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Shadows Over Innsmouth #2
Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth
HORROR FROM THE DEPTHS “Nothing that I could have imagined... would be in any way comparable to the demoniac, blasphemous reality that I saw...” For decades, H. P. Lovecraft’s masterpiece of terror, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, has inspired countless writers with its gripping account of a tiny village whose inhabitants have surrendered to an ancient and hideous evil. In this companion to the acclaimed anthology Shadows Over Innsmouth, World Fantasy Award- winning editor Stephen Jones has assembled eleven of the most skilled practitioners of the Lovecraftian craft. Included here are: The Taint by Brian Lumley Take Me to the River by Paul McAuley Another Fish Story by Kim Newman ...and nine more masterpieces of horror. Including the original unpublished draft of The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H. P. Lovecraft, master of the macabre. NOMINATED FOR THE WORLD FANTASY AND BRAM STOKER AWARDS
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August 6, 2017
Lovecraft fans start your engines. The second volume of the trilogy is full of modern Weird Tales that are a brilliant homage to the original story "Shadows Over Innsmouth"
For me the stories that stood out the most were "The Taint" by Brian Lumley, "From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6" by Caitlin R. Kiernan, and "Brackish Waters" by Richard A. Lupoff.
As soon as the library gets their copy of the first volume back, it will be in my little webbed hands for my reading pleasure.
For me the stories that stood out the most were "The Taint" by Brian Lumley, "From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6" by Caitlin R. Kiernan, and "Brackish Waters" by Richard A. Lupoff.
As soon as the library gets their copy of the first volume back, it will be in my little webbed hands for my reading pleasure.
November 8, 2016
"The Shadow over Innsmouth" has always been one of my favourite stories of Lovecraft. Probably one of his most accessible but also, I feel, one of his most evocative (of time and place) as well as his most visceral. So naturally, when I saw a collection of stories inspired by this, containing some great authors like Ramsey Campbell, Caitlín R. Kiernan and Paul McAuley I thought it was worth a try.
In the original story, a man trying to travel cheaply through the area ends up going through the coastal town of Innsmouth. He spends an uncomfortable night in this place that shunned by the the people in nearby towns and shrouded in mystery and rumour. Turns out many of the people here have long been interbreeding with an amphibian humanoid race and worship an ancient good of the sea; Dagon.
So, the stories here each run with the idea, all set some time later and incorporate the place and/or the notions of Lovecraft's mythos. The collection begins with a discarded draft/fragment of the original story that helps set the scene. Then it goes on with the stories that in some ways help elucidate the ideas and themes that were perhaps more obscure in the original story.
The standard of the stories were generally good but without any truly outstanding contributions. And the narrowness of the theme got a bit repetitive after a while; I'm used to reading anthologies with a broader remit. I think that generally I prefer authors to be more loosely inspired by Lovecraft, to go off and explore their own mythos. Still, it was well worth a read.
In the original story, a man trying to travel cheaply through the area ends up going through the coastal town of Innsmouth. He spends an uncomfortable night in this place that shunned by the the people in nearby towns and shrouded in mystery and rumour. Turns out many of the people here have long been interbreeding with an amphibian humanoid race and worship an ancient good of the sea; Dagon.
So, the stories here each run with the idea, all set some time later and incorporate the place and/or the notions of Lovecraft's mythos. The collection begins with a discarded draft/fragment of the original story that helps set the scene. Then it goes on with the stories that in some ways help elucidate the ideas and themes that were perhaps more obscure in the original story.
The standard of the stories were generally good but without any truly outstanding contributions. And the narrowness of the theme got a bit repetitive after a while; I'm used to reading anthologies with a broader remit. I think that generally I prefer authors to be more loosely inspired by Lovecraft, to go off and explore their own mythos. Still, it was well worth a read.
April 29, 2019
I am amazed, after 2 previous short story compliations, that this book managed to be a s surprising and delightful as it was. You might think that tales inspired by H P Lovecraft's fiction might get a bit samey, but once again there was much to surprise and impress. I was particularly taken by Kim Newman's unusual take on the mythology and alarmed by Conrad Williams story. I recommend this book.
May 13, 2014
Huge disappointment. Even the Copper and Lumley stories failed to bring this book to life.
March 4, 2024
Various (Editor: Jones, Stephen) - Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth
I usually avoid the Cthulhu Mythos, endless sidespins and attempts, even though HPL approved them.
This one is different, however, as the entries revolve around one story.
