Really makes you think. Has you thinking nothing is related and then bam it all connects. Exactly like a puzzle you have to find the right piece to make it fit. I highly recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more from this author
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Diazhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Diaz2024-07-18 16:55:192024-09-26 13:38:40Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
Amanda Zimmerman is a woman who has been through a lot in her lifetime, the worst being losing her child and after some years grieving this, she begins to have a feeling that something isn’t right about it. John Rainbow is a professor of history who experienced young love in France with Jeanette Orfèvre, a vintner during World War II where he saw shadows in the beauty of the town and the dark cathedral overshadowing it.
As Amanda is figuring out what happened to her child, she keeps experiencing, visions, smells, thoughts and feelings and events which are testing her sanity, so she returns to where she first started grieving, but things don’t go as smoothly as she hoped. This is where Ben Henfry, an ex-detective who knows something is wrong as soon as he runs into Amanda and sees her unusual behaviour, little does he know that she will draw him into a world he could never have expected or imagined. Meanwhile, she goes to see Professor Rainbow, an old acquaintance of the father of her child, however, he doesn’t seem to want to, or be able to help her, so she continues on.
It is at this point that the professor realises that he needs to revisit his past and reconnect with Jeanette and face up to his loneliness, but first, after an encounter with Ben Henfry, he tries to find Amanda and also his old and now legless friend, however, what he finds in nothing he could ever imagine or expect. It is at her lowest point that Amanda is confronted with the truth of her recent behaviour and the Puzzleman decides to show her the reality of what he has been pushing into her mind and so in the sewers , Amanda and another are drawn deep into the world of the Puzzleman and the Gruemonsters he has created within it, creatures ever living in a state of disparate features, pain, delirium and delight as the Puzzleman reigns over them and the Professor watches them be taken, knowing that the other person is his old friend.
As these tangled lives intertwine, they are drawn deeper into the reality and history of the Puzzleman, his gruesome world and the mystery surrounding it, but will they be able to stop him and keep their sanity intact or will the go the same way as the Gruemonsters, after all no one is sane down a drain and down a drain no one is sane!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2024-07-18 04:43:172024-09-26 13:37:39Puzzleman: A Macabre Thriller by Christopher Alan Broadstone, Danilo Montejo – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1983840.Puzzleman” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Puzzleman: A Novel” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1213563946l/1983840.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1983840.Puzzleman”>Puzzleman: A Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/901261.Christopher_Alan_Broadstone”>Christopher Alan Broadstone</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6679781803″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Puzzleman is definitely a book that will make you think. This was way different than anything I have read before and I enjoyed it. The complex web of how everyone is connected will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I am not usually one to pick up a book like this as it is way outside of my comfort zone, but the cover drew me in and I figured I would give it a chance. Details for any kind of book are important and the author did a great job in that department. Overall I enjoyed this original story and wouldn’t mind finding what else this author has to offer. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2024-07-18 01:00:442024-09-26 13:37:17Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This was the first book I had picked up by this author and far from the last! I am such a huge fan of the horror and thriller genres, so as soon as caught a glimpse of this cover, I knew I had to pick it up. After reading the synopsis, I immediately dove in and didn’t come up for air until the end! This book grips you immediately in the first few pages and never lets go. I cannot stress enough how genius this writing style is. I am blown away that I have never heard of this author before, but I am recommending them to everyone now. This is a gripping, original read with absolutely incredibly horrifying imagery description of the Grumemonsters. I’m so excited to have found this author even if this does give me nightmares. If you are looking for a phenomenal horror book with intense twists and turns throughout, please do yourself a favor and pick this book up right now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2024-07-17 22:09:272024-09-26 12:27:20Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Shannen Kern
Intrigue and complexity draw you near and hold you victim. Honestly, I love a good thriller/ horror movie, but I don’t necessarily read many this one was a must. The cover, the title, everything about Christopher Alan Broadstone’s first novel Puzzleman draws you in. At least for us thriller/horror fans. It all begins with an earring. The web of complexity that leads to each of the characters or better, yet victims make you hold your breath. I will admit I was up waaaay past my bedtime with this one. Once I started, I couldn’t find a place where I was willing to stop, I had to know what happened next. While the complexity and twists of how everyone and everything tied into each other made me think of famous franchises, this book took it to an entirely different level or mind blowing. Forever in my mind after this read “no one is sane down a drain, and down a drain no one is sane”. Everything about this world tells you to run. The mystery, the puzzles, the characters, the intrigue, they all tell you to stay, to go down the drain and discover the truth. I truly cannot wait to see what this otherworldly author comes up with next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-07-17 20:21:152024-09-26 12:26:48Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Ayla Phipps
