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Hellhole: An Anthology of Subterranean Terror
A descent into terror.
Legends tell of a hollow earth, a world beneath our own. A world filled with wonders... and danger. But what if the legends are true?
Delve into dark worlds in HELLHOLE, where death lurks around every corner, and come face to face with creatures from your worst nightmares in this collection of dark thrillers. New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry and Bram Stoker Award winner Rena Mason headline a cast of bestselling and award-winning authors.
This collection includes:
Introduction by James A. Moore
All the Devils are Here- A Joe Ledger/Lizzie Corbett Adventure by Jonathan Maberry
The Devil's Throat by Rena Mason
A Plague of Locusts by Michael McBride
Pit of Ghosts by Kirsten Cross
Where the Sun Does Not Shine by Paul Mannering
Guard Duty by SD Perry
Black Lung by Aaron Sterns
The Offspring by J.H. Moncrieff
Ginormous Hell Snake by Jake Bible
Ghosts of Hyperia by Jessica McHugh
He Who Fights by Sean Ellis
Edited by Lee Murray
Legends tell of a hollow earth, a world beneath our own. A world filled with wonders... and danger. But what if the legends are true?
Delve into dark worlds in HELLHOLE, where death lurks around every corner, and come face to face with creatures from your worst nightmares in this collection of dark thrillers. New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry and Bram Stoker Award winner Rena Mason headline a cast of bestselling and award-winning authors.
This collection includes:
Introduction by James A. Moore
All the Devils are Here- A Joe Ledger/Lizzie Corbett Adventure by Jonathan Maberry
The Devil's Throat by Rena Mason
A Plague of Locusts by Michael McBride
Pit of Ghosts by Kirsten Cross
Where the Sun Does Not Shine by Paul Mannering
Guard Duty by SD Perry
Black Lung by Aaron Sterns
The Offspring by J.H. Moncrieff
Ginormous Hell Snake by Jake Bible
Ghosts of Hyperia by Jessica McHugh
He Who Fights by Sean Ellis
Edited by Lee Murray
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November 24, 2018
Subterranean adventures are one of my favorite, must-read horror sub-genres (arctic terror is #1 and if anybody knows of any anthologies in this vein, or is planning on curating one, hit me up because I want to read the hell out of that!), so when New Zealand author Lee Murray announced she was editing Hellhole: An Anthology of Subterranean Terror and David Wood over at Adrenaline Press (and author of the Dane Maddock adventures) offered me an ARC, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to read this bad boy. A quick glance at the list of contributing authors lets you know straight away that you're in good, capable hands.
As Christian Bentulan's cover art suggests, Hellhole is a militaristic anthology, and the stories collected within follow similar beats of a military unit or similar such government agency finding their way into the bowels of the earth and encountering things they previously only could have imagined.
Jonathan Maberry kicks off Hellhole with a brand-new Joe Ledger novella set in the aftermath of his latest release, Deep Silence. I'm a late-comer to the Ledger series, but what I've read of it so far has made me a very quick convert and it's become a fast favorite of mine. "All The Devils Are Here" sets a damn high bar for the authors that follow and it's the perfect opener to this anthology (however, if, like me, you're not entirely caught up on Ledger's main book series, there is at least one big spoiler regarding a significant plot point from Deep Silence, so fair warning).
Blessedly, the writers tasked with the unfortunate challenge of following in Maberry's footsteps are wholly up to the task. Michael McBride, a favorite of mine going back to his DarkFuse days with his two Snowblind novellas and, more recently, his Unit 51 series for Kensington, delivers a top-notch bio-thriller with his "A Plague of Locusts." I can always count on McBride to deliver the goods, and his weird science run amok story here is no exception. It's a Crichton-esque horror story that reaches back to the US’s biological and chemical weapons research during WWII, and it has a good bit of environmental commentary, too, as all that crap dumped into the earth wreaks havoc in the present day.
