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Erica Summers
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Haunted by his tragic past, Jack LeBlanc, a heavily scarred introvert, finds himself volunteering for the clinical trial of a miraculous new tissue-regeneration drug nicknamed Obsidian. Jack and the other test subjects soon discover that the medication is not what was promised. They’re about to find out the hard way that the pills have nightmarish consequences and that Jack’s pained conscience isn’t the only thing with teeth.
With every pill taken, one thing becomes more clear: the path to perfection will be paved with gore. From the author behind Bad God's Tower, Writhe, and Mantis comes a truly unsettling, Cronenberg-style body horror novel that will make your skin crawl and have you questioning every pill you take.
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- Siobhan D
- 07-16-24
vanity
Loved the narration of Jake Blagburn, who brings out suspense and thrills
Jack is suffering from flashbacks from a accident four years earlier. The accident left him severely disfigured. Jack is struggling with the way he looks. He is was once a handsome, popular and confident man. When offered a chance with a clinical trial for a new drug, he grabs it with eager hands.
At the trail he meets Iris a kindred spirit in Iris. They become close.
When Jack meets the Doctor in charge of the trials for the first time, he knows the familiar face, his guilt and the thought of truly being cured, makes him stay and continue on.
Mick is part of the trial, he's wheelchair bound and also hoping to be healed. He is also Jack's friend. Mick believes some people are being given a placebo. So he decides to take matters into his own hands, the pills get into the wrong hands.
Everyone seems to be healing though, Jack seems to be getting worse. His nightmares are getting worse too, more real.
This book will have on your toes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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- Becky
- 05-14-24
What would you do?
Would you undergo a completely experimental test to possibly remove any scars or ailments, even if you are completely unsure of any side effects?
In Vanity Kills, seven people said yes, yes they would. From a model with an appendectomy scar, to a paralyzed man, to a woman with a vicious scar from a hideous attack, they all agreed to be Dr. Walsh's guinea pigs. They would be paid handsomely to live in a test center for three weeks while they are given a new drug called Obsidian, a pill that comes with the promise of getting rid of any old scars and ailments.
Jack is riddled with burns from a car accident years back that killed his wife (in a rather... interesting death scene). He is extremely self conscious of these, and has found life very difficult in the time after recovery. He is desperate to get rid of them, even after seeing who was behind the study.
Does the treatment work? And if it does, at what cost?
The characterization is STRONG in Vanity Kills. It's a slow burn that doesn't really feel like one. Once you get to the true meat of the book, it's brutal and it's descriptive, and you can really see everything well in your head. And the last third of the book really hits hard when everything finally comes together.
The narrator did a fantastic job.
If you're looking for a disturbing and fascinating look into body horror, this is the book for you.
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- jasmine
- 06-25-24
Vanity Kills
Story was good, a little slow to start but got interesting pretty fast. Didn't care for the narrorator at first but he grew on me as the story went on.
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- Vjs
- 09-02-24
Drug trials can change your life
The author is a good storyteller. I was able to picture each scene with ease. This thriller had me cringing in several spots. I was kept guessing until the end. If you love horror books, then this is a wonderful thriller to read or listen to. Jack lost his wife in a horrific car accident when he swerved so he would not hit a dog and hit a tree. His wife was killed on impact, and he was trapped in the car on fire. He had multiple third degree burns and masses scars. He is entered into a drug trial for a medication that can reverse damage to the body, including burn scars. This drug trial will change everyone's life. The only question is, will the participants make it out alive. After listening to this story it made me look at drug trials differently.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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- Sue
- 08-31-24
Medical Marvel?
The book was amazing. A little pill can do almost anything thanks due to modern science. A new pill on the market is to get rid of scars. Well, be careful the remedy is not worse than the original affliction. Excellent job writing the story. Excellent narration. I would love to read more by this author. I received a free copy of the audiobook, and am voluntarily leaving my review.
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- S. Johnson
- 09-23-24
Slow start turned into a sizzle!
This took me awhile to get into but once I did I couldn’t stop listening. Really colorful descriptions and skillful writing. Interesting plot line about a drug study.
The voice actor did a great job distinguishing each of the characters and the female voices don’t sound annoying (like can sometimes sound when they try to do the opposite sex.).
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-24
Well written story
Enjoyable story line with well written characters. Mick was my favorite. Don't mix your meds lady's and gent's.
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- Craig
- 04-27-24
How far would you go to fix your “flaws”
This story follows a group of people testing a miracle drug that heals all injuries and scars. If that sounds too good to be true, that’s because it probably is.
I really enjoyed this one. The narrator read a little fast, sometimes blending multiple sentences together but it was still easy to follow along.
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- Blackeagle
- 06-09-24
Side Effects from Hell
A group of people undergo an experimental drug trial unaware what they are really just guinea pigs for the worst nightmare that they have ever had. This story has everything that i love in a horror novel suspense, gore, drama, horror, humor, and a little steam if you know what I mean. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves books that depi t unique horror but must be 18+. The book is absolutely phenomenal and so are the characters. I received this book for free upon my request. I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased review here of my own volition.
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