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I'm up to chapter eight, and I have to say it's a very smooth read. I love the whole family dynamic, though I'm guessing we'll see some shifts in standing as the action progresses.
It's good stuff, Hunter.

Thanks for sticking with me this far! :) After all the monster books I've done the past few years, I wanted to dial things back and really examine a broken American family that's bonded with a tarnished kind of love. Things do change for the poor Ridleys, though. Get ready.

I'm half way through chapter 10 and still liking it very much.

Hunter wrote: "Thanks for sticking with me this far! :) After all the monster books I've done the past few years, I wanted to dial things back and really examine a broken American family that's bonded with a tarn..."

The first thing I noticed was the "different" tone of this book. I have to say though, that it is one of my top contenders for "2017 Books of the Year". The characterization was superb!

I have to say I am enjoying this one. I've been taking it slowly, just a chapter a day because of restraints on my reading time.

I've only read one other Shea book so don't have a real basis of comparison. So far things are pretty subdued. Grandpa is the creepy one!

Kimberly wrote: "I have to say though, that it is one of my top contenders for "2017 Books of the Year". The characterization was superb! ..."

That's great, Kimberley. I'm not a third of the way through, so I shan't commit to such high praise just yet (Sorry, Hunter), but, based on what I've read so far it's in my top two reads.

David wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I have to say though, that it is one of my top contenders for "2017 Books of the Year". The characterization was superb! ..."

That's great, Kimberley. I'm not a third of the way t..."

That is awesome to hear, you guys! I can't wait to be done with what I'm currently reading, so I can jump into this one!

I've got some great news for all of you that are joining in us in this read. Hunter has graciously agreed to give away 2 signed copies of We Are Always Watching to our group. All you have to do to be eligible is read the story with us and post an honest review on here and Amazon. Thats it! Good Luck everyone!!!

Kimberly wrote: "Hunter wrote: "Thanks for sticking with me this far! :) After all the monster books I've done the past few years, I wanted to dial things back and really examine a broken American family that's bon..." Wow, thank you. Yes, I was definitely going for a tonal shift.

D20 wrote: "I have to say I am enjoying this one. I've been taking it slowly, just a chapter a day because of restraints on my reading time.

I've only read one other Shea book so don't have a real basis of co..."
One of my grandpas could be pretty creepy!

David wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "I have to say though, that it is one of my top contenders for "2017 Books of the Year". The characterization was superb! ..."

That's great, Kimberley. I'm not a third of the way t..."

LOL. No apologies necessary. :)

Ken wrote: "I've got some great news for all of you that are joining in us in this read. Hunter has graciously agreed to give away 2 signed copies of We Are Always Watching to our group. All you have to do to ..."

It's a hefty book in print, so you can use it to defend yourself from home invasion as well!

That's great Ken!

Hunter wrote: "It's a hefty book in print, so you can use it to defend yourself from home invasion as well!"

What about zombies? Is it effective for bashing in their brains?

Anyway, I'm only up to chapter 8 but I'm enjoying the way the family dynamics are developing. I'm getting anxious for something more than notes from the ghosts though!

D20 wrote: "Hunter wrote: "It's a hefty book in print, so you can use it to defend yourself from home invasion as well!"

What about zombies? Is it effective for bashing in their brains?"
Absolutely!

D20 wrote: "Anyway, I'm only up to chapter 8 but I'm enjoying the way the family dynamics are developing. I'm getting anxious for something more than notes from the ghosts though!"

Get ready to strap yourself in!

Ooh! How soon? Didn't get any chance to read at all yesterday.

I have read up to Chapter 8 and am really enjoying it.

Hunter, How did you come up with the idea about the health issues of the dad? ( I had vertigo once for 3 days from an ear infection and damn! was it miserable!!!)

Vicki wrote: "I have read up to Chapter 8 and am really enjoying it.

Hunter, How did you come up with the idea about the health issues of the dad? ( I had vertigo once for 3 days from an ear infection and damn..."
Good question! I was thinking about that when I read this--the vertigo from an ear infection alone is enough to make you want to "quit moving" and sleep all day!

My brainmeats decided that the start date for the read was tomorrow, so I've not started it yet. But by the sounds of it I'm going to enjoy it!

I have to visit my parents this weekend, so this book will help keep me (in)sane during the few days of doing nothing.

I'm very much looking forward to it. Hope everyone else is enjoying it!!

Kimberly wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I have read up to Chapter 8 and am really enjoying it.

Hunter, How did you come up with the idea about the health issues of the dad? ( I had vertigo once for 3 days from an ear infe..."

yes it is. luckily, I've only experienced that once and I hope never again.

I am still reading The Jersey Devil by Hunter 1st! I am loving it, actually. Now...PLEASE do not take this the wrong way, as I mean it as a compliment- but the book reminds me of the movie, 'Harry and the Hendersons', about Bigfoot. Let me explain! simply because there ARE people like some of our characters in Jersey Devil that make a living researching these 'legendary creatures of mystery' or trying to capture that million $$ photo, just like the French guy and the old fella in the movie, you know?

