This is hands down one of the BEST books Iโve read in all of 2019, and I canโt recommend it highly enough. If youโre the type of person that doesnโt need to read a full review of something to want to buy or read it โ GO NOW! ORDER IT! You wonโt regret it!
In the story, weโre introduced to a central cast of characters that we follow through a timespan of 15 years. I loved the transitions between past and present โ this isnโt always done well in books, but Hepler handled it perfectly, making it feel fluid and smooth rather than disjointed or clunky.
While there are some great horror elements to CRICKET HUNTERS, itโs also an amazing coming-of-age tale, especially in the parts from when Cel and her friends were young kids. I loved how real the depiction of childhood was, from their imaginative games to their neighborhood adventures. Woven together with Celโs grandmotherโs spells and superstitions, all of the chapters taking place in the 1990s felt really magical and enchanting to me.
In the present-day, the story felt more like a thriller โ which I loved. Trying to solve the mystery in the present, while the mystery from the past unfolds alongside the main story, was a completely absorbing experience. I was swept away, and couldnโt put the book down โ I honestly only stopped reading for the half hour it took me to drive home that day!
This was my first book by the author, so I didnโt know what to expect at all writing-wise โ and I loved it all! Heplerโs writing is engaging and accessible while remaining completely original, from the twist ending to the beautiful blend of cultures and languages. This could easily be adapted into a movie, and I hope that someday it is, because the story is amazing and itโd be incredible on screen โ although Iโm not positive that any director could capture the atmosphere and ambiance to Heplerโs writing.
Overall, if I could give this 6 stars, I would. It will absolutely be in my Top Books of 2019 recap (coming soon!), and itโs one Iโll probably read again in the future. The publisher, Silver Shamrock Publishing, is putting some great stuff out recently โ keep an eye on both Silver Shamrock & Jeremy Heplerโs books!
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Coming-of-age - but darker than you're used to!
This is hands down one of the BEST books Iโve read in all of 2019, and I canโt recommend it highly enough. If youโre the type of person that doesnโt need to read a full review of something to want to buy or read it โ GO NOW! ORDER IT! You wonโt regret it! In the story, weโre introduced to a central cast of characters that we follow through a timespan of 15 years. I loved the transitions between past and present โ this isnโt always done well in books, but Hepler handled it perfectly, making it feel fluid and smooth rather than disjointed or clunky. While there are some great horror elements to CRICKET HUNTERS, itโs also an amazing coming-of-age tale, especially in the parts from when Cel and her friends were young kids. I loved how real the depiction of childhood was, from their imaginative games to their neighborhood adventures. Woven together with Celโs grandmotherโs spells and superstitions, all of the chapters taking place in the 1990s felt really magical and enchanting to me. In the present-day, the story felt more like a thriller โ which I loved. Trying to solve the mystery in the present, while the mystery from the past unfolds alongside the main story, was a completely absorbing experience. I was swept away, and couldnโt put the book down โ I honestly only stopped reading for the half hour it took me to drive home that day! This was my first book by the author, so I didnโt know what to expect at all writing-wise โ and I loved it all! Heplerโs writing is engaging and accessible while remaining completely original, from the twist ending to the beautiful blend of cultures and languages. This could easily be adapted into a movie, and I hope that someday it is, because the story is amazing and itโd be incredible on screen โ although Iโm not positive that any director could capture the atmosphere and ambiance to Heplerโs writing. Overall, if I could give this 6 stars, I would. It will absolutely be in my Top Books of 2019 recap (coming soon!), and itโs one Iโll probably read again in the future. The publisher, Silver Shamrock Publishing, is putting some great stuff out recently โ keep an eye on both Silver Shamrock & Jeremy Heplerโs books!
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
This is hands down one of the BEST books Iโve read in all of 2019, and I canโt recommend it highly enough. If youโre the type of person that doesnโt need to read a full review of something to want to buy or read it โ GO NOW! ORDER IT! You wonโt regret it!
Coming-of-age - but darker than you're used to!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
In the story, weโre introduced to a central cast of characters that we follow through a timespan of 15 years. I loved the transitions between past and present โ this isnโt always done well in books, but Hepler handled it perfectly, making it feel fluid and smooth rather than disjointed or clunky.
While there are some great horror elements to CRICKET HUNTERS, itโs also an amazing coming-of-age tale, especially in the parts from when Cel and her friends were young kids. I loved how real the depiction of childhood was, from their imaginative games to their neighborhood adventures. Woven together with Celโs grandmotherโs spells and superstitions, all of the chapters taking place in the 1990s felt really magical and enchanting to me.
In the present-day, the story felt more like a thriller โ which I loved. Trying to solve the mystery in the present, while the mystery from the past unfolds alongside the main story, was a completely absorbing experience. I was swept away, and couldnโt put the book down โ I honestly only stopped reading for the half hour it took me to drive home that day!
This was my first book by the author, so I didnโt know what to expect at all writing-wise โ and I loved it all! Heplerโs writing is engaging and accessible while remaining completely original, from the twist ending to the beautiful blend of cultures and languages. This could easily be adapted into a movie, and I hope that someday it is, because the story is amazing and itโd be incredible on screen โ although Iโm not positive that any director could capture the atmosphere and ambiance to Heplerโs writing.
Overall, if I could give this 6 stars, I would. It will absolutely be in my Top Books of 2019 recap (coming soon!), and itโs one Iโll probably read again in the future. The publisher, Silver Shamrock Publishing, is putting some great stuff out recently โ keep an eye on both Silver Shamrock & Jeremy Heplerโs books!
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2019
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- Lee Ann OleskiReviewed in Canada on February 12, 2020
Coming of Age thrill ride!
This story hooked my right from the beginning. I enjoyed the authors writing style and thought the transitioning from past to present flowed well. The twists and turns made me second guess what I thought was actually happening and who did what multiple times. Was there witchcraft involved? Paranormal events? Was it a murder/mystery? I guess you will just have to read it to find out ๐.Lee Ann OleskiComing of Age thrill ride!
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2020
Then there was the ending ๐ณ. The ending of this book crept up behind me, tapped me on the shoulder and yelled BOO when I turned around! It surprised the heck out of me and I had to take a minute to just sit and ponder how clever it really was. Bravo Mr. Hepler ๐๐๐.
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- Zachary AshfordReviewed in Australia on September 15, 2021
Perfect blend of coming of age and horror
