Dead Boat

by Anthony D. Redden

The year is 1726 and Harvey, a young Fishmongers son, is awaiting his death upon the gallows. His fortune changes when he is offered a last-minute deal that could win him a full pardon and a new life in England. Unfortunately, not everything is as it seems. Harvey is about to get a harsh lesson in life aboard a ship surrounded by convicts. Worse yet is the cargo they carry – the corpses of 316 English soldiers. When a powerful blood curse starts to bring the dead to life, the crew of ‘The Charon’ will wish they had stayed to face the executioner.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 26, 2018

About the author

Anthony D Redden is an author of dark fiction. He writes mostly short stories and has work published by Gag me with a …, The Pygmy Giant, Micro Horror, Flashes in the Dark, Ether books and Schlock webzine. He has also appeared in the anthologies Fugitives by Sinister Saints, Weird Ales 2: Another Round by Quantum Corsets, and Mummy Knows Best by Terror Tree Books. He is recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Creative Writing at Teesside University and is desperately trying to find the time to juggle a family and a writing career. He writes movies reviews for scifimonkeys.com, is part of the editorial team for Bandit Fiction, and is signed by Kyanite Publishing for whom he is writing a horror series - Dead Boat is available now. He is a big fan of Horror, Science Fiction and coffee.

Reviews

[Crystal Kirkham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a delightful tale of horror on the high seas with a beautifully descriptive narrative.

[H.A. LYNN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yummy

I put off reading this because the only time I had to do so was in bed, in the dark... I am now going to dream of zombies.

This one is gross and wonderful. Lots of gore and chomps. You know you’re in for a treat when there are corpses on a boat and a magical amulet-like stone bringing the dead to life.

Quick read!

[Rob Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have yet to be anything but utterly impressed if not stunned by Anthony D. Redden's work. And this is no exception. Wonderfully terrifying, engrossing, and anxiety-inducing leaving you to want more even though you may fear for what is next. What a fantastic story. I'm not going to go into details, you just need to read it and find out for yourself why it is so damn good.

[Willie Handler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my favorite genre but it still garbbed me. Creepy and gory, it got my attention and ended far too soon. Very well crafted and a fun ride.

[J.L. Peridot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gross and very well written. If you can handle a spot of disgusting horror and some good old creepiness, this one's a worthwhile read indeed.