Ghostwritten by Ronald Malfi

​I’m such a fan of Malfi that I read his books without checking descriptions or word count.  And that’s huge for me.
Malfi is just that good at literary frights and this book is no exception. In fact, it’s one of his best yet.
We, the readers, know that book have power. They can transport, enlighten, change minds, etc. But that’s looking at the bright side of things…what about the obverse? What about the dark powers books might have?
That’s the essential premise here but what Malfi does with it is a thing of beauty. In one story after another he terrifies the readers with inked nightmares, alternate dimensions, and all the frightening things written between the lines.
Each story is original, unique, wildly imaginative and edge-of-your-seat thrilling. Malfi is really on top of his game here. Whatever darkness speaks to him must be saying all the right things.
I can’t possibly pick a favorite either – there are so many fascinating concepts here with the underlying idea that books are alive (and dangerous) in profoundly terrifying ways.
This book is safe, though. Surely. Go ahead and pick it up. You won’t want to put it down. Great read. Yes, I said it. Great. Recommended. Thanks Netgalley.