Published: Aug. 04, 2010
Words: 28,528 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452341576

Description

Simon and Rupert spend their days playing in the fields out near the old power station but at night, a visitor comes for them. Older brother Simon shoulders the burden of their stepfather Everett and his greedy dominion over their Mama. But the brothers must now stand together to heal the wounds of their real father’s departure and brace themselves for a harrowing showdown with Everett.

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child abuse, family dysfunction, baseball, abuse, dodgers, yankees, mcintyre, jason mcintyre, simon, rupert

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Review by: John & Toni Rakestraw on April 06, 2011 :
Shed is an interesting little horror novella. Simon and Rupert are two young boys that must learn to face an abusive stepfather and a horror that visits them in the basement on warm summer nights.

The reader wonders how they can ever survive it, night after night. You begin to see how strong they really are, even at their young age. Will they find a way to save themselves and their mother from the nightmare that is their lives?

McIntyre has woven an intriguing situation here. Just what is causing that unusual infestation in the basement? Why does it only occur on warm summer nights? I admit, this book gave me the creeps, in a good way. While I wouldn’t want to trade places with Simon and Rupe, I was cheering for them to overcome their problems from the very beginning.

The book can stand a few minor edits, but overall, it is very well written. The author has picked a time that most of us can still remember, when families relied on the good graces of the father figure. If he was loving and kind, all went well, but if he was surly and abusive, every day was an accident waiting to happen.

If you like horror novels, or even enjoy being scared just a bit, you’ll enjoy Shed.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Ann Mauren on Feb. 04, 2011 :
Simon and Rupert are good little boys with a very bad problem: an abusive step-father. Told from the perspective of the younger child, ‘Rupe’, the injustice, misery and hopelessness which opens the story is a heartbreaking and emotional read. But the outworking of courage, ingenuity and resolve of these seemingly helpless little fellows is uplifting and incredibly satisfying. You’ll never root for a more deserving pair of underdogs than in this page-turner by master story teller Jason McIntyre.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Brenda Sedore on Nov. 14, 2010 :
Loved this short story. Great characters that pull you in right away. I don't know where McIntyre comes up with his ideas, but they are very imaginative!

My heart is wrenched for the terror of these two boys, and I cheer for their courage as they face something that even terrifies a grown man. The way they deal with their horrible step-father takes a lot of courage.

Great story! i couldn't put it down. I will be looking for more short stories from this author.

Highly recommended
(review of free book)

Review by: Mark Jacobs on Oct. 29, 2010 :
Once again, Jason McIntyre takes me for a wild, wonderful, maddening, creepy, inspiring ride, full of rich unforgettable characters. Good job!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Strange Love on Oct. 17, 2010 :
What a wicked and patient tale. The boys are as real as any you've met...and their horror is too. I ached for them...until the end. But I won't ruin that for you!
(review of free book)

Review by: Darcia Helle on Oct. 04, 2010 :
This is a short read but it's packed with creepy goodness! Simon and Rupert, the main characters, are young boys living in a heartbreaking situation. On top of the loss of their beloved father, they are dealing with an abusive stepfather and the family lives in near poverty. As if that isn't enough, there is something horrible living beneath their home!

But this book isn't all sadness and horror. The boys have a resilience and love for one another that transcends all their difficulties. Go ahead and download this one. You won't regret it!
(review of free book)

Review by: Sarah Star on Sep. 12, 2010 :
Managed to read Shed the other day in between patients ; )
Quite off putting having to stop though as you have really managed to have an irresistible flow to your writing. Anyhoo,Gave it my complete attention this morning.Very glad I did too!

Captured my imagination straight away,Simon and Rup were made very real and their tense,taught story won't let you go. Truly enjoyed this novella Jason,looking forward to more of the same : )

S*
(review of free book)

Review by: Shana on Aug. 11, 2010 :
W-O-W. The other review is right. I had to keep reading this until the end just to see what happened to the boys.

Going to have a look at this writers other books on here because this one was so good!
(review of free book)

Review by: Stucky on Aug. 05, 2010 :
Great read. Once you start, it's hard to stop turning the pages, so make sure you have time to get through it all.
(review of free book)

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