Only the Thunder Knows - East End Girls (Journalstone's Doubledown)
     "JournalStone launches its Double Down tête-bêche series with two novellas based on lurid British crimes. "Only the Thunder Knows" is a wild historical melee of 19th-century graverobbers William Burke and William Hare. A surprise conclusion sets Hare straight and leads into the dark world of "East End Girls," where Eliza, a young aristocrat and medical student, is torn between lofty career goals and her imminent marriage. Readers who enjoy toying with alternate-historical hypotheses and can endure gore should find these lively accounts appealing. (June)"-Publishers Weekly     "Gord Rollo's use of characters Burke and Hare, two actual, notorious body snatchers and  convicted murderers breathes a chilling voice of suspended reality unto the  readers, paired with Rena Mason's rendition of a classic unsolved mystery, will inspire  countless conversations in literary and conspiracy theorist circles alike for  years to come. I commend JournalStone's innovation and ingenuity for a bold, exciting concept  in formatting, pitting two of contemporary horror's most talented authors on the  rise." -Horror News     "Only the Thunder Knowsis a wonderfully written story by Gord Rollo, possibly his very best writing (which is saying quite a bit.) The story starts with two grave robbers but it moves into unexpected territory as it continues and by the end I was totally enthralled. I was amazed at the skill Rollo brings to the table to be able to pull this off. Very highly recommended!" -John R. Little     "East End Girlstakes the story of Jack the Ripper and turns it upside down and inside out with the precision of a surgeon. It is a marvelous read from beginning to end, with delightfully bloody twists and turns that are as dark and dangerous as an East End alley. With this book, Rena Mason proves she is a rising new voice in horror." -JG Faherty, author ofThe Burning Time"It takes a lot of guts to take a stab at historical facts and add new twists to them. The narratives are absolutely flawless---Rollo and Mason know their craft well. The writing styles are easily readable, their pacing is excellent and the re-imagined factual story lines are a windfall. The twists of both stories are very unexpected and done in a compelling way. Horror fans won't be disappointed with these well-crafted novellas. A satisfying read indeed." --- Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite