"A haunting and often genuinely moving modern horror tale. In well-paced scenes reminiscent of the best of Robert McCammon’s work, Patten blends science and dark magic in a story in which the most vulnerable of heroes must find a way to save his family."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Whispers of a Gypsy by J.T. Patten is an extreme horror novel in every sense of that word. Lou Reed famously described his album Metal Machine Music as something designed for 'Professionals, no sniffers please.' Patten has likewise made a work of art designed for those who long ago found sniffing unsatisfying . . . and now inject directly into the vein. Whispers invokes and involves such powerful themes as the Holocaust, racism, medical experimentation, and the alienation of immigrant communities. These are 'strong spices' that most horror writers shy away from entirely, or else use sparingly. Patten -- in contrast -- screws off the lids and dumps the entire container into his burbling cauldron. What emerges when the broth finishes is a horror tale so harrowing and challenging that the reader understands immediately that this is a work made for connoisseurs. This is a work for those who need something that turns all the dials up to 10, and then dares you not to cover your ears."
-- Scott Kenemore, author of Lake of Darkness, The Grand Hotel, and Zombie Ohio
“JT Patten tears down the divisions between horror, supernatural, and thriller genres to fuse a concoction that’s equal parts terrifying and thrilling. One of the scariest and darkest horror thrillers I’ve read.” - Kashif Hussain, Reviewer, Best Thriller Books
"Whispers of a Gypsy is a dark thriller/horror story built on layers of history, science, cultural identity, religion, bias/acceptance, love/hate, and good/evil. JT Patten managed this by constructing recognizable characters that could be our neighbors. They battle alcoholism, domestic violence, the care of a child with special needs, and the everyday struggles of life. Add to that both likable(?) anti-hero monsters, like Mr. Mortimer, and just plain old-fashioned Nazi evil, and you end up with a horror story of unique depth. Some elements are horrifically creepy and disturbing at times, but they are needed to show the humanity that exists when confronted with the worst of situations. If you are looking for a new take on the horror genre, I recommend the thrilling suspense of Whispers of a Gypsy by JT Patten." - Joe Goldberg, author Secret Wars, Spy Devils, Rebellious Son
“A brilliant read…Great tense and spooky atmosphere…You don’t find many horror books that have a mentally challenged protagonist, much less a kid, and the author did a fantastic job.” - NetGalley Reviews
“A deeply compelling and thrilling horror story with an immensely original setup…terrifying…akin to the early works of Stephen King.” - ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition
“Whispers of a Gypsy is one of the darkest and scariest horror stories that I have ever tried to read.” - Hendricks Book Reviews
