Devil in the Green by James Chambers

​    Don’t you just love finding a book that appears to be comprised of random things you’re personally fascinated with that the author seems to have somehow cherry picked right out of the curves of your brain and made into an engaging and entertaining story. This was definitely the case here.
Cryptozoology…check. With not one but whaaa…multiple beasties…check.
Shadow government psyops…check.
Mysterious creatures…check.
Taut suspense…check.
Dark and eerie atmosphere…check.
Throw in some genuinely likeable characters and an ambiance inducing found footage style, believe it or not, here are the facts and I’m outta here first person presentation and this short novel or novella was just a perfect quick one sit read for the evening. This is exactly the right before bed reading for me and no, somehow it never affects my dreams. Frankly, this would have made for some fun dreams or tasty nightmares.
So yeah, this was great. Cleverly imagined, well written and wildly (mean it) entertaining. What a great introduction to a new to me author. One I would definitely read more from given a chance. This book seems to be one of a series, but it reads perfectly as a standalone. Genre fans will want for nothing with this book.  Among other things it’s just a really fun creature feature, crafted well enough to avoid devolving into guts and gore. Original, clever and eerie. Love it. Way to make Long Island terrifying, James Chambers. Color me a fan. Recommended. Thanks Netgalley.