July of 1987, Mitch and Catherine along with their two boys Charlie and Eddie begin adjusting to life in their new home. However, after a tragic accident happens to one of the young boys, the other is blamed for the death. What transpires is an excruciating grieving period where the father has little to no interaction with the family and the remaining son suffers at the hands of his mother. I have to begin this review by saying a good friend of mine messaged me, “you have to read Monstrous Behaviour by R.J. Daly.” Considering I value her opinion and I have never gave Mr. Daly a try…why not. This is why I’m ringing my large handbell in the streets of the horror community to voice my opinion and give a full frontal Horror Bookworm Recommendation. Monstrous Behaviour is a multi-layered novella of strange wickedness, brutal butchery and all normality thrown out the window. The abuse and suffering that takes place within these pages are measured by the likes of The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum, (yes, it’s that good). As if loosely based on a true story, Daly creates his own warped unhealthy brand of emotionless depravity which is all too real. Nevertheless, all these well written cruelties and atrocities hold a sick, sad and angry secret that is revealed in due time. These blind-siding plot changes are the flesh and bone that holds the narrative together. If you are easily disturbed, you should not read this book.
This is extreme/splatter at its best folks. I guess if I had to describe Monstrous Behaviour in one word, it would be “Feral.” Keep your eye on this author, if he is not, he should be a target on your repulsive radar. A five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation.
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