Creepy, creepy, creepy! Just my kind of story. I did find that Mr. Janz, while writing a goosebump producing story seems to more than once to set up scenario's that seem to be so impossible to escape that any way the characters find to solve a problem is equally impossible to believe. I didn't find that that took any enjoyment away from the story...just made me have to reassess my way of thinking. If you are a reader that just reads and doesn't try too hard to solve things...that won't bother, you at all. I had read that the author grew up between a very dark woods and a graveyard...so he certainly uses his past experiences when creating these stories that suck you in and keeps you wanting and coming back for more. This is the third book by Joanathan Janz that I have read. One moment he has you seeing a beautiful expanse of forest, and a future for this young couple, and the next...every living thing that is seen or unseen becomes an awaking of the most sinister and malevolent forces you can imagine. In the turn of a page the safe harbor has becomes a prison. You'll love the two main characters that now own the house that was inherited from Chris's aunt, but it isn't very far into the story that you will discover that the house has other plans...it may now "own" them. ( )

I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of The Darkest Lullaby from Flame Tree Press, and I loved having the opportunity to read another book by Jonathan Janz. It’s a dark, creepy take on a haunted location story, bringing with it a unique version of vampires, cults, and family secrets.

There are some scenes that seem somewhat rushed, that leave you wondering how you got to that particular plot point, but overall, this book is a great read, with moments that make your skin crawl and leave you glancing around the room while you read. Janz is rapidly becoming one of my favorite horror writers, and I can’t wait to add more of his work to my collection. ( )

I love a good story... This one kept me on edge and I couldn't put it down. It isn't for the faint of heart but you should give it a try anyway. You become a part of Jonathan's story. I could envision each character from their personalities to their looks. His details are vivid and come to life on each page. Every hair on my body stood up as I turned the pages with anticipation. I would love to read a sequel to this one... Great job Jonathan*** ( )

He’s the author who can always make the improbable so scary you’ll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door. This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear.

Jonathan Janz vividly describes and perpetuates. Reading this book is like slipping into the Overlook yourself, as Janz tells the characters' stories through his superb writing and vivid imagination. The pages seem to fly by your eyes without a whim, your brain just sucking up the story like a vacuum, and once you reach the "explosive" end, you may be wishing for more.

Jonathan Janz is a master storyteller. ( )