I’ve been slowly trying to get out of my comfort zone as far as reading genres and decided to give this horror selection a try. For those who enjoy horror, it is definitely a good pick. As for me, I’m not sure if I’ll be reading the next one. It was a bit too intense but some of the storyline was quite interesting. It can be quite challenging in keeping up with the storyline at times but does have some thrills here and there. This story focuses on how tragedy deeply affects a group of people in different ways and as they come together.Each of the characters bring to the story aspects of mythology, history as well as the horror and gore to light. When the Puzzleman emerges from the creation of the Grumemonsters, the author captures every detail of its grotesque and appalling form. Definitely brings in creativity in a gruesome manner.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2024-07-17 19:24:122024-09-26 12:26:16Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Jennifer Ramos
I was intrigued by the title and cover. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting into but I do like horror so I figured I’d give it a try. I wouldn’t necessarily classify this as horror but definitely a thriller. I haven’t read a book in a long time that has made me think wtf as much as I did reading this one! It was very interesting how each of the characters were connected in one way or another and the nightmare they were living through. This book is not for the faint of heart, but if you love books that make you question your sanity, give this one a chance. It will be awhile before I get some images out of my head.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2024-07-17 18:49:112024-09-26 12:25:46Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Jamie Truex
Puzzleman: A Macabre Thriller throws you into a dark world of twists and turns, intricate details, and realistically written characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of time and research that went into the writing, with nods at Greek Mythology and WWII that I noticed. this is definitely one of the most creative and intricately original books I have read in quite awhile, and I loved the strangeness of it all. This is one that will keep you guessing, and the fact that the characters are imperfect makes it much more believable and emerges you even deeper into the experience. Upon checking into this author, I have found he also has a some horror shorts that are also very well written and quite good stories. I will surely be reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Swindlehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Swindle2024-07-17 16:37:082024-09-26 12:25:19Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Amanda Swindle
I have never been a horror person, but I enjoyed this book. The plot and characters were very well thought out. It is a unique story. If you are new to horror, I recommend starting with this book. It is a great representation of the genre.
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Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Amanda Gray
This book could use a trigger warning. It is quite disturbing and graphic, which some horror fans love. It’s well written, twisting mystery that is very detailed. The author creates an intricate macabre world full of twists and turns. The story is very scary, it’s the thing that nightmares are made of, especially as it deals with dreamworlds. You will keep turning the pages to see what happens next.
Puzzleman, Christopher Alan Broadstone, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Horror, Thriller, Amanda Gray, June 2024
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amandahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda2024-07-17 09:11:542024-09-26 12:23:50Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Amanda Gray
Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone is an absolutely exceptional horror/thriller read. This book is dark, twisted, and at times uncomfortable, in the best was possible. This book is vivid and unique, and impossible to put down. The cover is creepy, and really sets the tone for the book. This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I absolutely loved it, definitely recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Finn Cunninghamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFinn Cunningham2024-07-17 07:04:562024-09-26 12:23:33Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Finn Cunningham
This was a really unique read. I don’t normally like horrors/thrillers but there was something about this book that made me want to read it and boy was I glad I did. This story is very intense. The author does an incredible job at describing characters and scenes so that you can actually see them happening as if it were a movie. There were parts of this story that literally made me jump and the images the author places in your mind is definately the stuff of nightmares. This story is so intricate that I had to re read some parts to fully understand what I was reading but it was so worth the extra time doing that. The characters and their lives are so well woven together even when at first they seem to have no connection at all. One thing that did come across for me is that every one of them were fighting demons of some sort or another and this is what draws the puzzleman to them. This is a very chilling read that I definately got lost in. It is quite a big book however it flows so well that I read it in no time at all. This was definitely one book I didn’t read in the dark which to me is a sign of a good horror story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2024-07-15 15:55:182024-09-24 19:51:09Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Kerry Carr
What can I say abut this book, well this book really had me reading it till the end that’s for sure. It was filled with so many twists and turns, that really made me wonder what was going on next that I just couldn’t put it down. Like how can a couple, a detective and one legged man all have in common? Will this book do just that, with its story telling. I really felt like I was right along with the ride of this horror, gore, history and folklore ride of a story. it was such a well detailed and world that I really felt like maybe just maybe these people were actually real and maybe living down the street. This book really was amazing I love reading horror and gore and this book really made it worth the read. highly suggest maybe not reading this thou before bed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2024-07-13 12:36:022024-09-26 12:12:43Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Jennifer Reimer
In a world of Grumemonsters – or basically zombies – there is a lot of twisted horrors. There are times it felt like I was forcing myself through it, but only because the descriptions were so well done and the story drew me in so much. The world building is phenomenal, the thrills are consistent, the tension runs high.
