I have read all of Wong’s books and I have to say that What The Hell Did I Just Read? is the most well rounded and engaging episode of the series so far. David Wong writes with such an infectious and entertaining peculiarity that I can’t get enough of. It is great to be back with John, David and Amy and their crazy antics. That is precisely the reaction “They” are hoping for. Your first impulse will be to think that a story this gruesome – and, to be frank, stupid – cannot possibly be true. Together, they navigate a diabolically convoluted maze of illusions, lies, and their own incompetence in an attempt to uncover a terrible truth that they – like you – would be better off not knowing.

While investigating a fairly straightforward case of a shape-shifting interdimensional child predator, Dave, John, and Amy realized there might actually be something weird going on. Yes, it works with ebooks, too I don’t have time to explain how. No, don’t put the book back on the shelf – it is now your duty to purchase it to prevent others from reading it. Though, to be fair, “They” are probably right about this one. It’s the story “They” don’t want you to read. More in my full review below Book Synopsisįrom the writer of the cult sensation John Dies at the End comes another terrifying and hilarious tale of almost Armageddon at the hands of two hopeless heroes. I really appreciated the fact that Wong has scaled back the randomness a notch and focused on a thrilling and mind bending story that I could really invest in. Wong’s writing has this refreshing absurdity that I can’t seem to get from authors these days (other than Chuck Palahnuik).

The John Dies At The End series is the definition of bizarre. If you want to ease into Wong’s writing then I recommend Futuristic Violence & Fancy Suits as a starting point. This series is not for everyone but it is exceptional enough to have a dedicated cult following. It is soooooo good to be back with this series! I am a huge fan of David Wong (Jason Pargin) and I can’t get enough if his writing. Summed up in a word: Outlandish First Impressions Sent to me by Titan Books in exchange for an honest review.

John Dies at the End by David Wong