Dark Corner

by Brandon Massey

Book Overview

From Brandon Massey, award-winning author of "Thunderland, " comes a terrifying new novel about a town besieged by evil. . .and the one man who is determined to fight the darkness. . . When renowned... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758202490
• ISBN13: 9780758202499
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Kensington
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Visit to a "Dark Corner" of Mississippi...

The book is a vampire novel that takes place in Mason's Corner, Mississippi, a small town built around the old Mason Plantation. The story centers around David Hunter, the son of famed author Richard Hunter, from whom David was estranged from birth all the way up to his mysterious death at sea. David comes to Mason's Corner, also known by some as "Dark Corner", to live in the home his father left for him in an attempt to learn more about just who his father truly was.Meanwhile, a vampire named Kyle Coiraut comes to Dark Corner, also to find the fearsome warrior father Diallo, whom he'd previously thought was dead. As the story unfolds, we discover that David's family has an unfinished destiny that's leading him on a collision course with Kyle and Diallo, and the town of Mason's Corner will be the battle ground.I won't go into further details because with a great horror novel, the twists and turns of plot are integral to the enjoyment. But suffice it to say, the book pays off on a number of levels, and has several layers of complexity going on that Massey handles with great skill. As a writer myself, one thing I really appreciate is something fresh, something that's puts a whole new spin on my view of things. In Dark Corner, Brandon Massey somehow takes elements of classic vampire tales and explores them in exciting new ways.Not only do I look forward to seeing what Massey has in store next, but I'm also hoping he will explore these charcters further. There's plenty of groundwork laid for compelling looks into the past and the future of these characters, and if he chooses to pursue them, I'll be first in line to purchase them.You should be too.

Great vampire horror.

One hundred and sixty-eight years ago there was a great battle in Mississippi. A small group of men fought the undead. The leader of the humans was William Hunter. The leader of the vampires was Diallo. In the end, Diallo was entombed within a cave. There, he slept. David Hunter never really knew his father, Richard, who had been a famous author. But when Richard had a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico, David inherited everything. In hope of learning about his father, and himself, David moved from his Atlanta residence to the home where his father had dwelled in Mason's Corner, Mississippi. It was not long before David learned that he would be called upon to fulfill his responsibility to the family and continue "The Hunters' Legacy." Within a few days of David's arrival in Mason's Corner, another newcomer arrived and moved into a house on the hill. This dark man seemed to easily settle into Jubilee, the old mansion that was rumored to be haunted. Not long afterward, people began to disappear and dogs became vicious and attacked. Diallo had been wakened by his son and wanted revenge. ***** Fans of Dean Koontz will love this talented author. Brandon Massey takes his readers to a new height of terror, where vampires are even worse than we once imagined. The author adds in a few sub-plots to keep things moving in several directions at once, such as David's girlfriend having a stalker. Here is an author to keep your eye on. I foresee many awards in Brandon Massey's future! Highly recommended reading! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Brandon Massey has done it again

Who? Did you say Stephen King? Dean Koontz? The best horror/suspense writers of today? Then you haven?t taken the time to read Brandon Massey for his latest novel, Dark Corner draws you into its liar on page one and turns you loose many sleepless nights later. Simply mind numbing and captivating would best describe this horror flick that I fully expect to find its way to the silver screen. A masterful tale full of edge of the seat terror that keeps the reader suspended until the end. Not to take anything away from Stephen King, Dean Koontz and others, but its great to see talent of this magnitude materialize in writers of Mr. Massey?s generation.Meet David Hunter, son of a famous writer, Richard Hunter who hails from Mason?s Corner, Mississippi. After his fathers? untimely death and the lack of a father-son relationship growing up, David decides to find out what he can about this mystery of a man by leaving his home in Atlanta and journeying to his fathers home to live for a year or two. Horror brews in this quiet and quaint town where up until now, Richard Hunter was the most notable citizen. The pot is stirred when Kyle flies in from Paris to take up residence in the haunted mansion of the town?s founder, Edward Mason. Kyle too is looking for his father, Diallo and when David and Kyle?s paths cross, good versus evil takes on new meaning. Kyle is the son of vampires and even among their ranks there is a sense of justice. Being a small town, full of curious folk who are eager to meet and discuss their two newest residents, strange and sinister things begin to unfold and these things are noticed by quite a number of people. A number of deeply winding plot twists take David and his friend Nia, the police chief Van Jackson and his son, the towns self proclaimed historian, Franklin and his wife Ruby on a journey that no one will forget in pursuit of destiny outlined by David?s Great Grandfather over a century ago. Masterfully written, Dark Corner enthralled me. Mr. Massey?s use of the English language impressed me along with his innate ability to tell a story made this giant of a book a breeze to read. The characters, were diverse and well developed and easily kept track of. Best of all, this horror novel scared me so it did its job.

Keep your Night-light on...

Brandon Massey takes his place among the literary greats of macabre with his sophomore novel ?Dark Corner.? Set in Mason?s Corner, Mississippi, this novel captures the serenity of small town life...until all hell breaks loose. Massey cleverly fuses African American folklore with vampires and southern charm. The mysteries of ?Dark Corner? will enthrall you until the very last page; but be forewarned, you might want to leave your night-light on.--Pamela Walker-Williams, PageTurner.net

Wonderfully Crafted

After visting the author's website at www.darkcornerbook.com at the suggestion of a friend I had to get this book. I'm a hard core S King fan and I must say I think I've found a new "KING"! The book caught my attention from the first chapter. The characters are well developed and you hate for the story to end because they feel like friends, relatives, people you know. There are funny moments, thought provoking relationships and then there's the terror! This book in a small aspect reminded me of Salem's Lot but Diallo definetly was more terrifying than any parts of that book and the story surpassed it in so many ways. Kyle, Diallo's son grew scarrier as the story progressed. Lisha has her own agenda (hopefully to be covered in another book) and there were so many other characters I just loved like Jahlil and not to mention David and Nia. Nia presents a strong female lead, not a wimpy, do nothing character and the father-son relationships with David, Jahlil and even Kyle leads you on a different journey. I liked the twist in David's last name being Hunter. There's a lot of little twists in the book that you'll find if you look closely. It's a tightly woven, intricate story that leaves you caring about the characters. This wasn't just a horror story. It is a well crafted, entertaining novel that I hope has a sequel. As someone said, it is to well written and intriguing to end here. And I say it MUST have a sequel!