In addition, Mr. Jones, a superb editor, is a very known quantity.
First surprise, a discarded draft of “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” which Lovecraft was wrestling with and receiving feedback from his circle. Not essential, yet interesting.
“Brackish Waters”, set while World War II rages, reveals that a branch of the Order of Dagon had been established in California.
Usually, it takes one to know one. In “Take Me To The River” only a handful, a few chosen, are extended the invitation. Amateur musician, owner of a used bookshop is not one, although his friend, a madcap fool, draws the card. Invitees head to the cloudy waters of Bristol.
Brian Lumley’s “The Taint” covers Polynesian tales, grotesque jewelry, and a suicide. The seaside hamlet, a shambling outsider, and slow reveal. Fans of the Mythos are aware of Lumley’s abilities.
My favorite had to be Kim Newman’s “Another Fish Story”. Mojave Desert, late 1960’s, Charlie country, Charlie being Manson. Enter Leech, recognized as Randall Flagg, Lucifer, Nyarlathotep, the whisperer of lies. Charlie wants to launch Helter Skelter. Leech prophesies a darker future:
“His favorite apocalypse was a tide of McLitter, a thousand channels of television noise, a complete scrambling of politics and entertainment, proud-to-be-a-breadhead buttons, bright packaging around tasteless and nutrition-free product, audio-video media devoid of anything approaching meaning, bellies swelling and IQs atrophying…”
Such are the nightmares of Mr. Newman. Humanity would never embrace this future.
I’m leaving out Hugh Cave, Steve Tem, Caitlín Kiernan. Sorry!
Fedogan & Bremer still stocks this, still stocks copies signed by Stephen Jones, modestly priced.
I usually avoid the Cthulhu Mythos, endless sidespins and attempts, even though HPL approved them.
This one is different, however, as the entries revolve around one story.
In addition, Mr. Jones, a superb editor, is a very known quantity.
First surprise, a discarded draft of “The Shadow Over Innsmouth” which Lovecraft was wrestling with and receiving feedback from his circle. Not essential, yet interesting.
“Brackish Waters”, set while World War II rages, reveals that a branch of the Order of Dagon had been established in California.
Usually, it takes one to know one. In “Take Me To The River” only a handful, a few chosen, are extended the invitation. Amateur musician, owner of a used bookshop is not one, although his friend, a madcap fool, draws the card. Invitees head to the cloudy waters of Bristol.
Brian Lumley’s “The Taint” covers Polynesian tales, grotesque jewelry, and a suicide. The seaside hamlet, a shambling outsider, and slow reveal. Fans of the Mythos are aware of Lumley’s abilities.
My favorite had to be Kim Newman’s “Another Fish Story”. Mojave Desert, late 1960’s, Charlie country, Charlie being Manson. Enter Leech, recognized as Randall Flagg, Lucifer, Nyarlathotep, the whisperer of lies. Charlie wants to launch Helter Skelter. Leech prophesies a darker future:
“His favorite apocalypse was a tide of McLitter, a thousand channels of television noise, a complete scrambling of politics and entertainment, proud-to-be-a-breadhead buttons, bright packaging around tasteless and nutrition-free product, audio-video media devoid of anything approaching meaning, bellies swelling and IQs atrophying…”
Such are the nightmares of Mr. Newman. Humanity would never embrace this future.
I’m leaving out Hugh Cave, Steve Tem, Caitlín Kiernan. Sorry!
Fedogan & Bremer still stocks this, still stocks copies signed by Stephen Jones, modestly priced.
May 19, 2017
I actually enjoyed most of the stories in here more than in Shadows Over Innsmouth, the first of this "series". This could be because there were less stories in this one, so there's less chance for there to be duds. Many of the stories in that one started to blend together.
For me Brian Lumley's "The Taint" is worth the price of admission alone. It was a story I had first read and enjoyed in high school, and I was happy to find it held up just as well if not becoming more enjoyable on the re-read. An insidiously creepy and modern take on the Deep Ones.
Some other standouts for me were "The Quest for Y'ha-nthlei" by John S Glasby, Caitlin R Kiernan's "From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6", and Basil Copper's "Voices in the Water". But all of the stories in here ranged from good to great. Lovecraft's unfinished "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" draft was also an interesting read; I eagerly gobble up anything of his like the devoted fangirl I am!
A recommended read for those who are looking for some good and creepy Deep One stories.
