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Pandora Reborn (Deer Falls Book 1) Kindle Edition

by John Coon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

A buried chest is unearthed. A malevolent witch returns. Can Ron Olson stop her before she destroys him and Deer Falls?

Ron did not sign up for battling an ancient evil. He is a reluctant newcomer to the small Colorado town. Adjusting to Deer Falls is already difficult for Ron who just wants to play soccer, but has been torn away from his father, his friends, and his old life back in Denver.

But Deer Falls is more than a sleepy farm town. It is also a hub for supernatural activity. Ron learns this firsthand when a mysterious witch is freed from an unearthed chest that once imprisoned her. This ancient and powerful evil descends upon the town a second time after a 55-year absence.

No one is safe from her wrath as unexplained deaths and disappearances increase. Now Ron and his new friends are targeted as she conjures up terror in Deer Falls a second time. Can they discover the key to defeating this ancient evil before joining others in falling at her hand?

Pandora Reborn is John Coon’s debut novel. If you love relentlessly suspenseful horror stories, this small-town horror tale will keep you turning the pages.

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  4. Publication date
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"The narrative was smooth, crisp and fast paced - apt for this genre. It never got boring. The plot was well set and descriptions were perfect for the setting." -- Book Vue

"In terms of atmosphere and suspense ... it is effective. Since the reader knows more than the characters, you end up with those classic "don't go in there!" moments. ... This is where the book really shines as a horror novel." -- Laura's Books and Blogs

"Pandora Reborn will give you chills and have you looking under the bed at night. If you love spooky creepy stories, this book is for you. " -- Butterfly Bridge Reviews

About the Author

From the time he started typing up stories on an old typewriter in his parents' house at age 12; John Coon has possessed a passion for writing. John graduated from the University of Utah in 2004 and has worked as a sports journalist in Utah for 15 years. His byline has appeared in multiple publications worldwide. Pandora Reborn is his debut novel, first published in June 2018.


John resides in Sandy, Utah. You can visit John at his website, johncoon.net, to get the latest news and updates on upcoming novels and short stories. John also maintains an active presence on multiple social media channels. Follow @johncoonsports on Twitter, @jcoon312 on Instagram and his official Facebook author page, facebook.com/jcoon to interact with him.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DVRVG31
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Samak Press (July 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 12.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1732487111
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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John Coon is an accomplished author and journalist. As a journalist, he has written for the Associated Press, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and many other distinguished publications worldwide. John has covered many major sporting events including March Madness and the NBA Playoffs. As an author, he has published several popular novels including the Alien People Chronicles trilogy. John is a graduate of the University of Utah and currently resides in Utah.

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Customers enjoy this YA horror novel for its fast-paced, well-thought-out plot with several twists. The writing is well-executed with believable dialogue, and customers appreciate the well-developed characters.

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18 customers mention "Action-packed storyline"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action-packed storyline of the book, describing it as a fast-paced YA thriller/magical/horror piece with a well-thought-out plot.

"...The action in the book is more suspenseful than it is scary, hence my classification as a thriller/horror than a straight Steven King-esque horror..." Read more

"...The story was well-paced and kept me engaged throughout. Deer Falls has a long and interesting history, with several local legends...." Read more

"...The plot is well thought out with several twists to keep things exciting...." Read more

"...There was a lot of action throughout the story and some mystery around the entity that was attacking the townspeople...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a great page turner that keeps readers engaged throughout.

"...I'm happy that I didn't have to try very hard. The book is worth the read, and well worth its $3.99 price...." Read more

"...The story was well-paced and kept me engaged throughout. Deer Falls has a long and interesting history, with several local legends...." Read more

"...The novel held my interest throughout and is one that I can recommend to others...." Read more

"...Aside from that one scene, it's a good book. The reveal of the monster's identity is quite a surprise. All in all, a satisfying read." Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting the believable dialogue and well-crafted prose, with one customer highlighting the author's storytelling skills.