Hellhole serves up a pretty wide variety of locales with the stories globe-hopping all over the place. J.H. Moncrieff takes us to Russia in "The Offspring," a short story nicely steeped in speculation over the Dyatlov legend, an incident that also served as inspiration for her Return to Dyatlov Pass creature-feature novel earlier this year. Aaron Sterns takes us into an underground Australian drug lab in "Black Lung," before Jake Bible takes us into the heart of the Amazon to fight a Ginormous Hell Snake. Paul Mannering's "Where The Sun Does Not Shine" provides a nice break from the book's predominately Earthly exploits by venturing into a hostile foreign world. It's not exactly a groundbreaking story (ha ha) with its highly familiar and obvious Aliens meets Tremors-inspired mashup, and is perhaps a bit too straight-forward of a run and gun adventure, but it sure is fun.
And fun is the name of the game here! Lee Murray did a bang-up job assembling a broad range of talents well-known for their prowess in crafting smart, highly entertaining military horror thrillers and lets them off the hook to dig some deep, dark, dank holes to explore. The end result provides plenty of action, mayhem, and more than a few interesting creatures and speculative terrors. Hellhole is a remarkably strong anthology that hits the (under)ground running and doesn't let up.
[Note: I received an advance reading copy of this title from the publisher, Adrenaline Press.]
As Christian Bentulan's cover art suggests, Hellhole is a militaristic anthology, and the stories collected within follow similar beats of a military unit or similar such government agency finding their way into the bowels of the earth and encountering things they previously only could have imagined.
Jonathan Maberry kicks off Hellhole with a brand-new Joe Ledger novella set in the aftermath of his latest release, Deep Silence. I'm a late-comer to the Ledger series, but what I've read of it so far has made me a very quick convert and it's become a fast favorite of mine. "All The Devils Are Here" sets a damn high bar for the authors that follow and it's the perfect opener to this anthology (however, if, like me, you're not entirely caught up on Ledger's main book series, there is at least one big spoiler regarding a significant plot point from Deep Silence, so fair warning).
Blessedly, the writers tasked with the unfortunate challenge of following in Maberry's footsteps are wholly up to the task. Michael McBride, a favorite of mine going back to his DarkFuse days with his two Snowblind novellas and, more recently, his Unit 51 series for Kensington, delivers a top-notch bio-thriller with his "A Plague of Locusts." I can always count on McBride to deliver the goods, and his weird science run amok story here is no exception. It's a Crichton-esque horror story that reaches back to the US’s biological and chemical weapons research during WWII, and it has a good bit of environmental commentary, too, as all that crap dumped into the earth wreaks havoc in the present day.
Hellhole serves up a pretty wide variety of locales with the stories globe-hopping all over the place. J.H. Moncrieff takes us to Russia in "The Offspring," a short story nicely steeped in speculation over the Dyatlov legend, an incident that also served as inspiration for her Return to Dyatlov Pass creature-feature novel earlier this year. Aaron Sterns takes us into an underground Australian drug lab in "Black Lung," before Jake Bible takes us into the heart of the Amazon to fight a Ginormous Hell Snake. Paul Mannering's "Where The Sun Does Not Shine" provides a nice break from the book's predominately Earthly exploits by venturing into a hostile foreign world. It's not exactly a groundbreaking story (ha ha) with its highly familiar and obvious Aliens meets Tremors-inspired mashup, and is perhaps a bit too straight-forward of a run and gun adventure, but it sure is fun.
And fun is the name of the game here! Lee Murray did a bang-up job assembling a broad range of talents well-known for their prowess in crafting smart, highly entertaining military horror thrillers and lets them off the hook to dig some deep, dark, dank holes to explore. The end result provides plenty of action, mayhem, and more than a few interesting creatures and speculative terrors. Hellhole is a remarkably strong anthology that hits the (under)ground running and doesn't let up.
[Note: I received an advance reading copy of this title from the publisher, Adrenaline Press.]
December 30, 2020
All anthologies are a mixed bag but while I found some of these to be 5 stars, more than a couple felt rushed, or poorly written and were more like fillers. I'd definitely recommend it to lovers of SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror (there's quite a bit of military stories in here), and creature-feature freaks like myself who like a bit of fun and action with their fiction.
