Black Womb

Fifteen years ago, something happened in Coral Beach that resulted in the death of a seventeen-year-old boy today. Now four high-school students must try to solve a mystery almost two-decades old… before the killer picks them off one by one."It is the writing of it's generation: visual, to-the-point and in-the-moment."The Northeast Avalon Times, May 2009"The story is solidly written… [LeDrew] could have just given us the Breakfast Club, but instead he's succeeded in creating a cast that's as every bit [as] unique as they are believable."Jon Aylward, Hit with a Rock, June 8 2010"LeDrew's work is horror that emerges from the urban fantasy tradition - the introduction of a fantastical element into a true-to-life, modern setting."The Telegram, Aug 13, 2010"Evil corporations, faceless villains, people with mysterious identities/pasts… when done right these are powerful archetypes. I love potboiler mysteries, horror and scifi… I have a feeling I'm going to enjoy this series."Jay Paulin, Emma Awesome, November 2010"It takes you on a rollercoaster and ends with a bang… I enjoyed every moment of it."Milan McKay, A Neon Village, Dec 2, 2010"Very dirty, very well written. [I] enjoyed the story immensely and would like to see where it goes."Steve Lake, Sci-Fi on the Rock TV"Black Womb compares very favorably to Personal Demons, I must say - I enjoyed [Black Womb] as much, and it of course has more in the series."Kenneth Tam, Iceberg Publishing, July 7, 2007"The writing in Black Womb is seamless and to the point, without robbing you of the details or over baring you with them either."42 Webs, Feb 15, 2012"Black Womb was suspenseful and intriguing from beginning to end with breathtaking twists and turns that kept me hooked and guessing until the end!"Andrea Edwards, "Scarlett" author, Septembers 6, 2012"Great book with an interesting twist, Matthew (LeDrew) weaves a tale of suspense, horror, and youthful endurance. Definitely a book to check out if you haven't already!"Kevin Kendall, Kendallight Studios, September 28, 2012"Perhaps the best way to dilute the book's premise down to a single sentence would be to call it "a bizarre fusion of horror film and superhero gimmicks."Mark Pellegrini, Adventures in Poor Taste, November 29, 2012"Black Womb is an exciting horror story full of action and introducing a bunch of interesting characters. The story flows quickly and is a great read for a first-time novelist."GoodReads, June 04, 2013 Matthew holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology and studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.He has written sixteen novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors, Roulette, Ghosts of the Past, Ignorance is Bliss, Becoming, Inner Child, Gang War, Chains, The Long Road, Cinders, Sinister Intent, Infinity, The Tourniquet Reprisal and Exodus of Angels.Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing. He also helps young Newfoundland authors become published through Engen Books. Coral Beach isn't like other places.It is a harsh place on the outskirts of Maine where seemingly anything bad can happen: and often does. It started fifteen years ago with the death of a young mother, and today that legacy of death lives on and continues its strange cycle of violence and never-ending torment.As Xander Drew and his friends work to uncover the mysteries of their past, the town of Coral Beach throws no end of evil at them: murderers, rapists, serial killers, child molesters… and more than one actual monster, hidden among the hordes of people acting like monsters.Can someone grow up around that much evil and horror without a little of it rubbing off?The Black Womb Series was written by Matthew LeDrew and published

When two girls are assaulted and one is hospitalized, the residents of Coral Beach must put their shared tragedies behind them and stop the man responsible, as well as unlock the secrets behind the true nature of the Black Womb…"When Transformations in Pain focuses on the mystery elements, it moves at breakneck speeds. The dialogue is sharp – a common trait in LeDrew's novels – and the plot weaves together quite cleverly."Jay Paulin, Ink'd Well Comics, May 2011"LeDrew's work is horror that emerges from the urban fantasy tradition - the introduction of a fantastical element into a true-to-life, modern setting."The Telegram, Aug 13, 2010"It is the writing of it's generation: visual, to-the-point and in-the-moment."The Northeast Avalon Times, May 2009"[The novel] has a Whedon-esque feel to it but is really good. The comedy in it is just right for this horror genre [the author] is working on."Steve Lake, Sci-Fi on the Rock TV Matthew holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology and studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.He has written sixteen novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors, Roulette, Ghosts of the Past, Ignorance is Bliss, Becoming, Inner Child, Gang War, Chains, The Long Road, Cinders, Sinister Intent, Infinity, The Tourniquet Reprisal and Exodus of Angels.Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing. He also helps young Newfoundland authors become published through Engen Books. Coral Beach isn't like other places.It is a harsh place on the outskirts of Maine where seemingly anything bad can happen: and often does. It started fifteen years ago with the death of a young mother, and today that legacy of death lives on and continues its strange cycle of violence and never-ending torment.As Xander Drew and his friends work to uncover the mysteries of their past, the town of Coral Beach throws no end of evil at them: murderers, rapists, serial killers, child molesters… and more than one actual monster, hidden among the hordes of people acting like monsters.Can someone grow up around that much evil and horror without a little of it rubbing off?The Black Womb Series was written by Matthew LeDrew and published between October 2007 and April 2014, and is composed of ten novels, one book of short-fiction, and one short story published in an anthology series.

