Burn the Negative, Josh Winning‘s latest novel, is a mash-up of suspense and horror, with a twist that should keep you guessing till the very end.
Burn the Negative takes place in Los Angeles as journalist Laura Warren arrives to report on the set of a new streaming horror series. While on her way to the set a man jumps off a bridge and lands right behind her car and spurs a series of haunting events. As a child, she starred in a cursed ’90s horror flick called The Guesthouse and has been running from it all her life. Laura, along with her sister and a psychic, take on the Needle Man to put an end to the curse.
Josh Winning’s fantastic storytelling takes readers on a campy slasher story, which is truly a mind-bending adventure. The characters are well developed, and you will find yourself emotionally attached to them, rooting for their survival. The book is a wonderful homage to campy horror films and pays tribute in multiples places. In fact, at times, you will find yourself in full suspense mode, having a hard time turning the page but at the same time, eager to see what happens in the end.
Burn the Negative is a truly entertaining read. Yes, it can be somewhat predictable at times, but the way events unfold and how the characters react to them definitely makes for a chilling experience. Winning has crafted a book that has all the horror elements essential for a compelling read.
The novel is a truly horrifying yet entertaining read that takes readers on a mind-bending journey of suspense, horror, and outrageous events. Winning has crafted an exceptional book that pays tribute to horror films while providing its unique scary twist. We recommend this book to horror readers and those who love old school horror flicks.
Burn the Negative is available at bookstores everywhere. The audiobook narrated by Stephanie Cannon is also available on Libro.fm.
Josh Winning’s latest novel Heads Will Roll hits shelves on July 30, 2024.
