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Rust: One Kindle Edition

by Christopher Ruz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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She died in New York. She woke in Rustwood.

After being pushed in front of the subway C-Line, Kimberly Archer finds herself in an impossible town with a husband she's never seen before and a life she can't remember. The rain never stops, the phones don't work and the doctors think she's delusional.

Kimberly only wants to get back to her fiance in New York. But for that, she needs the help of Fitch, a madman who believes something dark lives at the heart of Rustwood. He'll help her, so long as she joins him on his mission to burn the town to the ground.

Kimberly might be crazy. Then again, she might be the only sane person left. People are disappearing from the streets, and something black and foul is stalking her in the night. Rustwood has plans for Kimberly, and if she doesn't find a way out soon she'll be lucky to survive...

RUST is a small-town horror story in the style of Cronenberg, Lynch and King.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E9WJ71S
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 637 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 155 pages
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Christopher Ruz

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Christopher Ruz tells lies for money.

Teacher, designer, and one-time stuntman (don’t ask), Christopher Ruz is a rabid fan of fantasy, science fiction, body horror and crime thrillers. Born in Hong Kong to well-travelled parents, Ruz was fortunate enough to live in South Africa and Vienna before returning to live and work in Australia. His love of dark fiction began when a worn copy of Pet Semetary caught his eye at a local fleamarket. He bought it with his pocket money and hid it under his bed so his parents wouldn’t see. He was eight years old, and has been off-kilter ever since.

Ruz can also do twelve chinups. Neat!

His best known works are the Century of Sand trilogy and his ongoing horror series Rust. Meanwhile, he publishes the Olesia Anderson series of pulpy spy novellas under the pseudonym D.D. Marks. He has sold stories to Andromeda Spaceways and Apollo’s Daughters, has beaten the gruelling Immerse or Die challenge twice, and was a finalist in the 2017 Aurealis Awards. When not writing, Ruz teaches art and design at a west-Melbourne high school and works at boardgame conventions across Australia.

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David Scarlett
5.0 out of 5 stars Dark, disturbing, and addictive.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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I think it says a lot about this book's effectiveness as a horror novel that the story contains actual monsters that are based on very common fears, such as arachnids and parasites, and yet those are far from the scariest aspects of the book. Instead, the terror of Rust comes from the gradually increasing doubts which challenge the protagonist's sanity, leaving the reader feeling as if they have been placed inside the mind of a schizophrenic.

Aside from that, the storyline is addictive, the characters believable and well-conceived, and I would definitely recommend it.

My only concern is the large number of questions remaining unanswered at the end of the book. However, since this is only "season one" of a series, I'll have to reserve judgement on that until later books reveal whether or not these open questions actually tie in to a cohesive plot.
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H. Grove (errantdreams)
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, if a bit confusing
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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The thing that mainly kept this from being a 5/5 work was the sense of confusion I was left with. I still don’t understand who’s on which side (there’s a “true queen” and a “false queen,” not that I have any idea of who either of them is). I feel like I’m supposed to know in some cases, but there was too much confusion. I’m also having trouble seeing how Fitch has managed to stay at large for as long as he has, given what he’s up against. What I’ve said so far probably makes it obvious that this book leaves off in the middle of things. I’m not honestly sure yet if I’m going to read the rest of the series. I have a long TBR list already, otherwise I probably would. But the desire to continue just isn’t that urgent.

Kimberly is a good, strong character. She doesn’t waver in her convictions, and she’s ready to do whatever she has to in order to get back to her life and her fiancé. Whether that’s break free from a kidnapper or stick a knife in a horrific creature that wants to take her over, she manages, sometimes with help. It’s all too easy to understand Peter’s frustration–he seems to genuinely believe she’s his wife, and all of a sudden she’s treating him like a scary kidnapper. The situation is desperately understandable.