I had no problem imagining the horrors of pipeland or the Grumemonsters, or Puzzleman himself. If you are fond of intense reads with plenty of scares, definitely read this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2024-07-10 21:17:322024-09-26 13:55:24Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Shea Gilkerson 7/10/24
This book was different. It is a type of horror story. It was definitely a unique writing style. I did enjoy certain parts of the story. Its not the type of horror book I usually read but I enjoyed the characters, especially puzzleman and finding out what the deal was with him and the did to control the fear of his victims.
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This cover just sends chill down your spine ! It’s a little taste of what’s to come 😉
My heart just aches for Amanda and the loss of her son and grief does strange things to people , we all cope and deal differently….
We have Jeanette and John and their lost love , then there’s Ben our retired detective and I think they’re much like farmers , they never can retire or sit still,let’s not forget the one legged man
Each of these people’s lives are somehow woven together in a frightful tale that has hints of mythology , horror , gore , history and folklore
The Grumemonsters are frightful and a living nightmare and I’d like to avoid crossing their path and I’d like to forget that the puzzle man exists 🙈😵💫
Was I on edge ? Yes ! Was I scared ? Yes! Did I have the passage light on ? Yes !
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2024-07-08 10:47:502024-09-26 11:52:29Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Heidi Sturgess
As a personal fan of all things suspense, thriller, and puzzle related, this book hit the nails on the head! As the title suggests, this book has the mind of a maniac with the logic of a genius. The character analysis and the world building truly enamor the reader into feeling like they are witnessing the words on the page first hand. For fans of this genre, it’s a hit! For readers unsure of this genre, it’ll hook them in!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trishahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrisha2024-07-07 23:00:562024-09-26 11:51:37Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Trisha Cargile
Broadstone is a first time author for me and I am hooked! Puzzleman is horrifically original, macabre, and full of so many twists, turns, and a crazy interconnectedness. Broadstone weaves such an intricately detailed story and delivers it in such a way that the reader can smell the pipe world, feel the heat of the puzzleman’s breath, and see the nauseating, deformed “bodies” of the grumemonsters. The characters are realistically flawed and believable. This book combines history, mythology, horror, mystery, and gore. There were a few places where the writing seemed a bit disjointed, but it did not detract from the story one bit. Overall, an amazing horror read by a great author. I can’t wait to read more from Mr. Broadstone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2024-07-07 22:30:172024-09-26 11:51:13Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Mandy Ott
Now, I feel that I’ll give a little warning: This is a graphic horror. If you aren’t into that type of book, you might want to pass. If you like this type of genre, here we go. I love it. Reminded me of the days when Stephen King had more gore in his stories. I found these stories good. I came in expecting horror and thrills; I got them in spades. Excellent read with lots of action, descriptions. I found the writing to be well-done. It’s one of the better horror novels I’ve read in a long time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-07-07 19:03:322024-09-01 06:42:18Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Shelly Kittell
This book is a dark, twisted and intense horror / thriller story that, at times, was quite uncomfortable to read in the best way. This is the first book that I have read by this author and from the description I really did not know what to expect. The idea behind the book and the world created is so imaginative. It is detailed to the point that you can’t help but picture everything the author is describing. The combination of characters in the book really worked. They were all so different by the very nature of the situation which added even more layers to the book. At times, I think the writing could have done with a little polish. The writing was a bit abrupt in places but overall it was a great story. I look forward to seeing what else this author has to offer.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-07-04 16:04:022024-09-24 19:48:36Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Kerry Baker
Puzzleman was a good read. Thriller is my go to read and this was definitely a good thriller. The detailing was great. The world building and character building was great. I felt like the story was all over the place.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2024-07-04 04:02:122024-09-01 06:31:53Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Melissa Fink
