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Four Corners Dark
A compendium of four grim, terror-inducing tales, Four Corners Dark is like disturbing a long-hidden tomb. You know what you’ll find has been hidden away for years and will be horrible, but you can’t stop yourself. Human curiosity demands you step into the darkness—even though you may never reemerge.
William McNally offers up four distinct pools of darkness, each with its own macabre attraction. In “Engine Eighteen,” Anna Sanchez and a scared group of Mexican immigrants put their trust in one of the human border smugglers known as coyotes. Anna knows trusting a coyote is risky; smugglers sometimes leave their cargo to die in the desert wastes of the border between Mexican and the United States. She’s willing to take that risk, but is she willing to hazard her soul?
“Return to Nowhere” tells the story of Jack Reynolds, a huckster and card cheat with a unique ability. When his cheating attracts unwanted attention, Jack escapes by jumping to a different version of his life. But what happens if his new life turns out to be a dead end?
New homes often have hidden flaws, but none as fatal as those found in “The Raven Mocker.” Terry and Abby James have more to worry about than faulty wiring or foundation cracks. Their new mountain property includes the grave of a vengeful and still-active witch, and she’s hungry.
Finally, McNally reminds us it’s possible to find light even in the darkness. “The Spinning Wheel” tells the tale of John Roberts, whose love for his son leads to a fate-changing decision.
Some react to the darkness with fear and panic, while others respond with bravery and self-sacrifice. Four Corners Dark invites you into the darkness. Don’t bother bringing a flashlight; you’ll have to find your own way out.
William McNally offers up four distinct pools of darkness, each with its own macabre attraction. In “Engine Eighteen,” Anna Sanchez and a scared group of Mexican immigrants put their trust in one of the human border smugglers known as coyotes. Anna knows trusting a coyote is risky; smugglers sometimes leave their cargo to die in the desert wastes of the border between Mexican and the United States. She’s willing to take that risk, but is she willing to hazard her soul?
“Return to Nowhere” tells the story of Jack Reynolds, a huckster and card cheat with a unique ability. When his cheating attracts unwanted attention, Jack escapes by jumping to a different version of his life. But what happens if his new life turns out to be a dead end?
New homes often have hidden flaws, but none as fatal as those found in “The Raven Mocker.” Terry and Abby James have more to worry about than faulty wiring or foundation cracks. Their new mountain property includes the grave of a vengeful and still-active witch, and she’s hungry.
Finally, McNally reminds us it’s possible to find light even in the darkness. “The Spinning Wheel” tells the tale of John Roberts, whose love for his son leads to a fate-changing decision.
Some react to the darkness with fear and panic, while others respond with bravery and self-sacrifice. Four Corners Dark invites you into the darkness. Don’t bother bringing a flashlight; you’ll have to find your own way out.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2012
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William McNally
3 books23 followersWilliam McNally has always felt drawn to dark and thought-provoking stories, an interest which heavily influenced his first two books, Four Corners Dark and Beyond the Veil. A visit to an eerie motorcycle shop in the middle of nowhere inspired The Knights of Moonshine. Surrounded by a veritable museum of odd pieces of motorized history, William wondered about the shop's customers and the secrets they might hide.
A former executive, William is a husband and animal advocate who lives in the mountains surrounding Dahlonega, Georgia. For updates on William's plans and upcoming events, visit his website at www.williammcnallybooks.com.
A former executive, William is a husband and animal advocate who lives in the mountains surrounding Dahlonega, Georgia. For updates on William's plans and upcoming events, visit his website at www.williammcnallybooks.com.
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July 28, 2013
Engine 18
is a five-chapter story with an abrupt ending. A large group of people, among them a young woman Anna Sanchez, are on their way from Mexico to the USA. Illegally. They meet with Omar, a sinister man, and he leads them to a train depot to wait for the train to take them closer to their goal. The story is in the thirds person, but it follows Anna. She has a gun,which she already used at least once in the past, so she is not quite an innocent. From the first paragraph, where the women are given birth control pills "in case they were raped during the three-day trip through the Sonoran desert", there is a sense of forboding that lingers through the story. That feeling made me expect too much.
Everything that happens comes too fast and ends even faster. After the ending I had tons of unanswered questions, but in this case it isn't fair to rate the story low because of the very things I found annoying.
Return to Nowhere is a five-chapter story whose main character committs suicide right in the first paragraph in 1937. That taught him a very interesting lesson about his existence. "He lived a disposable life in a disposable world." and people he met along the way are just passing scenery. What he doesn't know that there are always other paths he hasn't taken. Well, not he whose story we are following anyway. The story has an unexpected ending.
