The Crack Magazine, December 2007
Let me just catch my breath and recoil, from the vice grip of having my knees curled so tight to chest, whilst reading this novel. Was I scared...yes! Did I imagine the author secretly plotting out the lines of his book on a small local village near to me as I was reading it...yes! Hannibal Whitman, the inner psyche of a neurotic film buff sets his sights on a small village in Northumberland, Haydon, as his residing point for a few months, to do research for his book. The residents warmly welcome him but when a young girl disappears, Whitman, being the new guy, is suspected of playing a part by the local Police and is verbally eaten alive by the village gossips. No evidence is found connecting him or locating the girl and soon Christmas draws near. However nothing could prepare the idyllic rural community for what Santa would bring them this year. This novel was one the most heart racing, jaw-dropping novels that I have ever dared to finish. I had grown to know and think fondly of all the characters of the village and never imagined the horrific and gruesome fate that awaited them, by befriending this seemingly gentle stranger. I feel guilty, like I should have warned them. This is definitely a book I'll be giving friends and family for Christmas.
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Book Description
A winter's tale with a sting.

There's a newcomer to the small Northumberland village of Haydon...a charming novelist and film buff, researching a crime thriller about a serial killer on a rampage in a remote Northumberland community. The only trouble is, it's a work in progress and it's going to be non-fiction.

392 innocent men, women and children stand in his way to achieving a sadistic dream.

As the worst winter in more than a century approaches, can two investigating police officers trapped with the terrorised residents stop this monster? --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: The most heart racing, jaw-dropping novels that I have ever dared to finish, 10 Dec 2007 By  TheCrackMagazine "Hayley Forbes" (UK) - See all my reviews Let me just catch my breath and recoil, from the vice grip of having my knees curled so tight to chest, whilst reading this novel. Was I scared...yes! Did I imagine the author secretly plotting out the lines of his book on a small local village near to me as I was reading it...yes! Hannibal Whitman, the inner psyche of a neurotic film buff sets his sights on a small village in Northumberland, Haydon, as his residing point for a few months, to do research for his book. The residents warmly welcome him but when a young girl disappears, Whitman, being the new guy, is suspected of playing a part by the local Police and is verbally eaten alive by the village gossips. No evidence is found connecting him or locating the girl and soon Christmas draws near. However nothing could prepare the idyllic rural community for what Santa would bring them this year. This novel was one the most heart racing, jaw-dropping novels that I have ever dared to finish. I had grown to know and think fondly of all the characters of the village and never imagined the horrific and gruesome fate that awaited them, by befriending this seemingly gentle stranger. I feel guilty, like I should have warned them. This is definitely a book I'll be giving friends and family for Christmas.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: Beware of Han!, 31 Mar 2008 By  Weave "Gyre" (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews Its a well known fact that the song 'Sympathy for the devil' by The Rolling Stones was inspired by the book 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikhail Bulgakov. I can honestly say after reading Sinema by Rod Glenn, I think Mick Jagger might reconsider, believe me, Behemoth has nothing on Han Whitman. 'Sinema' tells the story of Hannibal 'Han' Whitman, enthusiastic movie goer, a friendly and happy go lucky kind of man and homicidal maniac but you can not help but like him which was the hardest part about the book, all the village members liked and accepted Han and the fact that he is planning their demise makes it hard reading but compulsive reading. Han Whitman is not a complicated character which sounds odd considering his 'dream' but he is very clear on what he wants to do and how he is going to do it, never blaming anyone, he does what he wants to do, a mass murderer without an excuse, its quite refreshing on some level, on other levels even more disturbing. A great read but an unsettling one, but that to me is the sign of a good book, it stays with you for a long time and this book really does stay with you. Rating: 10/10  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: A disturbing delight!, 10 Dec 2007 By  hollyharvey "Holly" (UK) - See all my reviews Sinema disturbed the hell out of me. Rod Glenn has a very vivid, descriptive style of writing, and I felt compelled to keep reading. The macabre storyline is suffused with black humour and pop culture references, which differentiates it from a run-of-the-mill murder story. It will make visitors look twice at the people they meet in small, rural 'idylls'!!! Overall, I would say that Sinema is unnerving, disturbing and chilling. It will delight fans of horror and thrillers alike.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 15 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Sinema I genuinely could not put this book down once I started. I found the plot, interwoven with dark wit and classic big film quotes to be a fresh approach and highly entertaining. Read more Published 4 months ago by GingGeordie A modern Classic in the making! Move over Barker, Herbert and King! Glenn is here! Whilst, on the surface, this could be seen as just another slasher novel... it has so much more to offer. Read more Published 4 months ago by Mr. Anthony Wright A killer you actually grow to like! What can I say, this book was gripping! No chapter was ever lacking in suspense! For all there are a lot of characters in the town of Haydon they were all introduced in a way you... Read more Published 4 months ago by S. Davies A killer you actually grow to like! What can I say, this book was gripping! No chapter was ever lacking in suspense! For all there are a lot of characters in the town of Haydon they were all introduced in a way you... Read more Published 4 months ago by S. Davies Flippin 'eck! I rarely bother to write a review, but Sinema by Rod Glenn took my breath away. His writing style is easy and fluid with vivid descriptions and characters that literally leap off... Read more Published 4 months ago by Donaldson23 Flippin 'eck! I rarely bother to write a review, but Sinema by Rod Glenn took my breath away. His writing style is easy and fluid with vivid descriptions and characters that literally leap off... Read more Published 4 months ago by Donaldson23 A Great British Modern Horror I loved this book. It's a long time since I've read something quite so compelling, I had to read it every chance I got! The writing style is very natural and unforced. Read more Published 4 months ago by M.Honey Disturbing and gripping read! Sinema is another compelling book by the excellent Rod Glenn. It keeps you gripped right till the end and your nerves will be at breaking point as the horror unfolds. Read more Published 4 months ago by Scarlett25 A UK spin on American Psycho Sinema is darkly imaginative. When I first read it, Bret Easton Ellis's black comedy American Psycho came to mind, but yours is a particularly English, and recognizable,... Read more Published 5 months ago by Kate Denereaz A disturbing delight! Sinema disturbed the hell out of me. Rod Glenn has a very vivid, descriptive style of writing, and I felt compelled to keep reading. Read more Published 5 months ago by hollyharvey Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 15 customer reviews...