Review: Collection of the Eerie
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2013
Getting into the Halloween mood?  "Shadows After Midnight" is filled with twelve short eclectic tales, each guaranteed to give a thrill.The book begins with "It" by Luella Turner which is a story for those afraid of being invisible with a twisted ending.  "The Frog Thing" by Harriet Ford will make you think twice about listening to that voice inside.I really enjoyed "Devil Wind" by Bonnie K. Tesh, a tender ghost story about Bane and Cora, which will haunt your through the years.  The obligatory pirate tale is found in "The Resurrection of Black Dick" by Liz Gruder, a story with a new twist to the pirate tale with sea shape shifters.  "Dripping Wet" by Curtis Edmonds is a new slant on the lingering ghost after a murder along the road.  "Stairway To Heaven" by Donna Volkenannt is a tale of youthful chances and consequences, and a look into the past to save the future.I really enjoyed "Tap - Tap - Tap" by p.b. smith, a classic haunted house, a classic victim Rose Beth, but a surprising ending.  Story eight "Welcome To Heavenly" by L.J. Flowers is a different twist on the abandoned town.  "Lamprey" by Casey Stewart is a unique tale of evil spirits that consume a person - it leaves you with chills every time you meet a stranger with a story to share."Don't Look Back" by Regina Williams is a classic Noir story, the clicking heels on the pavement, a dark shadow assailant, but there is more to this bad guy."Welcome To The Family" by Karen Crumley was a favorite with its ghost ancestor who saves the damsel in distress.  The last story "The Absence of Light" by Chistopher Andretti was filled with atmosphere, with a stormy night, lights going out, but the monster in this tale is a surprise.If you want a quick read, or a book you can pick back up and find a different thrill each time – this is the collection for you.