Title: when the mockingbird singsAuthor: Jason Nickey, Stuart Bray
First Published: May 27, 2023
Publisher: Self-Published
Pages: 106
Genre: Extreme Horror, Horror
Format: Paperback
Source: Purchased
Rating:
Synopsis:
This is the story of a vile, cruel, disgusting man, getting exactly what he deserves. Johnny is a gangster in 60's Moon City. When Johnny picks up a delivery for his boss at an old warehouse on the edge of town, his life changes in a way you won't soon forget.
Get the Book: AmazonReview
When the Mockingbird Sings is as extreme as extreme horror gets, featuring gratuitous on the page sexual violence. This book comes with strong warnings, and for good reason. A pedophile gangster gets in over his head and pays the ultimate price for his lasciviousness. The story is shocking to say the very least.
With two authors it’s hard to know exactly how much of each author was poured into this story and I think that contributed to my mixed feelings about the book. I’ve read and enjoyed books from both authors in the past and a few times I could see the swing from Bray’s brutal nihilism to Nickey’s tragic queer themes. Really the plot is all over the place and while there is a clear progression from crime to punishment, the tonal shift was jarring and the story overall felt disorganized.
Unfortunately this book was just not for me. The ending was satisfying, but the journey there was a slog to get through.
Quote
“In those last few seconds of silence… I heard the mockingbird outside once more. In that moment, I could swear it was mimicking my screams.”
Content Warnings
View Spoiler »About the Authors
About Jason Nickey
Jason Nickey is a horror writer coming from West Virginia, where he lives with his partner and three cats. He writes shorter fiction, focusing on short stories and novellas. His writing style ranges from general horror to extreme and everywhere in between.
About Stuart Bray
Stuart Bray was born in Louisville, KY on September 11th 1991. Stuart is an extreme horror/splatterpunk author and has written two novels and five novellas (not including a compilation of short stories with another author) Stuart is a very dedicated, and long-time horror movie fan, hosting a podcast discussing them at length.
Discover more from Radical Dreamer
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