The Raven Mocker is much longer than the first too and one of the reason why I liked it the most (thirty five short chapters). The events and the characters had enough time to develop and there was enough time to slowly introduce new characters and to reveal more about Silverton. Terry James inherited a lodge and some land from his uncle. After certain tragic and horrible events in their life, he and his wife Abby are ready for a fresh start. They are hoping to start over there. What they don't know is that Terry did not inherit only that lodge and the land. I found some of the things the characters did completely dumb, but the story is still great. To best depict it I can simply compare it to a lot of horror films where a group of people come to an old cabin.
The Spinning Wheel is a beautiful six-chapter story about an old man who lives with his 44 year old son who has Down's syndrome. His son, Tommy, is acting strange building a huge carneval in their house.
Everything that happens comes too fast and ends even faster. After the ending I had tons of unanswered questions, but in this case it isn't fair to rate the story low because of the very things I found annoying.
Return to Nowhere is a five-chapter story whose main character committs suicide right in the first paragraph in 1937. That taught him a very interesting lesson about his existence. "He lived a disposable life in a disposable world." and people he met along the way are just passing scenery. What he doesn't know that there are always other paths he hasn't taken. Well, not he whose story we are following anyway. The story has an unexpected ending.
The Raven Mocker is much longer than the first too and one of the reason why I liked it the most (thirty five short chapters). The events and the characters had enough time to develop and there was enough time to slowly introduce new characters and to reveal more about Silverton. Terry James inherited a lodge and some land from his uncle. After certain tragic and horrible events in their life, he and his wife Abby are ready for a fresh start. They are hoping to start over there. What they don't know is that Terry did not inherit only that lodge and the land. I found some of the things the characters did completely dumb, but the story is still great. To best depict it I can simply compare it to a lot of horror films where a group of people come to an old cabin.
The Spinning Wheel is a beautiful six-chapter story about an old man who lives with his 44 year old son who has Down's syndrome. His son, Tommy, is acting strange building a huge carneval in their house.
November 5, 2012
“Four Corners Dark” by William McNally is a collection of short stories that could not be better named. There are four stories in the book, and they each are dark, somewhat depressing, certainly melancholy tales. At the same time, they are extremely well-crafted stories. They are so good individually that I feel compelled to say something about each one.
First up is “Engine 18”, a gripping narrative about a “coyote” helping smuggle desperate people across the border into the U.S. The story has demonic overtones that are deliberately revealed as the tale unfolds.
Next is “Return to Nowhere” about a man who inadvertently discovered that he cannot die – or at least he cannot STAY dead. Each time he gets himself in a bind, he jumps off a bridge and comes back to life in an entirely different life. Sometimes his new life is better than the one he just left, but fate finally catches up with him in the end.
The third tale is a novella called “The Raven Mocker”. It delves into paranormal consequences set in place over a century earlier, when the local Native American tribe agreed to let miners and loggers onto their land, if they would first kill a witch known as The Raven Mocker. But we all know witches don’t stay dead. This one was really, really good at holding a grudge, and could assume just about any form to further her deeds of revenge. I’m not sure there were any winners in this tale.
Finally, the book ends with “The Spinning Wheel” which is at once sad and uplifting. A widower ponders who will care for his 44 year old Down’s syndrome son, after his own doctor tells him he has Alzheimer’s. His remaining family and friends are all too old to assume such responsibility, and he wiped out his life savings as his wife unsuccessfully fought cancer a few years prior. But he failed to consider what a little magic might accomplish.
“Four Corners Dark” is a book well worth having. I urge you to get a copy and see if you don’t find yourself being drawn into the stories. This is one of those infrequent books you’ll want to read over again, perhaps several times. So what are you waiting for?
First up is “Engine 18”, a gripping narrative about a “coyote” helping smuggle desperate people across the border into the U.S. The story has demonic overtones that are deliberately revealed as the tale unfolds.
Next is “Return to Nowhere” about a man who inadvertently discovered that he cannot die – or at least he cannot STAY dead. Each time he gets himself in a bind, he jumps off a bridge and comes back to life in an entirely different life. Sometimes his new life is better than the one he just left, but fate finally catches up with him in the end.
