The Devil in Gray eBook Graham Masterton
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In a town where Confederate blood still flows, a serial killer is on the loose—one so evil he’s no longer human.
America’s Civil War left wounds on the land that bled for over a century—and perhaps something even more terrible that will never heal. A man on the edge, haunted by a recent personal tragedy, homicide detective Martin Decker has been assigned to investigate a bizarre series of gruesome and seemingly random mutilation murders plaguing Richmond, Virginia. A serial killer is somehow finding his way into locked rooms to butcher his victims before vanishing without a trace, and the only witness is a young woman with Down syndrome who claims to have seen the man responsible for the horrific carnage. But the bloody trail is leading Decker to a place where his sanity will be sorely tested—and where pure evil has given rise to an unstoppable nightmare of terror and death.
This gripping masterwork of horror fiction from Graham Masterton, the award-winning author of The Manitou, takes horror to a breathtaking new level. A story not for the faint of heart, The Devil in Gray is a stunningly original tale of terror, one of the very best, from an acknowledged giant of the genre.
America’s Civil War left wounds on the land that bled for over a century—and perhaps something even more terrible that will never heal. A man on the edge, haunted by a recent personal tragedy, homicide detective Martin Decker has been assigned to investigate a bizarre series of gruesome and seemingly random mutilation murders plaguing Richmond, Virginia. A serial killer is somehow finding his way into locked rooms to butcher his victims before vanishing without a trace, and the only witness is a young woman with Down syndrome who claims to have seen the man responsible for the horrific carnage. But the bloody trail is leading Decker to a place where his sanity will be sorely tested—and where pure evil has given rise to an unstoppable nightmare of terror and death.
This gripping masterwork of horror fiction from Graham Masterton, the award-winning author of The Manitou, takes horror to a breathtaking new level. A story not for the faint of heart, The Devil in Gray is a stunningly original tale of terror, one of the very best, from an acknowledged giant of the genre.
The Devil in Gray eBook Graham Masterton
Having previously read Masterton's The House That Jack Built I looked forward to The Devil in Gray. I'm sad to say I was disappointed. The former work grabbed and held my attention, requiring I read through as quickly as possible. Our paperback copy was so devoured by the end of 2 readings by 2 people it was falling apart. We plan to buy another - preferably on Kindle, which hasn't been released. I just finished Devil in Gray, finding it easy to put down, and were it in paperback, it would be nearly pristine on the shelf - or more likely donated.I am always hesitant to review fiction; enjoyment is so subjective. What I found merely ok another may love. However, having read another of Masterton's works I find that while he can weave and tell a wonderful tale, this was not among those.
Masterton is British and while I love British works and am very comfortable with reading the styles I found his transfer of British terms and slang to be stumbling blocks in this piece. Words don't match the American-English usage, often throughout the piece making reading jolty and uneven. Throughout the book I altered wording in my head as I read simply so that the sentence or action flowed better.
The story itself was ok. I was so excited by the premise, but found myself pushing myself to finish rather than driven to. I never got into his main character, Martin, a Virginia detective trying to solve several gruesome murders. It is Martin who dares to believe in the unbelievable, yet I never bought him as the type. Characterization, who Martin is, his portrayal all feel forced. While I was looking forward to the ghost story (possible spoiler) the inclusion of voodoo and other such religions felt also forced: a way to "deal with" the reasoning for the ghost character rather than a natural progression. Perhaps it was how it was introduced or executed, but the movement from murder to possibility of a ghost to the religious element was so clunky I figured it was a way to solve a story problem rather than conscious decision to use. I often felt like I was reading 2 separate books meshed together; one idea didn't work so he used a separate one to write a book. I enjoyed the inclusion of the charming young girl with Downs Syndrome (only one of two who can see the ghost) and her mother, but first they were under used, then just sort of there and in a dangerous situation, just for the sake of a dangerous situation.
On several occasions it seemed like Masterton wasn't even reading his own work, scene descriptions felt impossible to execute or simply implausible. For example, in an important scene Martin is retreating, standing on a ladder and upward incline while holding things in both hands, yet somehow is able to use his (3rd?) hand to maneuver himself up. Or a situation that causes great damage to an apartment building, but our hero, Martin, leaves without making aware the other residents who in the next moment are streaming from the building to safety. Not great public service by a detective playing not nice with ghosts.
I loved The House that Jack Built; I felt pretty much the 180 of The Devil in Gray. I always believe people should choose and read for their own pleasure, but if it were me, I'd appreciate the heads up. If you're looking for a great Masterton tale check out THTJB, but maybe skip visiting the Devil in Gray. Loves of the Civil War may like this better than ghost tale lovers. I love both and was disappointed.
