Review: A walk in the woods...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 30, 2014
The five stories in this collection, take place in bigfoot/ logging country (imagine dark woods, deep shadows, and secluded cabins), where various residents are being terrorized by the evil that also resides there. Whether it's monsters, mutations, or something worse - these stories will keep you hooked.As the stories all take place in the same (unfortunate) location, there are various references in them, to each other. This works, and is done subtly enough so as not to take over or spoil the flow.Normally around now I would mention a favourite, but in this case it's quite difficult. (Five minutes passes). I think it is going to have to be the title story - "The Grass Monkey" where a couple find that their most basic of instincts, to protect their child, becomes easier said than done. Has a nice unsettling feel to it, and being the first story, shows what's on the cards. All the stories are -The Grass Monkey - As a couple move into their "dream home", a neighbour gives their daughter a present, which they have mixed feelings about.Wood - A maintenance man finds himself out in the cold, when he takes a job which leaves him facing his fears.The Moss God - A logging crews close friendship is in danger of being cut short, when they decide to scare a nature lover.The Sinkhole - A farmer reluctantly agrees to visit with his neighbour, after hearing about the arrival of something strange.The Otter King - When a woman is feeling alone and terrorized by something in the woods, she hears about an ex-local who might be able to help.If you fancy some dark & sinister stories, that don't (necessarily) promise a happy ending, then take a walk in the woods with this nice little collection. You won't regret it.