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Dark Meridian by Matthew Tait
4.0
Matthew Tait's eloquent style and ability to create intriguing characters is progressing with every tale he weaves. Dark Meridian is the first book in what is set to be an epic trilogy from this ambitious writer. The story hooks you in from the start and introduces you to a quirky cast that includes rock stars and monks! Well done, Matthew.
Murder under the Mangoes by Ian Callinan, Angela Le Mare, Stephen M. Irwin, Helen Noad, Cheryl Jorgensen, P. M. Richardson, Joy Loggie, Adrienne Richardson, Gloria B. Yates, Anne Infante, Helen Bowers, Garrett Russell, Alison Preston, Felicity Shea, Marion McVey
5.0
A great collection of suspense and mystery set in subtropical Brisbane.
The 15th Fontana Book of Great Ghost Stories by R. Chetwynd-Hayes
3.0
In this anthology of ghost stories, R. Chetwynd-Hayes provides us with quite a bit of variety in terms of style, theme, setting, and atmosphere. Although none of them would make my list of favourite ghost stories, a few stood out. The Man from Glasgow, by W. Somerset Maugham, was well-written and creepy, as was Master of Hounds, by Peter A. Hough. As always, Rosemary Timperley's contribution didn't go unnoticed. The editor's contribution, The Hanging Tree, had plenty of creepy atmosphere and some memorable lines. My favourites from this title were The House by the Headland, by 'Sapper', and The Night Walkers, by Sydney J. Bounds. The former, despite being predictable, was wonderfully written and took full advantage of the dramatic setting that is the Cornish coast. The latter was also wonderfully written and provided the anthology's spookiest setting and most unlikable characters with the foggy Deadmen's Lock and an unhappy couple on a barge. All in all, a decent anthology.
Into the Woods by Hannah Kate
5.0
(Contributor review)
4.5 stars
"Into the Woods" is a stunning anthology of sylvan stories that meets its objective of giving the reader suspenseful, mysterious, haunting, and troubling tales. Each narrative is distinct whilst perfectly fitting the chosen theme and intended atmosphere of the book. "St Erth" gives us a kind of "Lord of the Flies" for the whole family, "In the Hidden Hollow" summons primaeval forces, "In the Dirt, Under the Trees" is a thriller set in a village and feels chillingly like non-fiction, "Cord" is an old-world fable in colonial America. From frozen pine forests to tropical rainforests, this anthology explores the darkest and strangest corners of the Earth. You'd best be prepared before you venture into the woods. Who knows what you'll find!
4.5 stars
"Into the Woods" is a stunning anthology of sylvan stories that meets its objective of giving the reader suspenseful, mysterious, haunting, and troubling tales. Each narrative is distinct whilst perfectly fitting the chosen theme and intended atmosphere of the book. "St Erth" gives us a kind of "Lord of the Flies" for the whole family, "In the Hidden Hollow" summons primaeval forces, "In the Dirt, Under the Trees" is a thriller set in a village and feels chillingly like non-fiction, "Cord" is an old-world fable in colonial America. From frozen pine forests to tropical rainforests, this anthology explores the darkest and strangest corners of the Earth. You'd best be prepared before you venture into the woods. Who knows what you'll find!
Midnight Echo Issue 12 by Shane Jiraiya Cummings, Anthony Ferguson
4.0
Midnight Echo is back. Where's the champagne? Pop! Issue 12 gives us a selection of well-crafted, touching tales. I was already familiar with a number of the contributors, but also discovered some new voices, which is always nice. There were stories that felt so real, so tangible, they could have happened in your street, such as "Jacaranda", and others that explore the psyche in a more abstract way, like "Santuary". By the way, the authors of those two stories were new to me. I hope there's more to come from all these writers, and more Midnight Echo in the air.