The Shrike & The Shadows by Chantal Gadoury and A.M. Wright

Ultimate Horror Atmosphere!

This is a re-telling of the classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel.  Living alone after the death of their father, Greta and Hans are forced from the village after Greta refuses the advances of the town’s priest. The town has been plague by the death of their young men by the Shrike who leaves their hearts as a token. Now the siblings must make their way through the forest the Shrike calls her home.

The atmosphere in this story is classic horror; dark and sinister. I was able to warm up to Greta easily, but her brother could use a real thumping. The guy was a jerk. I found I flew through this book. It was fast-paced with a ton of suspense.

Well Done!