Parasitic Omens by Jessica A McMinn Book Review
- Tabitha Tomala
- Jun 21
- 2 min read
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Parasitic Omens Book Review
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Lawrence Reed is low on money, but the local alchemist could use a special ingredient and pay a decent price for it. There's just the matter of finding a body and the forest has a recently deceased one. What begins as a fetch quest turns into Reed narrowly avoiding a monster once encased in the deceased. When news of the body and the strange creature reach the alchemist, Reed is told to stay far away. But he isn't one to let go when a family is seeking answers.
Parasitic Omens starts right off with dark and creepy vibes. And despite being a novella, there is a wonderful amount of world-building and character development. Reed will encounter a new supernatural being he's yet to face, and the learning curve might just end his life. The occult feel of this setting and the grim presence are sure to satisfy any reader looking for a more horrific read.
There are quite the twists hidden for readers along their reading journey. And some resolutions may prove to be quite striking when the truth begins to unfold. Reed would have had a much quieter life if he stuck to drinking and the occasional job. But by digging into the dark history of a family and those they are involved with, grisly details and horrific beliefs will be revealed. The type that changes a person forever.
Parasitic Omens is a quick and bewitching read. The tagline for this immediately caught my attention mentioning Supernatural. This novella is very much a gas lamp version with a monster of the week flare to it. And given that it is a prequel novella, I am looking forward to what else may be in store.
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