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Got this novella for review from Netgally.

It was short about 80+ pages but the story felt complete and was intruiging. The creature horror aspect was cool, but don't have much else to say

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If you have anything about the dangers that wait in the woods - maybe, just maybe don't go into the woods! Nuff said.

In Belgrade, Maine there is a lake. It's not like other lakes in the area, it’s one lurking in danger and dark secrets. The secret is protected by a Vietnam Vet but when two young teens venture into the woods near the lake.......

It Came From The Lake is a gripping, short fast read. Coming in at under 100 pages, it packs a nice punch. Easy to read in one sitting, this book will creep up on you while bringing on the chills and thrills. You may never look at a lake the same way again!

This book is dripping with atmosphere and danger. This book reminded me of the creature feature films my sister and I used to stay up and watch at midnight growing up.

This was my second book by Glenn Rolfe, and it will not be my last.

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IT CAME FROM THE LAKE [of course it did!] by Maine author Glenn Rolfe is a harrowing tale which immediately suspends disbelief in cryptozoological possibilities with its gripping, then terrifying, Reader's hook. Forget the "Poetic Justice," this is an implacable and unavoidable Horror situated at a quiet isolated forested Maine lake. Despite the local rumors and legends, almost nobody (except the caretaker) actually believes.

In trademark Rolfe fashion, following the initial terror, the Horror gets sneaky and subtle, while author Rolfe cleverly elicits our empathy for several innocent characters drawn into this unfolding incredible reality. Prepare for some sleepless nights after reading this startling novella!

[Previously published in the DARK TIDES Series. ]

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It Came From the Lake is the latest in blood-curdling horror from Glenn Rolfe.

This novel is a gripping creature feature that delivers unsettling terror and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat the whole time. It follows a myriad of characters as they interact in and around this small town ultimately culminating in the terrifying conclusion involving something from everyone's darkest nightmares.

I can truly say that I could not put this story down. I found myself devouring it late into the evening and finished this around 3 AM and had to keep the lights on. The gruesome deaths in this story prove that Glenn Rolfe is not afraid to pull any punches. He delivers some pulse-pounding gore and I felt the deaths were truly a creative way to image this creature of folk terror.

The pacing of this story is unrelenting as well. I found myself gasping at the end of each of the chapters (which are short and direct to the point). Readers are absolutely going to devour this story unless the lake creature just so happens to devour them first. No one is safe, and the stakes are high - check this out! You won't be disappointed!

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