Queer Panics: A Collection of Gay-Themed Horror Stories

by Norman Prentiss

Bram Stoker Award-winning author Norman Prentiss offers a queer collection of five horror tales, including the never-before-published story, "Panic."

-- "The Shell (A Zombie Approximation)" - a meditation on love and grief, with hints of decay . . .
-- "Interval" - as family members await terrible news, a sinister presence feeds on their fear . . .
-- "The Transfer Student" - an inexperienced teacher advises a student who struggles with his sexuality . . . but things are not always as they appear
-- "The Well-Adjusted Child" - a modern variation on the changeling myth, as a gay couple's son is transformed by homophobia . . .
-- "Panic" (never before published!) - a shared night in a haunted house isn't the best place to begin a romance . . .

Each story includes an introduction by the author explaining the composition and publication history, and commenting on the queer themes explored in these unsettling, panic-filled tales.

Genres: Horror

117 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2016

Reviews

[Phil Zimmerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five stories all containing some mention of homosexuality. Certainly an interesting idea, and after Prentiss' first novel "Odd Adventures with your Other Father", I was very intrigued.

Unfortunately these stories don't feel as "powerful" as Prentiss' other work. His other new mini-collection "In the Best Stories" is amazing but this one falls flat.

Of the five stories one two really grabbed me. "The Transfer Student", and "The Well-Adjusted Child" are worthwhile.

If you are looking for your first introduction to this amazing author, go elsewhere first.

[Shell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, but not as enjoyable and powerful as Odd Adventures with Your Other Father.