G.P.S

Name: G.P.S
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ISBN: 9781533552013

✍️ Sherry Robinson

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A spring break trip goes wrong when GPS errors lead four friends to a dangerous cabin.

The narrative follows Tony, Emily, Patricia, and James during their spring break vacation. Their journey is defined by a malfunctioning GPS that forces them into unnecessary detours and loops. They finally reach a rental property that lacks the advertised features. The absence of the key compounds their confusion. This isolation sets the stage for a violent encounter with a deranged maniac. Robinson uses the frustration of modern navigation to build tension before introducing physical danger. The plot relies on the failure of technology to protect its users, leaving them vulnerable to a very real human threat.

Key Themes

GPS malfunction spring break horror deranged maniac

Literary Context

Published in 2016 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work reflects the era’s growing anxiety about reliance on digital navigation. The story utilizes the familiar setting of a spring break rental to explore fears of being lost and trapped in an isolated location.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

R.L. Stine · Dean Koontz · Stephen King · Peter Straub

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2016 📖 142 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781533552013

📝 Description: G.P.S

Sherry Robinson’s G. P. S presents a narrative centered on four individuals: Tony, Emily, Patricia, and James. The group rents a cabin for spring break, relying on their GPS device to reach their destination. The technology leads them through numerous twists and turns, causing them to detour onto various streets and loop back to areas they had previously traversed. Despite these navigational errors, they eventually arrive at the property. Upon arrival, the travelers discover a stark contrast between the listing they viewed online and the reality of the cabin. The amenities promised on the internet are absent. Furthermore, the key is not located where the rental agent indicated it would be. The GPS has effectively led them to the wrong cabin, isolating them in an unfamiliar setting. The situation deteriorates when they encounter a deranged maniac. The horror they face at the hands of this individual exceeds their worst imaginings. Robinson constructs a tale that blends modern technological reliance with classic slasher tropes. The story appeals to readers who enjoy suspense derived from isolation and mechanical failure. It may not suit those seeking complex literary analysis or supernatural elements, as the threat remains human and physical.

💎 Our verdict on G.P.S

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Robinson effectively utilizes the frustration of modern navigation to build tension before introducing physical danger. The narrative succeeds in creating a sense of helplessness through the malfunctioning GPS device, which isolates the protagonists from safety. By relying on the failure of technology, the author leaves the characters vulnerable to a very real human threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy suspense derived from isolation and mechanical failure. The story blends modern technological reliance with classic slasher tropes seamlessly. It is best suited for those seeking visceral thrills without complex literary analysis or supernatural elements.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy suspense derived from isolation and mechanical failure will find satisfaction in this narrative. The book appeals to those who appreciate the frustration of modern navigation being weaponized against its users. It offers a straightforward experience for fans of classic slasher tropes without requiring deep literary analysis. The story provides immediate tension through the failure of technology to protect its characters. Those seeking a quick, visceral thrill from human threats rather than supernatural elements will find this text engaging. It serves as an accessible entry point for horror enthusiasts who prefer grounded, physical dangers over complex metaphysical inquiries.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Robinson effectively utilizes the frustration of modern navigation to build tension before introducing physical danger. The narrative succeeds in creating a sense of helplessness through the malfunctioning GPS device, which isolates the protagonists from safety. By relying on the failure of technology, the author leaves the characters vulnerable to a very real human threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy suspense derived from isolation and mechanical failure. The story blends modern technological reliance with classic slasher tropes seamlessly. It is best suited for those seeking visceral thrills without complex literary analysis or supernatural elements.