Review: Revenge is Good for the Souls

Revenge is Good for the Souls by Aaron R. Tyler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aaron R. Tyler delivers a dark, horrific and delightful tale with Revenge Is Good For The Souls. He takes the notion of "bad things happening to good people" to another level in this disturbing story about Michael Vickers, a college professor who is just living his life, minding his own business, when a terrible car accident causes him to begin seeing people that no one else sees. These ghosts, or souls as they prefer to be called aren't your "Casper the Friendly Ghost" types ... they suffered horrendous torment when living and they are angry and out for revenge. Vickers has to become their tool, or else he will become their target and be driven insane. A solution of sorts is presented, but everything comes at a price and he has to decide whether the price that is demanded is one he's willing to pay.

While Revenge Is Good For The Souls is a standalone tale, there are connections with The Waifs: From the author of The Twin Tiers Serial Killers trilogy, one of Tyler's previous books. It's not required, but I recommend reading The Waifs first as this new story has some mild spoilers for that earlier book.

This is a wonderful read, although be warned: the story includes graphic descriptions of violence, bullying, sexual grooming and exploitation. The ending was completely unexpected and provided a fantastic twist to a fantastic tale.

Recommended.

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