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The Pied Piper of Hamelin Kindle Edition

by Jacy Morris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
A sickness has come to the village of Hamelin. Born on the backs of rats, a plague begins to spread. As the town rips itself apart, a stranger appears to offer them salvation. But when the citizens of the town fail to hold up their end of the bargain, the stranger returns and exacts a toll that is still spoken of to this day. That toll? The town's entire population of children. This is the legend of the Pied Piper. It is no fairy tale. It is a nightmare. Are you prepared to hear his song?
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    November 28, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MTUM85C
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Jacy Morris

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Jacy Morris is a Native American author born in 1979 in Virginia. He is a registered member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. At the age of ten he was transplanted to Portland, Oregon, where he developed a love for punk rock and horror movies, both of which tend to find their way into his writing.

He has written several books, including the "This Rotten World" series, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, The Drop, and "The Enemies of Our Ancestors" series. He is currently working on the next installment of This Rotten World, to be followed by the final chapter.

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Customers appreciate the book's storytelling, particularly its good twist on an original fable. The writing quality receives positive feedback, and customers find the book readable.

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in this book, particularly its good twist on an original fable and historical fiction elements. One customer describes it as a fast-paced terror tale, while another notes how it turns old stories on their heads.

"...Jacy Morris (who is an aficionado in all things horror) brings new life, and death, into a tale that has been done countless times before...." Read more

"...I definitely recommend this book to anyone that is both a historical fiction reader and a horror fan." Read more

"...I was pleasantly surprised to find an engaging tale that turned the old stories on their heads. Would recommend to anyone!" Read more

"I came across this book by complete chance and I’m glad I did! Smooth story telling with an excellent setting, I’m interested to see what else Jacy..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a fun read.

"...a story that has had numerous adaptations done already makes this a fun read...." Read more

"It was a good and engaging read. I did find some violence unnecessary and gratuitous...." Read more

"Wonderful!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one mentioning it's from a great new author.

"This is the first book that I’ve read of this great new author! I absolutely loved it...." Read more

"I loved this book! Smartly written with wonderfully wrought characters. I loved this twist on the classic tale. Downright creepy." Read more

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  • Robert Webster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Come One, Come All!! Just See For Yourself Awesome Things Could Be!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
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    The Pied Piper of Hamelin is well known to many; so it's a bit difficult to come up with a fresh spin on the tale. Thankfully, Jacy Morris (who is an aficionado in all things horror) brings new life, and death, into a tale that has been done countless times before. The story keeps your attention from the very beginning and has you at the edge of your seat up til the very end.

    Final Synopsis: Breathing new life into a story that has had numerous adaptations done already makes this a fun read. Morris's take on The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a deliciously evil gore-fest for horror fans. Give it a read!

    Lesson Learned: If you live near the woods or in a port town, move. It's that simple.

    Burning Question: If this were a "modern" retelling of the tale, what instrument would you have the Piper playing?
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  • Elizabeth Leaird
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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    This story became a historical novel as well as a very well written horror story. I kept thinking about the story during the day and could not wait to continue to read where I left off. I definitely recommend this book to anyone that is both a historical fiction reader and a horror fan.
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  • Lisa Carter
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great writing, but everyone was a victim
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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    Welcome to Hamelin. A town with issues. Not the least of which is bubonic plague, which has been delivered to the human residents by rats in search of a better life. Yes, the rats do have a minor narrative voice. The townspeople are all products/victims of their environment. The church looms like a medieval Amazon, dictating every day life. lol But even the largest, uncompromising zealot is destroyed by disease, or dehumanized by abuse. Enter the Piper, a womanizer, whose father was through with his flute-playing irresponsible ways, one deal with the devil later...and the poor piper is swindling children from Hamelin...The book is dark and does have gore, but honestly, I felt empathy for the characters and there was definitely humor to be found within.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A horrifying new take on an old story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
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    I have heard the story of the Pied Piper all my life and thought it was a horror story on its own. I went into this expecting a basic retelling. I was pleasantly surprised to find an engaging tale that turned the old stories on their heads. Would recommend to anyone!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good horror but lot of gore
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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    It was a good and engaging read. I did find some violence unnecessary and gratuitous. The introduction of the brotherhood seemed very contrived towards the end. Overall good read.
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  • Trevor C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020
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    I came across this book by complete chance and I’m glad I did! Smooth story telling with an excellent setting, I’m interested to see what else Jacy Morris has to offer. If you enjoy a good twist on an original fable this is for you!
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  • Sherri Pickrell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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    This is the first book that I’ve read of this great new author! I absolutely loved it. The first book I’ve read in a long time that held me captive from page one! History, suspense and creepiness! Highly recommended!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars horror or the piper
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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    Good fast pace terror tale that is totally different than the original. Moves along quickly without a bunch of boring filler and repeating .
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  • Postal Dude
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mild horror
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 4, 2022
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    In a time where classic fairy retelling is nearly a sub-genre, it is no surprise we came across a retelling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. And Jacy Morris put some good deal of creative here.
    The piper, as the legend tells, first came to expel rats from Hamelin. In real life, fleas that came with the rats were the cause of the Black Plague. So the story puts those two thing combined. In real life, the Black Plague end up creating religious moviments, like the flagellants, so the story ties the 3 things combined. Even the Borgia family made a short apperance here (althought there are unusually presented as a good natured, christian intented people here).
    Never mind that the Black Plague and the flagellants appeared in the middle of the XIV century, while the Borgias ruled from the end of the XV century to begining of the XVI century, while the legend of the piper of Hamelin is from sometime around the XVII century... time misplacement is highly forgivable in the contest.
    What I can't forgive here is there excess of plot holes. Mr. Morris's imagination put a particular entity in a attempt to create the piper's origin, which in my opinion made the whole first 3/4 of the story contraditory. It is hard to say why without give a spoiler, but lets just say that a bit less would be much more in this book.
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  • Blob73
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Pied Piper Of Hamelin by Jacy Morris
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2022
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    What a great twist on an old classic!!!

    I couldn’t put this one down (like the rest of JM’s other books!)
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  • JUNE2NE1
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully dark tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2021
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    Such a wonderfully dark retelling of a classic tale. I was hooked from page one
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