Come Knocking

Come Knocking, like Mike Bockoven’s FantasticLand is told as a collection of first-person narratives and supporting documents edited by his fictional author, Adam Jakes.

Like his earlier novel, Come Knocking draws the reader in by appealing to that nature within us that makes us marvel at tragedy while challenging us to empathize with instigators and victims alike.

It’s hard not to compare Come Knocking with FantasticLand due to its structure and the light he shines on the human nature that’s revealed during a tragic event - in this case a deliberate attack on an immersive, interactive theatrical performance, but like our favorite horror film franchises, sticking to the formula works, and I’m eager to see what Bockoven has for us next.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sky Horse Publishing for the review copy in exchange for my honest review. Pub. date: 7/1/25

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