I started reading this book at night, let's just say I had a hard time falling asleep! Bryan did a great job of creating a terrifying world on paper. I am always down for werewolves/creatures of the night and this book was a homerun!

Nowhere, Ohio by Bryan Wayne Dull is a fantastic werewolf/supernatural novel.
A gripping story with action and jaw dropping moments.
The chilling storyline kept me turning the pages.

This was such a fun read for spooky season! I loved the 80s nostalgia and movie/song references throughout and the characters were really well developed. The group of protagonists really reminded me of the gang in Stephen King's IT. Would definitely recommend!

I wanted to read this just because it had the Midwest in it and my favorite thing to say is "Eww Ohio", it ended up being a pretty spooky read.

Was not for me. Writing was good but the plot was not my favorite. Would be willing to try another book by author

For someone that doesn’t usually enjoy werewolf novels, I’m so glad I read this!

Full of 80s nostalgia with major retro slasher vibes, this book takes your basic werewolf story and morphs it into something completely unexpected.

I think what really grabbed me with this one is that it’s not ONLY your typical tale of werewolves chasing people under a full moon, but a whole entire different take including some reasonably chilling supernatural events and total final destination like visions.

If you’re looking for a fast paced read for this spooky season, I’d definitely add this to your list

I snagged this off of Netgalley and I was really looking forward to this one.
Its very funny campy horror, so a lot of nostalgia for me here, and around this time of year, its really what I'm looking for, not the most horrifying or scarring, but good old, campy slasher kinda small town horror.

This was a slow burn, so please go in prepared, its not your , first page, everyone is dying, and the rollercoaster isn't stopping kind of read, but a building, tense, background creeping horror that lingers on your skin in goosebumps as you read.

This was a absolute fun 80s themed kind of horror, and I loved it, but you have to enjoy this kind of campy story line, and nothing is going to make you never want to sleep again, this is just a fun horror read.

I would absolutely recommend this to my friends that like this kind of horror, its good.

i liked the characters, and the burn, the small town claustrophobia, and this was my first trip with this author, will keep an eye on them now.

Alright, so this one totally serves up some classic horror nostalgia! Picture small-town Ohio, spooky werewolf vibes, and a kid named Ryan who's gotta save everyone—like, no big deal, right? There’s all this creepy stuff going down, and Ryan’s handling family drama while unraveling a supernatural mystery with his little sister.

The story gives you this eerie, slow-build suspense that’s perfect for a chilly night, and the ’80s throwbacks add such a fun touch. Buuut, honestly? It dragged a bit. Like, I love a good slow-burn, but some parts were like, “Can we get to the full moon already?” But if you're down for a bloody, small-town mystery that might take a hot minute to pick up, then sure, dive in, because it's totally worth it!

Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

Sorry but I did not finish. The first couple chapters did not engage me enough to keep going. I’m interested in horror in Ohio, but the characters and hook didn’t incline me to keep reading.

Nowhere, Ohio by Bryan Wayne Dull #dnf
#arc #nowhereohio

CW: death, werewolves, ghosts, demons, assaults, violence, cancer, alcoholism

From NetGalley: In the quiet bedroom communities surrounding Akron, Ohio, a series of brutal animal attacks leaves a trail of mutilated bodies. Fourteen-year-old Ryan Hatcher, burdened by the challenges of separated parents, a distant older brother, and a mother battling cancer, stumbles upon a chilling belief. Convinced that his father and other locals will transform into werewolves during the impending full moon, Ryan grapples with the weight of this ominous prophecy. As if werewolves weren’t enough, Ryan also contends with spectral entities communicating exclusively with his younger sister, Layla, using her toys as conduits for otherworldly messages. Despite the skepticism of his friends, Ryan embarks on a paranormal investigation, uncovering eerie behaviors in neighbors and even his own family. The result is a blood-soaked coming-of-age horror story set against the backdrop of a small town with just weeks to unravel the clues and convince loved ones that a horrifying event is looming.

I DNFed this one at 47%. I wanted to stop reading much earlier but I kept going hoping it would get better. The writing is not great and the book really needed an editor. Perspectives change mid-paragraph. There are tons of inconsistencies in location, timing, repeating of phrases, general mistakes, etc. The story could have been interesting and I enjoyed the 80s timeframe but there’s too much going on. Werewolves, ghostly spirits, visions, demons, I couldn’t keep the supernatural details straight. I think the idea had promise but the lack of editing wasn’t going to change in the second half, and I didn’t have the energy to finish. I was getting too annoyed. The cover is great though.

Thank you to @netgalley and #anthropolispublishing for the advance copy. (Available now, pub date was 10/1/24)

"Nowhere, Ohio" is a supernatural horror set in the 80s, where mysterious werewolf attacks plagued the town. The premise was great, however, the execution wasn't so great. The story itself felt flat, and a lot of sentences and even chapters felt like fillers. I wasn't a fan of the style of writing either. It just made the story feel underdeveloped.
Thank you NetGalley, Anthropolis Publishing, and Bryan Wayne Dull for this ARC.

This book is cheesy 80's horror movie at it's finest. I was never much into the werewolf genre but thought I'd give it a shot. Unfortunately, I am still not into the genre and I thought the mundane parts of this book didn't make the horror parts worthwhile.

I loved this story. It will appeal to fans of Stranger Things. A group of kids are immersed in strange goings on in their little town. The characters are great. The plot faced paced. It keeps you guessing. The reveal was shocking.

This book gripped me right away, the story was perfect for my love of horror. It had the right 80s elements that made me not want to put it down.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

4.5 Stars!!
An enjoyable read with a supernatural element! Always love a ghostly presence. This book did not skimp on the character and plot development. I loooove how it felt like a horror film. It opened strong with some action and then led right into the main character. Well done! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Bryan Dull hit it out of the park again!!! NoWhere Ohio delivers all the creepy vibes with a strong plot that will keep you guessing the whole way through with a beautiful writing style that can only come from Bryan.
This story covers supernatural, paranormal, and grief horror seamlessly. I enjoyed this book and give it 4/5 stars.
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of the ARC team for this wonderfully creepy and fast paced story.

This is probably the worst book I've ever read. I'm from Ohio and was excited to read about Ohio werewolves...there was very little about werewolves in this book. There were ghosts that made no sense, none and people that made no sense. I could never figure out hold old Ryan really was. He spoke like an adult, not a middle school kid. The high school kids spoke like adults and I'm not sure adults even talk the way they did in this book. Their emotional reactions made zero sense. Oh my dad just got attacked by a werewolf but lets go to the winter festival. What?? To say I disliked this book is a complete understatement.

I didn't finish this one, though I really tried. Just couldn't get into it and it seemed like the same old same. Nothing original about it.

This was a gripping coming of rage story that was brutal. It had monsters and small town claustrophobia to keep you entertained throughout.