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Teeth Marks
12 Twisted Tales from America's Deep South! Psychotic Killers, Bloodthirsty Monsters and Ghastly Specters from Beyond the Grave! The third collection of dark fiction from Matthew Weber (A DARK & WINDING ROAD, SEVEN FEET UNDER) will grab you like a meat hook and keep you dangling in suspense until the break of dawn. From back-country curses and maniacal next-door neighbors to alien invasions and shape-shifting beasts, TEETH MARKS delivers the most fun you’ll ever have reading about terrible things.
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218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2017
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June 11, 2025
as a general rule I don't care for most of the horror stories out there but this one was extraordinary. Matthew Weber he kept my interest in each story was all the short was done very well and he kept my interest I mean it wasn't horror stories as you might see in the movies but it was very plain that things were going awry.
in their own weird way I do believe each story was basically connected very different honestly I hate to say it but I think those that died were in need of being killed off way sooner than they actually were. does this make me a bad person I don't think so I just think sometimes we need these kind of creatures to clean up somebody else's mess.
in their own weird way I do believe each story was basically connected very different honestly I hate to say it but I think those that died were in need of being killed off way sooner than they actually were. does this make me a bad person I don't think so I just think sometimes we need these kind of creatures to clean up somebody else's mess.
January 19, 2024
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was very pleasantly surprised by this horror anthology. I usually find that anthologies are a hit or miss, with most of the stories being ‘meh’ and only one or two being good. However, I didn’t find Teeth Marks to be that case at all. I found that all of the stories were entertaining, even the creature features, which I don’t usually enjoy. I even read the author’s note after this book ended, which I never usually pay attention to. It was interesting to see the thought process of each different story. I’ll give my opinions for each story here:
1. Suburban Facebreaker: A pretty good start to the anthology. It’s very engaging and stress-inducing the whole time.
2. Silly Rabits: This is a creature feature and while this genre isn’t really up my alley, I found this one to still be enjoyable. Interesting plot twist but not my favorite of the bunch.
3. Of all the nights: This one was highly forgettable. I didn’t remember it until I read the author’s notes, but it was still a decent story.
4. Burt’s Top Secret Spice Mix: This one was pretty good and I loved the author’s backstory for this one. Was really well written and had an interesting premise.
5. Waist deep: My least favorite out of all the stories. I enjoyed the premise but was displeased when the story was a little transphobic. Without that, this would’ve been a great story.
6. Louise, your shed’s on fire: This one was probably the silliest of the bunch but it really works.
7. Slice of Heaven: Probably one of my favorite stories out of all of them. I find stalking to be terrifying, especially as a woman. This just played on my already existing fears and I could vividly imagine each scene. This one was just terrific.
8. Cookies: This is a very short and sweet one. I loved the ending of this one too.
9. Gas Pedal: This one was very realistic and scary. I don’t have much to say about it though.
10. The Red Card: This one had me on the edge of my seat. The concept is fascinating and the ending has some lingering questions, but still works well.
11. The Neighbor at the curb: This story was very stress inducing and I could vividly imagine everything that was happening. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and by the end, I had so many questions that will be left unanswered. I really enjoyed this one though.
12. Jacob Mosley’s Raw Deal: Last but not least, this tale ends the anthology perfectly. It’s a time as old as tale with the devil exchanging something good for something evil. I enjoyed this one and honestly would love to see it expanded on in its own book. I have so many questions.
Overall, I had a lot of fun with this anthology and I will definitely be checking out more of the author’s work. The stories were all well-written and engaging.
I was very pleasantly surprised by this horror anthology. I usually find that anthologies are a hit or miss, with most of the stories being ‘meh’ and only one or two being good. However, I didn’t find Teeth Marks to be that case at all. I found that all of the stories were entertaining, even the creature features, which I don’t usually enjoy. I even read the author’s note after this book ended, which I never usually pay attention to. It was interesting to see the thought process of each different story. I’ll give my opinions for each story here:
1. Suburban Facebreaker: A pretty good start to the anthology. It’s very engaging and stress-inducing the whole time.
2. Silly Rabits: This is a creature feature and while this genre isn’t really up my alley, I found this one to still be enjoyable. Interesting plot twist but not my favorite of the bunch.
3. Of all the nights: This one was highly forgettable. I didn’t remember it until I read the author’s notes, but it was still a decent story.
4. Burt’s Top Secret Spice Mix: This one was pretty good and I loved the author’s backstory for this one. Was really well written and had an interesting premise.
5. Waist deep: My least favorite out of all the stories. I enjoyed the premise but was displeased when the story was a little transphobic. Without that, this would’ve been a great story.
6. Louise, your shed’s on fire: This one was probably the silliest of the bunch but it really works.
7. Slice of Heaven: Probably one of my favorite stories out of all of them. I find stalking to be terrifying, especially as a woman. This just played on my already existing fears and I could vividly imagine each scene. This one was just terrific.
8. Cookies: This is a very short and sweet one. I loved the ending of this one too.
9. Gas Pedal: This one was very realistic and scary. I don’t have much to say about it though.
10. The Red Card: This one had me on the edge of my seat. The concept is fascinating and the ending has some lingering questions, but still works well.
11. The Neighbor at the curb: This story was very stress inducing and I could vividly imagine everything that was happening. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and by the end, I had so many questions that will be left unanswered. I really enjoyed this one though.
