Guts

by Richard Laymon

McCoy's job of reposessing cars leads him to a dangerous situation.

Genres: Horror

27 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1985

About the author

Richard Laymon was born in Chicago and grew up in California. He earned a BA in English Literature from Willamette University, Oregon and an MA from Loyola University, Los Angeles. He worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian, and a report writer for a law firm, and was the author of more than thirty acclaimed novels.

He also published more than sixty short stories in magazines such as Ellery Queen, Alfred Hitchcock, and Cavalier, and in anthologies including Modern Masters of Horror.

He died from a massive heart attack on February 14, 2001 (Valentine's Day).

Also published under the name Richard Kelly

Reviews

[Adam Cleaver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another qucik 'Fastback' series read by Laymon. This was an interesting twist on a story of 2 men repossessing a Hearse to find a coffin in the back. Knowing Laymon I was read for the 'vampire' to arrive, but it went in a different direction which was pretty cool. Again, way too short, but an ok read.
(Also, I'm glad to find out this "Guts" and "The Herse" are the same book, as these Fastback books are way over priced!)

[dana cunningham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not at all what I expected

[Phil Zimmerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Tom who is a first time Repo Man. His first assignment is to repo a Hearse. Classic Laymon scenario and the tension is built quickly in this short tale. The twist is fun and definitely suited to the young audience of the story.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cuts

[Yens · Rating 3 out of 5]

its good

[Ray Palen · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story of some Repo Men who come upon a hearse is a bit short on scares and more tongue-in-cheek than chilling.

[NS · Rating 4 out of 5]

22 page short story. very enjoyable quick read. good twist.

[Larry · Rating 3 out of 5]

a decent short story. not his best though