Sometimes nature can be so...unnatural. Don't you think?
From de-extinct to previously undescribed species; from genetic mutations to extraterrestrial fungi; these are the things of nightmares. They—and more—await inside the pages of this terrifying tome with eleven stories from some of today's best speculative fiction writers.
Here it is! The second volume in the ABERRATIONS anthology series from Screaming Banshee Press. A book for hardcore fans of the creature feature subgenre with stories written in the vein of Peter Benchley, James Herbert, and Guy N. Smith.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Chris now lives in Australia. In addition to holding an Honours Degree in environmental history, Chris also has a Ph.D in Irish history. A former ISKA no. 2 ranked competitor for the state of Victoria, Chris continues to train in the martial arts. An avid reader as a child, it was perhaps inevitable that he would one day turn to writing himself. Since 2016 Chris has published five books (Apex and its sequel, along with standalone novels Flux, Deep Black and The Valley of Tooth & Claw) all through independent publisher Severed Press.
For just 11 stories, Aberrations 2 covers a lot of ground! Its broad range of subgenres means you're never quite prepared for the next tale, which amplifies the suspense. (BTW I'm omitting my own story from this review.) Thanks to editor Chris McInally there's lots to like, but my favourite would have to be "Walking Sticks" by Paul R. McNamee.