Cat After Dark gave The Family Tree 5 stars noting “Everson weaves the paranormal into the story line with the skill of the expert that he is. I really enjoyed this novel and hope that you will too.”
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Horror Fiction Review calls The Family Tree a “sure-fire hit for anyone who loves 70s/80s-styled pulp horror.”
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Living Dead Magazine says “John Everson is known for his use of eroticism with his horror and in The Family Tree, he proves once again that he is the master of dark and sexy. If you’re not turned on during one of the many hot scenes then maybe you should check to see if you’re breathing.”
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The Long and Short Reviews teased: “A family that preys together, stays together… Can Scott break away from the hold of the Family Tree and its devoted disciples? Is the blood of the few worth more than the many? You’ll have to read this fast paced thriller to find out.“
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Horror Novel Reviews listed The Family Tree on their Top 10 for 2014 list and their review said, “I loved The Family Tree. One thing that just about all should agree on is the quality of Everson’s writing. He’s as crisp as he’s ever been, and despite a somewhat deceptive concept, he’s still true to his X-rated roots, which longtime followers are going to find quite pleasing. Read the book. It’s awesome!.”
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Shattered Ravings calls The Family Tree “a haunting and original book” and a “top five” release for 2014.
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I Heart Reading says “The Family Tree is a rather unique horror story… the writing is excellent, the pacing is fast, and the story screams originality.”
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Mallory Heart Reviews says “I enjoyed The Family Tree immensely. I’ve been aware of Mr. Everson’ s reputation, but hadn’t read his work. This story is very tautly plotted, with not a wasted moment or a stitch dropped. I highly recommend it. The non-human element is scary–and the humans! Oh my!!”
TheExaminer.com has reviewed several of my books now, and for The Family Tree they posted an interview and a review and said ““Everson is one of the best writers of modern horror today. He seamlessly stitches dread and suspense into well-worn horror tropes, giving the tried and true a sense of fresh and new.”
Glenn Rolfe published an interview with me in September 2014 about Books, Beer, Ke$ha and, of course, The Family Tree.
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Fiona McVie published an interview with me in October 2014 about writing and inspiration and The Family Tree.
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Evans Light wrote in his “Official BookLikes”: “A fantastic short novel by a new-to-me author I’ve been looking forward to reading, The Family Tree did not disappoint. With a a tone remiscinent of a well-written Laymon novel, you know from the outset where the story’s going – but the joy is in the journey. Lighthearted, FUN, and unburdened by literary pretension, this story is much heavier on sex than violence. Recommended.”
