2 stars

A married couple, the wife’s lover, a teacher and her mother, a horror writer, a recluse, a family of four. These are the residents of a particular street in Massachusetts the night a big, mysterious snowstorm blankets the area while I sing the chorus to the song over and over again in my head. It’s a put on.

So the snow speaks to some of them? On just this street? Whatever.

This book was short but INTENSE...it's creepy also but in the best way! 👀
It's a story that will make you take a second look at the people around you and truly question just how dark human nature can get... 😳

Set in a quiet neighborhood while a blizzard is quickly falling, things within the neighborhood are spiraling out of control and mistakes are being made. The people within the houses are forced to look at the consequences of their actions and most will regret the choices they made... ❄️

Over the span of a couple days you meet the entire neighborhood and get to see how their lives all intertwine and add to the events that are unfolding. While it feels like the narrative is jumpy at times, its actually setting up to the revel of the much larger and tragic picture. I promise it all makes sense in the end! 🫣

This book has murder, violence, self-harm, and a whole lot of snow that seems to bring a high body count with it. 🩸 It’s dark, disturbing, and so addictive.

While a quick read, this book was perfect! It’ll have you questioning everything and keep you on edge the whole time! 😈 If you're into creepy, thought-provoking reads with a tragic twist — this one is for you!

This book is set to release January 20, 2026!

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This was my first book of this author’s but it certainly won’t be my last, it’s a fabulous short horror. Had me hooked right from the beginning, I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. It’s deeply unnerving, especially as there’s no real resolution or proven causation to the events that happen, other than it being related to the snow.

I’m definitely staying indoors with all the doors and windows locked next time there’s a snowstorm.

I’m only sad it wasn’t longer!

Eminence Front by Rebecca Rowland is a gripping, thought-provoking thriller that seamlessly blends psychological tension with sharp social commentary. From the very first page, Rowland creates an immersive, unsettling atmosphere, pulling readers into a world where power, ambition, and secrets collide. The writing is razor-sharp, with a narrative that keeps you hooked as layers of deception and intrigue unravel.

The characters are complex and deeply compelling, particularly the protagonist, whose journey is filled with twists, moral dilemmas, and unexpected revelations. Rowland expertly balances fast-paced storytelling with moments of introspection, making every decision and consequence feel weighty and real. The dialogue crackles with authenticity, and the novel’s exploration of power dynamics and manipulation adds an extra layer of depth to the suspense.

The pacing is pitch-perfect, building steadily toward a conclusion that is both shocking and deeply satisfying. Eminence Front is a masterful thriller that delivers not only gripping suspense but also a sharp, insightful look at human nature. A well-deserved 5-star read—perfect for fans of intelligent, character-driven thrillers that leave a lasting impact.

This is a shorter but creepy book set against a blizzard in a single neighborhood. Several character arcs and some news reports and excerpts from various media rounds out this tale of wintery horror.

We get to know all the characters in this neighborhood and we'll see how their lives intertwine and become part of the horrific events which take place over the course of a few days.

There's something about the snow. Something which whispers to people and changes them...or perhaps mimics them. Murder, self harm, and acts of bloody violence soon winds its way through the area, leaving a high body count in its wake.

I loved the story and it depicted the snow as almost sentient which I've never read in a book before. If anything, I wanted more. I wish it would have been longer and a bit more fleshed out. But that's a good complaint to have I think, when a book leaves such a good impression that you just want more!

Aside from that, this is a really good creepy story which will keep you reading to see what happens next. I highly recommend it.

It's remarkable how much Rowland was able to establish the feeling of the neighborhood in this story, both in its physical setting amidst the storm, as well as through the relationships and tensions between (and amidst) its households. I loved how the storm's power was never fully explained, but that the chapters interspersed with the main narrative established it as a constant, ever-looming presence across time. I thought the characterization of each neighbor that we were given in the first half of the book really added to the awfulness of what was to come in the later chapters; I appreciated that it took some time for the horror factor to build up rather than giving us the monster right from the start. The tension that this built carried throughout the book, even after it becomes clear that something is terribly wrong. A delightfully creepy, compact horror novel!

I'm sure this will be fixed in later editing, but I do have to say that the phrase "tree belt" and the word "masticate" are used far too much in such a short book -- distractingly so. This tapered off in later chapters but I thought I'd mention it here.

This look at the dark nature of people and the decisions they make is absolutely horrifying and a terrific book. In the midst of an enormous blizzard , a neighborhood collapses under the weight of the mistakes and regrets of the people living in the perfect looking houses. This books skips around brilliantly in time, showing you glimpses until it all comes together in a tapestry of tragic horror. Truly wonderful.

I really enjoyed this book. Multiple pints if view. One messed up part of a neighborhood under attack of unknown entity. Who will survive the snow?