Review: Well worth waiting for!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 25, 2012
I had been waiting for a long time for the release of this anthology by Mark Souza and when I finally got hold of a copy, I was not disappointed. This is a compilation of short stories which have previously been published in other anthologies. After reading Cat 'O' Nine Tails, I was compelled to hunt down copies of the anthologies in which they originally appeared.Mark Souza has a certain knack for turning a short story into something a reader can truly get lost in, you never feel cheated. Somehow he manages to stir up a cauldron of emotions, even with a limited word count!It was very difficult to choose one favourite, as Souza's work is so varied. One story is horror, another crosses over into the sci-fi genre, while another will be pure mystery, with a hint of romance thrown in for good measure. It appears that this writer can turn his hand to anything.One story that stands out for me the most is 'Perfectly You' which was an apocalyptic-type of story told through the exchange of emails between two sisters. I found this compelling reading and a very original way of story-telling. The actual story wasn't terrifying in the usual gruesome zombie fashion, but because it all appeared so 'normal' and the reader can actually imagine these events occuring.I particularly liked the little 'tidbits' paragraph to tell us how the story came into being. It was interesting to discover where the inspiration for these tales began.In conclusion, another colourful collection of  short stories from Mark Souza. I am sure I will re-read this book again while waiting for another offering and will whole-heartedly recommend this to readers of all genres. There's something for everyone here. :)