December 6, 2018
** Edited as Review is now live on Kendall Reviews**
Strangely in 2018 I have read a fair number of single author collections yet not one multiple author anthology releases. Not sure how that even happened, but Hellhole finally ticked that box.
The listing of included authors is impressive, but that can sometimes work as a detriment. Expectations can be too high going in, causing a let down by the material included.
I can say easily, that is not the case here.
Included within are short to border-line novella length stories from some of the best story tellers currently releasing stuff. Jonathan Mayberry, J.H. Moncrieff (who is easily tied as my favourite female author out there with someone named Ahlborn), Paul Mannering, Sean Ellis, Rena Mason, Michael McBride just to name a few.
The interesting thing with this anthology is that while they all had a similar idea, the themes were so vast and different, I never once felt like I was reading the same tale over and over.
That also brings me to the difficulty of picking a standout! I would personally choose The Offspring by J.H. Moncrieff simply because I loved Return to Dyatlov Pass and to keep this spoiler free, let’s just say if you have read that, you will love this.
Michael McBride’s tale, Rena Mason’s story, Kristen Cross’s yarn and Paul Mannering’s offering all stack up so well together that it really makes for such a solid offering.
One tale that will scream at you to read is Ginormous Hell Snake by Jake Bible. Seriously, that’s the title. The story is just as fantastic as it sounds.
I personally have never read any of the Joe Ledger stories from Jonathan Mayberry, so I’m not sure if it offers anything more for fans of his, but it was a fun read to open the anthology with.
This anthology works really well together and it definitely lived up to the billing.
Strangely in 2018 I have read a fair number of single author collections yet not one multiple author anthology releases. Not sure how that even happened, but Hellhole finally ticked that box.
The listing of included authors is impressive, but that can sometimes work as a detriment. Expectations can be too high going in, causing a let down by the material included.
I can say easily, that is not the case here.
Included within are short to border-line novella length stories from some of the best story tellers currently releasing stuff. Jonathan Mayberry, J.H. Moncrieff (who is easily tied as my favourite female author out there with someone named Ahlborn), Paul Mannering, Sean Ellis, Rena Mason, Michael McBride just to name a few.
The interesting thing with this anthology is that while they all had a similar idea, the themes were so vast and different, I never once felt like I was reading the same tale over and over.
That also brings me to the difficulty of picking a standout! I would personally choose The Offspring by J.H. Moncrieff simply because I loved Return to Dyatlov Pass and to keep this spoiler free, let’s just say if you have read that, you will love this.
Michael McBride’s tale, Rena Mason’s story, Kristen Cross’s yarn and Paul Mannering’s offering all stack up so well together that it really makes for such a solid offering.
One tale that will scream at you to read is Ginormous Hell Snake by Jake Bible. Seriously, that’s the title. The story is just as fantastic as it sounds.
I personally have never read any of the Joe Ledger stories from Jonathan Mayberry, so I’m not sure if it offers anything more for fans of his, but it was a fun read to open the anthology with.
This anthology works really well together and it definitely lived up to the billing.
May 16, 2019
A very nice surprise was the opening short story to this anthology--a new Joe Ledger adventure! One that takes place after the events of Deep Silence, which I just read, so that kicked off this book with a nice bang. A mix of stories--some I really liked, others lukewarm about (the snake one)--with special kudos to SD Perry, someone who pops up quite a bit in horror anthologies, and never fails to impress me. Also liked the variety in authors--about half here are women and a variety of settings (the moon, Turkmenistan, Russia, Wales, Oman, etc.).
January 9, 2020
If claustrophobia and monsters are your greatest fears, then you need to dive right into this collection. Overall, the stories are fast-paced and high-intensity, making it fun to run alongside the main characters as they scramble to get out of tight quarters and sticky situations. The execution of some of these stories grabbed me more than others, but I always say that’s the beauty of an anthology. If you’re not vibe-ing with one, it’s no sweat. Soon enough, you’re on to the next. And, the majority of these tales are well-constructed and may even leave you with a euphoric adrenaline scare. Or yank your heartstrings right out of your chest. They did for me.
