The House Eaters Aaron Polson 9780982026663 Books
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Nick Gillingham knew that moving before his senior year would suck... but he never imagined a nightmare like Broughton’s Hollow. It’s bad enough that Nick hears disembodied voices after moving near “the House”—a crumbling relic with a sinister past. But then the local football team decides to make him their new tackling dummy, the queen of the school starts manipulating him for her own nefarious purposes, and his parents’ marriage falls apart. When Nick’s elderly neighbor hints that whatever lurks within “the House” might be the cause of his troubles, he sets out to uncover the truth behind the local Indian legend of the “Eating Monster.” Nick will to have to rely on a band of social outcasts from school—and his loony kid sister—to put his life and family back together again. But even if he survives a close encounter with “the House,” Nick will still need to find a date for the homecoming dance. "The quaint new-kid-in-town core of The House Eaters is only a ruse. Polson lures us in with this charming detail only to slam the door behind us, turn out the lights and watch us tremble in the dark. Brilliantly paced, The House Eaters turns the haunted house concept on its head with a style and brilliant cast of characters rarely found in today's dark fiction. The House Eaters is a treat for the young adult audience and horror aficionados alike." - Barry Napier, author of Masks of Our Fathers "Check your doors, and when you're satisfied that you have neither too many nor too few, allow Aaron Polson to tell you the nightmarish tale he has weaved around a Native American legend." - Cate Gardner, author of Strange Men in Pinstripe Suits and Other Curious Things
The House Eaters Aaron Polson 9780982026663 Books
The House Eaters is a pretty clever combination of two genres: The new kid in school, fresh from moving from the city to a rural area and the creepy house around the corner surrounded by rumors and legends.Nick has moved to the Hollows from the suburbs of Kansas with his mother and father as well as his younger sister. His father just happens to have grown up in the Hollows and also happens to be the Senior English teacher: Nick's english teacher.
It's hinted at that Nick's sister has an undefined medical/health issue. Part of the reason for their move is the loss of Nick's mother's job and the forced relocation due to his sister's medical bills.
Enter the House. A creepy ramshackle affair that looks like it's been neglected for years. And of course there's the creepy old neighbor who happens to lurk the streets at night and is seen taking walks to the old house. Being the new kid is bad enough, uprooted in his senior year of high school, but it doesn't help that the House speaks to Nick in his mind.
There's the usual cross section of high school personalities. The pretty but caustic popular girl with the football paying knuckle dragger of a boyfriend. She takes a liking to nick, the boyfriend obviously doesn't like that. Teen drama at its best!
There's the bookish and pretty in a she-doesn't-know-it way class partner who teams up with Nick for one of his father's presentation assignments.
Then there's the two who befriend Nick: one a smart, quiet and funny fish out of water himself and the other the geeky ghost hunter wannabe with a heavy burden of guilt from events past on his shoulders.
So you can see from the description that it's not your typical haunted house story. As Nick deals with the growing obsession with the house and his troubles at school he's also dealing with a sister who seems to be having mental issues and parents that are slowly starting to drift apart.
I won't say that The House Eaters will scare the pants off of you. It won't. Books generally don't frighten me. But I will say the story is entertaining and its strengths are in the characters. Polson does a great job of bringing to life a good deal of the high school experience. He just puts a supernatural spin on it and while short, is able to pack a lot of story into its 150 or so pages.
This is very good and entertaining storytelling and cements the fact that great characters make for great books.
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Tags : The House Eaters [Aaron Polson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Nick Gillingham knew that moving before his senior year would suck... but he never imagined a nightmare like Broughton’s Hollow. It’s bad enough that Nick hears disembodied voices after moving near “the House”—a crumbling relic with a sinister past. But then the local football team decides to make him their new tackling dummy,Aaron Polson,The House Eaters,Strange Publications,0982026668,FICTION Horror,Fiction - Horror,Horror & ghost stories,Horror - General
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The House Eaters Aaron Polson 9780982026663 Books Reviews
I bought this as a late night read and it proved to be a decent enough book to read for the night.
Gave this one a try when it was going for Free. Found it to be a great, creepy story that would be worth buying. Looking forward to more from the author.
I enjoyed The House Eaters and have given it four stars. The characters were engaging and likeable. I would have liked more background on the Tabby and her illness but enjoyed her interactions with her brother Nick. Sarah was a fun character and added some strength to the read. I would read more from this author.
