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Elements of Horror Book Two: Air, is the second in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. Within these pages you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Breathe deeply, as you experience the horrors of twisted serial killers, apocalyptic outbreaks, evil spirits, and much more.
- GenresHorror
165 pages, Paperback
First published September 25, 2019
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About the author
Jaq D. Hawkins
39 books68 followersJaq D Hawkins is a British author in the genres of Steampunk, Fantasy and the occult. Her first published book, Understanding Chaos Magic (Capall Bann, 1996), was the first book on chaos magic to bring a general understanding of the subject to a wide audience, and earned her a place among the best known writers on chaos magic.
Her Spirits of the Elements series spread her reputation across a wider spectrum of the magical community and led to speaking engagements in far flung corners of the earth, including the US and Japan as well as the UK. She retired from public speaking in 2006, but started making exceptions on occasion in 2008. She is no longer able to travel to the US however, as they do not accept her British passport due to complications over her actual place of birth.
Of her subsequent books, the most popular is Chaos Monkey, which takes a unique perspective on the subject of magic and how it affects the lives of those who choose to follow a magical path. It personifies magic as The Monkey, a Trickster archetype that sometimes teaches powerful lessons through uncomfortable methods. Those who learn to laugh with The Monkey become stronger as a result.
In 2005 her first Fantasy novel, Dance of the Goblins, was published followed by Demoniac Dance and soon to be joined in 2012 by Power of the Dance.
In Steampunk, Jaq has released The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure and has two more Steampunk titles in progress.
She currently lives in Norwich, UK.
Her Spirits of the Elements series spread her reputation across a wider spectrum of the magical community and led to speaking engagements in far flung corners of the earth, including the US and Japan as well as the UK. She retired from public speaking in 2006, but started making exceptions on occasion in 2008. She is no longer able to travel to the US however, as they do not accept her British passport due to complications over her actual place of birth.
Of her subsequent books, the most popular is Chaos Monkey, which takes a unique perspective on the subject of magic and how it affects the lives of those who choose to follow a magical path. It personifies magic as The Monkey, a Trickster archetype that sometimes teaches powerful lessons through uncomfortable methods. Those who learn to laugh with The Monkey become stronger as a result.
In 2005 her first Fantasy novel, Dance of the Goblins, was published followed by Demoniac Dance and soon to be joined in 2012 by Power of the Dance.
In Steampunk, Jaq has released The Wake of the Dragon: A Steampunk Adventure and has two more Steampunk titles in progress.
She currently lives in Norwich, UK.
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November 9, 2019
Air, even better than the first anthology, Earth. I have too many favourites in this one, but they're all great. Post-apocalyptic seems to be the trend for many stories in this one...and I love reading these types of tales.
Listing a few of my favourites...Denial, Deep Breaths, Dumbo Syndrome, and Please, I Need to Breathe.
Highly recommended.
Listing a few of my favourites...Denial, Deep Breaths, Dumbo Syndrome, and Please, I Need to Breathe.
Highly recommended.
October 12, 2019
This is the second Elements of Horror anthology, and once again I am lucky enough to have a story included.
If anything, I felt that the quality of these stories was even higher. This is a collection of very well crafted horror stories, each one looking at the theme of 'air' in a different way, and in different sub-genres of horror. It means that you never quite know what you are going to get, and that variety makes the whole book that much more interesting to read. I have read themed collections before that become dull and repetative, but the stories chosen here are perfectly picked to keep the attention of the reader.
The stand out stories for me were "Denial" by Theresa Jacobs - a deliciously bleak end-of-the-world story, "Deep Breaths" by PJ Blakey-Novis - a great serial killer story that I desperatly want to be expanded into a bigger story/world, and the truly excellent "Walking" by Peter Germany - which has instantly made my list of all time favourite short stories!
Like a Greatest Hits album, this is a collection of brilliant stories, with no duds that you want to skip past.
I highly recommend giving this a read!
If anything, I felt that the quality of these stories was even higher. This is a collection of very well crafted horror stories, each one looking at the theme of 'air' in a different way, and in different sub-genres of horror. It means that you never quite know what you are going to get, and that variety makes the whole book that much more interesting to read. I have read themed collections before that become dull and repetative, but the stories chosen here are perfectly picked to keep the attention of the reader.
The stand out stories for me were "Denial" by Theresa Jacobs - a deliciously bleak end-of-the-world story, "Deep Breaths" by PJ Blakey-Novis - a great serial killer story that I desperatly want to be expanded into a bigger story/world, and the truly excellent "Walking" by Peter Germany - which has instantly made my list of all time favourite short stories!
Like a Greatest Hits album, this is a collection of brilliant stories, with no duds that you want to skip past.
I highly recommend giving this a read!
August 14, 2020
Second in a series of Horror story anthologies with stories themed on each of the four elements; Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
As with the first book in the series, the quality of the stories is very high. My favourite stories are the ones that took a dystopian angle or dealt with spirits associated with Air, Folletti and Dumbo Syndrome.
Most of the stories took a literal approach to air, dealing with breathing or airborne viruses and such. There were two serial killer stories which is not my preferred subject matter, but even those were well-written. The last one too well, I had to stop reading.
This is a series I can highly recommend to any Horror reader. I'll be starting the next one, Fire, as soon as I finish another anthology I'm reading now.
As with the first book in the series, the quality of the stories is very high. My favourite stories are the ones that took a dystopian angle or dealt with spirits associated with Air, Folletti and Dumbo Syndrome.
Most of the stories took a literal approach to air, dealing with breathing or airborne viruses and such. There were two serial killer stories which is not my preferred subject matter, but even those were well-written. The last one too well, I had to stop reading.
This is a series I can highly recommend to any Horror reader. I'll be starting the next one, Fire, as soon as I finish another anthology I'm reading now.
January 28, 2022
This batch of stories were good but not at all horror stories in my opinion. These were more post-apocalyptic or sci-fi type stories. There were 2 about serial killers, but weren't horror stories at all. They do make you think twice about what you breathe in and how easy it would be for the air to contain something deadly.
October 30, 2019
Excellent collection of scary stories. Higher caliber than most anthologies.
July 5, 2020
Great collection 💜
I wasn’t sure the length of these stories would work for me, but it totally worked. Most of authors did a fantastic job in creeping me out in just a few minutes. There were 1 or 2 stories in this book that I just couldn’t get into, otherwise this book was very enjoyable.
I was pleasantly surprised with this narrator. So many stories and different characters but he did a terrific job.
This is book 2 and can be read as a standalone, as well as each individual story.
If you’re into the Twilight Zone feel, I highly recommend this book/series.
Sisters Spotlight 💜
I wasn’t sure the length of these stories would work for me, but it totally worked. Most of authors did a fantastic job in creeping me out in just a few minutes. There were 1 or 2 stories in this book that I just couldn’t get into, otherwise this book was very enjoyable.
I was pleasantly surprised with this narrator. So many stories and different characters but he did a terrific job.
This is book 2 and can be read as a standalone, as well as each individual story.
If you’re into the Twilight Zone feel, I highly recommend this book/series.
Sisters Spotlight 💜
February 26, 2023
a strong second book in the Elements of Horror series, I loved the use of air and it had what I was looking for from the first book. The stories were written perfectly and I enjoyed each story.
I received a free copy of this book via Red Cape Reviews and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Red Cape Reviews and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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