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The Kirkwood Killer
Justin Foster’s The Kirkwood Killer is a brutal, fast-moving horror-crime novel that follows Brandon Walls, a man shaped by violence from childhood and unleashed into a quiet golf-club community where his killing spirals into something almost mythic. The story moves from one shocking act to the next, weaving in twisted alliances, bizarre loyalty, and a growing sense that no one in this place realizes the monster living among them. It’s a grisly, relentless ride, and it never pretends to be anything else.
The writing is blunt and unfiltered, almost like someone telling you a wild story they shouldn’t be telling. At first, I wondered if the simplicity was intentional, but the more I read, the more it felt like the right fit for this kind of horror. The murders are vivid and disturbing, not in an artistic way but in an uncomfortably direct way, which honestly makes them land harder. The book doesn’t linger on psychological depth; instead, it barrels forward with raw energy, like the narrative is sprinting to keep up with Brandon’s impulses. It’s not graceful, but it is gripping in that “I shouldn’t look, but I can’t look away” kind of way.
What surprised me most was how strange and darkly fascinating the world around Brandon becomes. This isn’t just one man doing horrible things. The people around him, especially the cart-girl twins and later even the chef, get pulled into his orbit in ways that are unsettling and weirdly believable in the logic of this book. There’s a twisted humor to some scenes, the kind that makes you question whether you should be laughing. And while the plot is outrageous, it’s paced in a way that kept me turning the pages because I truly didn’t know what boundary the story would cross next. Sometimes it felt like watching a late-night slasher film with a friend where you keep elbowing each other with “Are you seeing this?” energy.
The Kirkwood Killer is not subtle. It’s pure horror with a crime-thriller backbone, told in a voice that’s bold enough to commit fully to its own chaos. If you’re someone who loves slasher stories, extreme horror, or villains who are monsters without apology, you’ll probably have a wild time with this. It’s definitely for fans of gritty, bloody, over-the-top horror.
Pages: 130 | ASIN : B0F9ZZCZ4K
A Clique To A Cult
Justin Foster’s A Clique to a Cult is an absolutely wild ride through the underbelly of small-town corruption. The book follows Carter Smalls, a ruthless lawyer-turned-judge who slowly tightens his grip on the town of Haven Springs, Mississippi, alongside his equally twisted wife, Emmylou. What starts as a power-hungry clique of business elites morphs into something far more sinister—an exclusive club of deceit, blackmail, drugs, and, ultimately, cult-like control. It’s a story of power gone unchecked, with each chapter diving deeper into the excess, arrogance, and moral decay of those at the top.
Foster’s writing is bold and unapologetic. He doesn’t sugarcoat the depravity of these characters, and that’s what makes it so compelling. From the very first chapter, where Carter miraculously survives a car explosion and reminisces about all the people he’s wronged, the book sets itself up as a dramatic, no-holds-barred exposé of power gone wild. The Halloween party scene, where Carter pressures school board members into doing cocaine while their wives trade husbands for the night, is one of those moments where you almost can’t believe what you’re reading—but that’s exactly what makes it so gripping. The absurdity is part of the appeal, making it feel like a Southern gothic soap opera on steroids.
The novel’s strongest point is its ability to make readers feel something—disgust, anger, even dark amusement at how far these characters will go. Carter’s violent outbursts, particularly towards his son Zach, are some of the hardest parts to read. The scene where he punches his own child in front of the team after a football game is gut-wrenching. And yet, Foster doesn’t let up, instead pulling readers deeper into this toxic world where appearances matter more than integrity. The power dynamics, the fear that keeps everyone in check, and the slow realization from outsiders like Winston Ferris, the school principal, that they’re trapped in something much darker than they signed up for—it all adds up to a suffocating, tense read that keeps you turning pages.
The over-the-top debauchery, the outlandishness of some situations can make it feel less like a serious drama and more like a fever dream of corruption. But maybe that’s the point. Foster doesn’t just tell you about unchecked power—he shoves your face in it and dares you to look away. If anything, it’s a cautionary tale about what happens when people with too much influence stop caring about consequences.
If you love stories about corruption, scandal, and deeply flawed characters, A Clique to a Cult is for you. Fans of dark satire and books that expose the twisted realities behind closed doors will eat this up. It’s uncomfortable, it’s shocking, and it’s impossible to put down.
Pages: 130 | ASIN : B0DSJTZ89L
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