The stand-outs for me offered depth of characterization, witty dialogue, seemingly effortless prose, an interesting monster mythos, and a satisfying ending (some of which were like a punch in the gut). Jonathan Maberry somehow jam packs “All the Devils are Here” with all of these things. Not only that, but he puts you up front and center of the mayhem taking place in the dark pit of hell. Masterful story telling indeed. “Pit of Ghosts” by Kirsten Cross is another gem. What do you get when you take a tour in a haunted mine? Let me tell you that you’ll have fun finding out. Not sure I’ll be signing up for any such ghost hunting situation ever, ever, ever. Up next, J.H. Moncrieff writes a gripping prequel to her Return to Dyatlov Pass novel called “The Offspring”. Moncrieff crafts character, backstory, and shakes it all up with absolute terror. That ending. Ugh. I’m still wiping the tears. Aaron Sterns’ “Black Lung” is another fresh take on the theme of this collection. I wasn’t expecting to go on a drug raid, laced with heart-stopping twists and turns. If I reveal anymore, I’ll spoil the adventure. Jessica McHugh’s “Ghosts of Hyperia” has an intriguing premise leading to clever conclusion, the pieces coming full circle. The last tale “He Who Fights” by Sean Ellis is a rightful finish to this book. The realism and the flow of the language swept me right through those pages. I struggled to catch my breath until the final twist.
Although some of the stories here felt a bit same-y, there are enough outstanding ones to make this a must-read. And, if you haven’t been exposed to some of the authors yet, you’ll surely be whetting your taste buds for their other works. Oh, and don’t forget your military grade flashlight. You’ll need it for your descent into HELLHOLE.
The stand-outs for me offered depth of characterization, witty dialogue, seemingly effortless prose, an interesting monster mythos, and a satisfying ending (some of which were like a punch in the gut). Jonathan Maberry somehow jam packs “All the Devils are Here” with all of these things. Not only that, but he puts you up front and center of the mayhem taking place in the dark pit of hell. Masterful story telling indeed. “Pit of Ghosts” by Kirsten Cross is another gem. What do you get when you take a tour in a haunted mine? Let me tell you that you’ll have fun finding out. Not sure I’ll be signing up for any such ghost hunting situation ever, ever, ever. Up next, J.H. Moncrieff writes a gripping prequel to her Return to Dyatlov Pass novel called “The Offspring”. Moncrieff crafts character, backstory, and shakes it all up with absolute terror. That ending. Ugh. I’m still wiping the tears. Aaron Sterns’ “Black Lung” is another fresh take on the theme of this collection. I wasn’t expecting to go on a drug raid, laced with heart-stopping twists and turns. If I reveal anymore, I’ll spoil the adventure. Jessica McHugh’s “Ghosts of Hyperia” has an intriguing premise leading to clever conclusion, the pieces coming full circle. The last tale “He Who Fights” by Sean Ellis is a rightful finish to this book. The realism and the flow of the language swept me right through those pages. I struggled to catch my breath until the final twist.
Although some of the stories here felt a bit same-y, there are enough outstanding ones to make this a must-read. And, if you haven’t been exposed to some of the authors yet, you’ll surely be whetting your taste buds for their other works. Oh, and don’t forget your military grade flashlight. You’ll need it for your descent into HELLHOLE.
February 18, 2020
Eleven short amazing stories
This has been a great collection to read, and I heartily recommend it. We have everything in an amalgam of sci-fi, horror and military genre. I found all of them worthwhile, but I'll analyze only three here for the sake of conciseness.
All the Devils Are Here: The first story of the collection, and arguably one of the best. This was my first introduction to the character of Joe Ledger. I loved this story not only because of the great characters and well thought-out plot, but also because of the way it has been written. There's humor and wit and the whole story is paced very fast. The topics the story deals with are also very dear to me because they are reminiscent of Lovecraftian themes. I will definitely read more by this author. Written by Jonathan Maberry.
Guard Duty: Another masterpiece by a brilliant author. The plot is laid out systematically, clearly and mercilessly. The reader knows from almost the very beginning what is going to happen, and tension rises accordingly. And then comes the ending. The twist ending. This will blow your mind out. Written by S. D. Perry.
