This short novella packs a punch and manages to tell a story about family, friendship, and acceptance while a blood thirsty "something" stalks a family.

Set in a sprawling estate of sorts, a family gathers for the funeral of a matriarch. Among them is a woman who isn't related but is just like family as she was taken in almost as their own because of her neglectful mother.

A snowstorm buries them in cold and snow. Phones don't work, electricity is out, and their vehicles won't start. But this is the least of their problems as SOMETHING huge with wings begins hunting them one by one, leaving a blood stained path in its wake.

This story takes place on a single night and the action never ceases as the carnage ensues. Between these gruesome deaths, we'll learn more about the characters and whatever is hunting them.

This is a fantastic, short, and atmospheric novella which is perfect for a quick read alone in the dark. I highly recommend it.

A brilliant short horror story that will stay in my head for a while. The atmosphere and setting were great and I loved the pacing. The threat was always there but there were also calm moments which made the horror moments hit so much harder. It was also surprisingly emotional at some points. But again, it helped the horror more than it took away from it. The whole story left me wanting more. I want to know more about the family's back story, the house and especially the something that's haunting it. Definitely one of my favourite reads of the year.

Thank you Netgalley, BrigidsGate Press, LLC and Erica Schaef for the e Arc of This Cold Night .

This Cold Night is a novella that packs a punch straight away. Tackling tangible terrors of " A thing with wings ", death, family ties and many other horrors that lay deep into our psyche. The pacing of the book is fast, building in character development as the plot unfolds. We get a good idea of who these people are and the sense of loss that they have to endure. For me, it came across as a murder mystery with horror elements which worked really well. There is subtle foreshadowing within the narrative so I really enjoyed the direction of the plot itself.

This book has atmosphere, tension, terrifying elements and some great twists. It would definitely make a great audiobook in the future !!

4 Stars