A review by karlakayjenniges
Tales From The Parkland by Ronald McGillvray

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

"Afterward, I stood up and slowly walked to the garage door that led into the house. I turned off the garage light, opened the door and entered the house. For the last time."

Tales From the Parkland is a collection of 11 short stories and a novella. 

Including many horror filled themes: Aliens, oversized creepy crawlies, a childhood bogeyman, zombies, a serial killer in the making, monsters under the stairs, computer mishaps, a date night gone wrong, acid rains, altered personalities from strange weather, nightmarish realities, and a creature feature apocalyptic fight for survival.

Brutality, paranormal activity, alien invasions, revenge, mutants, abhorrent characters and more. 

Many of these stories had main characters that were children. That was a whole new level of creepiness. The fact they had to fight their own fears by themselves, to me that is entirely frightening. A few of these ended with a big surprise and my jaw dropped in shock. Mission accomplished. 

With all the themes there are surely many spine tinglers. Producing those heebie jeebies, checking around corners for shadows, and listening for strange noises. 

A very diverse, entertaining and quite enjoyable fright filled book of tales that felt like entering into a nightmare induced creep show.