The Missing Reel by Chris Besonen and Fredrick Niles

Twisted ride

A truly beautiful piece of writing, that brought the work of the authors together in this story. The pace was intense from start to finish, as Jesse’s tour was brought to life in a very visual way. The more you read the more visual it becomes, he went in expecting your typical fake haunting. But got more than he bargained for, in a way I'm glad he didn't bring the wife along for the ride. At least then the spirits wouldn't have had such a hold over him. But each brilliantly depicted room, building into each scene ups the ante and creep factor. It was an insane ride, as we ventured into the theme of seasons twisted into something dark and macabre. So you have to bear in mind this in an asylum for KIDS which makes it just that little more unsettling as we get closer to the heart of the building. That seems to have the same effect on the psyche as The Vannacutt Psychiatric Institute for the Criminally Insane. Even the reader questions what is real and what is madness.

The Missing Reel

Jesse accepts an invitation for a lights-on tour of Earth’s Fingers. He loves all things spooky and couldn’t wait to get the camera rolling and show his viewers the haunted attraction. Earth’s Fingers has a dark past and what it shows leaves Jesse questioning everything. Besonen and Niles did a great job of making the reader question what is real and what isn’t much like the main character. Following Jesse through the haunt brings unsettling feelings, questioning reality, and an overall creepy vibe. It isn’t your typical haunting. The Missing Reel brings much more than that and I looked forward to seeing what horrors the next room held. The authors put a different spin on a haunted attraction, and I enjoyed the uniqueness of it. If you enjoy haunted attractions served with a side of mind games, this is a great book to dive into.