Bayou Whispers

The title tells a lot about what awaits us in this novel: sticky swamps and lots of voodoo magic. Ghosts, golems, zombies, black magic - you name it, you got it. I especially liked the appearance of the golem, which is still a minority when it comes to creatures in horror stories, so I was pleased to meet one here. There are also a couple of action-packed fighting scenes to let off some steam in between the mind-bending magic and voodoo stuff. The story is complex but never confusingly so, and it leads to a satisfying ending which may hint at a (not unwelcome) sequel, as I wouldn't mind meeting the ragtag group again for a another adventure. Thumbs up for another noteworthy publication by Crystal Lake, which has established itself as a guarantor of good horror stories. (I chose to read and review this book, which was kindly provided as an ARC by the publisher)