I do wish there’d been a few more clues as to what the deal was with the “true queen” and the “false queen”. I really don’t have anything other than those terms. Knowing a little more might have made me more eager to read follow-ons in order to learn more.

I think this would be an enjoyable read for almost any horror fan.
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Ashe
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Read Horror
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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It is amazing. It’s got this wicked Lovecraft feel, with a big ol' side of the Yellow King, freaky disease and infestations, and disturbing, visceral, brutal violence. It’s weird and unsettling in all the right ways. You connect with the characters fairly easily. The shock and confusion Kimberly feels upon waking in Rustwood is quite palpable. And it's so terribly, hideously clear that there is nothing natural or normal about the town. There are things hidden everywhere. Unseen horrors in every shadow and person. Ruz can go from creepy to squeamish in a heartbeat. The prose is great. The story is tight and beautiful. Absolutely amazing stuff. Must read for any horror fan.
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Logan DeAngelis
5.0 out of 5 stars Rust is unsettling in the best possible way.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018
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From the very beginning, Christopher Ruz' Rust pulls you into a seemingly-familiar white-picket-fence world trapped under an eternally grey sky. The normalcy itself is unsettling, and a sickness picks away at the back of your mind as you're led down the streets of the town of Rustwood. In a genre all too easy to overdo, the pace and atmosphere Ruz creates is masterful. I truly enjoyed Rust: One, and can't wait to dig into Two.
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Rick Cook Jr
4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this initial journey into Rustwood
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014
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Given that this is a serial collection, it was well-put-together in that I generally didn't notice when I switched from one episode to the next.

I really enjoyed this initial journey into Rustwood, with just enough mystery and suspense to keep me engaged throughout but not so much that I felt like nothing was getting answered or that the story was just spinning its wheels.

The lead characters are fun and the horror aspects shift appropriately from crazy to insane-but-true, much the way a Stephen King or Dean Koontz horror novel is known to do. Ruz did a great job with this first Season, and I'm certainly looking forward to revisiting Rustwood soon!
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars This book blew me away with how well it was ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016
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This book blew me away with how well it was written, how fast it was paced and how well the author balanced the known with the unknown. I never felt complacent, but I never felt frustrated either. At least, except for the character's frustration.

This eldritch horror is packed full of suspense and intrigue. There's a lot going on in Rustwood, and this is your chance to find out the answer behind the mysteries. This is the book which won me over to the whole novella thing that ebooks have allowed.
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A. D. Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars I wasn't quite sure what to expect - which is good, because this book was full of the unexpected
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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I bought the first installment of the Rust series on the recommendation of a friend. I wasn't quite sure what to expect - which is good, because this book was full of the unexpected! Following Kimberly through the horror of finding herself stuck in a town and life very much not her own, with a baby she can't remember having and a husband she does not know, is just part of the awful delight of this book.
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Kasey Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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After reading this book, I can say that it sets up a very interesting premise and that I will be happy to check out Season 2 to see how the story progresses. The town of Rustwood gives me a "Welcome to Nightvale" vibe though a much more serious version.

Yes it does end on a cliffhanger but luckily Season 2 has already been released.

If you enjoy horror, especially the gruesome, creepy kind with a mysterious setting I would definitely recommend this book.

Not for the faint-hearted.
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mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars Rust...A blast of brilliance from Ruz!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2013
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Where did this guy arrive from...why haven't I heard of Christopher Ruz before. I cant wait to get hold of his other works, and even more than that, I want him to get started on Rust Season Two. His writing style is so incredibly vivid, rapid and brimming with clever twists and brilliantly crafted ideas, I'm left so hungry for more.

Read Rust and force Chris to get Season Two underway.
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Iona
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2018
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I don't usually read horror, yet this enchanted me. Rust is gripping from start to finish. Ruz writes in a style that is concise and brief and compelling. I can't wait to read more.
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Graham Sim
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2014
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Scary, creepy, claustrophobic and perfectly written. This is a book all horror lovers should read. NOW!
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