For me Brian Lumley's "The Taint" is worth the price of admission alone. It was a story I had first read and enjoyed in high school, and I was happy to find it held up just as well if not becoming more enjoyable on the re-read. An insidiously creepy and modern take on the Deep Ones.
Some other standouts for me were "The Quest for Y'ha-nthlei" by John S Glasby, Caitlin R Kiernan's "From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6", and Basil Copper's "Voices in the Water". But all of the stories in here ranged from good to great. Lovecraft's unfinished "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" draft was also an interesting read; I eagerly gobble up anything of his like the devoted fangirl I am!
A recommended read for those who are looking for some good and creepy Deep One stories.
September 2, 2023
Discarded Draft of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" (H.P. Lovecraft) - 2/5
It's hard to judge an incomplete draft of a well known work, but this bit of story does the job of sufficiently spooking the reader. There's enough of a setup of Innsmouth as something strange and off-kilter, so that you'd want to seek out the full Lovecraft story.
The Quest For Y'tla-Nthlei (by John Glasby) - 2/5
Presented as reports from three agents/investigators, this story focuses on the night-time raid in Innsmouth, and all the strange things the men encounter there. The first two 'reports' felt too similar to each other in tone and content. The third 'report' is more action focused, and focuses on the undersea attack on the Deep Ones. The ending could have used a lote more weirdness to it.
Brackish Waters (by Richard A. Lupoff) - 1/5
Started off with promise. A professor and a fellow academic attend a secretive group's meeting, where young men and women discuss the existence and question the true intentions of the Deep Ones. The professor begins to slowly change into something not quite human, feeling more at home in the water.
The actual story is very dull. None of the characters have any real development, and it feels like 80-90 percent of this is a dull analysis of war and the effect of nuclear weapons. This reads like a history book extract with very, very minor 'Lovecraftian' references sprinkled in.
Voices In The Water (by Basil Copper) - 1/5
A painter moves into an old house, hopeful that a change of scenery will inspire him.
This was an overly long read, with excruciating amount of detail at every step of the story. The Lovecraftian elements are minor and happen towards the very end of the story. This could have been a better read if this was edited down significantly. Neither of the two main characters felt very memorable.
Another Fish Story (by Kim Newman) - 1/5
A mysterious drifter comes across a group of disorganized criminals, all of them converging in a desert-like place in the middle of nowhere. Rumblings of an apocalypse keep coming up, but how is the mysterious stranger involved in those plans?
Have to give credit to Newman for creating a surreal story, but it didn't work as a Lovecraftian one. It was more a stream of consciousness debate on chaos, modernity vs the old, etc. Did the reader really need numerous reminders about consumerism, and how the way things are now is all leading (and aiding) an apocalyptic end? No, and the story also didn't really need those multiple McDonalds references either ('McLitter' is a phrase that is actually used). But mostly, didn't really like having real life killers in my fictional horror story (I won't spoil here, but let's just say it's pretty clear who 'Charlie' and his 'Family' are). Skip this and just read 'Anno Dracula' if you want something amazing from this author.
Take Me To The River (by Paul McAuley) - 5/5
A strange girl at a concert hands out some kind pill to random passerby. People who take it are somehow affected, and feel compelled to go to a certain remote location. Who, or perhaps what, is drawing them to their potential deaths?
This was such a good, extremely eerie story. Full of interesting characters and some really bizarre imagery (you will never forget the way the author portrays seagulls). The ending is that great mix of hopeful and downbeat.
The Coming (by Hugh B. Cave) - 3/5
Lovecraft meets ecological horror, seems to be the main theme of this story. There's some pretty clever misdirection at the beginning, where the villain of the story seems obvious to the readers. The confrontation with the 'creatures' at the cabin was pretty action-packed, but the ending felt way too abrupt.
Eggs (by Steve Rasnic Tem) - 1/5
The author paints a very unique scenario, but this story just didn't work for me. The two main characters were not fleshed out, and overall this read more like a character-driven drama (with a focus on a very dysfunctional and disintegrating relationship), with some minor Lovecraftian elements. The ending was also unsatisfying.
From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6 (by Caitlin R. Kiernan) - 5/5
A reclusive scientist uncovers a mysterious fossil of a skeletal remain, of what looks to be a very human-like hand...or perhaps claw?
Without spoiling this amazing story, let's just say if you love Lovecraft's stories, and are a fan of a certain aquatic Universal classic monster, you will love this.