The third tale is a novella called “The Raven Mocker”. It delves into paranormal consequences set in place over a century earlier, when the local Native American tribe agreed to let miners and loggers onto their land, if they would first kill a witch known as The Raven Mocker. But we all know witches don’t stay dead. This one was really, really good at holding a grudge, and could assume just about any form to further her deeds of revenge. I’m not sure there were any winners in this tale.
Finally, the book ends with “The Spinning Wheel” which is at once sad and uplifting. A widower ponders who will care for his 44 year old Down’s syndrome son, after his own doctor tells him he has Alzheimer’s. His remaining family and friends are all too old to assume such responsibility, and he wiped out his life savings as his wife unsuccessfully fought cancer a few years prior. But he failed to consider what a little magic might accomplish.
“Four Corners Dark” is a book well worth having. I urge you to get a copy and see if you don’t find yourself being drawn into the stories. This is one of those infrequent books you’ll want to read over again, perhaps several times. So what are you waiting for?
September 26, 2012
I love the art of short stories. It takes some crafting to be able to deliver in so few words. This collection has four stories that do deliver. I’m going to give just a little about each story because when you are dealing with short stories saying even a little can ruin the fun and I never want to do that.
Engine Eighteen managed to be both creepy and heartbreaking. I was surprised by how quickly I made a connection with Anna and Rosa.
Return to Nowhere was very neat. I loved the way each time things were different yet not really so much.
My favorite was Raven Mocker, I think because it was longer and more developed. I love the whole concept and the genuinely creepy moments delivered as the characters traversed that fine line between here and the other side. I would love to see more about this or something else similar.
The Spinning Wheel was so touching. I didn’t find it creepy but I did find it fantastic. I love stories that even though the have sorrow can leave you feeling good.
Overall I really liked this collection. I look forward to reading more work by William McNally.
Engine Eighteen managed to be both creepy and heartbreaking. I was surprised by how quickly I made a connection with Anna and Rosa.
Return to Nowhere was very neat. I loved the way each time things were different yet not really so much.
My favorite was Raven Mocker, I think because it was longer and more developed. I love the whole concept and the genuinely creepy moments delivered as the characters traversed that fine line between here and the other side. I would love to see more about this or something else similar.
The Spinning Wheel was so touching. I didn’t find it creepy but I did find it fantastic. I love stories that even though the have sorrow can leave you feeling good.
Overall I really liked this collection. I look forward to reading more work by William McNally.
February 16, 2020
If you’re in the mood for dark short-ish stories, this might be a good option. They didn’t quite hang together internally for me; it seemed like there were many pieces of story that wandered irrelevantly before ending and coming back to the plot. Any book of short stories is going to be hit or miss about how many and which of them you will like. My threshold for a 3-star rating is whether it was worth my time to read. This book is right on that boundary.
Engine 18: illegal immigrants follow a coyote through the desert to cross the border. The scene with the gang was weird and I wish a lot more had happened on the train and the story had continued afterward.
Return to Nowhere: A man discovers he can switch to alternate realities of his own life by killing himself. I kind of liked this one, though I wish it had focused more on how this option had led Frank to make different (and worse) life choices. Also, the ending only works because of some foreshadowing that happens because his lives cross into the same reality? It doesn’t make a lot of sense.
The Raven Mocker: the history and lore of the Raven Mocker in the Blue Ridge Mountains is interesting, but this one is far longer than the other stories and didn’t need to be.
The Spinning Wheel: a classic “person gets a choice to sacrifice themself for another or help themself at someone else’s cost” story. It’s good but a little too short, and I wish more time had been spent on the weird carnival man and maybe the crude righting of wrongs.
Engine 18: illegal immigrants follow a coyote through the desert to cross the border. The scene with the gang was weird and I wish a lot more had happened on the train and the story had continued afterward.
Return to Nowhere: A man discovers he can switch to alternate realities of his own life by killing himself. I kind of liked this one, though I wish it had focused more on how this option had led Frank to make different (and worse) life choices. Also, the ending only works because of some foreshadowing that happens because his lives cross into the same reality? It doesn’t make a lot of sense.
The Raven Mocker: the history and lore of the Raven Mocker in the Blue Ridge Mountains is interesting, but this one is far longer than the other stories and didn’t need to be.
The Spinning Wheel: a classic “person gets a choice to sacrifice themself for another or help themself at someone else’s cost” story. It’s good but a little too short, and I wish more time had been spent on the weird carnival man and maybe the crude righting of wrongs.
April 29, 2013
While I wasn't impressed by the first 2 stories in this collection (Engine 18 and Return to Nowhere), the good times started with The Raven Mocker, a creepy story of witches and haunted forests, and continued with The Spinning Wheel, the story of a man's choice between a better life for himself or a better life for his son.
