Night Bleeds Into Dawn: A Supernatural Thriller

I don't usually read P.I. stories, but this one goes into the dark corners of the occult and supernatural in a way that is worthy of a damn good Horror writer.

In the first chapter we meet Jack, a typical down and out P.I. with a lot of debts and not too much business coming in. The situation is cliché, complete with alcoholism, but wait... only someone desperate for a job would take on the nasty multiple murder case that drops into Jack's lap. After an old nemesis guarantees Jack can't afford to walk away from the job, he quickly finds himself over his head.

I love the way the story unfolds in layers, putting events into perspective. I also love the author's skill at getting fine details into the narrative seamlessly, painting a full picture, whether it's description or the reason an old jacket isn't quite adequate against the cold weather.

This is not a book for the squeamish. While the violence isn't exactly gratuitous, it is messy in a way that only pure evil demons can manifest. As things started spiraling out of control, I couldn't help but think to myself that with Horror books, nobody promises a happy ending. Things could get progressively worse and end on a devastating note.

The twists and turns came heavy and fast as the book passed the halfway point. First all is lost, then everyone is saved, then it's all hopeless again and hard decisions have to be made.

The book will leave you breathless. A plausible reason is given for why Jack got drawn into the case, but that, too, is subject to changed circumstances.

All I can say without giving spoilers is that Graeme Reynolds can always be trusted to give you a wild ride. Any Horror fan will want to read this one.

Night Bleeds Into Dawn by Graeme Reynolds is a possession story with a twist. Full of gruesome scenes, shocking moments that will make you gasp and a thrilling climactic fight scene: this story has it all.
I was really caught up in the story and invested in the character of Jack and I can’t wait to read more of him. I think there were an extra character or two who didn’t add much to the story, but they were all well developed characters and I loved Graeme’s writing style. I will be reading more from him.

A gory book. A supernatural mystery that is quite graphic when you get into it. I enjoyed it.
4 stars form me

Here’s the thing. When I request ARCs from Netgalley, I look at the cover and read the synopsis. Then, I promptly forget about them. So, when I start reading the book, it’s like I come in blind — sometimes, I even forget the title.

That is why I was caught off guard by the events that happened in Night Bleeds Into Dawn. What I initially thought was only a mystery thriller turned out to be a gruesome supernatural horror mystery that will capsize your world. It’s bloody, violent, gory, and outright deranged, but you won’t be able to resist reading ‘til the end, no matter how you try.

I mean, the character of the main protagonist Jack Carlton leaves a lot to be desired. He’s the kind of MLC you’d love to hate, but the story which is told in his POV will show you that despite all his shortcomings, he gets things done — albeit drunkenly.

As soon as things start happening in this book, which is sooner enough than you’d think, you’d be disgusted and creeped out. Not to mention that you’d definitely have shivers running down your spine while you flinch your way through it all.

So, if you love supernatural horror and gore, Night Bleeds Into Dawn is a book for you. The first evidence will eat you right up and will have you reading more and more and more.

Not for the faint of heart, Night Bleeds Into Dawn is a page turner full of supernatural horror and humor. Private Investigator Jack Carlton finds himself biting off more than he can chew when he takes on a multiple murder case. Things go from bad to worse real fast. I didn’t expect to like Jack as much as I did but I found myself invested in his character after only a few chapters. He’s witty, flawed, and real. The author’s prose is what really drew me in though. The descriptions made me feel like I was right there living through the crazy demonic experiences with Jack. There were also so many twists and gruesome scenes that kept me from ever getting bored. This is the perfect quick read for someone looking for a gory and fast paced story! Thank you to BooksGoSocial for providing an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Creepy, insidious, and relentlessly gory horrorfest! Leave the lights on and don't make any plans. Almost claustrophobic in the impending horror that is unrelenting and pushes you to the end. Some dark humor adds a dash of chuckles to the gasps. A winner for all horror fans, not for the squeamish.

Solid horror./thriller. A strong protagonist. This is for lovers of gruesome horror. Gets into the nitty gritty of the occult. I found this book to be entertaining and am looking forward to more from this author.

Solid horror/supernatural thriller! Page turner from the very start. Has great gory scenes that are well written. Had a few laughs throughout from Chris. Looking forward to more from this author!