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Waves of Mutilation
A collection of horror, crime, science-fiction and dark fantasy stories.
A space vessel approaches the impossible.
The sins of humanity fail to be left behind.
Rural exploration takes a dark turn.
A lonely girl finds her true home at great cost.
A woman in Victorian England has a secret
A killer is on the loose in a small village and many more....
A space vessel approaches the impossible.
The sins of humanity fail to be left behind.
Rural exploration takes a dark turn.
A lonely girl finds her true home at great cost.
A woman in Victorian England has a secret
A killer is on the loose in a small village and many more....
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Published February 5, 2022
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March 7, 2022
My first read by Sarah Jane Huntington was her novel Cabin Terror, so this is my first experience with her short story work. I’m blown away by the variety of genres and voices in the collection. From science-fiction to crime to horror, Huntington takes you by the hand and leads you from site to sight, site to sight, site to sight. Her ability to craft worlds opens vistas, and the ability to move through genres reminds me of the best short story writers of the 1930s and 1940s. Her penchant for humor, for creating characters with quick slashes, for delivering a punch to the gut, for slitting open the mind and allowing us to see the mirror inside, reminds me of the great Robert Bloch and his early stories in Weird Tales.
There are nine stories in Waves of Mutilation, and all of them are robust with vivid settings and realistic characters. This is not a collection of flash fiction. All the tales are fully developed and engrossing.
I think anyone reading this collection will have a different favorite—the quality is high enough throughout to warrant it—but I was most impressed by the science-fiction story that opens the book: “No Stars Inside Dark Hearts.” Here we follow Alice Ramirez and the crew of The Asimov to the parameters (and barriers) of our solar system. This story demonstrates Huntington’s growth in craft as well as her growth as a social commentator.
“Only deep space in all its fatal and alluring beauty,” Huntington writes. If this book were a coat of arms, such words would be emblazoned as the heraldic motto.
There are nine stories in Waves of Mutilation, and all of them are robust with vivid settings and realistic characters. This is not a collection of flash fiction. All the tales are fully developed and engrossing.
I think anyone reading this collection will have a different favorite—the quality is high enough throughout to warrant it—but I was most impressed by the science-fiction story that opens the book: “No Stars Inside Dark Hearts.” Here we follow Alice Ramirez and the crew of The Asimov to the parameters (and barriers) of our solar system. This story demonstrates Huntington’s growth in craft as well as her growth as a social commentator.
“Only deep space in all its fatal and alluring beauty,” Huntington writes. If this book were a coat of arms, such words would be emblazoned as the heraldic motto.
February 13, 2022
I made a big life decision today. I am going to be a cat meat man and buy a car that needs some fixing up. The only way I can achieve this is to go speak to some Fae in the woods behind my home. Thanks a lot, Sarah Jane, I already kind of had a pretty decent life path but now your magical book has changed it. The only thing I’m really worried about is all of these giant tree roots out here and this woman asking me all of these questions to see if I qualify for a journey into the Earth. My life story aside, she’s done it again. Another great collection from one of my favorite writers today. This is a collection filled with some stories that will make you cringe, some that will make you look behold you, and what would a Sarah Jane Huntington collection be without a story that makes you cry a little? I also want to mention this collection feels like a journey, each story is set in a vastly different setting, time period, and genre; yet none of it feels jarring or awkward. I would put this at the top of the list for where to start reading Sarah’s work as this collection showcases what she does best in short fiction form. Looking forward to the next! K thx.
March 7, 2022
My first read by Sarah Jane Huntington was her novel Cabin Terror, so this is my first experience with her short story work. I’m blown away by the variety of genres and voices in the collection. From science-fiction to crime to horror, Huntington takes you by the hand and leads you from site to sight, site to sight, site to sight. Her ability to craft worlds opens vistas, and the ability to move through genres reminds me of the best short story writers of the 1930s and 1940s. Her penchant for humor, for creating characters with quick slashes, for delivering a punch to the gut, for slitting open the mind and allowing us to see the mirror inside, reminds me of the great Robert Bloch and his early stories in Weird Tales.
There are nine stories in Waves of Mutilation, and all of them are robust with vivid settings and realistic characters. This is not a collection of flash fiction. All the tales are fully developed and engrossing.
I think anyone reading this collection will have a different favorite—the quality is high enough throughout to warrant it—but I was most impressed by the science-fiction story that opens the book: “No Stars Inside Dark Hearts.” Here we follow Alice Ramirez and the crew of The Asimov to the parameters (and barriers) of our solar system. This story demonstrates Huntington’s growth in craft as well as her growth as a social commentator.
“Only deep space in all its fatal and alluring beauty,” Huntington writes. If this book were a coat of arms, such words would be emblazoned as the heraldic motto.
There are nine stories in Waves of Mutilation, and all of them are robust with vivid settings and realistic characters. This is not a collection of flash fiction. All the tales are fully developed and engrossing.
