Gearwork
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He moves like something wound up and let go — too smooth, too exact, never a wasted step. The coroner keeps finding the same impossible thing in the wounds: tiny brass gears, set deep, ticking against the bone.
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| Weight | N/A |
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| Format | Audiobook, eBook, Hardcover, Paperback |
| Language | English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Book Author | L. A. Walton |
| Page Count | 312 |
| Publisher | Inked Oracle Books |
| Year Published | 2022 |
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He moves like something wound up and let go — too smooth, too exact, never a wasted step. The coroner keeps finding the same impossible thing in the wounds: tiny brass gears, set deep, ticking against the bone.
The killings have a metronome quality that makes seasoned cops uneasy — identical force, identical angles, as if a machine had been calibrated to do them. Antiques restorer Sabine Toll gets pulled in when the gears recovered from the bodies turn out to be old, hand-cut, the kind of clockwork that hasn’t been manufactured in a century. She knows that work. She’s repaired it. And she knows the sound a pocket watch makes when it’s wound too tight, which is the sound one witness swears she heard in the dark before everything went wrong.
He’s described, when he’s described at all, as a man who doesn’t blink enough and doesn’t breathe quite right. Sabine wants to believe there’s an ordinary explanation — a costume, an obsession, a clever fake. The gears in the evidence locker keep their own time anyway, advancing by a tooth each night, though no one has touched them. She signs them out to study at home. She tells herself it’s curiosity. She sets them on the nightstand and listens.
A steampunk-edged slasher with one foot over the line into something stranger than human, this one ticks beneath every page. The horror is the precision — a killer with no anger, no hunger, just the patient certainty of a mechanism that cannot stop.
Wind the watch. He keeps perfect time.
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Oksana B. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Adaeze W. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Kaisa D. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the eBook. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Fenn Y. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ylva G. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Grabbed the Hardcover edition and don’t regret it one bit. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Spanish, it made this hit even harder. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Zosia L. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. No wonder she’s known as the horror maven — because she knows exactly how to build dread without ever rushing it. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Katla C. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Grabbed the Paperback edition and don’t regret it one bit. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Linnea V. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Marguerite Z. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Vasco G. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Fenn Q. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ewan Z. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. No wonder she’s known as the horror maven — for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Pernille P. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Leif Q. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Chidinma V. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Priya C. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ronan P. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Tao A. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Being able to read French translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ulla A. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ottavia M. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The Audiobook format made this even easier to get lost in. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Gideon V. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Paperback. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Yara H. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Read the Hardcover version and it suited the story perfectly. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Niklas Z. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Portuguese, made it feel so much more personal. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Grethe M. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Rhea H. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Bastien G. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The Audiobook format made this even easier to get lost in. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Zosia S. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Yuki U. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Korean, made it feel so much more personal. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Ines F. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. No wonder she’s known as the horror maven — for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Esben S. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. The Paperback format made this even easier to get lost in. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Colton I. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ines E. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Iker O. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Mateo G. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. I listened to the Hardcover and the pacing worked really well in that format. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Elowen Z. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Read the Paperback version and it suited the story perfectly. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Lennox W. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Paperback. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Viktor W. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Yannis V. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the eBook. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Kestrel M. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. No wonder she’s known as the plot twist queen — because no one saw that ending coming, same as always. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Odessa E. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Callan B. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Japanese, it made this hit even harder. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Zara X. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. The Audiobook format made this even easier to get lost in. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Merida X. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. Grabbed the Hardcover edition and don’t regret it one bit. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Njord E. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Ewan E. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Dimitri R. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Ulrika P. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Read the Paperback version and it suited the story perfectly. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Haruto D. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Portuguese, made it feel so much more personal. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Zara H. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Read the eBook version and it suited the story perfectly. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Lachlan C. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Yara M. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Vidal K. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Paperback. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Read the Paperback version and it suited the story perfectly. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Julieta M. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Nils I. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Signe E. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Kwame W. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Merida Y. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Spanish, it made this hit even harder. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Torin F. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Eowyn U. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Read the Paperback version and it suited the story perfectly. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Yannis G. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The Audiobook format made this even easier to get lost in. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in English, it made this hit even harder. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Oksana A. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Viktor N. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The eBook format made this even easier to get lost in. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Xander N. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Nino L. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Rosalind R. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. Grabbed the Paperback edition and don’t regret it one bit. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Astrid M. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Winnie E. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Adaeze V. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Elin F. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Tobias G. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Oksana H. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ronan B. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Cosima B. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. They call her the horror maven for a reason, and for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Kian D. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ewan C. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Osric B. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Bram Q. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ximena G. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Nils H. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. It meant a lot to be able to read this in English, made it feel so much more personal. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ylva V. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Percy R. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. Being able to read Portuguese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, since she’s never once written a scare that felt cheap. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Noor A. