13 Bodies: Seven Tales of Murder & Madness

by Thom Reese

Welcome to a world of murder and madness, where psychiatric patient Ralph Shaw wonders if he’s really just committed a heinous act or whether the mysterious “others” have manipulated his reality, where Richard Renfro frets over a deadly plan to exterminate the woman who brought him into the world, where Tony Russell gapes in horror at the unfolding tragedy of his revenge. Stand behind Glenda Davis as she learns just what it takes to release the killer within. Enter the domain of Liberty Marks as she aligns herself with a mysterious partner from beyond the grave. Live these seven tales, each unique to itself, each exploring the human condition and our propensity toward destruction.

132 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2011

About the author

Thom Reese is the author of the novels, THE VOYAGE OF THE AMETHYST CASTLE, THE INFUSION OF ARCHIE LAMBERT, A SAVAGE DISTANCE, THE DRACULA JOURNALS Trilogy, THE DEMON BAQASH, DEAD MAN'S FIRE, DEAD MAN’S FIRE, CHASING KELVIN, FIRES OF THE ATESI, and THE EMPTY, along with the short story collection, 13 BODIES: SEVEN TALES OF MURDER & MADNESS. Thom was the sole writer and co-producer of the weekly audio drama radio program, 21ST CENTURY AUDIO THEATRE. Several of Thom's audio dramas have been published on CD and MP3 formats. A native of the Chicago area, Thom currently makes his home with his wife in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seven tales to rattle your peaceful night. Thom Reese spins these tales swift and adeptly. Great characters on a short span, he builds them with such style you know them. You feel their predicaments. I thought these tales were complete and generous for short stories. There was nothing to dislike about this collection. It did occur to me at times I was listening to old time radio broadcast. Give these tales a read, you won't be disappointed

[Kristin L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to meet this author at a comic book convention, where he was unobtrusively wedged between two booths in the artist's alley. It was such a pleasure to meet him, and I am happy to say that his writing is really amazing! I purchased his short story collection to start with, and these "Seven Tales of Murder & Madness" range from vampires to good old-fashion psychological horror. I enjoyed each tale for its uniqueness. I think if I had to name a favorite though, it was be The Death & Further Adventures of Benjamin Brick, followed closely by Liberty's Fall.

This is a really great set of short stories, and I plan on making a visit to this author's book signing coming up to purchase another copy for my father, as well as his other novels.