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thomaswjoyce's review against another edition
5.0
A tremendous anthology of stories brought together by editors Laurel Hightower and James Sabata to benefit the Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Dept in Colorado. Every author delivered a wonderful story; some gripping, some haunting, all terrifying in some way. I'd like to select a few stand-out stories, but I'd be selecting almost every single story. I will say opening with "All the Ways to Hollow Out a Girl" by Gwendolyn Kiste makes for an immediate impact, and then to follow-up with "Second Chances", a moving tale by Stephen Graham Jones, keeps the momentum going. "The Reliquarians" by former firefighter S.A. Bradley hits particularly hard, given their experience and the purpose of the anthology, but also because it feels like a deeply personal story. And ending with an emotionally charged story by Craig Wallwork - "The Weight of Vinegar" - makes me want to stand up and applaud. But then, every story was great in its own way. All due credit to the passion and effort of the editors, who have created an excellent collection for a great cause.
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