*hides, embarrassed* NERD ALERT! --Jen from Quebec :0)

Jennifer Lynn wrote: "I am still reading The Jersey Devil by Hunter 1st! I am loving it, actually. Now...PLEASE do not take this the wrong way, as I mean it as a compliment- but the book reminds me of th..."

LOL!! Jersey Devil has some GREAT characterization, too!

I'm up to chapter 10 now.

(view spoiler)[I find myself wondering whether Faith is an ordinary girl or a reason why Grandpa was saying not to step over the property boundaries. (hide spoiler)]

Vicki wrote: "I have read up to Chapter 8 and am really enjoying it.

Hunter, How did you come up with the idea about the health issues of the dad? ( I had vertigo once for 3 days from an ear infection and damn..."
A good friend has a father with vertigo for over a decade. It's horrible. You can't escape it, just like the Ridleys can't escape their fate.

Jennifer Lynn wrote: "I am still reading The Jersey Devil by Hunter 1st! I am loving it, actually. Now...PLEASE do not take this the wrong way, as I mean it as a compliment- but the book reminds me of th..."

Now that's a first! LOL

Got a little head hopping whiplash reading last night, from West's pov to his father's. Just been exploring the old trunk in West's room.

D20 wrote: "I'm up to chapter 10 now.

[spoilers removed]"


I wondered the same thing, D20. (view spoiler)[Even if Faith is a stand up girl (and I'm not yet convinced she is), I'm guessing her family are hiding a few scarecrows. Mind you, it looks like Grampa has a closet full of those! (hide spoiler)]

I'm up to chapter 22. (view spoiler)[ Grandpa just revealed the neighbors are the Guardians. at this point, I'm wondering if he's just crazy. idk. I wouldn't trust the neighbors, though. what did West see in that room?!?! (hide spoiler)] going to read more tonight.

D20 wrote: "I'm up to chapter 10 now.

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I live in Tennessee so I buy the bit about people with shot guns. that is not fiction. those people do exist down this way lol (hide spoiler)]

I'm at 80% OMG! Intense!

I'm done! That was a great read! Thanks a lot Hunter.

Latasha wrote: "I'm done! That was a great read! Thanks a lot Hunter."

Thank you so much! I'm glad it's been keeping people guessing. :)

D20 wrote: "Got a little head hopping whiplash reading last night, from West's pov to his father's. Just been exploring the old trunk in West's room."

Old trunks are always full of mystery. :)

Latasha wrote: "I'm at 80% OMG! Intense!"

Now you've got me excited. Hopefully I'll get further today. Too hot to do anything but read but it's Father's Day so I have to pay attention to family.

D20 wrote: "Latasha wrote: "I'm at 80% OMG! Intense!"

Now you've got me excited. Hopefully I'll get further today. Too hot to do anything but read but it's Father's Day so I have to pay attention to family."

Family definitely comes first today! :)

D20 wrote: "Latasha wrote: "I'm at 80% OMG! Intense!"

Now you've got me excited. Hopefully I'll get further today. Too hot to do anything but read but it's Father's Day so I have to pay attention to family."

lol yeah, I have to be social today too.

Got to chapter 13. Tell me, Hunter, do you like cats?

D20 wrote: "Got to chapter 13. Tell me, Hunter, do you like cats?"

Love cats. I have 2, Iris and Salem.

I have 2 cats as well, Dorgan and Freya

Latasha wrote: "I have 2 cats as well, Dorgan and Freya"

Great names!

Thanks! I like your kitty's names too.

I finished last night, and will get a review posted in the next twenty-four hours.
I loved the family dynamic, and the Ridley's are some of the most well written characters I've experienced in a long time. Will definitely be checking out more of Hunter's works!

I didn't manage to get very far over the weekend. Not any fault of the book whatsoever as I'm really enjoying it, but pesky family getting in the way.

I feel so sorry for West's father. Vertigo runs in our family, my Gran had it, two of my aunts and my sister have it (or a variety of it). They all suffer horribly with it, and have had to take many days off work. My sister has to take epilepsy tablets to try to control the dizziness! I count myself so lucky as I can't even handle a hangover without turning into a huge whiner.

David wrote: "I finished last night, and will get a review posted in the next twenty-four hours.
I loved the family dynamic, and the Ridley's are some of the most well written characters I've experienced in a lo..."

Thank you so much! I lived inside their heads for over a year. It was tough for me putting them through the ringer. :)

Jennifer wrote: "I didn't manage to get very far over the weekend. Not any fault of the book whatsoever as I'm really enjoying it, but pesky family getting in the way.

I feel so sorry for West's father. Vertigo ru..."

Vertigo is terrible. You can't escape it and it becomes all consuming.

Off topic, but I ALSO have 2 cats....Thor and Garbage! -Jen from Quebec :0)

Hunter wrote: "David wrote: "I finished last night, and will get a review posted in the next twenty-four hours.
I loved the family dynamic, and the Ridley's are some of the most well written characters I've exper..."

I feel your pain. :)

I'm up to chapter 26, and with the exception of West & Debi I think there are a lot of these characters hiding things, or likely even more serious issues!
I keep changing my mind as to who the Big Bad(s) may be, so I guess that's kudos to Hunter. It's great fun!