Ginormous Hell Snake: An eye patch adorned with a mairjuana leaf? Check. A (former) commandant of the Navy Seals training called Uncle Vinny? Check. The eponymous ginormous snake? Hell yes, check: it's not only in the title, it also appears in the story. This one is a well written tale full of humor. It moves quickly and it's over the top. Pure joy. Written by Jake Bible.
And these three are just examples. The book is packed with great writing. Highly recommended.
This has been a great collection to read, and I heartily recommend it. We have everything in an amalgam of sci-fi, horror and military genre. I found all of them worthwhile, but I'll analyze only three here for the sake of conciseness.
All the Devils Are Here: The first story of the collection, and arguably one of the best. This was my first introduction to the character of Joe Ledger. I loved this story not only because of the great characters and well thought-out plot, but also because of the way it has been written. There's humor and wit and the whole story is paced very fast. The topics the story deals with are also very dear to me because they are reminiscent of Lovecraftian themes. I will definitely read more by this author. Written by Jonathan Maberry.
Guard Duty: Another masterpiece by a brilliant author. The plot is laid out systematically, clearly and mercilessly. The reader knows from almost the very beginning what is going to happen, and tension rises accordingly. And then comes the ending. The twist ending. This will blow your mind out. Written by S. D. Perry.
Ginormous Hell Snake: An eye patch adorned with a mairjuana leaf? Check. A (former) commandant of the Navy Seals training called Uncle Vinny? Check. The eponymous ginormous snake? Hell yes, check: it's not only in the title, it also appears in the story. This one is a well written tale full of humor. It moves quickly and it's over the top. Pure joy. Written by Jake Bible.
And these three are just examples. The book is packed with great writing. Highly recommended.
May 9, 2020
2.5 for this anthology. There were some very cool ideas that just quickly became more of the same "run and gun to escape from the monsters down below." The premise of this anthology was awesome, but the lack of diverse storylines seemed to muddle them all together. Really, I believe this will appeal much more to the action/military horror crowd.
April 23, 2019
I've said for years that I'm not a fan of anthologies but I think I was just reading all of the wrong ones. I've discovered several over more recent years that have been thoroughly enjoyable and I count this among them. Lots of great authors with a huge variety of tales.
I enjoyed all of the stories, but some struck a deeper cord of terror for me than others.
"Black Lung" by Aaron Sterns really kicked in my panic mode. Being underground isn't exactly something I would much enjoy to begin with, but to be trapped there with a type of weed (that nobody wants to see made legal) and those who have chosen to partake of it... well, I think I'll sit that one out. So much of the story just made my skin crawl and I was inwardly chanting "get out, get out, get out" on a loop in my head.
"The Offspring" by J.H. Moncrieff shows off her specialty of taking you to a different time and a different place... and leaving you there. I love being able to see different times and different places through the words of Moncrieff, but I'll warn you, it never ends up being much of a pleasure trip! You may survive the things you face, but you will never be quite the same again. If you haven't had a chance to read "Return to Dyatlov Pass" then you will get just a small taste of that with this tale. Literally, my worst nightmare. The freezing cold, camping and... well, other things, but I won't spoil it for you so read it for yourself!
"Ginormous Hell Snake" by Jake Bible was one that surprised me! I mean, the title made me giggle and I thought that with a title like that it was either going to be cheesy or fantastic. I am happy to say, it was FANTASTIC. Triggered a lot more of the "get out, get out, get out" chanting in my mind, especially since it involved water, but the main characters (twin brothers Shane and Max Reynolds) are positively delightful and I would read any story that they were a part of. I'm not typically scared of snakes and I don't normally advocate for their demise but... well, as the title indicates, THIS was no ordinary snake.
I enjoyed all of the stories, but some struck a deeper cord of terror for me than others.
"Black Lung" by Aaron Sterns really kicked in my panic mode. Being underground isn't exactly something I would much enjoy to begin with, but to be trapped there with a type of weed (that nobody wants to see made legal) and those who have chosen to partake of it... well, I think I'll sit that one out. So much of the story just made my skin crawl and I was inwardly chanting "get out, get out, get out" on a loop in my head.
