Welcome to Pembroke—a quaint New Hampshire town where nothing ever changes, and no one questions anything...not even the annual tradition known as Mail Day.
Every year, a mysterious red envelope arrives.
Every year, someone dies.
It’s tradition. And In Pembroke, tradition doesn’t die… it kills.
The dreaded day is coming, and everyone is on edge. Will this be the year that the red envelope will be in their mailbox, will it have their name on it? If it does, what are the chances of their survival? For they will be hunted by members of the town and put to death, unless they can make it through the night.
Jared and his best friend have been preparing for this day just in case they are chosen. They have been questioning the reasons behind this yearly occurrence, and they are determined to not only find out but possibly put a stop to it ever happening again.
I read The Lottery many years ago and found it utterly disturbing, it still sticks in my mind. Well, The Envelope is equally as disturbing if not even more. It's tense, edgy, and filled with moments that are anxiety inducing. Running through the woods with Jared, going deep underground into the darkness and finding out there are things that are unsightly and frightening. Where there are many hidden secrets to be unveiled. Durgin has left no stone unturned and provides a dark, horrifying adventure.
5 Stars
Song Pairing: The Hunted by Saint Asonia
