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A review by raincorbyn
The Coffin Maker's Book of Dark Tales by Joshua Rex, Curtis M. Lawson, Curtis M. Lawson
5.0
Two heads are better than one in this varied, but consistently good collection of horror. The sadder stories always get me the best, and there are several here, but so all the stories had something to offer. Victorian creepy kids, Lawson’s trademark demonic Detroit, and a heartbreaking urban pastorale we’re all highlights!
Of special note are the illustrated pages that come before each story. The Coffin Maker is a crypt keeper type, but not campy and surprisingly scary! I hope these two collab again, and that this eerie mascot deigns to return too.
I received an ARC (with which I dawdled until it was no longer so “advanced”) but am a new fan of Rex and a more galvanized one of Lawson.
Of special note are the illustrated pages that come before each story. The Coffin Maker is a crypt keeper type, but not campy and surprisingly scary! I hope these two collab again, and that this eerie mascot deigns to return too.
I received an ARC (with which I dawdled until it was no longer so “advanced”) but am a new fan of Rex and a more galvanized one of Lawson.