Hooray for fun horror! In my opinion, novels that are genuinely funny, exciting, and scary are hard to get right. TK Kingfisher nails it pretty much every time. And Carter Keane has come out swinging with this fantastic debut, Morsel.
Lou comes from a working-class background, has dragged herself though college, and landed an office job at a slightly questionable company. After a mess-up at work, Lou sees an opportunity to redeem herself in her (slimy) boss’s eyes by taking a trip to rural Ohio to check out a property. After seeing some strange symbols hanging from trees, things escalate incredibly quickly, and Lou starts to question who exactly she is working for.
Morsel gets a huge standing ovation from me. Lou is an absolutely bad-ass character, who kicks the crap out of every person that tries to hurt her or her beloved dog. She is funny and strong, and I genuinely loved every moment I spent with her.
The plot unravels wonderfully. Keane plants subtle seeds throughout, and the payoff is incredible. I was riveted.
Anyone whose corporate job has made them question their sanity will recognize a lot of things in this book. I’m not saying all CEOs are involved with supernatural horrors, but it sure made me question some things.
Morsel was an absolute joy to read, and I’m so excited about Carter Keane’s future.
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