Review: Loved it, Gore and all!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 1, 2013
Don't read after dark box setI would say this wonderfully written compendium would be for the horror buffs. People that love all things creepy, twisted, ghoulish, gory and .....you get the idea! I definitely loved and appreciated it but not for the light hearted! I think this is fantastic value after already purchasing 4 of the stories separately.Fresh Meat -This was an entertaining, full and satisfying read.  I couldn't believe all the twists and the amount of character depth that was packed in.I really liked the concept of kidnapping an eclectic mix of serial killers, caging them in a dungeon and then watching the interaction when 'fresh meat' is introduced!Couple that with a troubled detective who at first is very reluctantly pushed to follow up a woman who simply vanishes, then doggedly pursues every lead in his 'out of the box', and sometimes outside the law, style. The story is raw, deadly, nail biting and captivating. Well worth reading.WIdowmaker -It wasn't what I was expecting but the unique idea of a 'Killer Movie' sucked me in. Jill, Dereck and Mitchell were very engaging characters. The scene where they are locked in the house where death was around every and any corner was terrifying. Written with such well crafted detail. Horror movie buffs would love the references all the way through and how creatively they were used.Club DeathThe first few pages have you white knuckled as it indicates impending DOOM. From that moment on, you're on the edge of your seat, wishing you could see around corners to what's going to happen next!Then as I read on the characters introduced are so well defined that I was already invested in them and wish I could reach into the story, tap them on the shoulder and tell them something bad is going to happen and to get out of dodge! Very clever writing to keep the suspense up.SupperWow, what a horrifying and freaky short story. I'll admit it, it was a bit scary! A lot of scenes gave me the shivers and had me cringing! Nothing I don't love to read anyway! There were some truly depraved and creepy characters. The twists were fantastic, unexpected and clever. Truly a ghoulish read!All Hallow's EveAnother super creepy read! The theme the serial killer employs is diabolical in its level of planning and violenceRuth and Paxton are detectives on the trail of a serial killer. All clues point to an All Hallows' Eve climax of carnage at a secluded party. When they realise her son Evan and his nephew Jeremy and niece Cecilia are there, it becomes a race to save everyone, especially their loved ones. Full of gore and depraved violence. I loved it and thought it was creative but I recommend a strong stomach!Rook: Let's escape the apocalypse people.What a fantasy of dark epic proportions with a large side of laughs!Rook spends his days destroying demons that have slipped through the cracks of a dark realm. Follow Rook with a hilarious cast of characters, Tomahawk, Frannie, Angela and the divalicious Beauty save the world.Rook's sarcasm, dry wit and out of the box resourcefulness had me chuckling.I had already purchased and read Supper, Club Death, Rook and All Hallows' Eve which I appreciated and enjoyed thoroughly. As a fan, Carolyn kindly offered me the collection so I could read the last two. I can honestly say I would have bought the other two regardless and written the same review. I always feel I get a great story for good value when I buy a Carolyn or  a Carolyn and Ben authored story.