"...The dialogue is good, a little silly, and at times clever and well balanced with the exposition...." Read more

"...Coon’s characters are well developed and personable. The dialogue is realistic and flows easily from one speaker to the next...." Read more

"...Pandora” reads well, is fast-paced, has likable characters, but these characters are teenagers, who speak like adults a bit too often...." Read more

"...the different characters, Pandora Reborn is an imaginative, well-written first novel with good world-building and rich character development that..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book.

"...The characters are good overall, even though I would have gone a different direction with Casey and Christina...." Read more

"...Coon’s characters are well developed and personable. The dialogue is realistic and flows easily from one speaker to the next...." Read more

"...Pandora” reads well, is fast-paced, has likable characters, but these characters are teenagers, who speak like adults a bit too often...." Read more

"...well-written first novel with good world-building and rich character development that will appeal especially to the teen reader...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced novel that can be finished in a long afternoon.

"...It is a relatively quick read and can easily be finished in a long afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the book...." Read more

"...introduction to the characters and setting, it moves at a quick pace toward the grand finale...." Read more

"...Coon’s characters are well developed and personable. The dialogue is realistic and flows easily from one speaker to the next...." Read more

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Solid Book from First Time Author (Spoilers)
5 out of 5 stars
Solid Book from First Time Author (Spoilers)
Pandora Reborn is a good book from relatively newer author, John Coon. Set in small town Colorado, this book details Ron Olsen's fight with friends Christina and Casey against a powerful and ancient evil that has been released on the town. It is written in classical horror/thriller style, with a linear narrative and third person limited omniscience reference frame. It is a relatively quick read and can easily be finished in a long afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the book. I would have bought the book in any case as a courtesy to my brother and generally tried to say nice things about it. I'm happy that I didn't have to try very hard. The book is worth the read, and well worth its $3.99 price. The story itself is well written and well paced, and the words tend to melt away into the background in places where it is most needed. The dialogue is good, a little silly, and at times clever and well balanced with the exposition. The characters are good overall, even though I would have gone a different direction with Casey and Christina. I found myself sucked into the story after ***spoiler*** the death of Lisa ***spoiler*** and very engaged after the midpoint. Some of the scenes are appropriately creepy, including ***spoiler*** Lisa and the pizza boy's death ***spoiler***. The action in the book is more suspenseful than it is scary, hence my classification as a thriller/horror than a straight Steven King-esque horror novel. The final action sequence where ***spoiler*** Ron, Christina, and Casey confront the witch for the final battle ***spoiler*** is superb, very reminiscent of some of the scenes in Harry Potter. I look forward to reading more books from John in the future.
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  • J C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Book from First Time Author (Spoilers)
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
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    Pandora Reborn is a good book from relatively newer author, John Coon. Set in small town Colorado, this book details Ron Olsen's fight with friends Christina and Casey against a powerful and ancient evil that has been released on the town. It is written in classical horror/thriller style, with a linear narrative and third person limited omniscience reference frame. It is a relatively quick read and can easily be finished in a long afternoon.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the book. I would have bought the book in any case as a courtesy to my brother and generally tried to say nice things about it. I'm happy that I didn't have to try very hard. The book is worth the read, and well worth its $3.99 price.

    The story itself is well written and well paced, and the words tend to melt away into the background in places where it is most needed. The dialogue is good, a little silly, and at times clever and well balanced with the exposition. The characters are good overall, even though I would have gone a different direction with Casey and Christina. I found myself sucked into the story after ***spoiler*** the death of Lisa ***spoiler*** and very engaged after the midpoint. Some of the scenes are appropriately creepy, including ***spoiler*** Lisa and the pizza boy's death ***spoiler***.

    The action in the book is more suspenseful than it is scary, hence my classification as a thriller/horror than a straight Steven King-esque horror novel. The final action sequence where ***spoiler*** Ron, Christina, and Casey confront the witch for the final battle ***spoiler*** is superb, very reminiscent of some of the scenes in Harry Potter.

