The Slasher Experience by C.P. Bialois
Title: The Slasher Experience
Author: C.P. Bialois
Genre: Horror
Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars
Available: Amazon
About the Book
Casi is a gifted young woman who only wants to help others, but when her parents don’t allow her to help a grieving neighbor, her brother, Tom, decides it’s time to get her out of the house and let her live some.
For him, that involves the Slasher Experience, a who-dun-it weekend based on the low budget, smash hit slasher horror movie. Bringing his two best friends, he hopes to give Casi the time of her life, but when the horror turns real and there’s nowhere to run, her talents are put to the test.
Review
The Slasher Experience is a horror novel set in modern day. Most of the story takes place at a summer camp before the summer season at a murder mystery weekend themed after a popular slasher film. If follows multiple characters, including Casi, a shy young woman with special abilities, and her friends; Derik, the owner of the camp; and Tucker Cunningham, the star of the popular slasher film reprising his role at the event. Along with other guests, Casi and her friends go to the event for a fun weekend getaway. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to the employees and guests, a real killer stalks the campground, reenacting the kills of the movie. Guests go missing and bodies pile up before the weekend officially begins, but the killer is stealthy and clever, hiding his deeds until the time is right.
The Slasher Experience is an entertaining horror story. The campground is described very well, allowing the reader to feel the isolation of the setting. All the characters involved are unique, well-rounded people who have their own reasons for being at the camp. Casi is shy, but slowly comes out of her shell as the story progresses.
Overall, The Slasher Experience is a fun and unique horror story. It is a clear love letter to 80’s slasher films and both follows the formula and adds unique twists to the genre. It is a slow burn, gradually building up the tension as the story progresses and the atmosphere is perfectly developed. Fans of the slasher genre will certainly enjoy this story and will be looking forward to possible future installments.
About the Author
Where do I begin? Well first I guess it’s only fair to say that CP Bialois isn’t my real name. It’s a collaboration I made out of the three greatest pets anyone could ever want. My real name is Ed and I’m just an average person that has found a way to do what he loves.
For as long back as I can remember I loved to pretend. Whether it was with my Transformers, GI Joe, or He-Man toys I loved to create intricate plots and have them fight it out. As a fan of horror, science fiction, action, and comedy I dare say my taste in movies are well rounded. Some of my favorites were Star Wars, Star Trek, martial arts, and anything with Swarzenegger in them.
I’d write my own stories about the characters I saw in the theaters or TV or I’d just daydream about what I’d see myself as the hero of course. You can’t have a daydream without beating the bad guys, getting the girl, etc. It’s just not right to envision yourself as a flunky or sidekick.
As far as books I loved Sherlock Holmes, Treasure Island, Dracula, and the normal assortment. My early love was the Star Trek novels, I’d read them or the Hardy Boys relentlessly. For a time I could tell you the plot of over a hundred books not to mention comics.
I have to come clean and say that I learned to read because of comic books. I was bored, make that extremely bored when we started to read in school. Reading “the cat fell down” really didn’t interest me. My dad, who continues to astound me with his insight to this day, figured comics would work. With that in mind he went to the newsstand in town and bought issues of Donald Duck, Scrooge McDuck, Tales From the Crypt, and Spider-man. He patiently read through them with me until I picked it up. Whether it was him or the comics I learned to read in about two weeks and for a while few were as good as I was. For years after that whenever we’d go out he’d always spring for a couple of comic books for me.
While it wasn’t exactly the perfect beginning everything I’ve ever read or have seen has influenced me in some way and now is the time I’d like to share some of the ideas I’ve had over the years with all of you. I hope you enjoy my stories, they’re always fun to write and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon.
