Exoskeleton

By Shane Stadler

REVIEWS:

" ... a cleverly executed blend] of science fiction, suspense and horror. ... a certified dark journey into madness." - David Gammon, HORROR NEWS

"Stadler - an experimental physicist by trade - effectively uses his background working in government and defense labs in painting vivid, appropriately clinical looks at the very base concept of torture. He spins it, however, into a horrifying tale of supernatural vengeance, one wrought with complex questions of faith, spirituality, and the after-life." - Chris Hallock, CHIZINE

"Exoskeleton utilizes several science fiction and horror tropes: the medical experiment gone horribly wrong, the malevolent secret government organization that will stop at nothing to achieve its aims, vengeful spirits against which the fleshbound have no defense, still] Stadler never lets the story devolve into cliche, but instead uses these tropes with originality and energy." - Tracie McBride, EXQUISITE CORPSE

SYNOPSIS:

A convicted felon is given a choice following his sentencing ... Serve a twenty five year conventional prison sentence ... Or spend 365 days in a new, experimental corrections program. He opts for the experimental program ... Only to realize he has made a horrible mistake. A dark tale of science spun dangerously out of control, Exoskeleton will leave even the most jaded of readers quaking in their boots.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615679196
• ISBN13: 9780615679198
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Dark Hall Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Refreshing Look at the Horror Genre

I'll start this by saying I am by no means good at writing reviews for books, but I came across this one by accident and it's sooooo good I had to write something about it! Shane Stadler is an experimental physicist and this is his first book ever. It follows William Thomson as he opts for a year-long "Compressed Punishment" in lieu of serving a 25 year sentence in prison. When he arrives at this new facility, he realizes it's too late to back out as he gets pushed to the limits mentally, physically, and spiritually. I don't want to give away more about the book because it's such a good read, but I will say this. I read a lot of horror books, Stephen King, Clive Barker, the list goes on and on, but this book was refreshing. Something completely different, out of left field, and it's creepy in its own sense. I picked it up, I could NOT put it back down. 10/10, would DEFINITELY recommend.