--- product_id: 18689624 title: "Depraved" price: "RM13" currency: MYR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/18689624-depraved store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Depraved **Price:** RM13 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Depraved - **How much does it cost?** RM13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/18689624-depraved) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Depraved: 9781936383924: Smith, Bryan: Books Review: Best horror novel in years! - To start off, I read this in March and was blown away by it....just finished a reread of it...and it got better. Remember when you read THAT novel...the one that made your mouth gape open while you tried to close your eyes because of the horror of the things occuring in the book? How about when reading Ketchum's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR? You got that feeling..a lot. Bryan Smith has produced what I believe to be THAT novel...the one that is referred to in that way...THAT novel. The one you pass to your friends with the caveat, "you won't beleive what Smith did..." The one that you hear other people mention under their breath. Yes, it is THAT great. DEPRAVED is a story about a man wanting a woman but her family won't....wait a minute, this novel is not that at all, heh heh. DEPRAVED explores the depth of degradation one takes, how one reacts to it...and what one does to extract safety or revenge...or both. It has everything a great classic horror novel should. Saying anymore than that really spoils the gut-wrenching intensity of the plot, the genius of the climax and the offensive horror within the book. Just buy it, read it...and then mention it as THAT novel to friends as you tell them to buy it. Oh and you know what? Smith's next book, THE KILLING KIND? It is darker and more offensive than DEPRAVED! Review: The title is perfect for this book - After not being too thrilled with "Slowly We Rot" (3 Stars) I decided to give Bryan Smith another shot and picked up "Depraved" for .99 cents. I'm glad that I did. With 100 other reviews speaking about the plot, I don't think it makes sense to spend time describing it, just read the other reviews. I felt like the novel was very entertaining and I found myself wanting to keep turning the pages despite the clock saying it was midnight and I needed to get up for work in five hours. It's brutal, visceral, and not for the easily offended with its explicit descriptions of rape, torture, and cannibalistic murder. No one is safe in this book. Victims with the backs pushed against the wall dig deep into the darkest pits of their inhuman nature to become monsters like the evil, uncaring people that captured them in order to survive their terrible ordeals. Some rise to the occasion leaving behind a body count while others end up succumbing to the darkness they are forced to explore. This story is not some feel-good morality tale with a clear division between good and evil. This is the type of book that leaves you feeling dirty and uncomfortable. There are some parts of the plot that could have come better together. I know there is a Depraved 2 so perhaps those themes and plot points are better discussed and elaborated there but for the most part the supernatural elements of the story didn't all come quite together as I think they should have. I don't think I can go too far into it without spoilers so I'll just say that they seem a little tacked on and unnecessary when human depravity (hehe) could have sufficed. Also, the "Feast" that is often spoken about does not happen in the novel. In addition to that, one of the main characters has a moment in the story that seems ridiculously unbelievable given the narrative established within the story. It absolutely made no sense. The epilogue at the end ties up all the stories nicely except for one which seems to also not fit within the characters narrative. You'll pretty much gloss over those issues since the whole story is a whirlwind of insanity anyway. The supernatural elements of the story didn't feel like they quite came together. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,916,197 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7,585 in Horror Literature & Fiction #7,958 in Supernatural Thrillers (Books) #579,075 in Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 754 Reviews | ## Images ![Depraved - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81H2-zdXVFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best horror novel in years! *by P***I on September 21, 2009* To start off, I read this in March and was blown away by it....just finished a reread of it...and it got better. Remember when you read THAT novel...the one that made your mouth gape open while you tried to close your eyes because of the horror of the things occuring in the book? How about when reading Ketchum's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR? You got that feeling..a lot. Bryan Smith has produced what I believe to be THAT novel...the one that is referred to in that way...THAT novel. The one you pass to your friends with the caveat, "you won't beleive what Smith did..." The one that you hear other people mention under their breath. Yes, it is THAT great. DEPRAVED is a story about a man wanting a woman but her family won't....wait a minute, this novel is not that at all, heh heh. DEPRAVED explores the depth of degradation one takes, how one reacts to it...and what one does to extract safety or revenge...or both. It has everything a great classic horror novel should. Saying anymore than that really spoils the gut-wrenching intensity of the plot, the genius of the climax and the offensive horror within the book. Just buy it, read it...and then mention it as THAT novel to friends as you tell them to buy it. Oh and you know what? Smith's next book, THE KILLING KIND? It is darker and more offensive than DEPRAVED! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The title is perfect for this book *by T***R on November 1, 2015* After not being too thrilled with "Slowly We Rot" (3 Stars) I decided to give Bryan Smith another shot and picked up "Depraved" for .99 cents. I'm glad that I did. With 100 other reviews speaking about the plot, I don't think it makes sense to spend time describing it, just read the other reviews. I felt like the novel was very entertaining and I found myself wanting to keep turning the pages despite the clock saying it was midnight and I needed to get up for work in five hours. It's brutal, visceral, and not for the easily offended with its explicit descriptions of rape, torture, and cannibalistic murder. No one is safe in this book. Victims with the backs pushed against the wall dig deep into the darkest pits of their inhuman nature to become monsters like the evil, uncaring people that captured them in order to survive their terrible ordeals. Some rise to the occasion leaving behind a body count while others end up succumbing to the darkness they are forced to explore. This story is not some feel-good morality tale with a clear division between good and evil. This is the type of book that leaves you feeling dirty and uncomfortable. There are some parts of the plot that could have come better together. I know there is a Depraved 2 so perhaps those themes and plot points are better discussed and elaborated there but for the most part the supernatural elements of the story didn't all come quite together as I think they should have. I don't think I can go too far into it without spoilers so I'll just say that they seem a little tacked on and unnecessary when human depravity (hehe) could have sufficed. Also, the "Feast" that is often spoken about does not happen in the novel. In addition to that, one of the main characters has a moment in the story that seems ridiculously unbelievable given the narrative established within the story. It absolutely made no sense. The epilogue at the end ties up all the stories nicely except for one which seems to also not fit within the characters narrative. You'll pretty much gloss over those issues since the whole story is a whirlwind of insanity anyway. The supernatural elements of the story didn't feel like they quite came together. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.5 Star Review. *by B***T on January 3, 2015* 3.5 stars. Depraved, by Bryan Smith, is well...depraved. The setting is rural Tennessee, in a little town known as Hopkin's Bend. People enter the city limits...but very rarely leave again. The premise of this story reminded me very much of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films: you have the backwoods town, the incestous families, the mutants...in fact, now that I think of it, there is even a gory chainsaw scene in the book! The story is disturbing, sometimes makes your skin crawl, and is a very "blood and guts" type read. Yet there were several times I found myself laughing out loud at some of the character's lines, particularly those of Hoke. Oddly enough, I wasn't expecting the demonic/paranormal aspects, but don't feel they detracted from the story at all. In fact, I quite liked the addition. There is a lot of sex (of all varieties and persuasions), in this book. I didn't find the descriptions to be overly graphic, but I'm not going to lie...the visual in my head of some of these mutant humans going to town was quite gag-worthy (seriously, think pumpkin head with one red eye and an elephant trunk. See? I told you.) I would also say if rape scenes bother you, this book probably isn't your best option. I did enjoy the way the storyline went through various points of view (of both villains and victims). It made for a quick, effective read. Unfortunately, it didn't really allow time to get to know the characters either...so I found myself not really caring if they lived or died. Also, the entire book takes place in about 12 to 16 hours...less than one day. And while I realize trauma can completely alter your thoughts and psyche, I sort of felt the reactions of the victims were a little...odd. Without giving away too much, it's not really feasible to me that a perfectly normal guy could be abducted, raped, and put in a cage where he has sex with a hot woman all day long...and then somehow turn into a serial killer afterward. Just, why? Regardless, it's a fun read. If you're in the mood for a good horror novel, I don't think you can go wrong with Mr. Smith's cult classic, Depraved. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/18689624-depraved](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/18689624-depraved) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*