Full disclosure, I was provided a copy of this book by the author or their representative, however, have voluntarily chosen to write a review. All opinions are my own.
The Cannibal Café is open
The Summer Solstice is fast approaching and Jiggly has been chosen to host this year’s celebration. But this will not be any normal celebration, as Jigglyspot’s masters are of the demonic type. The Cannibal Café will need to be perfect as Jiggly sets out to procure the freshest meat and most willing sacrifices for the denizens of Xibalba. But for a roaming carnie and part time drug dealer and addict himself this will not be an easy feat, especially when his murderous tendencies have a dogged Fed on his trail. Assisted by his alien girlfriend Kera, Jiggy goes to great lengths to ensure the celebration comes off with a hitch, but when things fall apart is when the real fun begins and even then it’s all still going to plan.
Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect is the newest book by author PD Alleva. Releasing just in time for spooky season this is the tale of a cannibal carnie/ half warlock with a mean streak and a soft spot for his alien girlfriend. I was first introduced to Alleva’s work with his 2021 release Golem. Stepping out of my comfort zone with that title I was taken in by the story and the cast of characters. This new book, which is set approximately over 60 years after Golem was just as enthralling and to my surprise included a nice tie in to his initial book. As with Golem, Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect is more than just an extreme occult horror, in fact it can bet be described as a mash up of genres that work together to tell a thrilling if not disturbing tale. The book itself is rather lengthy at over 600 pages the story is fast paced with short chapters following the various characters (and there are quite a few) as their paths weave and turn until their stories merge as they board “The Xibalba Express” and their roles in Jiggly’s plan is revealed. While some may not like the many characters and switching views and storylines, for me, this helped to break up the more extremely graphic scenes with a bit of mundane to dull that shock factor just a little.
I would be remiss if I did not include any trigger warnings in my review. Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect is extreme horror in the purest sense of the phrase and the author himself provides a link to a page of triggers in this book for those who want to know what they are about to read. What I found most interesting about the triggers is that in this story nothing is sacred as the cannibal carnie clown rampages his way toward the solstice. If you have a “weak point” or a limit to what you can endure in a horror novel Alleva is sure to brush up against it in some form.
Not for the easily squeamish, but if you are a horror enthusiast and do not mind your books on the extreme side, Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect is a deliciously vile read for this Halloween or any time.
Jennly Reads 