"The Offspring" by J.H. Moncrieff shows off her specialty of taking you to a different time and a different place... and leaving you there. I love being able to see different times and different places through the words of Moncrieff, but I'll warn you, it never ends up being much of a pleasure trip! You may survive the things you face, but you will never be quite the same again. If you haven't had a chance to read "Return to Dyatlov Pass" then you will get just a small taste of that with this tale. Literally, my worst nightmare. The freezing cold, camping and... well, other things, but I won't spoil it for you so read it for yourself!
"Ginormous Hell Snake" by Jake Bible was one that surprised me! I mean, the title made me giggle and I thought that with a title like that it was either going to be cheesy or fantastic. I am happy to say, it was FANTASTIC. Triggered a lot more of the "get out, get out, get out" chanting in my mind, especially since it involved water, but the main characters (twin brothers Shane and Max Reynolds) are positively delightful and I would read any story that they were a part of. I'm not typically scared of snakes and I don't normally advocate for their demise but... well, as the title indicates, THIS was no ordinary snake.
January 14, 2020
Stories to keep you fron dark deep places, tales of ancient gates opening with untold horrors, of monstrous serpents, of military squads facing evil, of mines haunted by the knockers.
Very enjoyable and entertaining read it all in one go.
Very enjoyable and entertaining read it all in one go.
January 29, 2024
This anthology had a lot of potential, but fell into Themed Anthology Syndrome, where all the stories were just too similar. Almost every one heavily featured the military. There's so much that can be done with underground horror, but this anthology explores only a pretty narrow subset of the possibilities. The exception is Jessica McHugh's creative and original story Ghosts of Hyperia, which also featured one of the creepiest monsters in a book full of monsters, and enough characterization that I actually cared about the characters. I also liked the opening story, All The Devils Are Here, by Jonathan Maberry, though the fact that it's an adventure featuring characters that appear elsewhere removed a lot of the tension for me. Creepiest underground monsters has to go to Michael McBride's A Plague of Locusts, which manages to make fungus absolutely terrifying. And finally, the book closes with a strong story, He Who Fights, by Sean Ellis, which was probably several pages longer than it needed to be, but had themes I definitely enjoyed, and wrapped up the anthology on an appropriately grim note. I love underground/cave horror, and overall this anthology was a slog for me to get through, with these few exceptions. Disappointing.
January 16, 2019
I am a huge fan of SNAFU and their anthology series (Of which I believe Mr. Murry has contributed) . When you mix military style fiction with horror, sci fi and fantasy in a fast paced anthology, that is a distinctive mix. You don't find too many folk or books that specialize in that type of wonderment. Well, when I saw this anthology, I was like whoa, what have we here. Well, we have the type of balls to the wall, terror filled stories that I love with MORE beasties and terrors of the deep. No kidding, there is a story in this anthology called "Ginormous Hell Snake" so you already know that this book is bringing the pain. As most of the action is based underground, in caves and pits, the authors toy with all sorts of creatures, real, mutated and supernatural! All of the stories are entertaining however a few of the tales, such as "One Hell of a Hole" and "A Plague of Locusts" are enough to even scare an ol horror hound like myself.
This work was highly impressive and I so look forward into checking out more from Adrenaline Press, which Mr. Lee Murphy worked with in the production of this gem. A second volume would be much appreciated.
This work was highly impressive and I so look forward into checking out more from Adrenaline Press, which Mr. Lee Murphy worked with in the production of this gem. A second volume would be much appreciated.
March 28, 2019
3.5 stars out of 5. I fell in love with the concept and cover when I discovered the book on twitter. I was so excited when it arrived! The multiauthor anthology offered a variety that was refreshing inbetween my work and studies. I had been unfamiliar with the military flavor of some of the stories, and once I got the hang of it I found it very fun. I relished the technical aspects which elevated the complexity of the stories. I had fun with all of the stories but my favorite was "A Plague of Locusts" by Michael McBride. I also really appreciated the ending of Sean Ellis's story "He Who Fights" and thought that was a great story to finish the collection on. Lee Murray currated a wonderful collection of action packed fightful delights.
