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A review by dnemec
Haunted Nights by Ellen Datlow, Lisa Morton
4.0
I really want to re-read this anthology in October. It only seems right. This anthology includes 16 stories by various authors, all with a Halloween connection. While a few weren't my taste, each story was different and interesting.
The highlights for me included:
With Graveyard Weeds and Wolfsbane Seeds by Seanan McGuire - An atypical ghost and haunted house story about a unique old home with a special inhabitant.
A Small Taste of the Old Country by Jonathan Maberry - A lovely story of revenge for the atrocities committed during World War II.
Lost in the Dark by John Langan - Definitely my favorite. A little long perhaps, but well worth the wait. The story is about the origins of a popular horror movie, including some rehashing of the movie itself to compare it to what may or may not have actually happened in an abandoned mine with a crazy woman. Wish it was an actual movie - what a fascinating story!
All in all, a great read!
The highlights for me included:
With Graveyard Weeds and Wolfsbane Seeds by Seanan McGuire - An atypical ghost and haunted house story about a unique old home with a special inhabitant.
A Small Taste of the Old Country by Jonathan Maberry - A lovely story of revenge for the atrocities committed during World War II.
Lost in the Dark by John Langan - Definitely my favorite. A little long perhaps, but well worth the wait. The story is about the origins of a popular horror movie, including some rehashing of the movie itself to compare it to what may or may not have actually happened in an abandoned mine with a crazy woman. Wish it was an actual movie - what a fascinating story!
All in all, a great read!