One little note- commas were often left out in dialogue in The Raven Mocker ("Hey welcome home", "Abby wait here", etc.) and it may distract you somewhat from the storyline.
One little note- commas were often left out in dialogue in The Raven Mocker ("Hey welcome home", "Abby wait here", etc.) and it may distract you somewhat from the storyline.
February 8, 2016
The ideas were great, but the execution of them just didn't work. The writing was clunky, the dialogue was amateur and ultimately it ruined the concepts of each story. One of the best ways to figure out if dialogue is going to work is to read it out loud to yourself. If this author had done that, he would have noticed that no-one says the name of the person they are speaking to every time they speak. It just became annoying and stilted and really ruined the flow, which is a shame.
June 5, 2013
It was not horror at all. The four stories were really fast paced and I found it hard to get into the plot. The characters were a bit plain, nothing really stood up about them, nothing made them unique. I think, if the plot of the stories had being worked better, it could have being good.
November 22, 2012
This book is a collection of four short stories. The stories are well written and fun to read. They are not scary, just dark with a little twist. I liked "The Spinning Wheel" best because it is a touching story about a father and son.
I won this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
I won this book through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.
September 24, 2012
The stories were intriguing, very original. I liked the book.
I received this book free from Goodreads.com.
I received this book free from Goodreads.com.
August 21, 2013
Wow where to start. This book is Very well written and jus shocked me in so many ways. I was soo hooked into the book by the second short story that i couldnt put it down till i finished "The Raven Mocker". The first story kinda caught me by surprise in a sense that i kept wondering what i just read. After i finished "Engine Eighteen" I had to take a moment to realize what just happened, And wow it really left me speechless. By "Return to Nowhere" I was hooked. I liked how crazy the story was. I again took a brief moment to think about what happened and i had a big smile across my face cause of how amazing that was. By the time i started "The Raven Mocker" I couldnt put the book down till i read the whole story. And man was it a story just out of this world. I wasnt so much frightened by it, but i was really shocked. I couldnt fathom what to say after i read it. I think what made it scary after i finished it was the fact that i couldnt stop thinking about it even when i went to bed. In "the Spinning Wheel" I loved how it ended so beautifully. And reading all these things i felt like i was watching a movie. The last story was just the kinda cherry on top of a perfect sunday that this book needed. And i also loved how after the second story how Mr. Reynolds appeared through out the last 2 stories as well. I saw that and was surprised at how cool that was :D. All in I give this Book 10 Ravens out of 10. This read was just that good. I was gasping and what happened in these stories :D. I honestly loved this book alot.
April 9, 2014
This book contains three short stories and a novella.
The short stories read like episodes of The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits. Each is built around a clever and fantastic premise worthy of Rod Serling's attention. Unfortunately, the writing in the short stories is just too fast-paced. In each, the premise isn't allowed to develop to its full potential. I came away from each short story thinking that the idea had been great, but the story itself had left me somewhat disappointed.
The novella reads like a summary of a gory horror movie. It has some strong points, particularly in a few images that are well-described, captivating, and haunting (e.g., an old lady stoned to death on her porch by a lynch mob, a pair of ghost coyotes). But the pacing here is uneven; it seems to move too fast at times, and spend other scenes dwelling too much on minutiae. The novella is populated by a host of undifferentiated characters, none of which really develop, and none of which are particularly compelling. Overall, I'd have to say I didn't care for the novella.
The whole book needed an editor with a firmer hand. There are small, but glaring, grammatical errors throughout, and weak writing brings down the promising ideas and concepts within.
The short stories read like episodes of The Twilight Zone or The Outer Limits. Each is built around a clever and fantastic premise worthy of Rod Serling's attention. Unfortunately, the writing in the short stories is just too fast-paced. In each, the premise isn't allowed to develop to its full potential. I came away from each short story thinking that the idea had been great, but the story itself had left me somewhat disappointed.
The novella reads like a summary of a gory horror movie. It has some strong points, particularly in a few images that are well-described, captivating, and haunting (e.g., an old lady stoned to death on her porch by a lynch mob, a pair of ghost coyotes). But the pacing here is uneven; it seems to move too fast at times, and spend other scenes dwelling too much on minutiae. The novella is populated by a host of undifferentiated characters, none of which really develop, and none of which are particularly compelling. Overall, I'd have to say I didn't care for the novella.