    I look forward to reading more books from John in the future.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Solid Book from First Time Author (Spoilers)

    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
    Pandora Reborn is a good book from relatively newer author, John Coon. Set in small town Colorado, this book details Ron Olsen's fight with friends Christina and Casey against a powerful and ancient evil that has been released on the town. It is written in classical horror/thriller style, with a linear narrative and third person limited omniscience reference frame. It is a relatively quick read and can easily be finished in a long afternoon.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the book. I would have bought the book in any case as a courtesy to my brother and generally tried to say nice things about it. I'm happy that I didn't have to try very hard. The book is worth the read, and well worth its $3.99 price.

    The story itself is well written and well paced, and the words tend to melt away into the background in places where it is most needed. The dialogue is good, a little silly, and at times clever and well balanced with the exposition. The characters are good overall, even though I would have gone a different direction with Casey and Christina. I found myself sucked into the story after ***spoiler*** the death of Lisa ***spoiler*** and very engaged after the midpoint. Some of the scenes are appropriately creepy, including ***spoiler*** Lisa and the pizza boy's death ***spoiler***.

    The action in the book is more suspenseful than it is scary, hence my classification as a thriller/horror than a straight Steven King-esque horror novel. The final action sequence where ***spoiler*** Ron, Christina, and Casey confront the witch for the final battle ***spoiler*** is superb, very reminiscent of some of the scenes in Harry Potter.

    I look forward to reading more books from John in the future.
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  • Mike Foster
    4.0 out of 5 stars A group of high-school friends face off against an ancient evil determined to destroy their town.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
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    Pandora Reborn was a very enjoyable read, involving a group of high school friends facing off against an ancient threat. The story was well-paced and kept me engaged throughout.

    Deer Falls has a long and interesting history, with several local legends. But some of these legends may have more truth to them than expected. When a neighborhood kid unearths an unusual box, instead of the expected treasure, he discovers within an unexpected secret that will endanger the lives of everyone in town. A being seeking vengeance for atrocities committed long ago, but never forgiven.

    The story wastes little time in getting to the good stuff. After a short introduction to the characters and setting, it moves at a quick pace toward the grand finale. Though the frights were of the PG-13 kind, the story was interesting enough for all ages. My only criticism is the use of some vernacular that dates the story. Words like “lit” and “whacked” almost feel a bit forced to appeal to a certain age group and specifically to a certain decade of youth. I would have liked to see language that was more timeless, allowing the story to exist in any timeframe.

    Overall, I enjoyed my time spent with the story and look forward to the possibility of more of the legends of Deer Falls coming to life.
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  • Kindle Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kids are getting killed in Deer Falls!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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    As if moving to a new town isn’t difficult enough, the star football player has it in for Ron Olson. It seems like he has a beef against soccer players and the principal is on his side. All of which makes for a difficult first day of high school for Ron.

    Trying to stay out of trouble, keep his soccer skills honed and make new friends isn’t easy. Unfortunately things are gonna go from bad to worse.

    Kids are getting killed in the town of Deer Falls. And soon it will be up to Ron and his new classmates to find out why. If they can’t stop an ancient evil from descending upon the town, they might join the growing list of casualties.

    Told through multiple POV’s, the author builds a rich landscape for his characters to populate. The worries and concerns that Ron faces are the same kind of anxieties that many teens will relate to.

    Coon’s characters are well developed and personable. The dialogue is realistic and flows easily from one speaker to the next. The plot is well thought out with several twists to keep things exciting.

    The novel held my interest throughout and is one that I can recommend to others. Frankly, I liked Ron and his friends so much I’d like to see them return in a new adventure.
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  • C.A. Wittman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Action packed
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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    Ron's primary focus in life is soccer and going pro one day. However, his life and goals are disrupted when his parents separate and his mother moves he and his younger brother out to a small town called Deer Falls. On his first day of school, he gets in a fight with a hot-head football player and finds himself in detention. It is in detention that he meets some eccentric kids who hold strong beliefs in conspiracy theories that involve the supernatural and odd incidents that have happened in the town. From the beginning, Ron is highly skeptical but as people turn up murdered and some disappear, Ron realizes that an insidious malevolence has the town in its grip and the deputies of the town's small police department remain mainly indifferent and extremely inept.

