Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #403660 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 262 pages

Customer Reviews

Michael Laimo - A creative genius when it comes to horror
Just when you think Michael Laimo cant top his previous book, he not only meets your expectations but exceeds them as well. I found this book to be very suspenseful with just the right amount of horror to keep my mind running wild trying to figure out the ending.

There were times while reading this book that I said "YUCK" and "GROSS",because the details were just so strongly written that you could actually visualize the scenes as they were/are taking place,which also makes it seem like YOU are part of the story as well. After reading a book like this it makes me believe that the author behind this horrific novel may just be proving himself to be quite the creative genius, whom writes like no other (atleast none that Ive seen).

"Fires Rising" gave going to church a whole new experience,wrapped up in one amazing plot and ending. Next time I go to church Ill make sure that the door stays open :-)

I strongly believe that "Fires Rising" may be his BEST book so far that he has written. I enjoyed it so much that I may read it again.

Looking forward to the release of "Dark Ride" next month".

laimo does it again
When I reviewed The Demonologist for Apex Digest, I said then that Michael Laimo reminded me of good 1970s/1980s religious horror. 666, The Omen, The Amityville Horror, and everything good and similar. His February 2008 Leisure Fiction release, Fires Rising, is no exception.

This book has everything. Strong religious themes, vagrants, evil construction crews, fire, mayhem, and enough tension implied through vivid imagery to stand one's hair on end (if you'll pardon the cliché). Fires Rising isn't for the weak of stomach or the easily repulsed -- not with its sewage demon, raw gore, violence, and copious blood. Without these things, though, the story would have a much blander flavor and not as much religious fervor.

Laimo researched this book to the bone -- this is readily apparent. His use of vivid sensory imagery is near overwhelming in places, causing the reader to, instead of putting the book down for a break, keep turning the pages.

"Well done" seems inadequate. Even so, I can't wait to see what Michael Laimo brings us next.

TRULY A MUST READ!!!!!!!!
oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!! this book is absolutely amazing!!! i couldn't wait to finish it!!! i was exhausted and still could not stop reading!!! my eyes were crossing and everything. i had to read the last chapters while covering one eye at a time so that they would not cross anymore! i cannot even express how much i thoroughly enjoyed this book. if anyone reading this has not bought it yet, do so immediately!!!