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"Whispers of a Gypsy by J.T. Patten is an extreme horror novel in every sense of that word. This is a work for those who need something that turns all the dials up to 10, and then dares you not to cover your ears." -- Scott Kenemore, author of Lake of Darkness, The Grand Hotel, and Zombie Ohio
Dark with twists, a uniquely gifted boy falls into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the arrival of a monstrous protector...searching for something of the past.
Whispers of a Gypsy brings fear back to horror and psychological suspense the way we remember classic Stephen King and Thomas Harris novels, while adding Patten's trademark penchant for hair-raising twists and capturing some similarities to current horror favorites of Alma Katsu, Stephen Graham Jones, and Gabino Iglesias.
“A brilliant read…Great tense and spooky atmosphere…You don’t find many horror books that have a mentally challenged protagonist, much less a kid, and the author did a fantastic job.”NetGalley Reviews
“A deeply compelling and thrilling horror story with an immensely original setup…terrifying…akin to the early works of Stephen King.”ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition
“Whispers of a Gypsy is one of the darkest and scariest horror stories that I have ever tried to read.”Hendricks Book Reviews
“JT Patten tears down the divisions between horror, supernatural, and thriller genres to fuse a concoction that’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling. One of the scariest and darkest horror thrillers I’ve read.”Kashif Hussain, Reviewer, Best Thriller Books
Summary
Neurodivergent, young Dwight Skinner considers his mental challenges to be a superpower, but it's a pure bloodline that will put him in danger. When a tragic event brings a mysterious Romani neighbor, Mr. Mortimer, out of seclusion and into the Skinner family's lives, Dwight and his emotionally overloaded mother find an unsuspecting protector in this dark whisperer. Death and horrific secrets trail the unfolding life of Mr. Mortimer's past, and questions soon arise as to who has the more sinister of intentions, Dwight or the "Gypsy" he unconditionally trusts. The whispers have the answer.
Note: Whispers of a Gypsy is a story about how purity of heart dies in a world of hate. Using the word "Gypsy" refers to members of the Romani people (and/or their sub-groups Roma, Sina, etc.). The G-word, however, is pejorative. It is used in this case for conscious correction and to relate to an Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp book and the over 500,000 Romani killed by the Nazis. This group was one of the foremost peoples who suffered inhumane tests while in the camps. Na bister 500,000
Genre: Horror
"Whispers of a Gypsy by J.T. Patten is an extreme horror novel in every sense of that word. This is a work for those who need something that turns all the dials up to 10, and then dares you not to cover your ears." -- Scott Kenemore, author of Lake of Darkness, The Grand Hotel, and Zombie Ohio
Dark with twists, a uniquely gifted boy falls into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with the arrival of a monstrous protector...searching for something of the past.
Whispers of a Gypsy brings fear back to horror and psychological suspense the way we remember classic Stephen King and Thomas Harris novels, while adding Patten's trademark penchant for hair-raising twists and capturing some similarities to current horror favorites of Alma Katsu, Stephen Graham Jones, and Gabino Iglesias.
“A brilliant read…Great tense and spooky atmosphere…You don’t find many horror books that have a mentally challenged protagonist, much less a kid, and the author did a fantastic job.”NetGalley Reviews
“A deeply compelling and thrilling horror story with an immensely original setup…terrifying…akin to the early works of Stephen King.”ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition
“Whispers of a Gypsy is one of the darkest and scariest horror stories that I have ever tried to read.”Hendricks Book Reviews
“JT Patten tears down the divisions between horror, supernatural, and thriller genres to fuse a concoction that’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling. One of the scariest and darkest horror thrillers I’ve read.”Kashif Hussain, Reviewer, Best Thriller Books
Summary
Neurodivergent, young Dwight Skinner considers his mental challenges to be a superpower, but it's a pure bloodline that will put him in danger. When a tragic event brings a mysterious Romani neighbor, Mr. Mortimer, out of seclusion and into the Skinner family's lives, Dwight and his emotionally overloaded mother find an unsuspecting protector in this dark whisperer. Death and horrific secrets trail the unfolding life of Mr. Mortimer's past, and questions soon arise as to who has the more sinister of intentions, Dwight or the "Gypsy" he unconditionally trusts. The whispers have the answer.
Note: Whispers of a Gypsy is a story about how purity of heart dies in a world of hate. Using the word "Gypsy" refers to members of the Romani people (and/or their sub-groups Roma, Sina, etc.). The G-word, however, is pejorative. It is used in this case for conscious correction and to relate to an Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp book and the over 500,000 Romani killed by the Nazis. This group was one of the foremost peoples who suffered inhumane tests while in the camps. Na bister 500,000
Genre: Horror
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