Puzzleman is a dark, graphic, and twisted horror novel with disturbing details that make for an intense read. It is what one would expect from an exceptionally well-written horror story. This novel feels different from others in its genre. It is original, complex, graphically detailed, and somewhat surreal. The dark work of the Puzzleman is the stuff of nightmares. This delicious horror novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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“….The pained-man slept restlessly on his fetid sleeping bag, the heroin taking him deeper and deeper into the abyss of his dreams. Soon he had gone so deep the void became heavy…then compressed like the space sucked into a black hole. It grew so dense it reversed itself, turning from nothing into something. It became solidified oblivion––consciousness––then finally the darkest part of existence and the source of all nightmares: the unified core of the human psyche. Within moments the pained-man was slithering his way through this collective mind, like a worm slithering through wet earth. It was the puzzleman who had taught him this little trick––how to make a dreamcall––and he had always used it as instructed: for the betterment and evolution of the pipes. Well not tonight, big brother. It was finally time to use the dreamcall against the puzzleman. The grinning freak loved to play games and he loved to barter for fresh flesh, so the pained-man was going to conduct a real bargain this time. There would be no facades or playful haggling for the fun of the trade. He was going to collect a stable of victims, not just one or two, and then lay down some rules of his own at the bargaining table. The puzzleman could either pay what he asked –– My legs. My freedom. –– or he would spend the rest of what remained of his miserable life draining the living blood out of every human he could sink his claws or jaws into. The pained-man chomped his teeth. Although the puzzleman jokingly called himself Conundrum, and was most certainly an eternal enigma, there was a glitch in his character as clear and indelible as a placard carved into his forehead: he didn’t like to lose. Anything. Ever. He would never be able to bear the agony of letting so much living flesh slip through his fingers. Especially not to someone who had escaped his glorious pipes, legs lost or not. So you can pay up, Conundrum, or I won’t feed your fuckin’ sewer anymore. The pained-man pushed his arrogance one step further. I might even start my own bloody little cesspool. Worming upwards, he butted his head against the hard skull of the collective mind. Fuck! He slithered off and tried again and again. Gotta find it, gotta find it, gotta find it… There was a lucky soft spot ahead––he could almost smell it––a place where he could break through this dark world and into the singular subconscious of some fatigued, unsuspecting sleeper…..”
Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone is a graphic and twisted horror/thriller with all kinds of disturbing details that made for a bit of an intense read. But that’s what you should expect from a well woven horror story, right. Infused with plenty of tension, suspense, mystery, intrigue, supernatural elements, gore, macabre details, gruesome sadistic + gut-churning elements, and a touch of the bizarre- plus a very original premise, definitely made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. As this is the first book of Mr. Broadstone’s that I have read, I really didn’t know what to expect from his storytelling- but after reading this there is now no doubt in my mind of what Mr. Broadstone’s mind is capable of. I do love a good horror story though, which probably stems from my teenage years, growing up thorough the 80’s- where my friends and I would watch every scary horror movie we could get our hands on. And there were some great horror movies to come out during the 80’s- which I think this book gives off those ‘vibes’, in spades. In fact, I can see this making a great horror movie too. I will mention that the transitions were a little abrupt – which gave the story a bit of a disjointed, and choppy feel. And the story was a little ‘wordy’ in parts- which interrupted the flow and pulled me out of the storyline. Which affected my overall rating of the book. I think with a little ‘tweaking’ though, this book could be more of a stellar read! Be warned, Puzzleman and Mr. Broadstone’s pipeworld is hellish in the extreme! This is not a light and fluffy read- it is not ‘easy’ reading, it is graphic and disturbing – so if that is not your vibe, then this is probably not the book for you. Otherwise, Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2024-06-25 02:15:012024-08-20 13:18:30Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Angela Hayes
3.5 – 4 stars This very dark and twisted thriller will have fans of the Twilight Zone & Freddie Kruger jumping in to read. Christopher Alan Broadstone pulls out all the stops in this macabre tale. He uses suspense, tension, and excitement to engage the audience to evoke strong emotional responses. His use of Greek mythology is interesting but better used when dispersed throughout the tale. It pulls the reader from the main game of engagement. The Puzzleman is graphic, viscous, lurid, and gruesome, and the thing nightmares are made from. You will be pulled from one extreme to another and often feel like you have been in a car crash. There is a cast of many and a lot happening in this book and at times would have been better spent with a few less words. I think you will either love it or hate it, but true lovers of this genre will love it. Read if you dare!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-06-19 22:42:582024-08-15 14:37:07Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Jenni Bishop
I enjoyed reading this book by this author. This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed their attention to details that made the characters come to life. It made the story realistic and hard to put down. This is a well written story about the Puzzleman who pulls others into his living nightmare. A world where escape may not be possible. Do you dare go down that hole? I enjoyed the author’s creativity that made the twists and turns like no other. I enjoyed how scary this book was in parts which, for me, had me wanting to know more. There is great growth of the plot that makes the story easy to read and entertaining. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. It is a great story but if you don’t like gruesome things, it may not be for you. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2024-06-19 16:10:002024-08-15 14:35:06Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Bobbi Wagner
If you love POE, BARKER and THE TWILIGHT ZONE, you’ll love “PUZZLEMAN”!
