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Licantropia: A lenda do Matadouro

✍️ Douglas Pio Dos Santos
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A fictional tale of teens hunting for answers at an abandoned slaughterhouse.

The narrative follows a cousin and two friends who investigate the disappearance of three campers near a derelict slaughterhouse. Their reckless search unleashes a series of brutal murders designed to feed a demonic entity. Santos contrasts the clinical definition of lycanthropy with the visceral terror experienced by the protagonists. The story examines how the belief in transformation masks a darker, supernatural reality involving insatiable evil.

Key Themes
abandoned slaughterhouse demonic creature serial murders
Literary Context

This work is an independent publication from 2021 by Douglas Pio Dos Santos. It engages with the legend of the slaughterhouse and the folklore surrounding lycanthropy, presenting a modern take on traditional supernatural horror tropes for a contemporary audience.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Clive Barker · Anne Rice · H.P. Lovecraft
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2021 🌐 non-English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798749892499

📝 Description: Licantropia: A lenda do Matadouro

Douglas Pio Dos Santos presents Licantropia: A lenda do Matadouro, a narrative rooted in the folklore of lycanthropy. The story begins with three teenagers who vanish while camping near an abandoned slaughterhouse. Their disappearance prompts one victim’s cousin to recruit two friends for an unorganized search party. This ill-conceived expedition triggers a chain reaction of events that exposes the group to macabre serial murders. These killings serve as a feast for an insatiable demonic creature. The text distinguishes between the theoretical definition of lycanthropy, where an individual believes they are transforming into a wolf or wild animal, and the horrifying reality depicted within the pages. Santos explores this gap between perception and brutal truth through the lens of supernatural horror. The narrative draws on traditional gothic themes of isolation and predatory danger. This book suits readers who enjoy contemporary tales of demonic possession and the psychological unraveling that accompanies supernatural encounters. It appeals to those fascinated by the lore of werewolves and the specific legend of the slaughterhouse. It may not satisfy readers seeking historical accuracy or non-fiction analysis of folklore, as it is a work of fiction. The story concludes with the characters facing the raw horror of their situation.

💎 Our verdict on Licantropia: A lenda do Matadouro

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Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Santos effectively bridges the gap between theoretical lycanthropy and visceral horror, creating a tense atmosphere rooted in gothic isolation. The narrative successfully contrasts the protagonists' reckless search with the brutal truth of demonic feeding, appealing to fans of psychological unraveling. While it lacks historical depth, its strength lies in exploring supernatural encounters through a modern lens. The book suits readers who enjoy contemporary tales of possession and predatory danger. It delivers on its promise of macabre serial murders and raw horror, though it may disappoint those seeking rigorous folklore analysis. Ultimately, it is a solid entry for enthusiasts of werewolf legends and dark fantasy who appreciate the intersection of belief and terrifying reality.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who crave visceral terror and the psychological disintegration of protagonists facing insatiable evil will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those fascinated by the lore of werewolves, particularly the specific legend of the slaughterhouse, offering a stark contrast between clinical definitions of lycanthropy and brutal supernatural reality. The book is ideal for fans of contemporary tales involving demonic entities and gothic themes of predatory danger. Those seeking historical accuracy or non-fiction folklore analysis should look elsewhere, as this is purely a work of fiction designed to deliver raw horror through the lens of reckless investigation and macabre serial murders.

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Santos effectively bridges the gap between theoretical lycanthropy and visceral horror, creating a tense atmosphere rooted in gothic isolation. The narrative successfully contrasts the protagonists' reckless search with the brutal truth of demonic feeding, appealing to fans of psychological unraveling. While it lacks historical depth, its strength lies in exploring supernatural encounters through a modern lens. The book suits readers who enjoy contemporary tales of possession and predatory danger. It delivers on its promise of macabre serial murders and raw horror, though it may disappoint those seeking rigorous folklore analysis. Ultimately, it is a solid entry for enthusiasts of werewolf legends and dark fantasy who appreciate the intersection of belief and terrifying reality.

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