Snowblind

Snowblind is a short novella about a group of men who find themselves stuck in a blizzard on a mountain. Lost and injured they find themselves as prey with an unseen group of creatures advancing upon them.

The novel is fast paced and a quick read with the suspense drawn out just long enough for it to be creepy. I read it late at night and found myself genuinely creeped out and as a horror fan who isn't easily scared, I think this says something! But there was plenty of guts and gore and the ending was a bit of a shock/twist (but fitting, I feel.)

Snowblind is definitely worth a read, but remember... they come at night!

Michael McBride sets the perfect scene for Snowblind. One that is so easy to picture. Four friends that have recently grown apart, but come together out of tradition. Four people with entirely different lives, who let go of all of that to enjoy the weekend away. A weekend packed with camping and hunting. What could go wrong? Apparently a lot. The hunters become the prey in a terror-filled tale of survival.

I found myself completely obsessed with flipping the pages, terrified and yet unable to stop reading. The book unfolds into a nightmarish story that bleeds off the page. McBride does a stellar job of creating a fearsome story that moves at a lightning fast pace. I could picture myself in the shoes of the men: trapped, horrified, hunted. Peering out into the dark night, eyes frozen open, mouth dry, hoping that there is no movement and you survive another night. Do you see what I'm getting at? Snowblind draws you in. It gets in your head.

I'm honestly glad that this was a short story. I'm not sure I could have taken much more of the very raw and vivid writing style that the book presents. The attention to detail is insane, especially with the character's emotions and their deaths. If you have a weak stomach, you've been warned. Just when you are sure you have an idea of what is going on, a twist gets thrown in that will make your mouth gape open. I loved the ending! No spoilers here though. You'll just have to see for yourself.

If you are a fan of horror, this is a book you absolutely need to read. I am so glad that I took the time to read Michael McBride's Snowblind and I can't wait to read more from him! He is definitely a master of his craft. Grab a blanket, turn down the lights, and prepare to be scared.