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Author: Angela Alsaleem Story: Lockdown This story is the most suspense driven work I’ve seen, and all in a few pages. Lockdown shows us the dark side of the moon, and baby I don’t want to come home. Angela Alsaleem has written the finest hidden treasure that you’ll ever read. This story is not for the kiddies, so children divert your eyes, DIVERT I SAY! Will you be let down, or disappointed how it ends? If you’re a fan of the dark stuff, then you won’t. But if you do love a happy ending where people kiss and hug, then look elsewhere. Nonetheless, this is a must read. A story about a mad house, with a crazed inmate on the lose, and carnage!!! need I say more? Rating 5 out of 5 http://jessenovels.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/lockdown-by-angela-alsaleem/ |
Women Scorned is pitched dead centre in the Horror genre and gives no respite from the very start as you plunge me into a brutal murder, followed hotly by spirited possession, a dramatic scene with the wolves and then the mysterious episode at the hospital. I like the mystery - is Camilla a ghost? The door mechanism can't detect her but the child Britney can, though her mother and the nurses can't... then the body appears! Nice touches here to keep the pace high and the reader turning pages to find out more. In C2 I found Libitina gross in a horrible sort of way, and when she steals Camilla's body I just know there's all sorts of mayhem in store. Horror fans will revel in this, and I'll back it for them. -Bob Steele http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
Intriguing premise. Powerful opening. Dare I read more? You generate atmosphere seemingly effortlessly. You have a true grasp of how to create horror. I have learned something form your style which will of course affect mine. If I said it is a lovely story, of course I would be lying. May Lucifer shine upon you with his dark light. -Jupiter Echoes http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
A fantastically bleak, desolate and down right gritty opening. This is one of the best I have ever read. Not just on this site but ever! You have put something in this scene that a lot of people can't -emotion. Some people balk at writing emotion. But you have it here. At first when I saw the title of the book I thought it was going to be historical romance. This is so not the case. I am thrilled I stopped by. This is just great. I would love to give you some nits, things that needed cleaning up but in all honesty, I got so wrapped up in the writing that I didn't notice anything out of place. Truly amazing stuff. Backed T.L Tyson-Seeking Eleanor http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
WOW! This is powerful stuff - dark, emotive, full of tension, and some incredible characters. You storyline is strong and well thought-out, and the descriptive passages are superbly evocative. There are so many layers of meaning in this, that it's the type of book which you can read for a second or third time and still find new delights. Backed with pleasure. Best wishes, Tony. http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
Hi Angela, This is a truly dark opening chapter, and it is written with such vivid detail. I do not normally read a book this graphic, but I was compelled to carry on. Your writing is superb and everything is brought to life just enough to draw you in, but not put you off. Shelved for sure. Good luck, James (The Lycetta Legacy). http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
Hi Angela, Flipping heck, what a beginning. This jumps off the page and slaps us around the chops, pay attention it screams. I was immediately drawn in, strong imagery, great writing, pacy and slick. Horror, fantasy, intrigue and murder mystery all rolled into one. My only suggestion would be around the pitch, can’t we have the characters names in there, the pathologist, the woman, it became a little difficult to unpick as time went on. Strong writing, powerful scenes. Happy to back this, well done. Best wishes and good luck Andrew W (Sanctuary’s Loss) http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=14179#comments |
Women Scorned Author: Angela Alsaleem Reviewed By: Matthew R. Konopka For anyone who has ever wondered why there aren't more horror novels featuring strong yet dangerous women, mixed with a healthy dose of violence and some intricate, thrilling plot, Women Scorned is their answer for late night reading. |
The title says it all, instantly alluring. From the very first line in this one, I was hooked. From the very first page, I was awed, horrified, and strangely moved. By the end, I was ready to read another novel by Angela Alsaleem. She writes with a captivating prose which at times reads smoothly enough to feel as if I am having a sensual experience, while at the same time I am being pummelled with frightening and grotesque images. This does not mean, however, that Alsaleem is a writer for those simply seeking sexy, horror trash. This novel is about figuring out who you are, and is filled with interesting and complex characters, heroes who don't want to be heroes, villains who are just doing the only thing they know. There is never a dull moment in this book, and it will constantly leave the reader wanting more as the suspense builds to an explosive ending. Don't miss this up and coming writer who has never failed to entertain me or force me to question the darker sides of being human. |
We’ve linked with Angela Alsaleem, who seems to be rising star. Here at Jessenovels we hope to see more of her work soon. http://jessenovels.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/indie-writer-angela-alsaleem/ |
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Sanitarium Author: Angela Alsaleem Reviewed By: Editor, Brown Paper Publishing The novel is fantastic—everything I’d in my mind it would be and quite a bit more. . . . As the work lays, it is quite daunting and impressive. The same sense of immersion, the same blunt of confidence in both concept, form, and narrative flourish that I was initially attracted to in your work is spread out, made into the veins of this thing—and I don’t mean this in only superficial, virtuosic construction (such as Watchers when you sent it so many moons ago, you know, the stylistic creativities that are all quite cool) but in the brooding atmosphere—that’s what drives the thing. It, without being any one outright, has this blend of so many elements-- in the moment character study, removed almost classic ghost story, graceful unspooling of narrative into narrative—really striking out from any label, any leaning on genre or expectation. It’s new, which is something I like—I would have settled for just ‘good shit’ but New is better. Nothing strikes a false note, or worse, a lame note, which is impressive considering the span of it—the reach itself is admirable, that it actually manages to get finger holds, hoist itself remain aloft just makes me thrilled to actually finally be getting around to publishing it. |
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Angela, this story [Women Scorned] blew me away. This is my official review. 4.5 Stars I desperately want to subtitle this book 'Naked Zombie Barbie’s Bloody Screaming SexFest'. Perched on the sharpest of razor edges between disgusting and wickedly inventive, Women Scorned is anything but shy about sex and blood. Author Angela Alsaleem forced me to alternate between hiding my eyes, and prying my own fingers away to keep reading. First: Camilla is one of the sweetest Zombies I’ve ever had to endure. She decays before my eyes, and I still love her. Second: Libitina Flesher steals every scene she’s in, and getting a mere human to outshine Zombie Camilla is a miracle I won’t attempt to explain. Alsaleem just performs magic with Libitina. Third: if any other character could compete with those two remarkable women, it might be little Aludra, and I’m not even sure she is human. She is into human pain though, and because of her, Camilla and Libitian have a lot of work to do. If, that is, Camilla can hold herself together. My only complaint about this gory romp is that Satan seems to live in a house just up the street. There is a lot of wandering in the woods, and the girls don’t cover much distance. But the vats, and tubs, and barrels of gore they leave around quite make up for that. Joel B. Kirkpatrick JournalStone - Acquisitions Director |