Horror USA: California

by Gabriel Grobler (Editor), R.C. Bowman (Editor), Jean Anker (Contributor)

Most monsters hide in darkness. Ours don’t have to.

Do you know how to summon the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age? Would you like to know the truth behind California’s devastating wildfires? Or why that famous actress stopped making movies? Ever heard about the ancient horror that that creeps—and feeds—through the canals of the Central Valley? Want to know what’s really going on at that abandoned theme park in the San Bernardino Mountains? How about the cursed roads of the High Desert? Or why all the pets in town are missing?

Twins with godlike powers…
A breathtaking mural that hides a horrific secret…
Bioengineered abominations prowling the rail lines…
Cursed films…
Possessed sports cars…
Beautiful demons…
Immortal movie stars…

These are just some of the horrors you’ll encounter in the Golden State, where the sun always shines… and sometimes blinds.

We have it all: enchanting forests to the north, dazzling deserts in the south, beaches, mountains, movies, music, and so much more. Our beauty will bewitch you, our glamour will excite you… and our horrors will forever haunt you.

450 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2019

Reviews

[Randa sperling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good, solid horror stories. These made for great reads especially for someone who gets frequently interrupted. I love this type of clear, concise writing!

[Angela Soto · Rating 1 out of 5]

I only read 3 stories. I was under the impression, based on the description, that this would be true stories, or at least discussions of the beginning of legends. However, based on what I read, the stories read like amateur writers trying to write scary fiction. It was a total disappointment.

[Mary Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories. Wouldn’t read before going to bed

[Jane Nightshade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excited to have my story, The Warriors of the Sand, in this huge collection of creepy tales from the Golden State.