Praise

The Wordless Book by Shawn Spencer is a thrilling fantasy that will appeal to fans of horror. It has everything that excites me - horror, adventure, mystery, and the supernatural. The story follows Robert, a Korean-American camp caretaker, and Jessica, a dedicated teacher, as they navigate a nightmarish series of events at Camp Wolf Creek. Emma Moon discovers the Wordless Book and unleashes a Fire Reaper as a fire breaks out and dark, sinister forces emerge, led by a wicked fire manipulator named Tate. As the fires intensify, everyone evacuates except for Robert and Jessica, who must confront reaper entities and fight against time to save Emma. As they confront terrifying creatures, including skeletal beings and a three-headed fire beast, Robert and Jessica discover that the camp's history is linked to otherworldly realms and powerful, cursed artifacts. Will Robert and Jessica be able to withstand the onslaught of supernatural enemies, even after an artifact gives Robert the ability to manipulate fire?
Shawn Spencer is a gifted author in the genre. The flawed characters, engaging prose, and sparkling dialogue captivated me in this imaginative horror tale. The descriptions are terrific, especially Tate's sinister gestures. Characters like Robert, Jessica, and Emma are fleshed out with personal struggles, from Robert's grief over his parents to Emma's innocence and bravery. The setting moves between the seemingly idyllic camp and the dark, ominous realms of the "Impossible," a universe between worlds filled with monstrous beings and ancient magic. I enjoyed how Spencer uses vivid imagery, especially in the depiction of supernatural battles, creating a tense, captivating atmosphere. The Wordless Book is fast-paced, with great dialogue and a well-crafted conflict that moves the story in unpredictable directions.

I don’t usually read books like this, but The Wordless Book was definitely an interesting surprise. It pulls you into the characters with vivid details and brings something fresh and unexpected. Definitely recommend it!

This book really had me on my toes and that's what I seek in a book of this genre!

This is an interesting but not very well explained horror/supernatural story. Robert’s parents purchased land and built Camp Wolf Creek. He spent most of his childhood there living in his parent’s cottage. After they pass away, he decides to reopen the camp for school aged children. What he doesn’t expect are supernatural creatures wreaking havoc during the camp opening. The book never really explains why the camp or Robert is being attacked. It does involve a book that can be wordless or can provide information. The names of the beings can be difficult to keep track of too. This book had the potential to be a fantastic horror story. It is an ok read, just not a good or excellent read.

I received an ARC and this is my personal opinion.