Raised By The Moon (by Ramsey Campbell) - 2/5
A college student's car breaks down along a nearly empty seaside community, with one couple reluctantly allowing him to spend the night until the young man's car is fixed. Something feels off about them, and just what is it that he keeps glimpsing in the dark sea?
This started off strong, with a very good sense of just how isolated the young man was. Pretty much the only way of contact with the outside world was a very beat down telephone box.
The ending felt rushed and/or abrupt, and didn't really work.
Fair Exchange (by Michael Marshall Smith) - 2/5
A plain and simple house robbery devolves into something much more sinister.
This was written in such a fun, conversational style. The main thief character was unlikeable, but still compelling to read about. The mood of the weird house he robbed was so good (it was creepy and dilapidated, yet somehow full of highly valuable jewelry and strange stones). The ending was so abrupt, almost like I had skipped ahead some pages by mistake.
The Taint (by Briam Lumley) - 1/5
This tale of old town legends and familiar secrets was at first very good. Creepy slow-burns about remote communities with suspicious characters is what Lovecraft's mythos tales are built on. But this story suffered from pacing issues, as did a few of the previous stories in this anthology. All the 'revelations' came only at the very end, and by that time, the story lost any impact it could've had.
It's hard to judge an incomplete draft of a well known work, but this bit of story does the job of sufficiently spooking the reader. There's enough of a setup of Innsmouth as something strange and off-kilter, so that you'd want to seek out the full Lovecraft story.
The Quest For Y'tla-Nthlei (by John Glasby) - 2/5
Presented as reports from three agents/investigators, this story focuses on the night-time raid in Innsmouth, and all the strange things the men encounter there. The first two 'reports' felt too similar to each other in tone and content. The third 'report' is more action focused, and focuses on the undersea attack on the Deep Ones. The ending could have used a lote more weirdness to it.
Brackish Waters (by Richard A. Lupoff) - 1/5
Started off with promise. A professor and a fellow academic attend a secretive group's meeting, where young men and women discuss the existence and question the true intentions of the Deep Ones. The professor begins to slowly change into something not quite human, feeling more at home in the water.
The actual story is very dull. None of the characters have any real development, and it feels like 80-90 percent of this is a dull analysis of war and the effect of nuclear weapons. This reads like a history book extract with very, very minor 'Lovecraftian' references sprinkled in.
Voices In The Water (by Basil Copper) - 1/5
A painter moves into an old house, hopeful that a change of scenery will inspire him.
This was an overly long read, with excruciating amount of detail at every step of the story. The Lovecraftian elements are minor and happen towards the very end of the story. This could have been a better read if this was edited down significantly. Neither of the two main characters felt very memorable.
Another Fish Story (by Kim Newman) - 1/5
A mysterious drifter comes across a group of disorganized criminals, all of them converging in a desert-like place in the middle of nowhere. Rumblings of an apocalypse keep coming up, but how is the mysterious stranger involved in those plans?
Have to give credit to Newman for creating a surreal story, but it didn't work as a Lovecraftian one. It was more a stream of consciousness debate on chaos, modernity vs the old, etc. Did the reader really need numerous reminders about consumerism, and how the way things are now is all leading (and aiding) an apocalyptic end? No, and the story also didn't really need those multiple McDonalds references either ('McLitter' is a phrase that is actually used). But mostly, didn't really like having real life killers in my fictional horror story (I won't spoil here, but let's just say it's pretty clear who 'Charlie' and his 'Family' are). Skip this and just read 'Anno Dracula' if you want something amazing from this author.
Take Me To The River (by Paul McAuley) - 5/5
A strange girl at a concert hands out some kind pill to random passerby. People who take it are somehow affected, and feel compelled to go to a certain remote location. Who, or perhaps what, is drawing them to their potential deaths?
This was such a good, extremely eerie story. Full of interesting characters and some really bizarre imagery (you will never forget the way the author portrays seagulls). The ending is that great mix of hopeful and downbeat.
The Coming (by Hugh B. Cave) - 3/5
Lovecraft meets ecological horror, seems to be the main theme of this story. There's some pretty clever misdirection at the beginning, where the villain of the story seems obvious to the readers. The confrontation with the 'creatures' at the cabin was pretty action-packed, but the ending felt way too abrupt.
Eggs (by Steve Rasnic Tem) - 1/5
The author paints a very unique scenario, but this story just didn't work for me. The two main characters were not fleshed out, and overall this read more like a character-driven drama (with a focus on a very dysfunctional and disintegrating relationship), with some minor Lovecraftian elements. The ending was also unsatisfying.
