+Horror Library+: The Best of Volumes 1-5

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Pub Date May 06 2015 | Archive Date Jul 10 2015
Smith Publicity | Cutting Block Books

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A 33-tale anthology of the best stories from the +Horror Library+ series, holder of multiple Bram Stoker Award nominations. A collection of stories that try to give shape and expression, each in its own way, to the deeper mysteries of life.

A 33-tale anthology of the best stories from the +Horror Library+ series, holder of multiple Bram Stoker Award nominations. A collection of stories that try to give shape and expression, each in its...


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Advance Praise

“I starting reading the Horror Library series when the first one came out years ago and haven’t missed one since. Each volume was a darkly wonderful blend of practiced pros and daringly original newcomers. When I heard they were going to try to put the best of the best together for this collection I was, frankly, a little skeptical. I didn’t think they could do it without putting out some 400,000 word monstrosity. But I’m happy to say they not only proved me wrong, they blew me away. Looking back over the last ten years, I challenge anyone to find a better collection of stories anywhere. The Horror Library series is as good as horror gets, and these truly are the best of the best.”

-Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Dead City and The Dead Won’t Die

“When I pick up any volume in the Horror Library series, I know I’m going to have a wonderful reading experience. I’ve loved every one, and highly anticipate each new release. Now this new book has compiled the best of the best, and no horror fan should miss it. Every story inside is an

absolute winner!” -John R. Little, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Miranda, The Memory Tree, and DarkNet

“I starting reading the Horror Library series when the first one came out years ago and haven’t missed one since. Each volume was a darkly wonderful blend of practiced pros and daringly original...


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Stories Included:

“A Chainsaw Execution” by Stephen R. George.
“After” by Kealan Patrick Burke.
“Consumed” by Michael Louis Calvillo.
“Apple” by Marc Paoletti.
“Ash Wednesday” by Lorne Dixon.
“Bound” by Alan Smale.
“Drawn” by Daniel L. Naden.
“Exegesis of the Insecta Apocrypha” by Colleen Anderson.
“Follower” by Danny Rhodes.
“Footprints Fading in the Desert” by Eric J. Guignard.
“Ghosts Under Glass” by Tracie McBride.
“Guarded” by Michael A. Arnzen.
“I am Meat I am in Daycare” by Cameron Pierce.
“Into the After” by Kurt Dinan.
“Jerrod Steihl Goes Home” by Ian Withrow.
“Next Stop, Babylon” by John Mantooth.
“Obsidian Sea” by Kurt Kirchmeier.
“Open Mind Night at the Ritz” by Shane McKenzie.
“Santa Maria” by Jeff Cercone.
“Skin” by Kim Despins.
“Sporting the Waters of the Bermuda Triangle” by Greggard Penance.
“The Apocalypse Ain’t so Bad” by Jeff Strand.
“The Exterminators” by Sara Joan Berniker.
“The Garbage Collectors” by Ron McGillvray.
“The Happiness Toy” by Ray Garton.
“The Healing Hands of Reverend Wainwright” by Geoffrey L. Mudge.
“The Immolation Scene” by John F.D. Taff.
“The Living World” by C. Michael Cook.
“The Puppet Show” by Rick J. Brown.
“The Station” by Bentley Little.
“The Steel Church” by Charles Colyott.
“The Vulture’s Art” by Benjamin Kane Ethridge.
“Trapped Light Medium” by Sunil Sadanand.

All stories are copyrighted by their authors and previously appeared in Horror LibraryVolumes 1-5.

Stories Included:

“A Chainsaw Execution” by Stephen R. George.
“After” by Kealan Patrick Burke.
“Consumed” by Michael Louis Calvillo.
“Apple” by Marc Paoletti.
“Ash Wednesday” by Lorne Dixon.
“Bound”...



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Featured Reviews

The best of the best, truly. A good reminder for me why I read horror in small spurts only! Great thrills and chills tho. There's something in here that will get everyone.

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Included are 33 of the most gruesome and frightening tales from the series. This is not subtle, psychological terror, but sheer guts in your face, chainsaw murder horror.

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***Review Copy***

I inhaled this book it was so good. fast paced and entertaining till the very last macabre story. Its been a while since I've been able to dole out 5 stars on any book so this was a refreshing change.

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This was one of the best compilations I have read in recent years. There is something for every type of horror fan, some new names and some old favourites. Everything from Bizarro to paranormal thrillers. This collection covers everything.

It took me a while to get through this book as I was enjoying a story at a time but I was disappointed when I finally came to the end. However, I will be going back and reading each individual volume to see what I missed. I have also discovered a whole new realm of writers who I previously hadn't heard of.

A fantastic collection worthy of a place on any horror lover's bookshelf.

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This is a sharp collection of horror stories that runs the gamut of all types of horror. As in all anthologies, there are some stories that are better than others, but other all, this was a pretty good collection. The stand-out story for me was probably Drawn by Daniel L. Naden.

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