Nowhere, Ohio

Bloodthirsty werewolves, set in the 80s, a group of teenage friends, and a slight Final Destination vibe... what more could you want?
When a werewolf terrorises a small town one Halloween night, everything changes. Ryan, a young teenage boy, witnesses the wolf attacking family and sees what happens once the wolf is killed. Now he's seeing dead people, and feels like he's the only one who can stop what happens next.

This was, I felt, a slow-burner. It took me a lot longer than usual to get through this one because I felt that it was just incredibly slow at points. The moments with the werewolf attacks were brilliantly brutal, and I had hoped there would be so much more of it than there actually was. At around the 75% mark, the story was amped up, and it was full steam ahead from then until the end. I loved the idea that Ryan was having visions of what was going to happen, but it definitely messed with my feelings a little as it didn't let on that these were visions until afterwards.
If you love 80s werewolf movies/books, this is definitely one for you.

This book is a thrilling departure from my expectations. It is truly a gem for those with a taste for the extraordinary, especially if you have a penchant for werewolves!

Nowhere, Ohio is a horror story set in a quiet town near Akron, Ohio. Fourteen-year-old Ryan Hatcher believes that his father and other locals will transform into werewolves during the full moon. He also discovers spectral entities communicating with his younger sister through her toys. Despite skepticism from his friends, Ryan investigates paranormal activities in the town, uncovering eerie behaviors in neighbors and his own family. The story explores the challenges of growing up in a small town with a terrifying twist.

In this gripping tale, a group of teenagers stumbles upon the dark truth behind a string of vicious animal attacks in their small town. Despite their best efforts to warn others of the impending danger, they find themselves battling against disbelief and skepticism. As they race against time to put an end to the bloodshed and unravel the enigma, they are haunted by ghostly apparitions and faced with life-altering decisions as the sinister identity of the werewolves is unveiled.

The novel has garnered high praise for its spine-chilling werewolf elements, though some have noted that certain descriptive passages may momentarily slow down the breakneck pace of the narrative. Nevertheless, it comes highly recommended for aficionados of savage werewolf sagas. Prepare yourself for a wild ride through the shadows of the unknown!

Thank you NetGalley and Anthropolis Publishing for digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Norton, Ohio is a small community close to Akron, Ohio. A place struggling after it's largest industry shuts down leaving many of it's residents in hardship to find work. Ryan and his family are not immune to the struggles of their town. With his mom and dad separated, and his mom dying of cancer, Ryan and his older brother Devin, and younger sister Layla try to navigate their new existance.

When a father and daughter in town are brutally killed by a giant wolf, the entire town is turned upside down. Reality is suspended when Ryan and his sister start seeing spirits that seems to be trying to tell them something. With the adults in their lives completely ignoring the attacks, it's up to Ryan and his friends to figure out what is going on and to keep everyone safe.

This book reminded me of a mix of 80's classic horror movies and Final Destination. Full of 80's pop culture references, this brought back so many childhood memories for me. My main beef with this book was the writing style of flowing between characters POV's in the same chapters. Most of the story is told from Ryan's point of view but in the middle of paragraphs we switch into the other characters thoughts. It was disorienting at times and I found myself having to reread to figure out how events were playing out. Despite this, I really liked this book. It was was gory, and scary with "I can't believe that just happened" moments. The ending was gripping with action and a sequence of events that had my jaw on the floor. If you're looking for a good monster horror book for spooky season, I can't recommend this enough.

Bryan Dull hit it out of the park again!!! NoWhere Ohio delivers all the creepy vibes with a strong plot that will keep you guessing the whole way through with a beautiful writing style that can only come from Bryan.
This story covers supernatural, paranormal, and grief horror seamlessly. I enjoyed this book and give it 4/5 stars.
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of the ARC team for this wonderfully creepy and fast paced story.

I loved this story. It will appeal to fans of Stranger Things. A group of kids are immersed in strange goings on in their little town. The characters are great. The plot faced paced. It keeps you guessing. The reveal was shocking.

Alright, so this one totally serves up some classic horror nostalgia! Picture small-town Ohio, spooky werewolf vibes, and a kid named Ryan who's gotta save everyone—like, no big deal, right? There’s all this creepy stuff going down, and Ryan’s handling family drama while unraveling a supernatural mystery with his little sister.

The story gives you this eerie, slow-build suspense that’s perfect for a chilly night, and the ’80s throwbacks add such a fun touch. Buuut, honestly? It dragged a bit. Like, I love a good slow-burn, but some parts were like, “Can we get to the full moon already?” But if you're down for a bloody, small-town mystery that might take a hot minute to pick up, then sure, dive in, because it's totally worth it!

Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

I snagged this off of Netgalley and I was really looking forward to this one.
Its very funny campy horror, so a lot of nostalgia for me here, and around this time of year, its really what I'm looking for, not the most horrifying or scarring, but good old, campy slasher kinda small town horror.

This was a slow burn, so please go in prepared, its not your , first page, everyone is dying, and the rollercoaster isn't stopping kind of read, but a building, tense, background creeping horror that lingers on your skin in goosebumps as you read.

This was a absolute fun 80s themed kind of horror, and I loved it, but you have to enjoy this kind of campy story line, and nothing is going to make you never want to sleep again, this is just a fun horror read.

I would absolutely recommend this to my friends that like this kind of horror, its good.

i liked the characters, and the burn, the small town claustrophobia, and this was my first trip with this author, will keep an eye on them now.