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Reviews
What Readers Are Saying
Verified Amazon reviews of Black Toad
Average Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5
“A creepy book full of creepy characters that creeps up on you.” – Treebeard
★★★★★
Not only a great debut novel, but a great novel, full stop. The threads really do come together. Gripping from start to finish.
“Couldn’t put it down. Brilliantly written in a unique style.” – Mrs C J I Lewis
★★★★★
Twists and turns throughout. It’s such a joy to love a book this much. Hope someone options it for filming!
“Gloriously grotesque characters… dark and comic, just as promised.” – Kindle Customer
★★★★☆
A great story, well written. Can’t wait for book two.
“I couldn’t stop reading — I haven’t finished a book in 3 years!” – Donna
★★★★★
I felt invested in every character from the moment they appeared. You can’t help but read it in a Cornish accent.
“Descriptive prose, funny and disturbing.” – B. Ackhurst
★★★★★
Surprised by how hooked I got. Not normally a thriller reader but this was totally engaging. Laugh-out-loud funny and full of surprises.
“Dark, Funny, and Utterly Original.” – AMk (US)
★★★★★
Black Toad is a brilliantly weird mix of crime thriller, folk horror, and dark comedy. The story is gripping, the characters are deeply unsettling, and the Cornish setting adds a haunting, atmospheric edge. Herrington’s writing is sharp and surprising—funny one moment, chilling the next. A fantastic debut. Highly recommended! I am excited to read his future novels.