Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine

Title: Frost Bite

Author: Angela Sylvaine

Genre: Horror

Published: 10/10/23 by Dark Matter INK

I received a copy for review from the author.

Frost Bite is about a meteor carrying alien worms that infect animals in a small North Dakota town in 1997. This story was 100% pure fast-paced fun. It had some silliness with infected prairie dog attack along with a doomsday cult and alien worms. It also provides many 90s references and nostalgic moments. This would be the perfect winter read as it takes place in the middle of a frozen North Dakota December. There is not a dull moment in this story with its amazing pacing throughout.

If you are looking for a wintry fast-paced thrill ride with all the 90s vibes that steps way out of the norm then Frost Bite is a must read. I recommend it to fans of the thrilling and strange.

My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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