) and to LibraryThing for this awesome ARC!… (meer)

WELCOME TO BLACK ROCK – CANCER CENTRAL

The cover lends an eerie touch to With A Blighted Touch by J Todd Kingrea, that definitely fits the evil goingons in the small town of Black Rock. Is the town cursed? Is Kit cursed? And seeing we are in a small town, we gotta have some secrets.

Kit McNeil is back in town because of the death of his mother. He will love and miss her, not so with is still living father. Kit had been abused, demoralized and beaten down by him. Even now, he reverts to the feelings he had as a child. His dad isn’t all wrong. His music career has been a bust, and it’s his own fault. Drinking and drugs do not make for a success.

We have a mix of characters, from Kit, to his best friend, to his new friend, to the Dunley’s and the children (?). Of course, we have to have the characters make some bone headed moves, but how else can we create the suspense and tension that their actions cause to happen.

“We’re going to get you. We’re going to get you.”

I could hear the creepy voice as if the character was speaking to me out loud.

When Kit describes his and Todd’s camp, it brought to mind our camp from my childhood. Hey, J Todd, do we share some childhood exploits. I love when an author hits the spot.

When Kit and Todd start discussing the events that have plagued the town of Black Rock, Todd shares his research, a hobby cataloging the horrific events that have taken place in their small town. Of their graduating class of 129, 54 are dead. Of the six kids that lived on the same block as Kit, he is the only one still living. Hmmm…

J Todd Kingrea’s descriptive writing brought the horror to life. The details brought vivid visions to mind. The children, an evil spirit, mutilated bodies, the dark cave…

Man oh man…Courtney in the cave…shivers ran up and down my spine as I stopped reading, letting J Todd Kingrea’s words create a movie clip running through my mind. And Kit, life does not pass before his eyes and I love how J Todd dealt with the moments that flowed through Kit’s mind. As I read his thoughts, a sense of calm and warmth and ease passed through my mind too. J Todd can paint a picture with his words and I loved that I was there for every brush stroke.

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