Black Womb's story continues as the town of Coral Beach faces its most awesome threat when one of Engen's past mistakes is unleashed upon the unsuspecting populous. Friends and enemies unite to fight a common enemy but will even that be enough?"We are treated to a few different [writing] styles, deviating from what we've seen in the Black Womb series to date. At times, things tie together very well."Jay Paulin, Ink'd Well Comics, October 2011"Black Womb has vanquished some nasties both human and not in the previous books, but faces the worst yet in Ghosts of the Past. There is even more blood and vicious death in this book than the previous four in the series."Jean Graham, The Northeast Avalon TimesOctober 2010"LeDrew's work is horror that emerges from the urban fantasy tradition the introduction of a fantastical element into a true-to-life, modern setting."The Telegram, Aug 13, 2010

The Tees, a homicidal gang evil men, has finally been taken down by Xander Drew. But his victory is short lived, as retired Tees are killed one by one. With a town full of suspects, anyone can be the culprit… including one of their own. Matthew holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology and studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.He has written sixteen novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors, Roulette, Ghosts of the Past, Ignorance is Bliss, Becoming, Inner Child, Gang War, Chains, The Long Road, Cinders, Sinister Intent, Infinity, The Tourniquet Reprisal and Exodus of Angels.Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing. He also helps young Newfoundland authors become published through Engen Books. Coral Beach isn't like other places.It is a harsh place on the outskirts of Maine where seemingly anything bad can happen: and often does. It started fifteen years ago with the death of a young mother, and today that legacy of death lives on and continues its strange cycle of violence and never-ending torment.As Xander Drew and his friends work to uncover the mysteries of their past, the town of Coral Beach throws no end of evil at them: murderers, rapists, serial killers, child molesters… and more than one actual monster, hidden among the hordes of people acting like monsters.Can someone grow up around that much evil and horror without a little of it rubbing off?The Black Womb Series was written by Matthew LeDrew and published between October 2007 and April 2014, and is composed of ten novels, one book of short-fiction, and one short story published in an anthology series.

The Black Womb series comes to its shocking - and suspenseful - conclusion in "Chains." Sociopath Derek Smith has been freed from prison and is roaming the back alleys of Coral Beach praying on the weak, and none are weaker than August Styles: a pregnant girl with Down Syndrome who has run away from home. Complicating matters further is the revelation that Xander does not have the control over his animal side he thought he did, and that perhaps the lines that divide his dueling natures are not as clear as he would have hoped."LeDrew's work is horror that emerges from the urban fantasy tradition - the introduction of a fantastical element into a true-to-life, modern setting."The Telegram, Aug 13, 2010"When I first read Black Womb I never expected to be so engrossed in its chilling tale of horror, and Xander's troubled life as the Black Womb. I love how real the story is, in not having its hero leap over any conflict without any trouble. It was a great series and it is on my list on my top 10 book series's, fighting for first place with Harry Potter."Peter Smith, Engen Postcard Review winner, June 30, 2014 Matthew holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology and studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.He has written sixteen novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors, Roulette, Ghosts of the Past, Ignorance is Bliss, Becoming, Inner Child, Gang War, Chains, The Long Road, Cinders, Sinister Intent, Infinity, The Tourniquet Reprisal and Exodus of Angels.Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing. He also helps young Newfoundland authors become published through Engen Books. Coral Beach isn't like other places.It is a harsh place on the outskirts of Maine where seemingly anything bad can happen: and often does. It started fifteen years ago with the death of a young mother, and today that legacy of death lives on and continues its strange cycle of violence and never-ending torment.As Xander Drew and his friends work to uncover the mysteries of their past, the town of Coral Beach throws no end of evil at them: murderers, rapists, serial killers, child molesters… and more than one actual monster, hidden among the hordes of people acting like monsters.Can someone grow up around that much evil and horror without a little of it rubbing off?The Black Womb Series was written by Matthew LeDrew and published between October 2007 and April 2014, and is composed of ten novels, one book of short-fiction, and one short story published in an anthology series.

While on his journey of self-discovery he meets the American people - the real American people, not the ones he grew up learning about in class, and realizes that the world doesn't work the way it does in his small town back home. The real world is harsh and wicked, but can also be soft and gentle - even loving. Xander Drew comes of age on the road, and sets his new direction. Matthew holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology and studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.He has written sixteen novels for Engen Books, Black Womb, Transformations in Pain, Smoke and Mirrors, Roulette, Ghosts of the Past, Ignorance is Bliss, Becoming, Inner Child, Gang War, Chains, The Long Road, Cinders, Sinister Intent, Infinity, The Tourniquet Reprisal and Exodus of Angels.Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing. He also helps young Newfoundland authors become published through Engen Books. Coral Beach isn't like other places.It is a harsh place on the outskirts of Maine where seemingly anything bad can happen: and often does. It started fifteen years ago with the death of a young mother, and today that legacy of death lives on and continues its strange cycle of violence and never-ending torment.As Xander Drew and his friends work to uncover the mysteries of their past, the town of Coral Beach throws no end of evil at them: murderers, rapists, serial killers, child molesters… and more than one actual monster, hidden among the hordes of people acting like monsters.Can someone grow up around that much evil and horror without a little of it rubbing off?The Black Womb Series was written by Matthew LeDrew and published between October 2007 and April 2014, and is composed of ten novels, one book of short-fiction, and one short story published in an anthology series.