I've never played this game or anything, so I know nothing about the FNAF lore. I picked this book up because the premise speaks to me. The animatronic characters at Chuck E. Cheese's were always disturbing in a dead-eyed macabre way. I always found myself staring at their eyes and creeped out by their jerky motions. I imagine the FNAF creator saw the same potential for creepiness.

As for the book, I do not have any comparison with which to base it because I do not know what the game story is. I do know that this book was written by two accomplished storytellers and that one of them is the creator of the game so it should fit well within the confines of the game. Theoretically. I worried that, since the game is played by kids that it might be written for kids. It isn't.

And yes, I realize that adults play games too.

I get that.

It's probably a good thing since all those underutilized basements at their mom's houses need some activity in between meatloaf-eating sessions in bed. The lack of a job or romantic companionship leaves a void in their lives, so my hat's off to creators of successful mobile games!

Where was I?

Oh, the book. The Silver Eyes is not half bad. Thankfully not written for middle schoolers, though I'm sure it they'd enjoy it. It's got some "Saw" elements to it, and I thought those were probably the most effective chills.

I had a couple of questions that were unanswered when I finished the book, a couple of gross things they kinda hinted at but never fully revealed, but there are two sequels so maybe that's by design.

All in all, not the worst way to get acquainted with FNAF.