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. It meant a lot to be able to read this in French, made it feel so much more personal. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Kenji P. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Petra V. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Quiana E. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Aisling K. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Audiobook. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Tobias O. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Farida D. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Kian O. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Reading this in Korean made the whole experience feel closer to home. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Xander Y. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. No wonder she’s known as the plot twist queen — for the way she buries a reveal so deep you don’t catch it until it’s too late. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Winnie P. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Osric W. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Read the eBook version and it suited the story perfectly. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Leif N. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. No wonder she’s known as the horror maven — for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Malena A. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Read the Audiobook version and it suited the story perfectly. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Rhea A. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. I listened to the Audiobook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Soren M. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Tancred K. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in French, it made this hit even harder. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Merida P. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Halcyon L. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Xander R. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Reading this in Spanish made the whole experience feel closer to home. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Camille I. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. Read the Hardcover version and it suited the story perfectly. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in French, it made this hit even harder. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Chidinma C. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Leif B. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. I listened to the Hardcover and the pacing worked really well in that format. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Viktor P. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Osian F. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ronan G. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. No wonder she’s known as the plot twist queen — because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Osian H. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Japanese, made it feel so much more personal. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Coraline A. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Esben F. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Grabbed the Paperback edition and don’t regret it one bit. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Iker B. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Selin T. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The Hardcover format made this even easier to get lost in. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Ingrid W. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Being able to read French translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Xander V. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ines Q. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. It meant a lot to be able to read this in English, made it feel so much more personal. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Mateo O. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Grabbed the Hardcover edition and don’t regret it one bit. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, because no one saw that ending coming, same as always. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Cosima R. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in French, it made this hit even harder. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Ulric T. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Kwame N. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Fitz Y. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. No wonder she’s known as the plot twist queen — because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Kestrel U. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Tao E. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The Paperback format made this even easier to get lost in. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Chidinma N. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Read the Hardcover version and it suited the story perfectly. It meant a lot to be able to read this in French, made it feel so much more personal. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Ximena R. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Spanish, it made this hit even harder. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Junia B. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Farida O. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Grabbed the Paperback edition and don’t regret it one bit. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Pernille W. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Ilse B. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Grabbed the Audiobook edition and don’t regret it one bit. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Baldur U. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Read the eBook version and it suited the story perfectly. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Nadia F. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The Audiobook format made this even easier to get lost in. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, because she knows exactly how to build dread without ever rushing it. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ewan O. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Junia I. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Portuguese, it made this hit even harder. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Odessa P. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Idris H. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Yuki Z. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Portuguese, it made this hit even harder. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Freya C. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ronan U. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Japanese, made it feel so much more personal. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Xander H. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Astrid O. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Being able to read French translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ilse V. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Thora O. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Reading this in French made the whole experience feel closer to home. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Yara A. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Read the Audiobook version and it suited the story perfectly. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in French, it made this hit even harder. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Rasmus Z. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Talia B. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Marguerite C. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. The Hardcover format made this even easier to get lost in. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Ulrika R. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Malena X. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Farida L. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Paperback. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Elin J. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Astrid J. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Being able to read Korean translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, for how she makes ordinary details feel like a threat. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Ulla Y. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Read the Hardcover version and it suited the story perfectly. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Torin L. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Petra D. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Ronan I. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. I listened to the Audiobook and the pacing worked really well in that format. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, because she knows exactly how to build dread without ever rushing it. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Marguerite F. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Njord U. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. The eBook format made this even easier to get lost in. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Portuguese, it made this hit even harder. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Tancred C. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, since every book of hers ends up flipping everything you thought you knew. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Zeke N. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. They call her the horror maven for a reason, and because she knows exactly how to build dread without ever rushing it. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Halcyon O. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, since she’s never once written a scare that felt cheap. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Viktor Q. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in German, it made this hit even harder. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Idris W. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. I listened to the Audiobook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Lior S. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Katla D. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Read the Audiobook version and it suited the story perfectly. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Oksana D. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, since every book of hers ends up flipping everything you thought you knew. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Fitz B. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The Paperback format made this even easier to get lost in. Being able to read Japanese translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Quiana I. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Tancred Z. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and since every book of hers ends up flipping everything you thought you knew. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Jarrah I. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Halcyon S. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Odessa H. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ximena L. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Elin R. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Coraline R. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in German, it made this hit even harder. No wonder she’s known as the horror maven — because she knows exactly how to build dread without ever rushing it. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Junia T. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ingrid P. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Talia T. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Japanese, it made this hit even harder. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Ylva S. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Leif S. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Ylva H. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Kwame X. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Mirela Z. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Bram U. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. I listened to the Audiobook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Ulric M. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Haruto A. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Callan V. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Audiobook. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Amara F. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Thora J. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Mateo C. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. The Paperback format made this even easier to get lost in. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Rhea G. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Fenn B. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Spanish, it made this hit even harder. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Lachlan I. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Being able to read English translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, because no one saw that ending coming, same as always. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Torin H. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Odessa G. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ximena Q. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Linnea C. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Tobias P. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Bran T. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Camille Z. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. I listened to the Hardcover and the pacing worked really well in that format. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Colton D. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Grabbed the Hardcover edition and don’t regret it one bit. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Malena O. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and for the way she buries a reveal so deep you don’t catch it until it’s too late. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Kwame J. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Ylva Y. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. The Hardcover format made this even easier to get lost in. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in Korean, it made this hit even harder. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Kwame A. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the eBook. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Winnie I. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Esben I. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Audiobook. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Reading this in Japanese made the whole experience feel closer to home. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ida O. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Dax M. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The Paperback format made this even easier to get lost in. Being able to read French translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Lennox D. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Quiana Z. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Kwame H. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Grabbed the Hardcover edition and don’t regret it one bit. It meant a lot to be able to read this in German, made it feel so much more personal. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Katla T. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Gideon F. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Marguerite G. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Noor M. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Grethe A. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Lennox L. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Merida T. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Yuki F. –
This is the first L. A. Walton book I’ve read and I’m already hooked. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. I listened to the Paperback and the pacing worked really well in that format. Being able to read English translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Emrys R. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Grabbed the Audiobook edition and don’t regret it one bit. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and because she always finds the one twist you never see coming. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ewan K. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Fitz E. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Osian I. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Osian C. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. I listened to the eBook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Maren C. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Nadia I. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the Hardcover. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. They call her the plot twist queen for a reason, and since every book of hers ends up flipping everything you thought you knew. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Dax R. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Chidinma B. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Percy A. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Being able to read French translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Already looking forward to whatever L. A. Walton writes next.
Vasco U. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the eBook. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the plot twist queen, because no one saw that ending coming, same as always. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Yuki G. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. It meant a lot to be able to read this in Japanese, made it feel so much more personal. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Dax T. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. Grabbed the Audiobook edition and don’t regret it one bit. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Pernille G. –
The premise alone had me sold before I even opened the eBook. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Grabbed the eBook edition and don’t regret it one bit. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ilse C. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Sabine’s reluctance to believe the impossible made her feel real and relatable. Highly recommend to anyone who likes their horror cold and calculated.
Nils R. –
The tension in this one builds so slowly you don’t notice until it’s too late. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Wren X. –
I went in expecting a straightforward slasher and got something much stranger. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Tobias I. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. There’s a real sense of dread in how mechanical everything about the killer feels. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Selin D. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Camille V. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Nino W. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The atmosphere is thick with dread from the very first chapter. Not for the faint of heart, but so worth it.
Torin X. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. The steampunk elements never overwhelm the horror, they just deepen it. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Ulric Z. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Being able to read Spanish translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Farida M. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. A great pick if you want horror that lingers instead of just shocks.
Wren W. –
I don’t usually read horror but a friend pushed this into my hands. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Junia Z. –
Picked this up on a whim and could not put it down. Sabine’s expertise with antique clockwork gives the mystery a grounded, almost obsessive quality. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Lennox Q. –
Sabine Toll is such an unexpected kind of protagonist for this genre. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Nils M. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.
Ulla K. –
Been a fan of L. A. Walton for years and this might be my new favorite. The horror comes from precision rather than gore, which I appreciated. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Reidun K. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The idea of gears found in wounds is such a disturbing, memorable image. I listened to the Audiobook and the pacing worked really well in that format. Couldn’t recommend this enough to horror fans looking for something different.
Miho C. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. Being able to read Korean translations of her work is such a gift for readers like me. This is exactly why people call L. A. Walton the horror maven, since she’s never once written a scare that felt cheap. This one is staying on my shelf for a long time.
Ulla F. –
Finished this in two sittings, which says everything. The way the story handles the uncanny is genuinely unsettling without being over the top. So glad L. A. Walton’s books are available in English, it made this hit even harder. Perfect read for a quiet, unsettling evening.
Colton S. –
Something about clockwork horror shouldn’t work this well, but it does. I loved how the setting itself felt like it was ticking toward something. The pacing never lets up, but it never feels rushed either. Would read again just for the atmosphere alone.