The whole book needed an editor with a firmer hand. There are small, but glaring, grammatical errors throughout, and weak writing brings down the promising ideas and concepts within.
November 1, 2013
I've owned Four Corners Dark for a while. I needed my horror fix, so I picked up this one. It's a collection of four stories. I still judge a book by the cover and I love this cover. It's simple yet chilling.
It's been a while since I read a straight horror book. I'd forgotten most horror stories, especially short ones, are a bit obscure. For the most part, I enjoyed the stories. They're a fast read. Maybe too fast. I was so into them that I rushed through them. When I reached the end, I felt like I was missing something. I'm thinking I'll reread them. I’ll definitely have to go back over Engine 18 . I did not understand the ending. I especially liked The Raven Mocker . Nothing like a vengeful spirit. The Spinning Wheel had such a sweet ending, but not so disgusting that it ruined the book.
Were these stories scary? Not really, but I've stopped expecting horror stories to scare me. The curse of reading them all your life. Don't know when was the last time a horror story scared me. Anyway, all in all, an enjoyable read. The stories weren't thoroughly disturbing that I was scarred for life. They had the right about of horror.
It's been a while since I read a straight horror book. I'd forgotten most horror stories, especially short ones, are a bit obscure. For the most part, I enjoyed the stories. They're a fast read. Maybe too fast. I was so into them that I rushed through them. When I reached the end, I felt like I was missing something. I'm thinking I'll reread them. I’ll definitely have to go back over Engine 18 . I did not understand the ending. I especially liked The Raven Mocker . Nothing like a vengeful spirit. The Spinning Wheel had such a sweet ending, but not so disgusting that it ruined the book.
Were these stories scary? Not really, but I've stopped expecting horror stories to scare me. The curse of reading them all your life. Don't know when was the last time a horror story scared me. Anyway, all in all, an enjoyable read. The stories weren't thoroughly disturbing that I was scarred for life. They had the right about of horror.
April 21, 2013
Truly enjoyed reading Four Corners Dark.
The cover of the book is just AMAZING. one of the best ones I have seen since a long time.
Of all the stories obviously the anchor story, which is a novella, "The Raven Mocker" is very good. I wish the author had made it into a full length novel as the plot is brilliant. Of all the four dark corners in this book, I must say I found the Raven Mocker the darkest and quite scary. The plot is gripping and the author has weaved several supernatural concepts into one great plot.
There are two reasons why this book did not get a 5/5. The writing style in the Raven Mocker left me a tad disappointed. It is a fast pace story with tons of things happening all the time, however the narrative felt very hurried at some places.
The second story "Return to Nowhere" was a bit confusing to me, even though the concept was interesting.
I look forward to William's full length novel and hope he gives us a better narrative which does not feel rushed. Cheers
The cover of the book is just AMAZING. one of the best ones I have seen since a long time.
Of all the stories obviously the anchor story, which is a novella, "The Raven Mocker" is very good. I wish the author had made it into a full length novel as the plot is brilliant. Of all the four dark corners in this book, I must say I found the Raven Mocker the darkest and quite scary. The plot is gripping and the author has weaved several supernatural concepts into one great plot.
There are two reasons why this book did not get a 5/5. The writing style in the Raven Mocker left me a tad disappointed. It is a fast pace story with tons of things happening all the time, however the narrative felt very hurried at some places.
The second story "Return to Nowhere" was a bit confusing to me, even though the concept was interesting.
I look forward to William's full length novel and hope he gives us a better narrative which does not feel rushed. Cheers
May 19, 2013
I was given a complimentary copy for review.
Four Corners Dark contains 4 short stories and most definitely saves the best for last. If able to rate them separately I would have given 5 stars to the last story "The Spinning Wheel" Which reminded me of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This way Comes complete with mysterious carnival. It was my favorite.
The first 2 stories Engine Eighteen and Return to Nowhere were just ok. I felt that the endings could have been better resolved. The third story The Raven Mocker, was the longest of the 3 and although it was better than the first 2 stories It seemed a little stiff and some of the dialogue seemed unnatural. A bit of editing could have made this story flow along better. All in all not a bad book.
Four Corners Dark contains 4 short stories and most definitely saves the best for last. If able to rate them separately I would have given 5 stars to the last story "The Spinning Wheel" Which reminded me of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This way Comes complete with mysterious carnival. It was my favorite.
