A Perfect Spooky Read

October is when I love to turn my attention to books and programs that include popular Hallows Eve characters like witches, werewolves, vampires, gargoyles, and the like. I personally steer clear of more gory and frightening stories. You know, the gruesome scenes that give you nightmares for ages to come. What I do enjoy are haunting tales―unpredictable and creative adventures that keep a person perched on the edge of suspense. If you enjoy the same, with a cast of Hallows Eve creatures in the mix, then this book with a vengeful curse may be just up your alley. The Tarishe Curse is perfect for putting a little spooky fun in your October.

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SUMMARY:
"Vengeance is a monster of appetite, forever bloodthirsty and never filled." -Richelle E. Goodrich
Tarishe is a modest village surrounded by fortress walls meant to keep out one thing: werewolves. In truth, the wolves are scarcely bothersome and seldom seen excepting one night a year when a blood-red moon appears. This full Tarishe moon never fails to herald the arrival of an entire pack of hairy beasts, drawn to the village like greedy dragons to golden treasure.

It is difficult enough to protect a young family in this world of dangerous creatures, but such a feat proves near impossible when an old witch bent on vengeance casts a curse that manipulates both heart and mind. The battle for survival is not only with a sword but an internal struggle to love those the curse has targeted for hatred, and to hate the one who through evil enchantment manipulates her enemy’s affections. How long will it take to learn that the old monster, vengeance, is insatiable?

AMAZON REVIEWS:

Robert

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a bad guy!!! (really... wow!)

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023

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From the very first chapter of this book I was hooked. There is always a bad guy, always a villain, but this villain, is by far the most twisted, hurtful, evil creature I have seen! Richelle Goodrich is often associated with poems of hope and promise. But from her mind came a twisted evil creature that isn't content to hurt her enemy, but rather wants to watch her emotionally twist in the wind for years on end.

Yes, it's about werewolves and vampires, but while they play a part, they certainly aren't the main focus. They are players in this book but, the apex is centered on what choice do you make when you are surrounded by nothing but bad choices. And that, is unfortunately, not so fictional a problem.

Good job Richelle Goodrich, this is a dark book, but a winner.

A. Starr

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure Filled!

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023

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I read the whole novel and have finished it. The last little bit was done by listening to Alexa. I enjoyed it very much, It’s adventure-filled, lots of suspense and mystery. The author does a good job with her characterizations. It does include humans, werewolves, witches, etc. but is not dark. It’s a love story and the difficult battle fought to overcome obstacles. I was moved with the emotions, suspense, struggles and determination of the primary characters.

Lisa J. South

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023

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For those who love this "world" of werewolves and vampires, this story keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Dean Giles

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Gem of Suspense and Unfailing Love

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022

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The premise of the story is unique. The queen of the werewolves is cursed to not only stay in human form, but have her memories repressed, then be armed with a sword that kills werewolves, and be deceived into fighting them. The book is well written with many plot twists and surprises.

Christie Block

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this compelling read!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023

I find many stories predictable; I often intuit the twists and endings long before the author's intentions. Not so with this creative plot. I found myself wildly pulled in two directions as I navigated the same confusion as our heroine. The author gives such a genuine voice to each character that you just have to surrender to the suspense and enjoy the ride.
Many vampire/werewolf stories turn me off with the gore, but this was a pleasant surprise!

Sam Neal

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a buy

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023

This plot is so wonderfully twisting; I never knew what was going to happen next! The characters are so real with such palpable intentions that sometimes don’t pan out to perfect actions. The romance is Impeccable. So real and intense. Love love LOVED it!