Jan Miklasewicz shines the lens once more on another diabolical Hartmouth horror and this one is his most accomplished yet. In DRUDGE, young Jake pays a visit to the town of Hartmouth, a stroke of bad luck leaves him vulnerable, leading to a truly nasty, perhaps inescapable ordeal.
As with his previous entry in the series, The Devil in Mia, the horror and dark humour is at its best when Miklaszewicz is focused in on the interplay between two characters. Drudge is pitch perfect in this regard. I love this author’s sense of humour, and I’m full of respect for the way he uses unease and escalating dread to push this narrative towards its much anticipated conclusion. There are some gruesome moments to be enjoyed along the way. Drudge is stylish, very dark, and immense fun.
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