Praise
Leaving an Indelible Mark
‘The Sandman’s Mark,’ a supernatural thriller by Iwan Ross, leaves an indelible mark on the reader. Like the sandman who stalks dreams, lurks in the shadows, and leaves a telltale stench of decay in his wake, the author’s formidable flair for writing breathes life on every page. His vivid descriptions, ethereal or visceral, allow the reader to probe the depths of Chloe’s soul, and see her parents, Gilbert and Sandra, as they really are. Little by little, everything falls into place. Each revelation, its own mindbender.
Shrouded in mystery and the supernatural—Chloe died three times—the surreal story, awash in pathos, is unpredictably shocking and tantalizing. I highly recommend ‘The Sandman’s Mark,' a well-crafted and imaginative story oozing life and death.
𝗔 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺
I just finished Iwan Ross's '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬,' and I'm still reeling. The atmosphere he creates is palpable; I could practically feel the dust in my own throat, the chilling presence in Chloe's every panicked breath. The slow burn of dread, the way the lines between dream and reality warp, is masterfully executed. Ross doesn't just tell you a story; he pulls you down into the darkness with Chloe.
The supporting characters, Sandra and Gilbert, aren't just props; they're vital, complex cogs in this 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. Their secrets and motivations keep you guessing, adding another layer of unsettling tension. This isn't your typical monster-in-the-closet tale. It's a 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 descent, a gut-wrenching exploration of fear, family secrets, and the terrifying power of the unknown. Prepare to be haunted long after you turn the final page. 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.
Guilty pleasure revealed! I enjoy reading true stories immensely. So, when GROWING SLOWLY NOWHERE by Iwan Ross found its way under my watchful eyes, I jumped at the chance to read this riveting book. The description immediately hooked me... and so along I went and lost myself within the pages.
Lost is an apt word to describe my reading journey. The author's life unravelled like a train moving cross country and I was vested in his true story. So many ups and downs. The author's earnest tone was the icing on the cake. His urgency was felt in the way he strung his words together and depicted his life in great detail.
The author's relationship with his mother broke my heart. I could tell he was always trying to make his life better, trying valiantly to rise about whatever cards life dealt him. Thus far, he lived life with determination and gusto, inspiring the reader to keep moving forward when difficult waves threaten to disrupt their world.
Verdict: 5/5 Nothing dull here... a truly entertaining read. I can tell I won't soon forget this true