There is always a catch...
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When Antoine DeWitt looses his job, you might assume his day just couldn't get any worse. So when his wife finds they won a dubious lottery and he should go collect the 5 grand immediately, Antoine just knows there must be a catch. Hell, even the reader knows it, but the wife is just so convincing he can't say no. So Antoine finds himself at a car dealership somewhere beyond the outskirts of town, feeling uneasy and hesitant all the time. When even the car dealer confirms that he is a winner, Antoine slowly starts to relax - which is the moment the 'catch' hits him and throws him down into a dark cellar hole.
When Antoine wakes up again, he finds himself not only in a nightmare, but in the worst possible nightmare ever. Below ground live some really creepy creatures, and Antoine is supposed to be their next meal. He's already wrapped up in a kind of cocoon (supposedly to keep fresh). But Antoine decides this will not be the way he dies, and what follows is an all-out fight for survival, driven by the thought of seeing his family again. Lots of action and gore, unexpected turns, an impressive showdown and a mean ending - what more could you wish for?
I love creature features so I was thrilled when I learned this was another one, and well done! I wasn't aware of the myths it is based on. I was wondering where the creatures came from and what their background was, so I was glad to find that information as part the story. (view spoiler)
This was the first book I've read from the author, but will definitely not be the last. Recommended!