    There was a lot of action throughout the story and some mystery around the entity that was attacking the townspeople. At times I felt like the characters were a little too nonchalant to some of the blatant and gruesome violence that they had witnessed and that there were too many deaths, disappearances, and bizarre happenings for there not to be more investigation into the matter by law enforcement and the media. All in all, it was a fun, fast, action-packed read full of horror and gore.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A well written YA horror story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 25, 2018
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    Pandora Reborn is a YA horror story about a supernatural ghost haunting a small town in America called Deer Falls. I don’t read a lot of horror but I liked the set-up. It falls on to the backs of a group of teens to solve the mystery.

    The main character, Ron at first has a healthy amount of scepticism if there even is such a possibility of the supernatural, which I like as it makes the characters feel more realistic. I also liked Christina’s character and how she fears her own abilities, as she is a witch who is still learning about her powers. The reveal of her abilities helps drive Ron in to believing there could be something like a malevolent spirit haunting the town. I loved how accepting Christina's parents are and there are never enough accepting parents in YA! The story is driven by the disappearances that happen in the small town and the need to find out what is happening.

    The story is well written and a great debut novel by John Coon. It’d definitely be a good Halloween read and for any time you want something spooky! It can be a little gruesome, but I feel that’s almost expected of any good horror.
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  • Daniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy and exciting
    Reviewed in Australia on February 12, 2019
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    A creepy and exciting burst of energy. This frightening, emotional, and engaging book will have you flying through each page to uncover the next surprise. A great read.
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  • BookWorm
    4.0 out of 5 stars When a Vengeful Witch is Released
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2021
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    I enjoyed reading this spooky story about a chest better left buried, the vengeful witch who is released, and a the group of teenagers forced to lock her away once more... if they survive. It made a great October read, just in time for Halloween.

    Ron and his family are new to Deer Falls. All he cares about is getting through the day, and soccer. Unfortunately, he finds himself being pulled into a world where magic is real and a ghost can destroy the living. When a foolish teen releases a witch from the chest she had been locked inside, the town becomes faced with increasing dangers ending in the deaths of its inhabitants. The only one who knows what's truly happening is the town is Dean, a vagrant no one believes... until it's too late.

    Ron bands together with two others, Casey and Christina, to do the impossible. Put the witch back in her chest, but can they before it's too late? It might take a witch, to cage a witch. Lucky for them, it looks like they have on on their side.

    I had a great time learning about all the characters in this story, getting to see Ron finding a place in his new home, and see Christina battle her fears as well as protect those she cares about. The only thing that had me stumbling was how similar sounding three of the characters were: Cassandra, Casey, and Christina. A few times I had to go back and read a section over because I got the names mixed up (which might have just been a me thing).

    'Pandora Reborn' was a spooky read I believe many would enjoy!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars it's a perfect Halloween read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2024
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    Pandora Reborn is a perfect Halloween read. There's nothing more frightening than a teenage boy unearthing the spirit of a witch who wants vengeance. I liked the setting of the American small town combined with teenage angst and more stories than the police would care to reveal. It had that spooky, teen horror sense to it. I particularly enjoyed the war against the malevolent entity and the fear of it ever resurfacing. It gave me Jumanji vibes with the burial and the ceremony of its banishment. If you're looking for a small town, supernatural horror, go to Deer Falls! This would be perfect for anyone who enjoys It, Hocus Pocus, Jumanji and The Conjuring.
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  • Greg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ron tackles more than the star striker at his new high school!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2019
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    What’s in the water down at Deer Falls, Colorado? Or should that be, in the ground?
    This is a young adult novel that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish – despite me not being able to pass as young much longer - and although not my usual genre, the book was well-paced, imaginative, and really quite creepy. I read through it quickly thanks to how the story wraps you up in the mystery and horror of what’s going down in one small backwater town.
    The main character, Ron, is new in town and struggling to make friends and I like the way his relationships develop, from frosty high school beginnings, to unimaginable/unexpected findings through to closer ties. It is really done nicely… all in the name of self-preservation of course…!
    If I had a younger brother or sister, or teenage children with a creative (yet dark side), I would thoroughly recommend this to them and I believe both girls and boys between the ages of 13 and 18 would love this type of story and I would definitely read another book by John in the future myself.
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