I think anyone reading this collection will have a different favorite—the quality is high enough throughout to warrant it—but I was most impressed by the science-fiction story that opens the book: “No Stars Inside Dark Hearts.” Here we follow Alice Ramirez and the crew of The Asimov to the parameters (and barriers) of our solar system. This story demonstrates Huntington’s growth in craft as well as her growth as a social commentator.
“Only deep space in all its fatal and alluring beauty,” Huntington writes. If this book were a coat of arms, such words would be emblazoned as the heraldic motto.
February 6, 2022
I read two of these stories weeks ago as a favor to the author and I was going to buy the book but she sent me an ARC. This did not effect my opinion.
Horror in space? Hell yeah and boy what epic horror it is!
A crew goes insane, real nicely done and a different ship resort to other wicked measures. This is weird horror and with new concepts which is super hard to find. Gay characters to, weird magic fantasy and a crime story that left me shook.
I get tired of reading monotonous stories so this was refreshing. The underlying messages are going to be a kick for some and in one, I kinda felt offended until I thought, okay fair enough, that actually IS how it is and I just dont like seeing it laid bare I guess.
Oh and rural exploration is now off my bucket list so yeah, thanks lol
Story notes were cute to. 5 stars
Horror in space? Hell yeah and boy what epic horror it is!
A crew goes insane, real nicely done and a different ship resort to other wicked measures. This is weird horror and with new concepts which is super hard to find. Gay characters to, weird magic fantasy and a crime story that left me shook.
I get tired of reading monotonous stories so this was refreshing. The underlying messages are going to be a kick for some and in one, I kinda felt offended until I thought, okay fair enough, that actually IS how it is and I just dont like seeing it laid bare I guess.
Oh and rural exploration is now off my bucket list so yeah, thanks lol
Story notes were cute to. 5 stars
February 8, 2022
I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of this new collection, and writing a blurb. I’m very happy I’ve been able to blurb such a great book!
Sarah Jane Huntington is definitely one of my favourite writers. Her work just gets better and better, and I’m always excited to see her unleash something new on the world.
As I said in my blurb, this is a brilliant collection of horrors, that includes tales from Victorian England, the spooky forests of Japan, and the depths of space. I thoroughly recommend folk check this book out. It’s just fantastic stuff.
Also, all proceeds will be going to charity. How bloody wonderful is that?
Go get a copy, support a worthy charity and an excellent author.
Sarah Jane Huntington is definitely one of my favourite writers. Her work just gets better and better, and I’m always excited to see her unleash something new on the world.
As I said in my blurb, this is a brilliant collection of horrors, that includes tales from Victorian England, the spooky forests of Japan, and the depths of space. I thoroughly recommend folk check this book out. It’s just fantastic stuff.
Also, all proceeds will be going to charity. How bloody wonderful is that?
Go get a copy, support a worthy charity and an excellent author.
March 22, 2022
A fantastic collection
This collection of short stories shows of Huntington's versatility and skill as a writer. From crime to sci-fi, through to contemporary horror there really is something for everyone. One thing that binds all of this collection together is the nagging dread that always lurks in this author's work. You always feel that something is going to go terribly wrong and it becomes a really addictive quality. Both sci-fi works "The Discarded Ones" and "No Stars Inside Dark Hearts" are high points as Huntington's passion for the genre shines through and melds perfectly with horror leanings. My personal favourites are "Under The Earth" , "One Sunny Day" , and "Aokigahara" the latter feeling like a Japanese Blair Witch Project on steroids! Most stories have strong messages and all act as cautionary tales. Truly excellent stuff from this exciting writer.
This collection of short stories shows of Huntington's versatility and skill as a writer. From crime to sci-fi, through to contemporary horror there really is something for everyone. One thing that binds all of this collection together is the nagging dread that always lurks in this author's work. You always feel that something is going to go terribly wrong and it becomes a really addictive quality. Both sci-fi works "The Discarded Ones" and "No Stars Inside Dark Hearts" are high points as Huntington's passion for the genre shines through and melds perfectly with horror leanings. My personal favourites are "Under The Earth" , "One Sunny Day" , and "Aokigahara" the latter feeling like a Japanese Blair Witch Project on steroids! Most stories have strong messages and all act as cautionary tales. Truly excellent stuff from this exciting writer.
February 8, 2022
4 and a half i think because the first story made no sense to me and i liked it but i had no idea what was going on. the rest was really great but it left me feeling a bit fed up with the human race until you get to the last two and then you feel alot better. my favourite was the one with the stone circle. all a bit bleek but great and different.
February 3, 2023
Very much enjoyed this book, wherein the stories ranged from pretty bleak to sort of uplifting. It reminded me that I should read more short story collections. In particular, Aokigahara was a fun story.
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April 15, 2022Great collection of differently themed dark tales - although the last is a heart-warming story - from a skilful and entertaining writer. Sci-fi, folk horror and a gentle ghost story, something for very mood in this charity anthology. This is the third book I've read by this author and it will not be the last, I am sure.
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