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Terry and I will be starting tomorrow. Feel free to join! Can't wait to read this. I'm not sure if it will get me in the Christmas spirit but we'll see:)

I want to read this so bad but I think I will have to wait until December as I have a few books I have on my list right now. I will look for your thread though :-)

I'd never heard of this legend until last Christmas time. Looking forward to it.

I have read this twice now and I love it! this year, my family and I are leaving our shoes out for Krampus.

I got started and read the first two chapters. I really didn't know what I was expecting, but I'm shocked already (in a good way)! (view spoiler)[ The part when Santa crashed the sleigh, and then had to cut the head off of the last reindeer to put it out of its misery caught me totally off guard! (hide spoiler)]

Watched the movie last night, thoroughly entertaining

I have it recorded to watch after I finish the book, too

The only thing they have in common is Krampus but I love both.

I can't believe I fell asleep reading! I'm glad I didn't buy anything while dozing....lol. I started this again this morning and I am pleasantly surprised. Very good so far.

Addy wrote: "I can't believe I fell asleep reading! I'm glad I didn't buy anything while dozing....lol. I started this again this morning and I am pleasantly surprised. Very good so far."

Lol - happens way to often for me!

Me too!

I'm up to the end of ch4 now. What a crazy story!

I stopped at ch5 myself. This is sure action packed! I like it!

Me too. Sure paints Santa in a totally different light!

I'm in ch6. Are you reading the kindle version of this, Addy? I'm reading the large paperback and it has illustrations that are just great, and I didn't know if the kindle version had those. The one at the start of ch6 is exceptionally cool, I think, a little like the art of Wayne Barlow

I stopped at the end of ch6. (view spoiler)[ Not really knowing any of the myth behind this story, I find it interesting that so far, it's hard to decide who is the sympathetic character. Since it's all been about Krampus, it's hard not to feel sorry for his plight (of course, we don't know much of his background). (hide spoiler)]

I am reading the kindle version and it does have illustrations but in black and white. Are they in color for you?

Glad they're in your version, too. They are black and white in mine also, but great detail.

My friend just pointed out there is an episode of Supernatural featuring Krampus. Season 3, episode 8. I'm rewatching it now cause I don't remember it. Glad both of you are liking the book. I listened to the audiobook so no pictures there. My favorite part is the bar section. You'll see :D

Sorry! He's just mentioned & talked about. He doesn't make an appearance.

I didn't get much reading done. I'm still on ch5. The illustrations are very cool. I wonder if he does this in all of his books.

I've never seen supernatural but it sounds good latasha.

So I'm in the middle of ch6 somewhere(view spoiler)[I was kinda hoping Jesse wouldn't take sides with Krampus but at this moment I understand he has no choice (hide spoiler)]

Addy wrote: "So I'm in the middle of ch6 somewhere[spoilers removed]"

He certainly does not have a track record of making good choices, either.

How far along did you get, Addy? I'm at the end of ch 7.

I read this one for the first time, last year. Definitely re-read material. (One of my boys even left his shoes out for Krampus ;) ).

I just finished ch6. I'm starting to like this Krampus though im not sure if that's a good thing cuz I like santa too...lol.

It's definitely been good so far, Kimberly!

I said the same thing, Addy! i keep expecting to get to the other side of the story at some point.

So did I Kimberly & my niece did as well.

I'm at ch8. Do u think there will be a big showdown between Krampus and santa at some point?

At this point, isn't that what we're hoping for!

I'm a little nervous for the showdown...lol

I know - Santa needs to pick up his game a little, lol!

I read ch8 and 9. Pretty good stuff!

I can't believe Jesse had the guts to make a run for it!! He better hope he doesn't run into Krampus again!

I was proud of him for that! His wife and little girl were more important than the consequences.

I agree with you there but if Krampus were to help him, maybe things wouldn't have turned out so bad. I still think Krampus is going to turn Dillard into ground meat in ch9 hence the title Bloodbath...lol.

True - He definitely could use the help from Krampus. He's going up against pretty steep odds on his own.

Terry wrote: "True - He definitely could use the help from Krampus. He's going up against pretty steep odds on his own."

Oooh wait the story gets better. I read Krampus in the summer and finished in one day.

Did you get to part when Krampus went to the Meth house. I really felt bad for Krampus and for us. Sometimes humans don't understand the deep pain they can inflict on each other.

Yeah that was sad.

V wrote: "Terry wrote: "True - He definitely could use the help from Krampus. He's going up against pretty steep odds on his own."

Oooh wait the story gets better. I read Krampus in the summer and finished ..."

Haven't made it to that part yet, but enjoying it so far. I agree with what you said, too.

I stopped at ch10. Nice save from krampus there:)

But I guess Jesse is now one of his guys...

Which is pretty badass...lol. He does have the spirit after all:)

He does. It was the only option, too.

Does your version have a bunch of illustrations of the characters at the start of ch10? Santa Clause sure looks like a real badass and Jesse looks nothing like I pictured him!

Mine only has one picture. Krampus sitting atop a push wagon. No fair...lol.

Addy wrote: "Mine only has one picture. Krampus sitting atop a push wagon. No fair...lol."

The print version has some incredible artwork!

I may just have t buy the physical book then:) Im missing out.

The print version is definitely nice and the illustrations are good, but they sure are proud of it!

I made it to ch12. The showdown has come and gone....or has it!?