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The Devil in Gray eBook Graham Masterton Reviews
If you can get over the suspension of disbelief, Graham Masterton is a great writer, and his settings and characters are always compelling.
He is one of my favorite authors. He is master at creepy things, things that go bump and scaring the mess out of you.
I've quickly become a Masterton fan. He builds suspense quite well, establishes believable characters, and describes scenes sometimes with brutal effectiveness. I have also become fond of his use of history and mythology to either build upon or create story lines. Devil in Gray is no different. Here he uses the Civil War and the Santeria religion as forces who intersect to create a modern day murder mystery.
It takes no time to become deeply involved in the book, as Masterton introduces us to the theme of the story. A detective, still mourning for his murdered lover, must unravel a series of horrendous murders before others, even himself, becomes a victim. His search takes him from Civil War battle fields to the ancient beliefs and rituals of Santeria. All the while, others are dying in gruesome fashion by a killer who is unseen. It is a fascinating journey, and the tale wraps itself up very nicely, with a satisfying ending. Masterton hasn't disappointed me yet, and I look forward to the next book I choose.
This a pretty day@$m good read. Worth it enough that I purchased The Charnel House
Well written, fast paced but full of lore and history. I love the way that Mr Masterton mixes what we know and what we don't into mind-boggling horror. Man, I'd have hated to be in there!
Not the horror/thriller I was hoping for... seemed hurried, shallow, and simplistic in its writing. The story seemed forced, with too little character development.
An interesting premise, definitely a departure from the usual supernatural horror tale. However, the writing lacks maturity and depth, resulting in characters and a storyline that never really drew me in. I finished it more out of curiosity to see how the unusual plot would be resolved, rather than from any real sense of involvement. At times it felt more like a dull dime-store detective novel than a horror tale, despite occasional graphic scenes of slaughter (which were the only truly engaging moments for me).
Having previously read Masterton's The House That Jack Built I looked forward to The Devil in Gray. I'm sad to say I was disappointed. The former work grabbed and held my attention, requiring I read through as quickly as possible. Our paperback copy was so devoured by the end of 2 readings by 2 people it was falling apart. We plan to buy another - preferably on , which hasn't been released. I just finished Devil in Gray, finding it easy to put down, and were it in paperback, it would be nearly pristine on the shelf - or more likely donated.
I am always hesitant to review fiction; enjoyment is so subjective. What I found merely ok another may love. However, having read another of Masterton's works I find that while he can weave and tell a wonderful tale, this was not among those.
Masterton is British and while I love British works and am very comfortable with reading the styles I found his transfer of British terms and slang to be stumbling blocks in this piece. Words don't match the American-English usage, often throughout the piece making reading jolty and uneven. Throughout the book I altered wording in my head as I read simply so that the sentence or action flowed better.
The story itself was ok. I was so excited by the premise, but found myself pushing myself to finish rather than driven to. I never got into his main character, Martin, a Virginia detective trying to solve several gruesome murders. It is Martin who dares to believe in the unbelievable, yet I never bought him as the type. Characterization, who Martin is, his portrayal all feel forced. While I was looking forward to the ghost story (possible spoiler) the inclusion of voodoo and other such religions felt also forced a way to "deal with" the reasoning for the ghost character rather than a natural progression. Perhaps it was how it was introduced or executed, but the movement from murder to possibility of a ghost to the religious element was so clunky I figured it was a way to solve a story problem rather than conscious decision to use. I often felt like I was reading 2 separate books meshed together; one idea didn't work so he used a separate one to write a book. I enjoyed the inclusion of the charming young girl with Downs Syndrome (only one of two who can see the ghost) and her mother, but first they were under used, then just sort of there and in a dangerous situation, just for the sake of a dangerous situation.
On several occasions it seemed like Masterton wasn't even reading his own work, scene descriptions felt impossible to execute or simply implausible. For example, in an important scene Martin is retreating, standing on a ladder and upward incline while holding things in both hands, yet somehow is able to use his (3rd?) hand to maneuver himself up. Or a situation that causes great damage to an apartment building, but our hero, Martin, leaves without making aware the other residents who in the next moment are streaming from the building to safety. Not great public service by a detective playing not nice with ghosts.
I loved The House that Jack Built; I felt pretty much the 180 of The Devil in Gray. I always believe people should choose and read for their own pleasure, but if it were me, I'd appreciate the heads up. If you're looking for a great Masterton tale check out THTJB, but maybe skip visiting the Devil in Gray. Loves of the Civil War may like this better than ghost tale lovers. I love both and was disappointed.
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