Slasher Cruise is the first book in the new Supernatural Slayers series by cowriters Chris Heinicke and Kate Reedwood, and what a fantastic start! Although it’s a new series, it features some familiar characters from their Mall Priest series and there may be a surprise reveal before the end! Having said that, I think you could easily pick up this series without having read Mall Priest.
Little Bella Morris is all grown up, and along with the spirit of former rock star, Ricky Gibson, is now hunting demons and other nasty paranormal creatures. It’s 1999 and they are headed out in a cruise of the Bermuda Triangle to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Bella and Ricky are in search of a killer who seems to be following Slasher, the band performing on the cruise, and leaving bodies behind after each performance.
From the very first page the authors draw you into the action and it feels like the action never stops. I didn’t start Slasher Cruise until nearly bedtime, and if I hadn’t been fighting to keep my eyes open, I would have finished it in one sitting.
This was such a fun read, with lots of action, a bit of nostalgia, and a mix of new and familiar characters, it was just what I needed to help get me out of my reading slump.
I am not fan of hardcore horror, so if you’re like me, I think you’ll still enjoy Slasher Cruise. The authors have also stated that if you aren’t a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan you may not like it, but I loved it and I’m ambivalent about Buffy, so I think you can enjoy Slasher Cruise regardless.
If you’re looking for a mysterious, fun, nostalgic, suspenseful, action packed horror then pick this one up!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Slasher Cruise will be available on April 11 2025.
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