“It’s impossible,” Erik told Amanda. “Ya can’t kill him. Not even God can do that.”
Fall into a world of Grumemonsters––hideous zombie-like creatures that thrive in a living hell created by the Puzzleman––where no one is sane down a drain, and down a drain no one is sane.
Follow Amanda Zimmerman, a young sculptress despondently searching for understanding after the tragic death of her infant son… John Rainbow (a professor of classical history) and Jeannette Orfèvre (a beautiful French vintner) still longing for the love they shared during World War II… The legless man, seeking retribution and escape from a horror worse than death… And Ben Henfry, a retired detective itching to get back in the game…
Disparate lives, yet each are meticulously woven together over time to play a special part in the Puzzleman’s twisted vision of eternal life. Into the black Cathedral Fleur du Sang and into the pipes they must go––into a terrifying world of Grumemonsters, where the inaccuracies of accepted history and the gruesome future of mankind are laid bare. For Amanda, Professor Rainbow, Jeannette, the legless man, and Detective Henfry, the Puzzleman is a personal demon awakened into a living nightmare––and it’s up to them alone to wage their fight for sanity and salvation. A fight that swells into a harrowing escape, spanning two continents and the supernatural perversion of time and dimension. Welcome to the Pipeworld. Welcome to truth and eternity. Welcome to the world of the Puzzleman…where no one is sane down a drain. And down a drain no one is sane.
Born in Oklahoma City and raised in Dallas, Texas, Christopher Alan Broadstone toured and recorded independent records and CDs (during the 1980s and 90s) with his bands About 9 Times and The Judas Engine. He is also the author of the macabre-thriller Puzzleman; the collection Suicide The Hard Way: And Other Tales From The Innerzone (short stories, screenplays, lyrics/poetry); the collection Notes-To-Self: Accumulated Thoughts, Transferred Into Word Form (early short stories, screenplay, lyrics/poetry); and the novella A Catch In Time (a dark alternative-history thriller), of which the relative short film A Catch In Time: Chapter One is available on the Human No More (Trash-Can Virus Limited Edition) Blu-ray. Currently, he is completing his second novel, the macabre-thriller Heather’s Treehouse (due Christmas 2024). Also, Broadstone has written & directed the feature film Human No More: A Macabre Thriller and the feature-length Human No More: A Making-of Documentary: Reinventing Perspective. All are available via Texas POĒtrope (Books – Films – Music) @ www.poetrope.com.
Serving as writer and director, C.A. Broadstone previously produced three award-winning short films: Scream For Me (Best Short Film: NYC Horror Film Festival, Best Underground Short: B-Independent), My Skin! (Best Horror Short: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.], Creative Vision Award: International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival [Phoenix, AZ], Best Film/Director: Cinema Edge Awards), and Human No More (Best Horror Short: The Indie Gathering Film Festival [OH]). Also, he has completed two feature length screenplays, Color Of Flame, an erotic ghost story, and, with actor/writer John Franklin (Isaac from Children of the Corn), R (Best Horror Feature Screenplay: Shriekfest Film Festival [L.A.]). In total, C.A. Broadstone’s films have been showcased on several horror compilation DVDs, have screened at 30 international film festivals, and have won 15 ‘Best Of’ awards. All three films are currently available on the anthology DVD, 3 Dead Girls! from Texas POĒtrope (Books – Films – Music) @ www.poetrope.com.
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