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Night in the Lonesome October is the first book published since the death of author Richard Laymon, and it is ironic that this is among his richest and most atmospheric pieces.
Laymon's hero Ed Logan is brimming with anticipation for his second year at Willmington University. He's been missing Holly, who he fell in love with the previous year. But when Ed returns to campus, Holly doesn't. He receives a letter which destroys his hopes--she has fallen in love with another man, and won't be coming back. Virtually destroyed by the news, Ed struggles to study and even to sleep. Leaving his apartment one night for a walk, he finds that he has moved into what might almost be a different world: there are others out on the streets--are they human, these figures who hide in the shadows? Certainly, the prey they seek is marked for a grisly end. Needless to say, Ed becomes involved with these sinister figures, particularly a mystery girl who will change his life.
The fashion in which Laymon insinuates these otherworldly elements into the otherwise normal world of his hero is brilliantly done, with Ed's distraught emotional state seeming to act as a catalyst. In all the best horror tales, the hero is not just menaced by nameless evil, but becomes inextricably involved with it. That is certainly the case here, and the attention paid to his central character is just as rewarding as the horror set pieces:
I swept the beam a small distance to the left. Near the far end of its reach, it dimly illuminated a low, squatting circle of men. Hairy, filthy, bloody. All of them looking at us. Chewing. Blood spilling from their mouths...--Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Ed Logan is 20 years old and a sophomore at Willmington University. He's also been dumped by his girlfriend. Lonesome and broken-hearted, he goes for a late-night walk. He doesn't know where he's headed. He doesn't know what he's going to do when he gets there. And he has absolutely no idea of the strange people he is about to meet. Like Casey, the athletic blonde who roams the streets as if she's on a mission. And then there's Randy, who's definitely on a mission - to make Ed's life hell. And then there's the others. Not exactly people. And very definitely not friendly. If Ed's not careful, he's not going to make it home at all...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Richard Laymon fans, who have read his books in order, will appreciate that the latter stories have veered away from the blood and gore so prevalent in the Beast House books. Night in the Lonesome October is no exception to this rule. Following more closely to the likes of The Travelling Vampire Show - Laymon's latest novel, as the title suggests, concentrates on the peculiar folks who can be found wandering the dark & quiet streets of Wilmington on a lonely October night. Based around the mostly unsympathetic Ed Logan, a novice to "night-walking", - the reader is quickly introduced to a variety of characters both friends and fiends. Establishing quite who falls into which category, however, is pure Laymonesque such that you're never really quite sure what's next around the corner. What is missing in horror has been made up for by suspense.
Don't get me wrong - there are still the flesh-eating trolls & the naked girls, but the graphic descriptions & content have been toned down compared to that in his earlier works. This book is not for those who depend on the dripping bodies for their thrills... however, those with their own imaginations will find it a true delight. Having almost literally "grown up" together with the Richard Laymon stories - I find this yet another example of how much this great talent will be sorely missed.
Cathryn Hunt
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an absolutely astounding book. This displays a natural someones talent at his best. The way Laymon writes is ingenious:
He writes the events through the bulk of a chapter, then lays back as he draws the chapter to a close . . . then BAM! something new starts happening . . . but he ends the chapter, so he makes you read the next chapter, then the one aftre that. I must be over exagerating this and im sure other writers use this process but more disscreetly, becasuse it such a simple way the get the readers hooked.
He writes the events through the bulk of a chapter, then lays back as he draws the chapter to a close . . . then BAM! something new starts happening . . . but he ends the chapter, so he makes you read the next chapter, then the one aftre that. I must be over exagerating this and im sure other writers use this process but more disscreetly, becasuse it such a simple way the get the readers hooked.
The actual story, as far as i can tell, is all over the place, but that, in this case, is a good thing because you can never guess what is going to happen, no matter how har you try. It will shock you, enlighten you (arouse you as well!).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a vetern of Richard Laymon books, this being my 25th I found this one to be one of my favourites. Though it is not packed full of the usual blood and gore, which comes with Laymon it never failed to hold my attention! The story follows the late night adventures of Ed Logan, recently devestated by the loss of his love Holly. After losing Holly, Ed is troubled by insomnia and this is what leads him out onto the streets at night. He meets all sorts of people, some bad some good, some just weird. If you haven't tried Laymon then this book would be an excellent one to begin with, but don't stop with this one as this guy is the best writer in the genre by far!!!!
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better as you read on..
I have read quite a few richard laymon now, and I am now a big fan! This book started quite slowly in my opinion, but got better as you keep going! Read more
Published 4 months ago by ellereads2much
Excellent
I think this is the 1st Richard Laymon book I've read since his death, I forgot how good a writer he is, and it has now certainly got me interested in reading the few remaining... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stuart
Had to put it down!
No real plot, very disappointing, after a few chapters I had to put it down - waste of time.
Published 20 months ago by S. Brayna
laymon is a legend
laymon is a legend, this book proves it, my second favourite ( after midnight my favourite ), this book is simply impossible to put down, the story gains speed, and by the end of... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2008 by Edward Checketts
Brilliant
I have read about 15 of Laymons books so far and Night In The Lonesome October is one of the best. It is very addictive and difficult to put down. Read more
Published on 21 April 2007 by marky77
Amazing
This book didn't take very long for me to consume as is normal with anything he writes. I must have read about 20 of Laymon's books and I can honestly say that I have never been... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by Pete A
A Fantastic Read!
This book should be marked "Warning once started you will not be able to put down!" Each chapter ends in such a cliffhanger I just had to carry on reading. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2004 by "beckyx"
Overall a good read
It was my first Laymon book and I can say now, that it won't be my last!
The book is very well written and for me who don't has english as my primary language (as you can see)... Read more
The book is very well written and for me who don't has english as my primary language (as you can see)... Read more
Published on 3 July 2002
I could not put it down!
Ive read alot of Richard Laymon books and became hooked! But this book is fantastic! It had me gripped from beginning to end! Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2001
Saddly not his Best
This novel may dissapoint a lot of laymon fans. There is no real plot and the ending comes up real fast without even getting started. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2001
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