Reviews of Voodoo Heart

Voodoo Heart

Booklist wrote, “Ribaud’s quest takes him from French Quarter juju shops to macabre rituals in snake-filled swamps, and Everson exploits his unique setting to the hilt. Like Hjortsberg’s [1978 novel Falling Angel], Voodoo Heart offers a solid blend of supernatural horror and hard-boiled detective fiction, and should appeal to horror devotees as well as mystery buffs.”
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Quaint and Curious Volumes described the novel as “Part police procedural, part supernatural thriller, part whoa-did-that-really-just-happen, this book starts out freaky and just gets freakier. It’s dark and dangerous and exciting, full of magic and sex and some seriously tense moments that had me racing through the pages to see what would happen. I really enjoyed the thrill of this story and will be checking out what else Mr Everson has to offer.”
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Horror Bookworm Reviews said Voodoo Heart offers “a twisted morbid plot of manifested dark arts, the power held over its victims and sacrificial rituals … Because of the subject matter and Everson’s talented writing skill one can’t help but have the uneasy feeling of exploring the unknown and treading on sacred hollowed ground. It’s certainly an uncomfortable thrilling ride, what horror and being scared is all about.”
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Share The Horror called Voodoo Heart “Another Slice of Awesome” and concluded “Definitely recommend this one. If you’re a fan of the author, New Orleans, or swampy voodoo stories check it out!”
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Eerie Cup of Coco said “The imagery in the book is as striking as you could expect from its cover, and it’s balanced by the emotional impact of the disappearances as well. Everson’s Detective Ribaud isn’t the stone-cold detective that you see in bestsellers; his doubts, guilt, and horror are like a fruit expertly muddled into the liquor that is the blood-soaked, swampy, disturbing images of its plot…the book is so well-written and beautifully atmospheric enough that I solidly recommend it – especially if you enjoy media like True Detective’s first season, HBO’s Sharp Objects, or Jim Thompson’s work.”
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A Reviewer Darkly wrote, “The story sunk its hooks into me from the beginning and I knew I was in for another fun ride with Everson as the conductor of this runaway train. There is a mix of horror, sometimes almost extreme horror, and police procedural that keeps the story moving along quickly but which also lends a weight to the events of the novel…. John Everson never pulls his punches in his novels and Voodoo Heart is no exception.  The novel hits the reader like a slap to the face at times and the horror is violent and extreme.  But this novel is a little different from his other books as Everson takes more time to develop the characters, make them more human, than in his other works.  The action I would expect in a novel by Everson is all here but there is an added dimension to this novel.  Voodoo Heart has all of the horror that I expect from a John Everson novel but also seemed like a step forward for him as well.  A new Everson novel is always an event for me but after Voodoo Heart, I am even more excited to see what the future holds. 
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The Book Lover’s Boudoir said Voodoo Heart “is so well written and engaging I forgave characterization flaws. It’s quite gory at times but never gets too much or OTT. The most enjoyable aspect of the book is the voodoo lore in the book. It seemed to ring true and I’m sure the author did his research. Overall, I had a great time with this which was a bit different for me.  ”
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FanFiAddict said, “I was glad to have read this book during the spooky season. Between the setting and the tone of the story, it gives off chilling vibes and keeps me in the Halloween mood.”
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Janine’s Ghost Stories started Day 2 of the blog tour with a 5-star review. Janine wrote: “So, what did I think? I bloody loved it…. There was mystery and horror and shocking revelations, and it was fantastic. 5/5”
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The Ink Slinger / Betwixt The Sheets blog said, “the story is richly tinted in darkness… This book is definitely not for the squeamish, anyone wishing to avoid themes of black magic rituals, or those who are uncomfortable with very taboo sex.. but for me, those were probably the most interesting elements.”
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Rajiv’s Reviews gave the novel 5 stars and called it “creepy, twisted, horrific, and SO awesome! The author writes the story in a noir-styled manner that immediately makes it stand out. As soon as I started reading it, the tale felt like watching Humphrey Bogart mixed with American Horror Story. As I love classic noir films and horror, reading this book was a treat!”
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A Genuine Opinion staged a book giveaway on Instagram and wrote this about the novel: “My interest was instantly peaked because of the description of this book, i love anything to do with Voodoo and New Orleans so I knew I would enjoy this. John wrote a masterpiece. It is full of magic, darkness and mystery on every page, keeping you gripped and guessing throughout. I enjoyed delving into the case of the missing/murdered people with Cork and found myself wishing I could witness (or be part of) the rituals of the New Orleans priestesses. I finished this book at dead on midnight, and did find myself a little scared which I did not expect, but loved all the same – I don’t think this book is for the faint-hearted.”
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Honestmamreader’s Book Blog called it, “The perfect pick for a spooky October read…. There’s plenty of graphic scenes and rituals that made me squirm. There were parts that disgusted me, but these parts are what I found fascinating as well (if that makes sense) if it wasn’t for these rituals and scenes we would have a very tame book….If you want a spooky read that will corrupt your mind. Voodoo Heart is the one to buy!!”
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Booker T’s Farm gave Voodoo Heart “5 Paws”: “This book was fascinating, intriguing and spooky – a perfect Halloween read.  It’s full of tons of information regarding voodoo practices which makes me seriously question what Everson does for fun, or applaud him for his degree of research.  At its heart, pardon the pun, Voodoo Heart is mystery wrapped up in horrific details. “
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Aiden Merchant‘s blog reviewed it and said: “I definitely recommend it, and definitely intend to read more of Everson moving forward… Highlights: Strong crime backdrop, but supernatural and mysterious at the same time … moves with ease and suspense.”
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Radioactive Book Reviews wrote: “What I expected from this book, was just a normal detective novel, and not the deep dive on voodoo I got. I really liked that about this book. I feel like I learned something, even though it’s fiction, you know? It was really interesting. And I think the whole aspect about curses and rituals really gave it an interesting feel. This wasn’t one of those books where you know who did it, although I did kind of have a feeling about it. A lot of the book, I was wondering if I was being tricked into thinking it was someone else, if the curse was actually real and maybe it could have just been a serial killer who was involved with some dark magic thinking, or if maybe the main character was imagining the whole thing due to some kind of spiral after losing his wife. But no, I got the ending I wanted, with a lot more supernatural aspects than I expected.
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The Night Reader Writes said, “Voodoo Heart is an old-fashioned murder mystery which involves black magic and the debate of white magic and black magic and bleeding hearts…Recommend this book to all thriller lovers who love an old-fashioned murder mystery and which involves curses.
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