12. Jacob Mosley’s Raw Deal: Last but not least, this tale ends the anthology perfectly. It’s a time as old as tale with the devil exchanging something good for something evil. I enjoyed this one and honestly would love to see it expanded on in its own book. I have so many questions.
Overall, I had a lot of fun with this anthology and I will definitely be checking out more of the author’s work. The stories were all well-written and engaging.
September 3, 2017
Once in awhile I get review copies of books from authors, but I've never gotten one with a barf bag. I’m serious, Matthew Webber sent me not one, but two barf bag with a couple of his releases. As I began to read Teeth Marks I prepared myself for the most vile horror money could buy, but then I relaxed because the bag isn't really necessary. It’s a great marketing tool, but I kept waiting to be horrified, or at least offended, but it just didn't happen. I’m not complaining at all because if anything, Teeth is exactly the kind of horror I enjoy. It jumps and jives all over the place, and it’s well written. The guy has talent, and I plan on reading more of his stuff as soon as I can get my hands on it.
The beauty of Teeth Marks is the originality of these stories. As a collection It flows well, and there’s a great deal of darkness mixed with black humor. Webber is the kind of writer who wants people to notice him and he does this by writing stories that connect with the reader. You never know what to expect, and that’s the beauty of it all. There’s not a bad story here which means if you aren't a fan midway through there’s something wrong with you, or maybe you’re just not a horror fan. The stories are short, but the odd thing is they all work. You don’t feel cheated at the end which happens with a lot of these collections.
Webb isn't content to chase trends either. Each story deals with something unique. Even Burt’s Top Secret Spice Mix has something to offer aside from being just another ghost story. As I read Teeth Marks I could tell that this is a writer who truly loves the horror genre, and he’s out to make his mark. Best of all at the end there are story notes that tells you where the ideas for each story came from. If you’re looking for some really great horror that can also be violent, and disturbing, you have to read Teeth Marks. You won't regret it.
The beauty of Teeth Marks is the originality of these stories. As a collection It flows well, and there’s a great deal of darkness mixed with black humor. Webber is the kind of writer who wants people to notice him and he does this by writing stories that connect with the reader. You never know what to expect, and that’s the beauty of it all. There’s not a bad story here which means if you aren't a fan midway through there’s something wrong with you, or maybe you’re just not a horror fan. The stories are short, but the odd thing is they all work. You don’t feel cheated at the end which happens with a lot of these collections.
Webb isn't content to chase trends either. Each story deals with something unique. Even Burt’s Top Secret Spice Mix has something to offer aside from being just another ghost story. As I read Teeth Marks I could tell that this is a writer who truly loves the horror genre, and he’s out to make his mark. Best of all at the end there are story notes that tells you where the ideas for each story came from. If you’re looking for some really great horror that can also be violent, and disturbing, you have to read Teeth Marks. You won't regret it.
August 24, 2017
Review: TEETH MARKS by Matthew Weber
Don't mistake this wonderful collection as "only" Deep South hillbilly Noir. Don't sell it short. Matthew Weber is quite a talent, and every one of the twelve stories collected in TEETH MARKS demonstrates a gifted writer and polished quality. Of course there is the occasional hillbilly, and the setting is Southern (like a number of authors, Matt Weber builds a not-quite-fictional and very realistic locale in Trappers Valley and Shady Brake and surrounds). Where he especially excels comes in his polish and in his characters. This is a writer who clearly has spent his life to date in observation and understanding of human character and the spectrum of eccentricity.
This author deserves a wide audience, and we readers deserve him. (Studying how he writes would be beneficial, too.) I'm going to be seeking out his books.
Don't mistake this wonderful collection as "only" Deep South hillbilly Noir. Don't sell it short. Matthew Weber is quite a talent, and every one of the twelve stories collected in TEETH MARKS demonstrates a gifted writer and polished quality. Of course there is the occasional hillbilly, and the setting is Southern (like a number of authors, Matt Weber builds a not-quite-fictional and very realistic locale in Trappers Valley and Shady Brake and surrounds). Where he especially excels comes in his polish and in his characters. This is a writer who clearly has spent his life to date in observation and understanding of human character and the spectrum of eccentricity.
This author deserves a wide audience, and we readers deserve him. (Studying how he writes would be beneficial, too.) I'm going to be seeking out his books.
January 17, 2019
This is an excellent collection of horror short stories. They were inventive, and creepy, and most of all left me wanting more. The stories had surprising depth at times, and the characters were wonderfully three dimensional.
January 25, 2019
A fabulous collection of horror stories. Actual horror stories.
February 12, 2018
Yikes! What do you get when you mix some biting humor in with a dash of horror? Teeth Marks!! Check out my full review here... https://horrornovelreviews.com/2018/0...
May 23, 2024
It's not often that I read an anthology where I can say I enjoyed every story in it. While they each were horroresque, they were completely unique from each other and only a few were written on topics I've read before. For the most part, Weber did an excellent job putting his own spin and writing style into these stories, keeping them original. I look forward to reading more from him.
January 16, 2019
I enjoyed a good chunk of the stories. I was put off by the racism and homophobia that pervaded most of the stories. A line here. A stereotypical southerner bit there. I have relatives in the south. They are bright and thoughtful. I could be wrong but....
May 29, 2025
Enjoyable
I find these stories quite entertaining and enjoyable. They are well written where you read the entire book in one sitting.
I find these stories quite entertaining and enjoyable. They are well written where you read the entire book in one sitting.
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