Don't Move (novel)
Don't Move is a horror novel written by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. Published in 2020 by Blackstone Publishing, the story follows a widow named Megan Forrester who embarks on a camping trip with members of a local church. After becoming stranded in a West Virginian forest, they find themselves stalked by a giant prehistoric arachnid that hunts by sensing vibrations.[1][2]
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| Author | James S. Murray Darren Wearmouth |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror Thriller |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
Publication date | October 2020 |
| Media type | Print / digital |
| ISBN | 978-1-982678-32-6 |
Development
Author James S. Murray, known for starring in the American television series Impractical Jokers, wrote the novel while self-isolating at his home in Princeton, New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4] He co-wrote the book with Darren Wearmouth, who previously collaborated with Murray on the Awakened series.[5]
Reception
A reviewer writing for Publishers Weekly concluded that "Murray and Wearmouth succeed at creating a creepy atmosphere, but the story remains frustratingly muddled. Fans of monster horror can skip this one."[5]
References
- "Don't Move: James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- Eddy, Cheryl (October 2, 2020). "Don't Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October". Gizmodo. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- Amato, Jennifer (October 20, 2020). "'Joker' turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from his Princeton home". CentralJersey.com. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- Trevelise, Steve (November 4, 2020). "'Don't Move,' new thriller from Impractical Jokers' Murr, is out (Opinion)". New Jersey 101.5. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- "Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: Don't Move by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth". Publishers Weekly. August 7, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.