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wolfshine's review
4.0
Fantastic collection of stories focusing on beasts and nightmare creatures.
Some of my favorites from the collection were:
1. Scarecrow by Hannah O’Doom
A teenage girl encounters a creature who can grant every one of her wishes, giving her the edge over all of her bullies. But every wish that’s granted comes at a price. Creative and compelling.
2. Jack of Spades by Kevin M. Folliard
Nothing like a card game to pass the time. Until the Jack of Spades comes looking for blood. I thought this story was the most unique one out of the bunch. Definitely did not expect the twists and turns!
3. The Growth by Sandra Stephens
Body horror at its finest. Beautiful and haunting story of the horrors of a fungal growth gone too far.
Some of my favorites from the collection were:
1. Scarecrow by Hannah O’Doom
A teenage girl encounters a creature who can grant every one of her wishes, giving her the edge over all of her bullies. But every wish that’s granted comes at a price. Creative and compelling.
2. Jack of Spades by Kevin M. Folliard
Nothing like a card game to pass the time. Until the Jack of Spades comes looking for blood. I thought this story was the most unique one out of the bunch. Definitely did not expect the twists and turns!
3. The Growth by Sandra Stephens
Body horror at its finest. Beautiful and haunting story of the horrors of a fungal growth gone too far.
blatdriver's review
4.0
Hi Everyone,
I got a advanced copy of 'If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Nightmare Creatures' in exchange for my honest review, which is a first for me, so I didn't know what to expect from this book, as I have not read any of the other 'If I Die Before I Wake' books, and some anthologies can be a bit hit and miss, but I liked all the stories in this, the range of creatures was excellent, well written, easy to read.
I especially liked the more obscure creatures, and I loved the creature vs creature battle, (you will know it when you get to it)
All up, I was very impressed, and now I have a list of authors to look out for, and about 1/2 way through this book, I added the other 'If I Die Before I Wake' books to my to get list.
4.5/5 stars
I got a advanced copy of 'If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Nightmare Creatures' in exchange for my honest review, which is a first for me, so I didn't know what to expect from this book, as I have not read any of the other 'If I Die Before I Wake' books, and some anthologies can be a bit hit and miss, but I liked all the stories in this, the range of creatures was excellent, well written, easy to read.
I especially liked the more obscure creatures, and I loved the creature vs creature battle, (you will know it when you get to it)
All up, I was very impressed, and now I have a list of authors to look out for, and about 1/2 way through this book, I added the other 'If I Die Before I Wake' books to my to get list.
4.5/5 stars
karlakayjenniges's review
4.0
"Parents don't tell children that nightmare creatures exist to create fear amongst them. They tell them to teach them that nightmare creatures can be slain." -Author Unknown.
The forward was written by Jeff Strand. It was creative and comical. What a great introduction! Made me chuckle!
Contributing authors and their stories:
A More Than Canine Hunger~Scotty Milder
The Alarabi~Elana Gomel
Scarecrow~Hannah O'Doom
Ismini and the Blood of the Bullman~Scott Harper
Invader~Bridgett Nelson
Seven Years Bad Luck~Brian Asman
The Growth~Sandra Stephen's
The Kelpie of Loch Ness~Henry Herz
The House on the Hill~R.E. Sargent
Caecillica~Red Lagoe
Magic Shadows~Frank Beghin
Jack of Spades~Kevin M. Folliard
The Mortality of Morris Meridian~Steven Pajak
The Black Regent~Matthew R. Davis
With a diverse panel of authors pulling together a book of anthologies from a prompt of 'Nightmare Creatures' is what made this a fun reading experience. I love how each has their own unique writing style and creativity. There are all types of creatures written in these stories. Ones that may just haunt you in your sleep!!
I must share some honesty, none of these scared me, as it actually takes quite a bit to do so. But it does not detract from the enjoyment of reading and of seeing the creativity from each authors mind.
Anyone who enjoys anthologies and horror stories filled with creepy creatures should read these.
Thank you so much to Sinister Smile Press for a complimentary copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The forward was written by Jeff Strand. It was creative and comical. What a great introduction! Made me chuckle!
Contributing authors and their stories:
A More Than Canine Hunger~Scotty Milder
The Alarabi~Elana Gomel
Scarecrow~Hannah O'Doom
Ismini and the Blood of the Bullman~Scott Harper
Invader~Bridgett Nelson
Seven Years Bad Luck~Brian Asman
The Growth~Sandra Stephen's
The Kelpie of Loch Ness~Henry Herz
The House on the Hill~R.E. Sargent
Caecillica~Red Lagoe
Magic Shadows~Frank Beghin
Jack of Spades~Kevin M. Folliard
The Mortality of Morris Meridian~Steven Pajak
The Black Regent~Matthew R. Davis
With a diverse panel of authors pulling together a book of anthologies from a prompt of 'Nightmare Creatures' is what made this a fun reading experience. I love how each has their own unique writing style and creativity. There are all types of creatures written in these stories. Ones that may just haunt you in your sleep!!
I must share some honesty, none of these scared me, as it actually takes quite a bit to do so. But it does not detract from the enjoyment of reading and of seeing the creativity from each authors mind.
Anyone who enjoys anthologies and horror stories filled with creepy creatures should read these.
Thank you so much to Sinister Smile Press for a complimentary copy for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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