Don't Move (novel) explained

Don't Move
Author:James S. Murray
Darren Wearmouth
Language:English
Genre:Horror
Thriller
Publisher:Blackstone Publishing
Pub Date:October 2020
Media Type:Print / digital
Isbn:978-1-982678-32-6

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]

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 concluded that "Murray and Wearmouth succeed at creating a bold page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first chapter to it’s terrifying end."[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Don't Move: James S. Murray, Darren Wearmouth. 978-1982678326 . Murray . James S. . Wearmouth . Darren . 2020 .
  2. Web site: Don't Be Afraid of All the New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming in October. Eddy. Cheryl. October 2, 2020. Gizmodo. January 9, 2021.
  3. Web site: 'Joker' turns from comedy to horror, writing latest thriller from his Princeton home. Amato. Jennifer. October 20, 2020. CentralJersey.com. January 9, 2021.
  4. Web site: 'Don't Move,' new thriller from Impractical Jokers' Murr, is out (Opinion). Trevelise. Steve. November 4, 2020. New Jersey 101.5. January 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: Don't Move by James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth. August 7, 2020. Publishers Weekly. January 9, 2021.
  6. Web site: Jordan . Waylon . 2020-10-21 . BOOK REVIEW: 'Don't Move' is a Fast-Paced, Cinematic Creature Feature . 2023-01-27 . iHorror . en-US.