Lori Pescatore
I read this book over the course of two days. Once I read a couple pages, the hooks were planted. Polson has a knack for writing in a teen's voice, and not once did I doubt the authenticity of the characters. This isn't necessarily a "scare you out of your skin" novel, but it does have supremely creepy moments that had chills running through me.
I can't recommend this novel enough. It's a suspenseful, funny, and engaging read.
Aaron Polson's The House Eaters is a tight and trim YA horror novel that, in first person POV, captures that teenage voice wonderfully well. Nick, our protag, and his sister Tabby have moved from the Kansas City suburbs into a new development near a small town and are creeped out by a local abandoned House that seems to call to them, speak to them. They know the House means trouble, but are nevertheless drawn to explore it. This, along with a mysterious neighbor, some teenage shenanigans, and a bit of budding romance, make for a compelling read.
Polson is from Kansas, where the story is set, and his writing reflects the city-kid-in-the-country angst that makes this a realistic high school novel fraught with tension and suspense and a surreal story scenario. Some slight, high school appropriate vulgarities makes this, in my opinion, a recommended read for 8th grade or older.
Nick can't stand his new life. Leaving the city to start up life in Barton Hallow, a middle of nowhere town with nothing to do and nowhere to go he thinks things can't get any worse. Then his parents stop talking to each other, too wrapped up in their own problems to worry about his. That's when Nick discovers The House. Built into the side of a hill The House looks out over the rest of the neighborhood like a wraith...and then he starts hearing voices and seeing doors that shouldn't exist. Life in the Hallow might not be what it seems...and it's certainly not as safe.
Polson has crafted a unique story with a writing style that flows from the first page to the last. His characters are well rounded and, while you'll find plenty of stereotypes, his main characters have personalities of their own. There are several areas of the story I would have liked to see a little more development, such as Nick's sister's telepathy which is mentioned and used but not explained. There's also the question of whether or not fire really destroys that is brought up but then left forgotten as the story ends (this will make more sense if you've read the book, I won't go into detail because then we're in spoiler territory). However, even with these minor points the book is an exciting read and will keep you guessing.
It's a quick read and you'll have it done in a day if you have a few hours to spare and nothing to do. It's definitely a YA horror read and even though the characters are seniors in high school there's nothing in the book that would make it inappropriate for the middle school horror crowd or the adult horror fan that's young at heart. I look forward to seeing what else Polson's written, he's shown a lot of potential and "The House Eaters" is well worth the read.
The House Eaters is a pretty clever combination of two genres The new kid in school, fresh from moving from the city to a rural area and the creepy house around the corner surrounded by rumors and legends.
Nick has moved to the Hollows from the suburbs of Kansas with his mother and father as well as his younger sister. His father just happens to have grown up in the Hollows and also happens to be the Senior English teacher Nick's english teacher.
It's hinted at that Nick's sister has an undefined medical/health issue. Part of the reason for their move is the loss of Nick's mother's job and the forced relocation due to his sister's medical bills.
Enter the House. A creepy ramshackle affair that looks like it's been neglected for years. And of course there's the creepy old neighbor who happens to lurk the streets at night and is seen taking walks to the old house. Being the new kid is bad enough, uprooted in his senior year of high school, but it doesn't help that the House speaks to Nick in his mind.
There's the usual cross section of high school personalities. The pretty but caustic popular girl with the football paying knuckle dragger of a boyfriend. She takes a liking to nick, the boyfriend obviously doesn't like that. Teen drama at its best!
There's the bookish and pretty in a she-doesn't-know-it way class partner who teams up with Nick for one of his father's presentation assignments.
Then there's the two who befriend Nick one a smart, quiet and funny fish out of water himself and the other the geeky ghost hunter wannabe with a heavy burden of guilt from events past on his shoulders.
So you can see from the description that it's not your typical haunted house story. As Nick deals with the growing obsession with the house and his troubles at school he's also dealing with a sister who seems to be having mental issues and parents that are slowly starting to drift apart.
I won't say that The House Eaters will scare the pants off of you. It won't. Books generally don't frighten me. But I will say the story is entertaining and its strengths are in the characters. Polson does a great job of bringing to life a good deal of the high school experience. He just puts a supernatural spin on it and while short, is able to pack a lot of story into its 150 or so pages.
This is very good and entertaining storytelling and cements the fact that great characters make for great books.
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