Screams from the Void Book Review

Title: Screams from the Void

Author: Anne Tibbets

Genre: Science Fiction/Horror

Published: May 18,2021 by Flame Tree Press

I received a copy for review from Flame Tree Press through NetGalley.

My Thoughts: Raina is an Ensign Mechanic on the Demeter Spaceship for the United Space Corp in the year 2231. The Demeter's crew is picking up plant samples from many different planets when they discover an unknown biological creature is on board the ship. A creature is loose and is killing off the crew, but the creature is not the only monster on board. Raina must also deal with her abusive boyfriend as well.

I really enjoyed the setting of a small enclosed ship for creating a trapped claustrophobic backdrop for the horror to unfold. I also enjoyed the organization of the story. This story was told with alternating chapters where half the story is telling the story of finding out more about the creature, where it came from, its strengths and weaknesses, and how they can possible escape alive. The other half of the story shows us the relationship between Raina and her abusive boyfriend, Morven, which is told in backwards order from the end of the relationship to the moment they met. Morven is quite the villain and rivals the dangerous nature of the creature itself. The backwards order of the relationship was a great way to show Raina's struggle to leave a dangerous situation, and to show her character growth throughout the story.

I would recommend this story to fans of science fiction as well as fans of creature horror stories.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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