Abominations: 17 Spine-Tingling Tales Of Murderous Monsters And Horrific Creatures

by Timothy Deal (Editor), Tracie McBride, Kevin Lucia (Contributor)

Shroud is excited to announce a devilish collection of thrilling short fiction comprised of some of the most horrifying stories of creatures, mythical beasts, and murderous monsters. Abominations features superbly-crafted tales, NEVER before published, from the most compelling voices in modern horror. Stories and authors include: John Teehan- Whatever happened to Baby Charles? Anna Lowther- Grace's Garden; Eric Christ- Riding The Oak Mill Bridge; Rhonda Parrish- Spoiled Picnic; William Vogel-Papa Mort; Tracie McBride-Marked; Mark Tullius- When it Rains; Kevin Lucia- The Water God of Clarke Street; Brandon Berntson- Mosquito; Jeff Parish- For the Good of the Flock; Lee Zumpe- Worm-sacks and Dirt-backs; Lon Prater- Starvelito; Lincoln Crisler- Old Stooping Lugh; Gerard Houarner- Devoured Smile; R. Scott McCoy- Good Dog; Dave Dunwoody- The Ambrosia Supper Club; Richard Farnsworth- B.E.K.s.

Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Anthologies

238 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2008

About the author

Timothy Deal is the editor and publisher of Shroud Publishing LLC, a Milton, NH publisher of dark speculative fiction. In 2007, Tim launched Shroud Magazine, the Journal of Dark Fiction and Art (a Black Quill nominee), which in 2008 was selected by Ingram Periodicals for North American retail distribution through the Barnes & Noble retail chain. He has edited three anthologies, two of which were simultaneously recommended for Bram Stoker Awards from the Horror Writers’ Association with BENEATH THE SURFACE ultimately garnering the nomination. Tim has authored more than 100 published stories, news pieces, features, and analysis in topics such as technology and business, entertainment, the arts, and film. He currently sits as the Publications head for the New England Horror Writers’ executive committee. Prior to his career in writing and publishing, Tim was a police officer, paratrooper, and Army counterintelligence agent.

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I have a story in this anthology. So yeah, I'm just a tad biased.

With that out of the way, this is a solid anthology. Shroud being a relatively new small-press publisher, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But the stories are all decent to quite good. I don't think there's a dud in the bunch. Some are actually chilling and creepy.

There are no "big-name" writers in the book, but they've all realized success in various magazines and other anthologies.

If you want to take a little bit of a chance and read something from a small publisher, this is a safe bet. If you do, please let me know how you liked my entry.

[James Pratt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of these stories read like the work of up-and-comers still searching for their voice. That doesn't mean this isn't an enjoyable collection of monster-centric tales. The writing is for the most part solid and the emphasis is on atmosphere rather than gore. Some stories shine ("Starvelito" by Lon Prater was particularly twisted) and all are a decent if quick read.

James Pratt, author of 'When Dead Gods Dream: A Collection of Lovecraftian Short Stories'

[Lincoln]

Can't review it in good conscience because I'm in it, but it's a pretty good book... srsly.

[Richard Farnsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best three anthologies I ever published a story in...
'BEKs'