Review: Echoes of Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury - great collection.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
'Darke Times and Other Stories' by David Eccles is a wonderful foray into a world populated by the fantastical, the weird, and the downright frightening. Well-written and expertly crafted stories that cross genre-lines sit comfortably next to each other in this collection, there really is something for everyone in 'Darke Times.' As the title suggests, there is an element of pervasive unease throughout the stories with a definite lean towards the macabre. The 'Teeth Police' and 'Eyes' were my favorites but the rest were no less interesting and kept me captivated throughout. It is such a pleasure to read intelligent genre fiction and at times within these pages I couldn't help but be reminded of Roald Dahl and Ray Bradbury. The writing really is that good.For a debut collection David has raised the bar high for himself and I, for one, await the next book with high expectations. Judging from Eccles' proficiency and story-telling ability there is no doubt that whatever he turns his hand to next will be well worth a read. Highly recommended.