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Book Review: ‘Killer on the Road’ by Stephen Graham Jones
I picked up Stephen Graham Jones’s ‘Killer on the Road’ because I’d heard good things about him.
Also, the cover gave off eighties vibes, and I’m a sucker for that kind of thing.
Jones’s novella opens with a prologue. A trucker attacks a hitchhiker and eats a part of him, all while talking about a man who can take others’ forms. Yes, it’s grim and gory. From there, we enter the story proper, following Harper, a teenager who’s running away from home. She catches up with her friends, and they begin a road trip together, with her little sister tagging along.
You can guess who they eventually run into.
I almost suggested this to my book club group, and I’m so glad I didn’t. Not because it’s bad, but because it’s gory as hell. It’s certainly not the sort of thing I’d recommend to non-horror aficionados.
The story takes place in one night, and you can feel that frantic energy as the hours tick by. The novella’s length works in its favour; there is little breathing room, and the deaths hit hard and fast. It’s an adrenaline shot of a story that I could envision: Jones has a cinematic way of telling a story.
On the flip side, the length also hurts the story. Some of the characters’ reactions to what happens fall a little flat. I know they’re teenagers and still lack fully developed prefrontal cortices. But still, I’d expect more freaking out and panicking than the calmness Jones presents us with. Something about it didn’t read true to me. I know that by avoiding emotional meltdowns, Jones kept up the pace. But the protagonists often feel psychopathic in their detachment.
The villain himself was quite cool. Eating human parts to become a copycat, trying to fit in with the rest of the world. Storing jars of eyes and fingers along the highway. It was all rather unsettling. I liked the idea behind it all, even if the ending felt rushed and anticlimactic.
Even so, I’m curious to check out Jones’s other works, particularly his full novels. ‘The Only Good Indians’ and ‘The Buffalo Hunter’ kind of call to me, so I’ll pick those up in the future.
If you want something that feels like a gory eighties B-movie, ‘Killer on the Road’ takes a bloody good stab at it.
★★★☆☆
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The Mission: A Spiritual Blueprint Made Visible
The Mission: A Spiritual Blueprint Made VisibleEverything I create — from The Principles of Love and Compassion to Rise Above the Hatred to Rebel With a Cause — is built on the same spiritual architecture:- love as a revolutionary force - compassion as clarity - justice as spiritual responsibility - identity as sacred - difference as divine - truth as healing - rebellion as awakening - art as transmission This is not performance. This is not branding. This is not […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/06/the-mission-a-spiritual-blueprint-made-visible/
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Why “The Principles of Love and Compassion” Still Matters
Why “The Principles of Love and Compassion” Still MattersMy first album was the seed of everything I create now. It was the moment I realised that love and compassion are not soft — they are revolutionary.It remembers:- the spiritual truth beneath the noise - the humanity beneath the politics - the dignity beneath the discrimination - the divine nature of difference It was ahead of its time because I was ahead of my time.---The World Forgets Because Forgetting Is […] -
Outsourcing, Contractors and Medical Providers: The Cost Explosion in civil service
PART 2 — Outsourcing, Contractors and Medical Providers: The Cost ExplosionThe public has no idea how much money is wasted on outsourcing.Inside DWP, HMCTS, and other departments, you saw:- cleaning companies failing to clean - catering companies failing to provide safe food - maintenance companies failing to fix basic issues - medical companies failing to assess correctly - debt collection companies failing to collect - training companies failing to train - casework companies […] -
Why my songs and “Rebel With a Cause song” Exist?
Why my songs and “Rebel With a Cause song” Exists is for this reason. Backlash against equality and inclusion and LGBT.Rebel With a Cause is the sound of refusing to bow to systems built on lies. It is the sound of clarity cutting through confusion. It is the sound of someone who has stopped asking for permission to exist.It remembers:- the activists who fought before us - the communities who resisted in the shadows - the people who were punished for telling the truth - the ones who […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/why-my-songs-and-rebel-with-a-cause-song-exist/
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Rebel with a Cause: The Story Behind the Outcast Rebel Movement
Love as a revolutionary force" Rebel with a Cause: The Story Behind the Outcast Rebel Movement : rebel with a cause musicactivist electronic music, UK rebel artist “Rebel with a cause” isn’t a slogan - it’s my life. For over 25 years I’ve stood up for LGBTQ+ people, disabled people and workers who’ve been ignored. My music is the voice of that fight.The album I’m a rebel with a cause - the mixes captures the energy of resistance through electronic and dance-driven soundscapes. […] -
The queer music outcast universe has finally arrived,
The queer music outcast universe has finally arrived, bringing with it a fresh wave of new music that is set to revolutionize the music scene. This new release is not just a new song, but an audio wave that embodies the spirit of alternative music, with a sound that is both viral and indie. The music vibes are infectious, making it the perfect new anthem for those who crave something different. As part of the underground music movement, this queer music is trending music that is sure to resonate with fans of indie music and alternative culture. With its unique music sound, this new music release is poised to make a significant impact on the music scene, offering a refreshing change from the usual mainstream sound. Get ready to experience the ultimate music experience with the queer music outcast universe, where music lovers can come together to enjoy the best of new music and underground music. https://jayleebenjamin.bandcamp.com LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK - Meet JayleeBenjamin […] -
LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK – Meet JayleeBenjamin
LGBTQ+ Rebel Music from the UK - Meet JayleeBenjamin LGBTQ+ rebel music UK : LGBTQ+ activist musician, UK electronic artist, social justice music If you’re searching for LGBTQ+ rebel music from the UK that speaks openly about justice, identity, trauma and survival, you’ve found it. I’m JayleeBenjamin - an LGBTQ+ activist, union representative, and rebel music artist blending electronic, synthpop and soul with movementdriven storytelling. My releases explore themes of equality, […]https://jayleebenjamin.wordpress.com/2026/08/02/lgbtq-rebel-music-from-the-uk-meet-jayleebenjamin/
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1982 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Iconic Ad-Era Moment
Lost in the pixelated realms of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
#advanceddungeonsanddragons #intellivision #dnd #adnd #dungeonsanddragons #1980s #eighties #retro #vintagegaming #consolegaming #intellivisiongames #retrogaming #nostalgia #classicgames #oldschoolgaming #videogames #dndgamer
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1980s Toys R Us: Legendary Throwback
This iconic 80s commercial scene captures the magic of a store where 'I Don't Wanna Grow Up' was the ultimate anthem. 🧸✨
#toysrus #idontwannagrowup #toysruskid #80s #eighties #vintagecommercial #retroadvertising #childhooddreams #plushheaven #stuffedanimals #nostalgiatrip #throwback #retrotoys #collectibles #geoffreythegiraffe #playtime
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Tom Tom Club & Talking Heads’ bassist, Tina Weymouth, from the August 1985 issue of Vogue.
Photo by Oliverio Toscani
#tinaweymouth #tomtomclub #talkingheads #bassplayer #bassist #oliveriotoscani #italianphotographer #photography #photographer #celebrityphotography
#fashionphotographer #vogue #voguemagazine #music #musicworld #alternativemusic #música #musica #geniusoflove #funnaturalfun #eighties #the80s #theeighties #80smusic #eightiesmusic -
The Fun Boy Three was the band Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding formed after leaving The Specials. I had not heard of them until now. Great sound. I wish the two tone movement had a bigger crossover in the U.S. #rockmusic #eighties #amlistening #RIPTerryHall
