Published: July 28, 2016
Pages: 377
Format: Finished copy via publisher
Jack Sparks died while writing this book.
It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he'd already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.
Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.
It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he'd already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.
Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.
Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed - until now.
Review:
This sure was one interesting book!
It starts off when Jack Sparks gets invited to observe an exorcism in Italy while he's writing his latest book "Jack Sparks on the Supernatural". Being an Atheist, he thinks the whole thing is a joke to trick him into believing in the supernatural and offends a very malevolent entity unbeknownst to him. Little does he know, this exorcism is going to ultimately be the reason for his demise. That's not a spoiler, by the way. We are made aware of Jack's death right off the bat at the beginning of the book.
Shortly after Jack leaves the exorcism, he notices a video has been uploaded to his YouTube account. He didn't upload it himself, so who did? He makes it his goal to figure out who uploaded the video. His spiral down is a wild ride you won't be able to stop reading about.
Jack himself is a grade-A asshole. He seems to only care about himself and his self-obsession. His ego is massive. This is a major reason for his downfall.
I really like how witty the book is. Even though Jack is an asshole, it kept me reading because I couldn't imagine knowing someone who was as skeptical and self-absorbed as him. It was like a train-wreck I couldn't look away from. It's a horror book that slowly creeps up on you and takes hold of you before you realize what's happening!
There's a chapter titled six-six-six that made me giggle. All throughout the book there are dark witticisms, interviews based around people who knew Jack, and anecdotes (albeit unreliable) of Jack's life and the events leading up to his demise.
Jack Sparks was a well written character that made me want to choke him while he simultaneously managed to make me laugh. Authors who can create characters like that are always top notch to me!
Jack Sparks was a 4 star read. I didn't get through it as quick as I usually do other books. I have no idea why, maybe I've been in a reading slump, but it didn't hold my attention the whole time. Still worth a read if you're into supernatural thrillers with a modern-day character!
There's a chapter titled six-six-six that made me giggle. All throughout the book there are dark witticisms, interviews based around people who knew Jack, and anecdotes (albeit unreliable) of Jack's life and the events leading up to his demise.
Jack Sparks was a well written character that made me want to choke him while he simultaneously managed to make me laugh. Authors who can create characters like that are always top notch to me!
Jack Sparks was a 4 star read. I didn't get through it as quick as I usually do other books. I have no idea why, maybe I've been in a reading slump, but it didn't hold my attention the whole time. Still worth a read if you're into supernatural thrillers with a modern-day character!
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