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Bloodletting Kindle Edition

by J.R. Curtis (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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Caught in a blizzard, a handcart company desperately needs help, food, and supplies. They will send ahead three men to seek assistance at an old Army fort, only to discover that the fort is not only abandoned, but also locked from the inside.
Through an unfortunate accident, one of the men becomes injured, requiring them to stay at the old fort.
Over time, they will piece together the horrendous history of this place, and discover that all is not as it appears to be.
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    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    February 5, 2022
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    6 - 12
  7. File size
    1840 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09RWB6JPL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 5, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1840 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09RWJ4RBB
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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J.R. Curtis

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J.R. Curtis is a writer, musician, and actor from Kaysville, Utah. Currently, he has five published books in print. Most recently, Unworld; a dark adventure set in a strange realm between worlds. Born on November 6, 1995 in Salt Lake City. He spends most of his free time either skateboarding, playing music, or going on hikes with his energetic border collie; Josie.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
105 global ratings
You won’t want to stop reading!
4 Stars
You won’t want to stop reading!
“Slashing, tearing, ripping… gurgling. Then there were the shrieks. Not shrieks made by a man as he stared death in the face. Shrieks that were inhuman, otherworldly and terrifying. High pitched screeches, accompanied with yowls and squawks. These ear piercing calls caused Abraham and Buchanan to clutch their temples, closing their eyes in pain. The splitting cries would rise and fall until they would drop from the highest peak of pitch, and tumble downward into guttural bellows.”BLOODLETTING by: J.R. CURTIS tells the story of 3 men who set out into a winter snowstorm, in the hopes of finding food, shelter & help for themselves & the handcart company they are traveling with. Abraham, Buchanan & Caleb trek through the woods towards a military fort Buchanan had once seen in the area some time ago. They become entangled with some unsavory individuals & are forced to hunker down @ the old fort that is now abandoned & has signs that something troublesome had occurred there recently.When asked by @j.r.curtisactor if I was interested in reading & reviewing his new book, I read the synopsis & it was an immediate YES PLEASE!Something strange & sinister happening? ✅Trapped in an unknown & dangerous environment? ✅No way of escaping due to weather & threat of death? ✅✅I got fully wrapped up in these 3 individuals, all with their own backstory & unique characteristics. Abraham, the grieving widower with a steady presence. Buchanan, the old, grumpy outlaw hunter who you can’t quite decide to trust. And an eager, sweet, young Caleb, barely of age & ready to do battle & make his own way in the world.I liked that it was straight forward story-telling, nothing bloated or added for the sake of shock. You get the tension & horror of trying to figure out what is happening within this forest & within the walls of the fort. I became attached to the characters, especially Caleb! And fascinated w/ the quick glimpses & reveals given to the reader of what tragedy happened @ this location.I felt it had a shocking reveal that I did not see coming & an ending that concluded it all in a satisfying way. 😁I look forward to hopefully reading more by this author & would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good creature horror story
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Mary Sepko
5.0 out of 5 stars seriously loved it
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
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this book checked off all the boxes for me:
in the middle of nowhere in the coldest winter? check
everyone is starving and desperate? check
well written characters? check
monsters? check
psychological messing with people? check
delightful little twist to explain things? check

absolutely well done 👏🏼
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Stephanie H
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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This was a really good book and a fast read. Some of the descriptions of what was going on were sparse and left a lot to the imagination, which can be creepier in some cases than detailed descriptions. The writing was good, the characters were well developed, and it was clear the men had much to fear from more than one thing. The ending was satisfying and the last line was perfection.
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Eman Khatab
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
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☠️ Western
☠️ Campy vibes
☠️ Gory
☠️ Unsettling
☠️ Isolated setting

WOW....
What a ride through this book!
After J.R. Curtis recommended his book in one of my Instagram posts I was so intrigued by the story ADVENTURE & ISOLATED SETTING. Of course I ordered my copy and I'm glad I did!
The writing is amazing easy to read and it's so enjoyable.
The characters are well developed i was so conected to the characters and loved the back story of them that made the 3 mean guys has it's uniqueness.
J.R. Curtis is amazing storyteller, I just needed more about the handcart company and more about the army.

