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A review by janinepipe
Diabolica Britannica: A Dark Isles Horror Compendium by Stephanie Ellis, Christopher Henderson, Alyson Faye, Keith Anthony Baird, Arthur M. Harper, Sarah J. Budd, Ramsey Campbell, Sarah E. England, Adam L.G. Nevill, Catherine McCarthy, John F. Leonard, Tim Lebbon, Morgan K. Tanner, Janine Pipe, Beverley Lee
5.0
I preface this review by saying that I am one of the contributing authors but I will not talk about FOOTSTEPS. I am also just going to say that both Adam and Tim's stories are 10/10 as one would expect from such horror legends.
CARREG SAMSON gorgeous language, brutal message. Folklore, folktale, magic. Perfect start.
TOURIST TRAPS my personal favourite. Echoes of Jack the Ripper, could envision myself there. Perfect ending. 10/10
THE SECRET OF WESTPORT FELL gorgeous gothic language. Beautiful scenery. Immersive and A Class prose.
THE CONDUCTOR An episode of The Twilight Zone in the making. Wonderful creeeepy imagery.
WE PLOUGH THE FIELDS AND SCATTER An episode of Midsommer Murders with a lot more blood. Folktale, brutal ending.
LINGER a book in a story. Awesome imagery again. Polished writing. Lots of intrigue, awesome end.
SONG OF THE MOOR would NOT want to mess with one of the characters in this! Spooky setting and great ending.
WALED A PALE HORSE ON CELTIC FROST very Poe, loved it, Kept me turning the page and wanting more. Love a bit of gore.
THE HOLE horrendous story but only for the heartbreaking content. Beautifully written, echoes of Susan Hill. Brought a lump to my throat. Kudos.
SCRIPTED IN SHADOWS loved it!!! My kind of story, like a Barker or King with an awesome plot and plenty of violence. Rock on, Morgan!
THE COVEN kept trying to guess what would happen. Was wrong and enjoyed that! Witchcraft is always fun to read about.
CARREG SAMSON gorgeous language, brutal message. Folklore, folktale, magic. Perfect start.
TOURIST TRAPS my personal favourite. Echoes of Jack the Ripper, could envision myself there. Perfect ending. 10/10
THE SECRET OF WESTPORT FELL gorgeous gothic language. Beautiful scenery. Immersive and A Class prose.
THE CONDUCTOR An episode of The Twilight Zone in the making. Wonderful creeeepy imagery.
WE PLOUGH THE FIELDS AND SCATTER An episode of Midsommer Murders with a lot more blood. Folktale, brutal ending.
LINGER a book in a story. Awesome imagery again. Polished writing. Lots of intrigue, awesome end.
SONG OF THE MOOR would NOT want to mess with one of the characters in this! Spooky setting and great ending.
WALED A PALE HORSE ON CELTIC FROST very Poe, loved it, Kept me turning the page and wanting more. Love a bit of gore.
THE HOLE horrendous story but only for the heartbreaking content. Beautifully written, echoes of Susan Hill. Brought a lump to my throat. Kudos.
SCRIPTED IN SHADOWS loved it!!! My kind of story, like a Barker or King with an awesome plot and plenty of violence. Rock on, Morgan!
THE COVEN kept trying to guess what would happen. Was wrong and enjoyed that! Witchcraft is always fun to read about.