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Bottom Feeders Kindle Edition

by Jerry Roth (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

Would you recognize the Devil if you met him?


A decaying prison hides a dark secret. Robert Deville, the youngest prison warden in the history of the state, never expected to feel a supernatural connection in a prison. After discovering a diary, Robert learns a prisoner, rumored to be the Devil, was hidden away under his feet.


Was this prisoner responsible for a fire that killed hundreds of prisoners? Did he play a part in the murder of a local family years earlier? Robert must learn the prisoner’s true identity and unravel why he hasn’t aged in decades?


Surviving a relationship with an abusive ex-husband, Jenny Deville is dealing with the pain of her past. Noticing a sudden change in her son’s behavior, and his horrifying drawings of murders, no child should ever witness, she must discover the cause.


As local children mysteriously disappear, there is little time to prove who the killer really is.

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  3. Publication date
    May 12, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088KQJX67
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hellbender Books (May 12, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1620062275
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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Jerry Roth

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Jerry Roth is an award-winning author of Bottom Feeders, a bestseller from Sunbury Press. Following up on this success, he released a psychological thriller, On the Tip of Her Tongue, Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection, and ABCs of Horror Workbook.

His writing career began with his award-winning screenplay, Gray Matter. Switching gears, Jerry created the critically successful Disc Golf website, Inkslingers DG, and wrote for the Disc Golf Pro Tour in 2017.

His influences on writing can be traced to authors such as Anne Rice and Stephen King. Jerry’s upcoming literary projects include a horror novel, Ghost from a Yard Sale.

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Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful story with lots of twists and turns, and find it a great read that keeps their attention. They appreciate the character development and pacing, with one customer noting the top-notch flow. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, though many find it well written.

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18 customers mention "Suspenseful story"15 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, which features lots of twists and turns.

"...The story is full of thrills, surprises, vivid imagery, a good mystery, and an interesting take on good and evil and, of course, the Devil...." Read more

"...second chapters pulled me in.... kept me wanting more .. the ending is gripping and totally unexpected .. really leaves you with the thought ......" Read more

"The book has multiple promising things going for it. The story of the devil and fallen angels and all that is excellent...." Read more

"...There are some good twists and turns as well as a very satisfying end to the book." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning that every chapter was riveting.

"...the ending was a little cliche for me, but otherwise this was a really great read." Read more

"...Scary thought ... holy hell ... The book flowed well and every chapter was riveting... Great Read . I look forward to more from this Author ❤️" Read more

"...There are some good twists and turns as well as a very satisfying end to the book." Read more

"With great, descriptive writing, combined with a thrilling atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with this book...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book.

"...The characters are real, and I enjoyed how they all read like real people...." Read more

"...Really solid characters as well. There were definitely some twists and turns that I didn't expect and that kept me guessing...." Read more

"...My hat is off to Jerry Roth! Characters and plot twists were superb, I will definitely be reading more by this talented author!" Read more

"...The interesting cast of complex characters is also a positive." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's pacing, with one noting it's a fast read that flows well.

"...book for me was Jenny... Scary thought ... holy hell ... The book flowed well and every chapter was riveting... Great Read ...." Read more

"...The pacing is top-notch, allowing the story to flow like a fine wine, leading you to the haunting conclusion that is quite creative...." Read more

"Fast read with lots of twists and turns. Well written. I really enjoyed the story and appreciated the wrap up in the end ...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written, while others note issues with unnecessary wordiness, terrible grammar, and excessive detail.

"...The characters are real, and I enjoyed how they all read like real people...." Read more

"...easily be one hell of a book but falls short when the author injects too much hyperbole and descriptive statements into every sentence and paragraph...." Read more

"With great, descriptive writing, combined with a thrilling atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with this book...." Read more

"...twists were superb, I will definitely be reading more by this talented author!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • E. Reyes
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Devil and a Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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    I didn't know what to expect before starting Bottom Feeders and I was pleasantly surprised. Upon finishing, I thought to myself, I want to read what Jerry Roth puts out next.

