Indie Book Review: TOADHEAD

TOADHEAD by Andrew Lyall is about Teddy Doucet, a middle-aged man who wakes up in a graveyard on the anniversary of his mother's death, only to find a toad stuck to his head.

This horror novella is weird and enthralling. As the story progressed, it had me on the edge of my seat! I kept thinking, "This could totally be a movie."

But it's not just a weird and wacky horror premise. This story has a lot of heart. I felt for Teddy, and I felt for others. Andrew Lyall (who has a Substack) knows how to draw sympathy from the reader.

Toadhead is a short read at 150 pages, with clear, straightforward prose. It's also highly re-readable. Knowing the ending doesn't spoil the ride, so to speak, although I'm not going to spoil anything here! Go read it!

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