“Afraid” written by Jack Kilborn is one hell of a ride. No not a ride, more like an express elevator to hell. It starts fast and only picks up speed. It is relentless with enough horror, gore, action and twists to keep even the most hardcore adrenaline junkies satisfied. These are very bad people doing very bad things. You’ll have a toe sucking good time. Don’t worry, you’ll figure out the reference. Kilborn is the pseudonym for JA Konrath writer of the “Jack Daniels” series of books. Don’t expect the same laugh out loud humor. “Afraid” is like a good punch to the gut. It will leave you out of breath, shaking your head and saying to yourself, “Holy S***, I can’t believe that just happened.”

By Mike Hagen