October 8, 2019
El tema me encantó y además son puros nombres nuevos para mí. El terror subterráneo contiene elementos que me gustan y personalmente me resultan muy efectivos como la claustrofobia, los ecos en la oscuridad o criaturas completamente desconocidas.
Aunque hay de eso aquí, también hay varias otras ideas distintas, aunque luego de poco se empiezan a repetir cosas de manera bastante marcada y no necesariamente eran las que más me gustaban (el tema militar me parece francamente chocante).
Lo recomiendo pero si pudiera cambiar algo en mi propia experiencia, sería espaciar más los diferentes cuentos.
Aunque hay de eso aquí, también hay varias otras ideas distintas, aunque luego de poco se empiezan a repetir cosas de manera bastante marcada y no necesariamente eran las que más me gustaban (el tema militar me parece francamente chocante).
Lo recomiendo pero si pudiera cambiar algo en mi propia experiencia, sería espaciar más los diferentes cuentos.
February 3, 2020
These stories MIGHT get a rise out of people with a fear of snakes or spiders, but that’s only if they can tolerate the terrible writing. I finished this book in the hopes I could get one good story, but all I was able to find was a couple “ok” stories. This was my first attempt to read horror short stories and it’ll b a while before I’m able to recover from this waste of time.
March 2, 2020
Very well done anthology by some really talented writers. I only wish there had been a bit more variety, as one story about a squad of military personnel after the other started to bleed together. For me, the standout stories were “A Plague of Locusts” by Michael McBride and “Pit of Ghosts” by Kirsten Cross.
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March 23, 2020I loved this!
This was a great anthology! I love this type of layout. Give the authors a basic story line and let am go. But this one was very carefully put together but someone who knew who to go to for the right authors! Nice job!
This was a great anthology! I love this type of layout. Give the authors a basic story line and let am go. But this one was very carefully put together but someone who knew who to go to for the right authors! Nice job!
December 8, 2018
A BUNCH OF BIG NASTIES IT IS...
Hello, this collection of tales had some real whoppers and some real weenie hut juniors. Most were real good. Thanks.
Hello, this collection of tales had some real whoppers and some real weenie hut juniors. Most were real good. Thanks.
January 17, 2019
It was ok.
Some of the stories were great while others were mediocre at best. Jonathan Mayberry story was great but he was a hard act to follow.
Some of the stories were great while others were mediocre at best. Jonathan Mayberry story was great but he was a hard act to follow.
October 14, 2020
Wow!! it's been a long time since I've read an anthology from cover to cover and enjoyed it!
April 6, 2021
The stories just didn’t grab me.
September 19, 2023
Skipped the last two stories. They all seemed very much the same; I was getting bored.
April 15, 2025
This was a nice read. It gave me more author to look up after I was finished.
not-going-to-finish
November 28, 2021DNF
After the third story started with yet another military group I went to look at the review page and saw that apparently there's a lot of military style stories in this and one review even said it was more action adventure then horror. I've always felt it's hard to do horror with military characters, because they're usually at least capable of defending themselves more then usual protagonists.
So yeah, not the sort of underground horror stories I was looking for. I was looking for more of the Magnus Archives style Buried horror. Like in ep 15. Lost Johns' Cave, which creeps me out to just think about. That's underground horror done right.
Not, soldiers shooting monsters that happen to be underground. Maybe I missed a few of the ones I would have liked after giving up so early but after such a bad start I could not be bothered to check.
After the third story started with yet another military group I went to look at the review page and saw that apparently there's a lot of military style stories in this and one review even said it was more action adventure then horror. I've always felt it's hard to do horror with military characters, because they're usually at least capable of defending themselves more then usual protagonists.
So yeah, not the sort of underground horror stories I was looking for. I was looking for more of the Magnus Archives style Buried horror. Like in ep 15. Lost Johns' Cave, which creeps me out to just think about. That's underground horror done right.
Not, soldiers shooting monsters that happen to be underground. Maybe I missed a few of the ones I would have liked after giving up so early but after such a bad start I could not be bothered to check.
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