Nate’s
new apartment building is full of mysteries. Each room has a very
different floor plan. One door has no handle. One is locked with four
padlocks. The elevator hasn’t worked in forever. One has had multiple
suicides. Because he hates his job and is intrigued by these
irregularities, Nate decides to get to the bottom of things. With the
help of his neighbors, he begins to discover things aren’t what they
seem.
This
is the set-up for 14 by Peter Clines, a book that has been compared to
the mysteries of the tv show Lost. While I wouldn’t go that far, I will
say that there was a steady build of tension throughout the novel. Nate
was a good main character, and was well written. His neighbors were a
great supporting cast, referring to themselves as characters from
Scooby-Doo. The various mysteries about the apartments and the Kavach
building itself were enough of a hook to keep me interested and wanting
to know what was next. The payoff was satisfying, and I felt like the
story was resolved. To say more would chance spoiling the reveals.
This
is the second book by Clines that I’ve read and I really enjoy his
writing style. His chapters read rather quickly and move the plot
along. There are not many slow moments, although there are quiet
moments which add to the plot. He also writes good, believable
dialogue.
I’m
not sure how to classify this book. It’s not really sci-fi, and it
doesn’t really feel like horror to me, although that is probably where
it fits best. I would recommend this to fans who like their mysteries
with a little creepiness, and to fans of H.P. Lovecraft.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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