Episode 96 - Universal Harvester by John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats) *Patron’s Choice*

<p>We read this book at the request of our Patron Will as part of his <a title="Terrible Book Club Patreon" href= "https://www.patreon.com/terriblebookclub" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">Patreon</a> rewards. If you, too, would like to force us to read a book, head over to our <a title= "Terrible Book Club Patreon" href= "https://www.patreon.com/terriblebookclub" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">Patreon</a> and select the $10/month tier.</p> <p>On page 2 of <em>Universal Harvester,</em> you're already invested in the mystery: what's being spliced into the tapes at the local video rental store - snuff; child abuse; human trafficking?</p> <p>If you lived during the era of VHS rental, have ever liked a David Lynch creation, a Chuck Palahniuk book, or <em>House of Leaves </em>and ache for a story with emotional intelligence that's anything but predictable - John Darnielle has your number.</p> <p>Content warnings: <em>Our usual barnyard language, plus: car accidents and suggested captivity/torture/murder.</em></p>