Timothy Palmer’s The Other Side is a supernatural thriller told through the eyes of Mitch Parker, a young detective killed in the line of duty. Instead of peace, Mitch awakens in a strange in-between world called the Veil, where angels, demons, and lost souls struggle in a realm that is neither heaven nor hell. The story follows his journey through this haunting place as he confronts terrifying creatures, finds unlikely allies, and battles with the pull between family, faith, and survival. It’s part ghost story, part horror, and part meditation on what it means to carry duty beyond death.

This book was a wild ride. I loved the fast pace and the blunt honesty in Mitch’s voice. He feels like a flawed but real person, someone who is both arrogant and vulnerable, and that makes his descent into the afterlife all the more gripping. Palmer doesn’t shy away from raw emotions, and I could feel Mitch’s pain when he thought about leaving his wife and children behind. At the same time, the book hits with pulpy fun. Vampiric monsters, hellish visions, and wild chases through hospitals and city streets kept me turning pages. It’s not a quiet or subtle book, and I liked that. It leans into spectacle and dread, and I could almost hear the soundtrack of a horror film playing in my head as I read.

The writing style has a raw energy to it. Some of the dialogue leans dramatic, and a few scenes reminded me of action movie moments. At times, I wished the story would linger a bit longer to let the tension build before moving on to the next big encounter. But even with those bumps, I admired how unfiltered the story was. It has heart. It made me think about regret, choice, and the messy gray area between right and wrong. More than once, I caught myself imagining what I’d do if given the same choice Mitch faced, step into the light or stay behind for the people I love. That moral tension gave the story weight beyond its horror trappings.

The Other Side is a bold, strange, and emotional book. If you enjoyed the gritty supernatural battles of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files or the chilling suspense of Stephen King’s The Outsider, you’ll find The Other Side delivers a similarly gripping mix of horror, heart, and high-stakes thrills.

Pages: 294 | ASIN : B0DNRHT6HP