I'm really can't wait to read his next book.

Highly recommended to read this book if you ok with gory scenes.⚠️

Also check out his short movie on YouTube SATANICO. so awesome
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CoolGhoulsBookClub
4.0 out of 5 stars Western horror!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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I received an Audible code for a review copy of J. R. Curtis’s book Bloodletting from the author last week. He offered review codes in one of my favorite book groups on Facebook and I happily requested one. I looked up the kindle version, as I like to read along with audiobooks, and found that I already owned it. Good sign! I found the premise of this book interesting enough to have acquired it twice! And so I read my first western themed horror novel.

The story begins with the description of a handcart company starting their journey and getting caught in a blizzard. Winter is harsh, and the group is in desperate need of food and supplies. Three men take on the task of traveling ahead to an old army fort to find help. The journey is long and difficult, and they find themselves overcoming the obstacles of weather and hostiles to get to their destination. I won’t give away any spoilers, but I was on the edge of my seat as one thing after another attacked them. Poor Caleb…that kid just couldn’t get a break! The three travelers make it to their destination, only to find the fort completely empty. This is where the story goes from survival story to an otherworldly tale of horror. As the title implies, it is graphic and bloody.

Come to think of it, none of them can seem to catch a break. We learn all about each of their tragic backgrounds as they try to survive in the abandoned fort.

There is a lot I loved about this book. The whole concept of western horror scratched an itch I didn’t know I had. The writing is descriptive in a way that makes the reader really feel the cold, isolation, terror, and despair. There is nowhere for our travelers to run, and that feeling is conveyed effectively. The audiobook narration was really good. Slow enough that even though I increased the playback speed quite a bit, it didn’t sound like chipmunks. And the narrator had just the right voice for this type of story. It had that same atmospheric feel that I got from Cormac McCarthy’s The Road.

That said, I feel like this book could have benefited from a little more time in editing. It gets repetitive at times. The dialog feels unnatural. But overall, it’s a good book.

3.5 rounded up for star rating. I'll definitely be reading more of Curtis's work.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't put it down
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Really interesting period piece with a horror vibe. Definitely enjoyed it.
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Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
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3/5 ⭐️‘S wouldn’t change a thing! It was super hard to pace myself with reading this book! I was hooked within the first chapter and struggled to get it to last a week to read. Action packed and filled with suspense the entire time. Look very forward to more from this author!
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Serenity Barber
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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First time reading anything by this author. Very enjoyable. Great characters, suspense, and well written. Looking forward to reading more by this author. Definitely recommend!
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Rachel Hansen
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Done IMO
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
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It’s been a minute since I’ve read this one, but regardless of that, it’s one that has stuck with me. To me there’s something about being a barren landscape, with a cold, hard winter thrown in, to set the stage for the story. I absolutely loved everything about this book, the characters, the plot development, the monster. Definitely one I would recommend to others!
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Terry and dog
4.0 out of 5 stars The good ol' grim days
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2022
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This story paints a grim picture of what it was like to travel through the wilderness, and through bad conditions. No food, lost, not much hope. A group of 3, scouting for a fort find lots of trouble, brutality and strange happenings. Very interesting,
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Earnest Caligula
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Western horror
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2022
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This was a thoroughly engaging and discrediting read. It is well-placed throughout, the building claustrophobia and general sense of desolation building in part from some excellent writing the language fits comfortably with the era it represents, yet does not stray into the trap of being overly stylised and archaic. The characters are well realised, as well as their mounting troubles. A great debut. This is a highly polished, confident tale of horror, grief and loneliness, set on the trail of the frontiersmen, making great use of setting and the lore of the times.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Judith.
Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2022
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Awesome Western horror, ao reminded of a couple of western movies I've seen. I'm a diehard fan of western and horror. The main protagonists are so likeable, i enjoyed the whole journey with them. Felt the mood , atmosphere and snow. Snow is another favorite of mine. Highly recommended. Just bought Authors other book. Santanico.
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