The author paints a creepy landscape

The Grip of It: A Novel - Jac Jemc

   Jac Jemc knows how to paint a creepy landscape in her novel, The Grip of It.  Quick summary with no spoilers:  A couple working through issues buys a house that begins to affect them and their relationship. 

 

   Ms. Jamc uses first person narrative while switching between the husband and wife with each chapter.  First person narrative can be tricky to do well, but our author pulls it off expertly. The ambiance grows increasingly menacing, and the "grip" it has on the couple and their relationship is the truly disturbing. 

 

   Ms. Jamc is comfortable and deft in her craft and the story moves along flowingly.  I have given it four stars because wanted a little more clarity in the end, but I believe most readers who enjoy a tense, relationship-based drama and/or a story with paranormal overtones will find it quite satisfying.

 

   I'm looking forward to reading more of her works!