WellWorthARead reviewed Savages by Greg F. Gifune
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4 stars
Seven friends who are supposed to be enjoying a glorious vacation are plunged into hell when they are hit by a ferocious storm at sea. With nothing but a raft too small to safely hold them, injured and lost, they wash ashore on a deserted jungle island with only the clothes on their backs and a will to survive. What could be worse than being stranded with no way to call for help? Finding out you aren't alone, and something on the island wants you dead!
Nerves fray and tempers flare when there is no food, shelter, or rescue in sight.
Savages is a monster/slasher, a survival horror, and a history lesson all in one. I found myself researching after reading this book to learn more about something ghastly that was mentioned, which turned out to be true. Apparently, my public education history class was lacking because this horrific happening …
Seven friends who are supposed to be enjoying a glorious vacation are plunged into hell when they are hit by a ferocious storm at sea. With nothing but a raft too small to safely hold them, injured and lost, they wash ashore on a deserted jungle island with only the clothes on their backs and a will to survive. What could be worse than being stranded with no way to call for help? Finding out you aren't alone, and something on the island wants you dead!
Nerves fray and tempers flare when there is no food, shelter, or rescue in sight.
Savages is a monster/slasher, a survival horror, and a history lesson all in one. I found myself researching after reading this book to learn more about something ghastly that was mentioned, which turned out to be true. Apparently, my public education history class was lacking because this horrific happening was news to me.
Who will survive their time on this island? you'll have to read to find out.
content warning-rape and gore
My thanks to Cemetery Dance Publications for the review copy.