From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6 (by Caitlin R. Kiernan) - 5/5
A reclusive scientist uncovers a mysterious fossil of a skeletal remain, of what looks to be a very human-like hand...or perhaps claw?
Without spoiling this amazing story, let's just say if you love Lovecraft's stories, and are a fan of a certain aquatic Universal classic monster, you will love this.
Raised By The Moon (by Ramsey Campbell) - 2/5
A college student's car breaks down along a nearly empty seaside community, with one couple reluctantly allowing him to spend the night until the young man's car is fixed. Something feels off about them, and just what is it that he keeps glimpsing in the dark sea?
This started off strong, with a very good sense of just how isolated the young man was. Pretty much the only way of contact with the outside world was a very beat down telephone box.
The ending felt rushed and/or abrupt, and didn't really work.
Fair Exchange (by Michael Marshall Smith) - 2/5
A plain and simple house robbery devolves into something much more sinister.
This was written in such a fun, conversational style. The main thief character was unlikeable, but still compelling to read about. The mood of the weird house he robbed was so good (it was creepy and dilapidated, yet somehow full of highly valuable jewelry and strange stones). The ending was so abrupt, almost like I had skipped ahead some pages by mistake.
The Taint (by Briam Lumley) - 1/5
This tale of old town legends and familiar secrets was at first very good. Creepy slow-burns about remote communities with suspicious characters is what Lovecraft's mythos tales are built on. But this story suffered from pacing issues, as did a few of the previous stories in this anthology. All the 'revelations' came only at the very end, and by that time, the story lost any impact it could've had.
August 12, 2021
Shadows Over Innsmouth is probably my favorite H.P. Lovecraft story. There was just something about the entire thing that I found incredibly creepy, so an entire short story collection based around that premise was going to be a winner for me. Like most short story collections, there are some weak ones and some stronger ones, but nothing in here was bad which is rare when you look through collections. Everything in here was creepy or outright terrifying and I loved it. At their best, some of the stories were better than Lovecraft himself (who I've also found to be a little wordy for my taste) and at their worst they were just a little lackluster. There was nothing that I found to be unworthy of the collection and I just realized that there are more books in this series! I think they take a different short story for their premise but I will have to check them out.
February 2, 2022
Even having "Innsmouth" in the title leads the stories down a certain groove, a groove that travels through Lovecraft's particular issues. How do you process the themes of the original writing in fresh ways? Do you ignore the racial overtones, transform them, or leave them there?
There are levels of success here that look at the different angles, from the raw "fishman horror monster" to "conspiracy and invasion by the dreaded other" to "revelation of transformation and finding of self" to "decay and decadence and slow collapse".
There are levels of success here that look at the different angles, from the raw "fishman horror monster" to "conspiracy and invasion by the dreaded other" to "revelation of transformation and finding of self" to "decay and decadence and slow collapse".
December 25, 2021
Stephen Jones' Lovecraftian anthologies generally tend to be among the better examples of those kinds of stories, and this one is no exception. He gets some of the biggest names in fiction and they produce the goods. There was one story I just couldn't get into and a couple that were specifically written to be "sequels" which weren't bad, but were among the weaker stories in the book. The majority of the remaining tales were imaginative and innovative and satisfying reads.
June 17, 2021
Another good selection of Innsmouth-related short stories edited by the Master.
I don't think there's a dud among them with the last two stories, Michael Marshall Smith's Fair Exchange and Brian Lumley's The Taint, both standing out for me.
I don't think there's a dud among them with the last two stories, Michael Marshall Smith's Fair Exchange and Brian Lumley's The Taint, both standing out for me.
January 13, 2017
I wasn't a huge fan of this one in the series.
Maybe it wasn't my tastes, but I felt like I was forcing myself to read this, instead of just enjoying the book.
Maybe it wasn't my tastes, but I felt like I was forcing myself to read this, instead of just enjoying the book.
October 17, 2017
Unimpressed.
April 19, 2019
Great short stories
August 8, 2019
I like the stories because they are based on Lovecraft fiction. However, I have yet to read one that mimicks his style exactly. I wish he had written more.
January 30, 2022
A fun collection of stories devoted to Innsmouth, the Deep Ones and Father Dagon.
April 15, 2022
A collection of short stories, 'The Taint' being my favourite one.
July 13, 2022
Favorites:
The Taint
Voices in the Water
Fair Exchange
The Taint
Voices in the Water
Fair Exchange
March 11, 2017
I found the stories very engaging, even with the racism and sexism that I've come to expect in some of these Lovecraftian tales. Some had really good twists in them too.