    The story is full of thrills, surprises, vivid imagery, a good mystery, and an interesting take on good and evil and, of course, the Devil.

    The lore of the Devil is a very unique take and gives the story its kick. The characters are real, and I enjoyed how they all read like real people.

    If you want a novel with paranormal happenings, crime and mystery, then this is the book to read.
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  • E.L. Lewis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Creative
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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    Very interesting work. I really liked the mix of genres from thriller to mystery to horror. Really solid characters as well. There were definitely some twists and turns that I didn't expect and that kept me guessing. My only critiques were that I felt the last few chapters seemed a little rushed, and the ending was a little cliche for me, but otherwise this was a really great read.
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  • WestCoastReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horrifying And Creepy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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    Suspenseful and horrifically driven! Grab your favorite drink, kick your heels up and buckle yourself in for a long ride. You will not want to put this book down. For me, the first and second chapters pulled me in.... kept me wanting more .. the ending is gripping and totally unexpected .. really leaves you with the thought ... Would I recognize the Devil ???? When I read a great book I often like to place myself as a character. The character in this book for me was Jenny... Scary thought ... holy hell ... The book flowed well and every chapter was riveting... Great Read . I look forward to more from this Author ❤️
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  • late night reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Never realizes its full potential
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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    The book has multiple promising things going for it. The story of the devil and fallen angels and all that is excellent. The retellings in the journal grip you. The problem the book runs into is it tries to do too much. It could easily be one hell of a book but falls short when the author injects too much hyperbole and descriptive statements into every sentence and paragraph. This just drags it down. But since it is this author's debut novel you kinda got to let it slide. Ending is good but not great. I would recommend giving it a shot
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  • Bronwin the Autumn Elf
    4.0 out of 5 stars Can The Devil be caged?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
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    In this solid chill horror novel, several individuals are about to find out. There are some good twists and turns as well as a very satisfying end to the book.
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  • Oliver S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jerry Roth’s Bottom Feeders is a solid debut!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
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    With great, descriptive writing, combined with a thrilling atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with this book. The pacing is top-notch, allowing the story to flow like a fine wine, leading you to the haunting conclusion that is quite creative.

    If you’re a fan of horror, killers, or all-around thrillers, you’ll enjoy Bottom Feeders!
    7 people found this helpful
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  • lovereading
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Devil is real!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
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    Horror best describes this thriller! Book holds your attention more often than not. Some parts were lengthy.... Almost too much detail . .. a good book that keeps the reader hanging on ....
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  • Tammy N Bauer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected Twists
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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    I have been an avid horror reader since I was 10 years old.Now, after 50 years, I thought I had read almost every type of horror story, in some version or another, with me being entertained, but not surprised. I stand corrected with this book! My hat is off to Jerry Roth! Characters and plot twists were superb, I will definitely be reading more by this talented author!
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  • Elvina U
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Horror/Mystery!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2020
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    Bottom Feeders is a dark and riveting read with a blend of horror and mystery, and I enjoyed this debut novel! This book has all the creepiness factor and the first chapter itself sends chills to my bones!

    I loved the writing! I enjoyed the descriptive writing with just the right amount of details here and there. It is definitely similar to Stephen King's writing style, so fans of King may enjoy this book. It is a slow-burn story and I find that the pace is just right.

    The ending blew my mind and I didn't see it coming at all. Super twisty and I absolutely loved it! Overall, I am actually quite impressed by this book and am looking forward to read more by this author!
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  • bwichkan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2021
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    This is a brilliant read.
    Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
    Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
    Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
    Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
    Recommend reading.
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  • Lorraine Garant
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2020
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    Wow! I was quite impressed that this was the author's debut novel. It was a great read. The storyline was impressive and the characters really got you involved in the story. An unexpected ending. I really enjoyed this book. Well worth the read.
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