When I saw the cover of this book, I knew I had to read it! I finished it yesterday and it didn’t disappoint!

The story is set in the small town of Tomahawk Hollow, Wisconsin. Tomahawk used to be a thriving community but the sudden closure of the local pesticide plant, which employed its citizens, sent the town into a downward spiral. However, local ingenuity resurrected Tomahawk and turned it into a tourist destination, replete with seasonal festivals, like the Harvest Moon Jubilee which is about to begin. But before the festival starts, owner of the town newspaper, Jackson Reed, and his one employee, Emmeline, are called to local farms where livestock has been mysteriously gutted and drained of blood. In addition, two young people, who were camping in the nearby woods, have disappeared. What could be causing these disturbances and could it have anything to do with the shuttered pesticide plant?

Tick Town is in-your-face horror. No subtle psychological mumbo-jumbo here. Jackson and Emmeline soon find themselves facing down giant ticks – the stuff of nightmares. And, in addition, to the mutated super bugs, there are strangers in town – men with an agenda that is dark and deadly.

I thoroughly enjoyed Tick Town. It was such a fun read, reminiscent of movies from the late ‘50s, early ‘60s, such as Them! (giant ants), Night of the Lepus (giant rabbits), and, of course, Godzilla and all of its spin-offs. Tick Town is highly recommended for ardent horror buffs like me. Great read, 5 shiny stars!