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Night of the Chupacabra: Chupacabra Series #1 Kindle Edition
This title is also available in the collection, CHUPACABRA : The Western Trilogy (Books I - III)
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 17, 2012
- Reading age15 - 18 years
- File size2960 KB
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The story is so action-packed and heartfelt, there is something for everyone." - Diana Ramsey, Offbeat Vagabond Book Blog
"Hebler has definitely stumbled onto a cast of characters and a villain so exceptional." - Heather Boustead, Reflections of a Bookworm
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Product details
- ASIN : B009QMZ8XM
- Publisher : Night After Night Publications, LLC (October 17, 2012)
- Publication date : October 17, 2012
- Language : English
- File size : 2960 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 297 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #805,076 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #136 in Western Horror Fiction
- #712 in Folklore (Kindle Store)
- #5,665 in Fairy Tale Fantasy (Kindle Store)
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About the author
Michael Hebler, a passionate writer based in Southwest Florida, has a rich background rooted in Los Angeles County, where he was born, and Orange County, California, where he was raised. From the young age of 13, Hebler's imagination was sparked by the works of renowned authors like Dean Koontz, Stephen King, and Robert R. McCammon, fueling his ambition to craft stories that must be enthralling and character-driven. His writing spans various fiction genres, yet he finds a special connection with thriller and horror.
After a brief hiatus to explore diverse interests, Hebler was thrilled to dive back into the literary world in 2023. His primary focus is on completing a new trilogy in his acclaimed Chupacabra Series. Alongside this, he's eager to delve into new narrative ideas that have been slowly simmering to a boil. In 2025, Hebler is set to unveil the RETURN OF THE CHUPACABRA. This gripping tale, set in 1990, reawakens the legendary Chupacabra after a century of dormancy. The plot thickens as a troubled young boy stumbles upon and forms an unlikely bond with this enigmatic creature, setting the stage for a resurgence of its bloodthirsty vendetta. Additionally, Hebler plans to release a collection of short stories, THE DEAD DIARIES, as well as his first children’s book in more than 14 years based on the early days of Halloween.
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Customers find the story engaging with unexpected twists. They are captivated by the characters and enjoy the suspenseful action scenes without excessive gore or dark undertones. However, opinions differ on the writing quality - some find it well-written and creative, while others mention extraneous wording and poor writing.
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Customers enjoy the suspenseful story. They find it interesting and different, with many twists that they did not expect. Readers also describe the book as a horror story.
"...reading Night of the Chupacabra it was an engaging and suspenseful western story where both the creature and the people were at times equally..." Read more
"I love this book. It had so many twists that I was not expecting. Well written and exciting. Can't wait for Book 2." Read more
"...down though I’m glad I struggled through because the rest of the story was awesome...." Read more
"First I want to say this story was action packed. At one point I thought it would start dragging but it quickly picked back up...." Read more
Customers enjoy the character development and find themselves captivated by the characters. They look forward to the next installment, and appreciate the suspenseful action scenes without excessive gore or dark undertones.
"...The characters were well developed. I like that he fills in the character's thoughts and reasons for their actions without taking you out of the..." Read more
"...A lot of characters die in suspenseful action scenes devoid of excessive gore and dark undertones...." Read more
"...I was captivated by the characters and can't wait for the next installment!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing. Some find it well-written and creative, while others mention problems with words being out of order, extraneous wording, and the use of not quite the right word.
"I love this book. It had so many twists that I was not expecting. Well written and exciting. Can't wait for Book 2." Read more
"...However, after saying all that, there were problems with words being out of order, extraneous wording, and the use of not quite the right word...." Read more
"...There are no slow points in this book. I thought it was very well thought out and creative...." Read more
"...while providing an story line that might have grabbed me, but is so poorly written, that I struggled to get through it...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013I enjoyed reading the Night of the Chupacabra. I'm not a horror fan but do like westerns so, I though I would read this because a friend suggested I should. Michael Hebler created this gritty environment, felt like I was there and could visualize it on the big screen. The characters were well developed. I like that he fills in the character's thoughts and reasons for their actions without taking you out of the action of the story. When it came to the horror part of the book, there was quite a bit of groaning out loud on my part. Like I stated before, not fan of horror, don't go to see horror films. If you are fan it? You will like part of the book. I thought the ending of the story was bitter sweet, will not give it way. You will just have to read the book to find out. I will definitely read the next book of this series.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014Years have passed since Drake and his family were attacked by a mysterious creature that left him horribly scarred and his once happy life in shambles. Drake arrives at a small town in hopes of reuniting with his wife but the town keeps its secrets close and the creature is still hunting him. This is the first book in the Chupacabra series.
Night of the Chupacabra is a fun and suspenseful western story. It took me a few chapters to adjust to the omniscient narration. The story has elements of horror but the violence is more action oriented rather than descriptively gory. It shows a different rendition of the chupacabra that has a more mystical origin without a specific preference for its blood source.
The story was an interesting and different reading experience for me. All the characters were flawed but their deception and hostility towards the main character creates a story where he desires retribution. At times the presence of the chupacabra is eclipsed by the other characters' animosity. I liked that the main character had to be wary of not only his connection with the chupacabra but also the remaining townspeople. A lot of characters die in suspenseful action scenes devoid of excessive gore and dark undertones. It was somewhat reminiscent of films where the slasher villain becomes the antihero and I had fun reading the story for this reason.
Due to my ethnicity, I'm always apprehensive of any type of media that portrays Native Americans. Though I question the need for one character to represent two different ethnic groups, the presented chupacabra origin mythos narrowly avoids being offensive by being vaguely simplistic and bound within western stereotypes. I did roll my eyes but I'll admit the chupacabra's connection with its hunter made for interesting drama and I liked the complexity connected to killing it.
Overall, I enjoyed reading Night of the Chupacabra it was an engaging and suspenseful western story where both the creature and the people were at times equally monstrous.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013I love this book. It had so many twists that I was not expecting. Well written and exciting. Can't wait for Book 2.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014Night of the Chupacabra is a western horror mash-up about a man sized beast that haunts the deserts of the West. Michael Hebler is an excellent western writer, I love the feel he adds to the story, and to me it feels like a classic western. The story features everything a western should, wagon circles, rifles, saloons, sheriffs, whores and poker…the list is endless but essential for a classic western feel.
The story has some great characters. Drake is my personal favourite, a man of mystery, loyalty and is involved in most of the action. The depth of Drake is built throughout the story and I liked this as it reflects the mystery surrounding him. Michael Hebler also creates some fantastic location names, my favourite is a store named, “First hand guns and books”, maybe the greatest store ever?!
The horror side of the story comes with Chupacabra. A beast with true a predators hunger for flesh. However, I did not personally find the story scary but it was entertaining. The story contains a lot of mystery and revelations which feed well into its western/horror/thriller mash up.
I gave this story three stars. I did generally enjoy this book, the story was good and the authors writing style was enjoyable. However, there were some issues that distracted me at times like the over use of …
…and - - were used quite frequently. I think some of - - could have been commas but they did work to the same effect. Another issue was a personal one for me and I know many people may not agree but it is starting sentences with the word and. I do not mind the odd one but to many and it grinds on me, but this is a personal preference I am not a huge supporter of sticking to old writing rules.
Overall I would recommend this book to fans of westerns and anyone looking for a story that is a genre hopper.
Top reviews from other countries
- Philip DickinsonReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2013
3.0 out of 5 stars Terror in the Wild West
A great idea with a lot of promise and some great moments of high tension. Is the beast a beast or just the dark that lurks inside us?