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A quick read that pulls you in. Lots of blood and some gore. The graphics are magnetic. I so want to see what happens with Dr. Shaw and figure out the meaning of Unit 731.

Holy hell if I could give this 10 stars out of 5 I would. This story deserves it. It's so absolutely twisted and dark. This story revolves around a doctor who is being stalked by a killer. This killer seemingly has connections to our main character, but I can't wait to discover more in this universe and to see exactly what secrets are in store. This story is dark, I know I said it above, but let me reiterate it's dark and it feels so evil. Perfect for extreme horror fans and even for fans of detective Karin Slaughter.

This is perfect for fans of the Saw or Hostel franchises.

I received a free e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios!

CW: blood and gore

This graphic novel was a fun mix of slasher and whodunnit on a larger scale than I was expecting. Given the book being short, I was at first concerned pacing would be an issue. Thankfully, it wasn’t at all. I was able to linger in strange, uncomfortable moments for just the right amount of time. I also thought we would’ve faced one or two murders max, but this kill count is already getting pretty high after the first installment.

The art was perfect for this book. The illustrations and coloring left just enough to the imagination for you to fill in the blanks, and I particularly am a sucker for black-and-white flashbacks. I still have a few questions after reading this, but nothing that will stop me reaching for the second volume.

Overall, if you’re looking for a macabre read with some stand out gruesome moments, this is the book for you.

This was a fabulous read! I was immersed and couldn't wait to see what was going on. Great story that leaves you wondering, and the graphic imagery of body mutilation was perfect with the storyline. I like the flashbacks of the doctor when he was a child mixed in with the current timeline as well. It helps you to understand the context of the present, as well as creating a mystery that you are dying to figure out. What exactly happened to him as a child? I do wish there was a little more detail as to what exactly is happening with unit 731. I'm excited to see what comes next in volume two, regardless. I would recommend this to horror fans in general, even those that don't usually like graphic novels. I don't usually read graphic novels myself but had to check this one out when I read what it was about. So glad I did!