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Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
In Michael Park's Good to Grave, readers are introduced to the protagonist, Josie Morris, a recent graduate who finds herself embroiled in the perplexing world of The Eburos Group, a corporation with deeply mysterious undercurrents. The first thing she notices is the strange movement of the shadow of her interviewer, Angela. She needs this job as she is having financial difficulties. As the story progresses, she struggles with her perception of reality, particularly as she encounters the enigmatic Angela and the unsettling chalk figure known as the “Friendly Man.” Mr. Dean, the mysterious CEO, ignites a journey that takes Josie from the bizarre rituals of a Brooklyn cult to a haunted safehouse near the remnants of an eerie, abandoned baseball stadium. As she peels back the layers of mystery, Josie must confront the dark truth behind Mr. Dean's intentions and the secrets hidden beneath Manhattan's bustling streets. Is there any coming back, or has she sold her soul?
Good to Grave is a disturbing read with dark themes, from the manipulation of reality to pure horror. The author opens the narrative with a compelling premise — Josie’s witnessing of the strangeness of Angela’s shadow. From this moment, the suspense builds, and there is a tingling on the back of the neck as one reads on. A perfect read for horror fans, this novel delivers at every level. The setting is vividly drawn against the backdrop of a corporate landscape in Manhattan, contrasted with the eerie, metaphysical world that the characters move within. This juxtaposition illustrates a climate of superficial corporate ambition against a darker underbelly of energy manipulation and otherworldly entities. The tension between personal ambition and moral compromise becomes a central theme throughout the novel, drawing parallels with our society’s relentless pursuit of success at any cost. Michael Park's storytelling is stellar, with gorgeous prose, exciting drama, and tense scenes that make this a hard-to-put-down tale. You’ll have the chills as you follow Josie, always wishing for one thing for her but being surprised with something else.