July 18, 2015
Jones has put together a good collection of Innsmouth themed stories in this anthology. Many, I was surprised, I had read before and thus I ended up skipping large sections of text. Though disheartening for me, those who haven't read these stories will find them to be excellent reads and well worth their time.
Overall this anthology was pretty good. Having read the first one, the Innsmouth theme is a bit drier at this point, but the sheer variety of stories was still entertaining to read. As I had mentioned, there were a fair number of repeats which was a let down for me, but may not be for others. The main reason I am giving this anthology three stars is because overall not a lot of unique things were done with the Innsmouth theme, something the previous anthology seemed to have done better if my memory is correct.
Still, Jones has collected some really good stories in this collection and this anthology is worth reading just for them. Just expect a lot of the same kinds of stories with the same monsters and such is all. Lovecraft fans will love this collection, but the general reader will probably find it to be fairly reparative, more so if they read the first anthology. So if you like Deep Ones and Innsmouth, go for it!
Overall this anthology was pretty good. Having read the first one, the Innsmouth theme is a bit drier at this point, but the sheer variety of stories was still entertaining to read. As I had mentioned, there were a fair number of repeats which was a let down for me, but may not be for others. The main reason I am giving this anthology three stars is because overall not a lot of unique things were done with the Innsmouth theme, something the previous anthology seemed to have done better if my memory is correct.
Still, Jones has collected some really good stories in this collection and this anthology is worth reading just for them. Just expect a lot of the same kinds of stories with the same monsters and such is all. Lovecraft fans will love this collection, but the general reader will probably find it to be fairly reparative, more so if they read the first anthology. So if you like Deep Ones and Innsmouth, go for it!
December 6, 2015
Stephen Jones does it again!
Another excellent collection on the Innsmouth/Deep Ones theme.
If anything I'd say this anthology is even stronger than the first in the series- "Shadows over Innsmouth", which is saying something.
One very nice thing of note is that there is very little here that overlaps with other short stories in my Mythos collection. The two exceptions being Ramsey Campbell's "Raised by the Moon" and Brian Lumley's "The Taint".
I highly recommend both of the first two books in this anthology series, and am very much looking forward to reading the third installment "Weirder Shadows Over Innsmouth".
For the sake of completion, here is my review of the first collection.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another excellent collection on the Innsmouth/Deep Ones theme.
If anything I'd say this anthology is even stronger than the first in the series- "Shadows over Innsmouth", which is saying something.
One very nice thing of note is that there is very little here that overlaps with other short stories in my Mythos collection. The two exceptions being Ramsey Campbell's "Raised by the Moon" and Brian Lumley's "The Taint".
I highly recommend both of the first two books in this anthology series, and am very much looking forward to reading the third installment "Weirder Shadows Over Innsmouth".
For the sake of completion, here is my review of the first collection.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
November 24, 2016
"The Shadow Over Innsmouth" is my favorite of Lovecraft's works, so I enjoyed an anthology of stories based on that. Some stories do feel repetitive after a while and there were a couple I had to skip over on this first reading. I'll come back and give them another shot once I'm not so saturated with Innsmouth lore. I especially enjoyed Basil Cooper's "Voices in the Water," as there was a dash of "Pickman's Model" there too, I felt. I also really enjoyed Caitlín Kiernan's "From Cabinet 34, Drawer 6." It had a good pace that reminded me of the frantic chase at the end of "Innsmouth." Overall a good book.
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December 30, 2013
better than the first anthology , though some stories were still pretty rough. a few editing issues here and there. ultimately worth reading.
May 14, 2014
Huge let down. The few stories that showed any kind of promise fell flat.
November 11, 2014
This book was enormously unsatisfying. Even reliable authors like Basil Copper and Ramsey Campbell can't seem to rise to the level of mildly entertaining.
January 7, 2016
Wie schon der erste teil eine hervorragende Auswahl an vom Geist von Innsmouth umwehten Kurzgeschichten mit einem beeindruckend diabolischen Abschluss.
March 19, 2015
A great set of Lovecraftian stories. Well worth the money.
June 24, 2016
though the stories were entertaining, I didn't find them to be in lovecrafts style. so it's not exactly what I was hoping, but still not bad.
August 12, 2016
My faves in this collection were from Kim Newman, Ramsey Campbell & Michael Marshall Smith :)
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