Now is the Time of Monsters

A.G. Mock Read 2/27/2025-3/4/2025

From the very beginning, Mock captivated and ensnared me as Now is the Time of Monsters is not just another horror/psychological thriller.  It’s truly a descent into the darkest corners of the human psyche.  A deep dive into the very nature of reality, the fragility of the human mind and how disturbed some people really are.  I was left questioning so much with this story – my sanity included during some parts.

Mock builds an exquisitely crafted world tunneling under your skin leaving you with a sense of dread by blurring the lines of reality and madness.  Don’t expect any cheap jump scares here.  All you are going to find is a slowly building tension steadily paced that will culminate into a pinnacle that is not only terrifying when that final plot twist hits but also thought provoking making you question reality all around you.

I found myself completely invested in the characters experiencing their trauma, pain, heartbreak, fear and mental strife.  The characters are not puppets in a horror show, they are complex individuals with flaws and demons that make them completely relatable to both you and me as they struggle. 

This book is dark.  This book is gripping.  This book is unsettling.  But if you are a fan of a truly dark, horror/psychological thriller that will leave you genuinely disturbed, then Now is the Time of Monsters needs to be moved to the top of your TBR.  Just don’t say I didn’t warn you – this book will leave you shook!!!

As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.

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