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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Refreshingly clever horror fiction Nov 07, 2009
In Murderland H8, Garrett Cook creates a beautifully bizarre distopia that lampoons our society's and media's obsession with lionizing criminals, in particular, serial killers. Artfully written in experimental stream of consciousness, Murderland Part I tells the tale of an antihero caught up in his society's "Reap Culture" and who won't stand for it anymore. Wonderfully violent and at the same time macabrely sexualized, this first novel is not only introduces the reader to a horrifying new world, but also shows that author Garrett Cook has both a deep love and intellect for the macabre. Cook presents us with both a brilliantly constructed world as well as a very thoughtful criminal psyche. HIGHLY recommended for fans of intellectual horror, serial killer culture, and just a good gorey read.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Murderland Series is Gruesome and Glorious Jan 20, 2009
This first installment is a thrilling ride through the post-modern American landscape. Serial killers are idolized as pulp heroes, more popular than sports, film and music icons. Jeremy hunts these bloody memebers of the new famous and their potential victims, all while posing as a mild-mannered part-time pharmacist. Jeremy has everyone fooled until he leaves out his incriminating journal...
Garrett Cook's Murderland series starts off with a big bang boom, baby. Looking forward to the next one!!
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Dark Twisted and Disturbing Jan 07, 2009
I admire writers who understand and write about dark character motivations. Jeremy, the protagonist is an insane perpetrator. Yet, through Cook's writing, a compelling portrait of an understanding sociopath is painted through Jeremy's thoughts. I almost felt sorry for Jeremy, especially the struggles with self control, pity and the way he interprets his world.
I also liked the planting of the inner seed stuff going on. I thought this aspect added a gritty edge to the book.
The perspective changes took some time to become vividly clear in my mind.
In the end Murderland reminds me of: Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer with an Electric Ant edge.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Imagine "A Clockwork Orange" written by Hunter S. Thompson. Sep 23, 2008
In a future where pop culture has been taken over by serial killer mania, acts of senseless violence dominate the minds and actions of the populous. Death has become the predominant way of life. The world is quickly being overtaken by an alien vermin which exists only to process humans into machines for their own reproductive purposes and Jeremy Jenkins is the only one who can do anything about it. Using some of the best first person techniques that I have ever seen, Cook takes you deep into the mind of a schizophrenic serial killer come super anti-hero who embodies the very zeitgeist which he has declared war upon.
Garret Cook's "H8" is an excellent combination of fast paced narrative and creative satire which immediately and effectively submerges the reader in an all too believable nightmare world. The ample metaphor is personal rather than preachy, creating a rare work of prose which is every bit as intelligent as it is violent. It's hard to believe that this is a debut novel.
The only drawback to this novel is that it is too addictive and too short. It's the first part of a series which you immediately want to read the rest of. Good news though, part two should be out soon.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Garrett Cook Might Be A Cannibal Aug 28, 2008
Garrett Cook's debut novel, MURDERLAND PART I-H8, is an intense, satirical and, above all, entertaining read. What stood out the most for me was this book's exuberant inventiveness. It is an extremely violent novel that is also an indictment of "violence culture." The society Cook creates (Reap culture) is a natural extension of our present war-, bloodsport-, gangster-, horror-loving culture. Although Cook manages to do this without being "preachy"; he realizes we are all a part of this culture and realizes its entertainment value but offers this as a cautionary tale. It's a future world that Cook probably had a lot of fun creating. Serial killers are now the national celebrities and, when the cameras are rolling, America never fails to rise to the occasion. These killers are the subjects of the top-rated talk shows. America has established "safe zones" where the killers can go unmolested by their detractors or the authorities. One of the more legendary killers, Johnathan "Godless Jack Cavanaugh, even donates money to a "reap professional" support group, to help them cope with any impending feelings of remorse.
The only thing that bothered me while reading this were the occasional perspective changes, sometimes in the middle of a chapter. However, upon concluding the book, I could see how these shift changes were necessary.
I'm look very forward to reading Part II.
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