Review of 'It Calls From the Veil' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
First off this book is gorgeous. From the creepy cover to the gravestones stamped across the bottom of the pages, to the white text with black background on the first page of each story that makes the titles pop, kudos to whoever designed it.
As for the stories, the quick synopsis does not do justice to the terrifying tales and talented writers who created them.
As I settled in to read this anthology, I noticed that although the authors' names are new to me, they write like seasoned pros so I am surprised that I am not familiar with their previous works. By the time I was several stories deep, I had already steeled myself for the clunkers that I was sure must be coming up. I read, and I read, expecting that there would have to be a swing and a miss eventually, but it never arrived. Whether you …
First off this book is gorgeous. From the creepy cover to the gravestones stamped across the bottom of the pages, to the white text with black background on the first page of each story that makes the titles pop, kudos to whoever designed it.
As for the stories, the quick synopsis does not do justice to the terrifying tales and talented writers who created them.
As I settled in to read this anthology, I noticed that although the authors' names are new to me, they write like seasoned pros so I am surprised that I am not familiar with their previous works. By the time I was several stories deep, I had already steeled myself for the clunkers that I was sure must be coming up. I read, and I read, expecting that there would have to be a swing and a miss eventually, but it never arrived. Whether you are looking for a book to get you in the mood for spooky season, or whether you are like me, enjoying scary stories all year round, this is the anthology for you. Full of suspense and ever-increasing dread each story was a gleefully gruesome experience.
Some of my favorites were Little Feet by RB Kelly in which a cozy family Christmas vacation is interrupted by a creepy doll.
Done Deal by Colin Leonard may make you think twice about bargain hunting for top of the line furniture as one dad comes to regret his purchase.
Hide and Seek by Nu Yang is a creepy story about a scarecrow and the boy who doesn't want him to be replaced.
A girl tells her brother about a monster from a nursery rhyme in Mr. Chew by Angela Sylvane I enjoyed not only the creepy story but the rhyme itself was great too.
A divorced dad spends some quality time with his daughter at Playland by C.M. Forest
A plumber in need of extra cash takes a night job in Midnight Visit by Constantine E. Kiousis
Young lovers hope that the ghost of Shrieking Willow by Amanda Cecelia Lang will bless their union.
There is something for every horror lover in this book whether you are looking for stories of strange creatures, the undead, or angry spirits.
5 out of 5 stars
My Thanks to Eerie River Publishing for the invitation to read this book.