The first 2 stories Engine Eighteen and Return to Nowhere were just ok. I felt that the endings could have been better resolved. The third story The Raven Mocker, was the longest of the 3 and although it was better than the first 2 stories It seemed a little stiff and some of the dialogue seemed unnatural. A bit of editing could have made this story flow along better. All in all not a bad book.
May 13, 2013
This is a collection of four short stories. My order of preference is, Return to Nowhere, The Spinning Wheel, Engine 18, then The Raven Mocker. If I had to pick an age group that this might fit with, I would say Young Adult or Late Adolescent. The stories are well thought out, but do not have the hard edge of Adult Horror. The stories vary in tone from something like the twilight zone with Return to Nowhere and The Spinning Wheel to A Dresden files thing with the Raven Mocker. Engine 18 is the story with the hardest edge, so there is a good range of horror/supernatural motifs for the Young Adult.
September 14, 2015
McNally starts out with several short stories that are creepy and entertaining, but the tour de force of the collection is a novella that is the bulk of the center of the book. I really enjoyed this. The charm of a horror story is somewhat reliant on surprise, so I won't give the story away. Let it suffice to say that the story is well told. While somewhat contrived, the characters are believable and the setup is well done. The whole thing is over too quickly, but not as a result of any sacrifice of the tale. I liked it.
The book finishes up with several more stories that are all interesting and creepy. A fun read that leaves you looking into cabinets and closed rooms with care.
The book finishes up with several more stories that are all interesting and creepy. A fun read that leaves you looking into cabinets and closed rooms with care.
dnf
December 31, 2014Meh. I read the first story ("Engine 18") and was not interested enough to keep going. Maybe I'm just not in a horror short story mood these days, but I think that the issue is that my tastes lean more towards Lovecraft/Sci-Fi Horror than supernatural/unworldly horror. Also, I wanted to find out more about the characters, while the author seemed more focused on plot and things happening. Not the book for me, but could be the book for someone else.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free as part of Goodreads' First Reads giveaway program.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free as part of Goodreads' First Reads giveaway program.
October 10, 2014
I really only liked the last 2 and only the third really fell into the horror category since I really wish I hadn't wasted my time on the first 2 stories. The Raven Mocker was suspenseful since it was so unpredictable in certain ways. There were times when I thought no one was going to make it out alive but I enjoyed the twists; they kept me thinking. The last story was a little strange, especially for one character, but was more of a sweet story with strange happenings. I really just don't see it as a horror story.
April 3, 2015
I really loved this book. I mean I really loved it. I thought the author really did a fantastic job writing it and in a great way it reminded me of the old Twilight Zone series I love to watch because it has those twisted plot curves that remind you of Alfred Hitchcock and Edgar Allan Poe's ability to create a suspenseful multidimensional tale that pulls you in even when it doesn't make sense in the beginning. Four Corners Dark is a great read. I wish more authors brought this kind of story telling back.
February 6, 2014
This was a dive back into the macabre for me. I haven't read anything in this genre for a while and it was fun! It reminded me of Stephen King and Edgar Allen Poe. The book is a collection of four short stories and they are full of either action and gore or intrigue and suspense.
Rating: PG-13 for violence
Rating: PG-13 for violence
September 11, 2015
Stories of events happening to the different characters, with very little about the characters' inner disposition, mental struggle or inner evolution. This work is scrumptious like a candy but has a low nutritional value.
February 20, 2016
I was in the mood for horror so I thought I would give this a try. I was a little disappointed in it. Some of the stories just didn't make and sense and seemed like he hurriedly wrote them. It wasn't terribly written but I have read much better.
July 1, 2016
Good collection of creepy stories. Not scary but kind of a Twilight Zone feel mixed with a little spooky. My favorites were Return to Nowhere and The a Spinning Wheel. Very well written and will read more by this author
March 8, 2013
This was an excellent collection of 4 horror and suspense stories. Although I enjoyed them all, The Spinning Wheel was my favorite. It was the one that will stay in my mind the longest.
February 20, 2016
Nice little Horror collection!
April 19, 2013
A good little gem of a short horror story collection. A couple of the endings could have used some fleshing out, but the plots themselves were top notch.
August 22, 2013
A small collection of scary short stories that are well written.
November 2, 2013
really good and creepy.
October 3, 2015
really good stories with a twist at the end of each one, never knew how they would end. I would enjoy reading more stories like these.
October 11, 2015
Great read!
This book has some great short stories! They are original and well thought out. Leave the lights on or the Raven Mocker will get you!
This book has some great short stories! They are original and well thought out. Leave the lights on or the Raven Mocker will get you!
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