A review by onemorepagecrew
Spook Lights: Southern Gothic Horror by Eden Royce

4.5

Spook Lights: Southern Gothic Horror by Eden Royce is a collection of short stories that I flew through in a day.  With 172 pages you get 12 short stories from one author, showcasing excellent writing and a clear voice.  

 

This is not horror that is overly gory or in your face.  It’s delicate and spooky, more of a subtle whisper than a boom in your face.  I loved the foreword from the author explaining her connection to the south and why she loves the gothic horror sub-genre.  I felt her personal note throughout each of the stories and appreciated the variety of stories and characters.  

 

I’ll be reading book two in this series before the year ends, and I recommend this to anyone looking for a quick and spooky read.  Southern Gothic Horror is new to me, and I found it to be incredibly interesting.  Let me know if you give this a go - I’d love to know what you think of it!