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Echotide: A Collection of Weird and Dark Speculative Fiction
210 pages, Hardcover
Published March 16, 2026
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April 7, 2026
Echotide is a creative and ambitious collection of short stories wrapped inside a larger narrative framework. Farr uses this story-within-a-story structure cleverly, giving the collection a sense of cohesion that standalone anthologies often lack.
The real highlight here is the time travel concepts themselves. Farr doesn't just use time travel as a backdrop — he digs into the consequences, the chaos, and the things that can go terribly wrong when you start pulling at the threads of time. It's the kind of ideas-driven fiction that sticks with you after you've finished.
That said, not every story lands with the same impact. A few of the pieces feel slightly underdeveloped compared to the stronger entries, which is a common challenge in any short story collection. The highs are genuinely impressive, but a couple of stories don't quite reach the same bar.
Overall, Echotide is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read that showcases Farr's imagination and range. Fans of science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction will find plenty to love here, especially if you enjoy stories that make you think about the bigger picture.
Recommended for sci-fi fans, horror and thriller readers, and anyone who enjoys fiction that challenges the mind.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The real highlight here is the time travel concepts themselves. Farr doesn't just use time travel as a backdrop — he digs into the consequences, the chaos, and the things that can go terribly wrong when you start pulling at the threads of time. It's the kind of ideas-driven fiction that sticks with you after you've finished.
That said, not every story lands with the same impact. A few of the pieces feel slightly underdeveloped compared to the stronger entries, which is a common challenge in any short story collection. The highs are genuinely impressive, but a couple of stories don't quite reach the same bar.
Overall, Echotide is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read that showcases Farr's imagination and range. Fans of science fiction, horror, and speculative fiction will find plenty to love here, especially if you enjoy stories that make you think about the bigger picture.
Recommended for sci-fi fans, horror and thriller readers, and anyone who enjoys fiction that challenges the mind.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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