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Twisted: Volume One
Five twisted short stories set in and around Scarborough
A perigean tide exposes a strange cave...
A second-hand book shop with an appetite for readers...
A little boy wanders off on a crowded beach - drawn by a magnificent sandcastle...
An odd confession gives new meaning to sudden cramp...
And an aspiring DJ plays a set he'll never forget...
A perigean tide exposes a strange cave...
A second-hand book shop with an appetite for readers...
A little boy wanders off on a crowded beach - drawn by a magnificent sandcastle...
An odd confession gives new meaning to sudden cramp...
And an aspiring DJ plays a set he'll never forget...
- GenresHorror
74 pages, ebook
First published August 2, 2017
26 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
J.B. Forsyth
17 books8 followersJ.B.Forsyth lives with his wife and three children in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
He is the author of the ABSENCE fantasy novels and their spin-off series TALES OF THE WESTLAND. Other works include TWISTED, a short story series set in and around Scarborough.
He is the author of the ABSENCE fantasy novels and their spin-off series TALES OF THE WESTLAND. Other works include TWISTED, a short story series set in and around Scarborough.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 11, 2019
Wow, what a great set of short stories! This author really can write and you won't skip any of the stories in this anthology. He really gives old ideas and well read subjects new power. Highly recommended. I went through this volume in a single reading!
July 10, 2018
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Twisted
Author: J B Forsyth
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 20
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 20 readers:
19 would read another book by this author.
16 thought the cover was good or excellent.
20 felt it was easy to follow.
19 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
9 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
19 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
19 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A very atmospheric read. I would think anybody from this part of the world would enjoy all of them very much.’ Female reader, aged 38
‘Free of errors and with plenty happening to keep any reader enthralled. This is a gem of a book. The cover lacks power. It might be worth a re-think.’ Female reader, aged 54
‘Well, this is most definitely twisted. The author shows a lot of imagination and tends to focus his horror on the characters. Wonderfully written.’ Female reader, aged 60
‘What a wonderful writer. The author knows his horror and how to creep out the reader. There’s much talent here; I suspect we will see more of this writer.’ Female reader, aged 63
To Sum It Up:
‘Scary stuff; deliciously so. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Twisted
Author: J B Forsyth
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 20
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 20 readers:
19 would read another book by this author.
16 thought the cover was good or excellent.
20 felt it was easy to follow.
19 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
9 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
19 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
19 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A very atmospheric read. I would think anybody from this part of the world would enjoy all of them very much.’ Female reader, aged 38
‘Free of errors and with plenty happening to keep any reader enthralled. This is a gem of a book. The cover lacks power. It might be worth a re-think.’ Female reader, aged 54
‘Well, this is most definitely twisted. The author shows a lot of imagination and tends to focus his horror on the characters. Wonderfully written.’ Female reader, aged 60
‘What a wonderful writer. The author knows his horror and how to creep out the reader. There’s much talent here; I suspect we will see more of this writer.’ Female reader, aged 63
To Sum It Up:
‘Scary stuff; deliciously so. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
September 19, 2017
Absolutely glorious
What a brilliant collection of stories. 5 short stories, beautifully written and described. I don't want to give any spoilers, but at least one of these stories literally kept me awake at night, and still haunts me regularly. A magnificent achievement!
What a brilliant collection of stories. 5 short stories, beautifully written and described. I don't want to give any spoilers, but at least one of these stories literally kept me awake at night, and still haunts me regularly. A magnificent achievement!
June 20, 2020
Treasures
I don't usually read compilations of short stories but I am glad I read these. They are all top notch and I really enjoyed them. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
I don't usually read compilations of short stories but I am glad I read these. They are all top notch and I really enjoyed them. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 18, 2017
This is a modern set of stories from the warped mind of J.B. Forsyth. It takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. I loved it. Twisted tales from a twisted author! Can't wait for the next.
May 28, 2019
Very entertaining!
May 11, 2020
More stories please! The front cover gives me the creeps now I've read Sandcastle Man. This book is great.
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