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April showers bring May flowers. But as the rain-swollen creeks recede, the residents of one rural town learn that April showers also bring something far worse than destructive floods and property damage. This year, the April showers have brought a cryptozoological nightmare... Scratch.
Bonus Feature:
This special edition also includes a reprint of Nick Mamatas's insightful interview with the author, which originally appeared in Cemetery Dance magazine.
Hardcover Limited Edition of 550 signed and numbered copies bound in full-cloth and Smyth sewn with illustrated endpapers.
April showers bring May flowers. But as the rain-swollen creeks recede, the residents of one rural town learn that April showers also bring something far worse than destructive floods and property damage. This year, the April showers have brought a cryptozoological nightmare... Scratch.
Bonus Feature:
This special edition also includes a reprint of Nick Mamatas's insightful interview with the author, which originally appeared in Cemetery Dance magazine.
Hardcover Limited Edition of 550 signed and numbered copies bound in full-cloth and Smyth sewn with illustrated endpapers.
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94 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2010
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Brian Keene
382 books2,992 followersBRIAN KEENE writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. His 2003 novel, The Rising, is often credited (along with Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later film) with inspiring pop culture’s current interest in zombies. Keene’s novels have been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Italian, French, Taiwanese, and many more. In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as Doctor Who, Hellboy, Masters of the Universe, and Superman.
Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Fast Zombies Suck. Several more are in-development or under option. Keene also serves as Executive Producer for the independent film studio Drunken Tentacle Productions.
Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books.
Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine, and Rue Morgue Magazine. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror 2014 Grand Master Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. (home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber) for his outreach to U.S. troops serving both overseas and abroad. A prolific public speaker, Keene has delivered talks at conventions, college campuses, theaters, and inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, VA.
The father of two sons, Keene lives in rural Pennsylvania.
Several of Keene’s novels have been developed for film, including Ghoul, The Ties That Bind, and Fast Zombies Suck. Several more are in-development or under option. Keene also serves as Executive Producer for the independent film studio Drunken Tentacle Productions.
Keene also oversees Maelstrom, his own small press publishing imprint specializing in collectible limited editions, via Thunderstorm Books.
Keene’s work has been praised in such diverse places as The New York Times, The History Channel, The Howard Stern Show, CNN.com, Publisher’s Weekly, Media Bistro, Fangoria Magazine, and Rue Morgue Magazine. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the World Horror 2014 Grand Master Award, two Bram Stoker Awards, and a recognition from Whiteman A.F.B. (home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber) for his outreach to U.S. troops serving both overseas and abroad. A prolific public speaker, Keene has delivered talks at conventions, college campuses, theaters, and inside Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, VA.
The father of two sons, Keene lives in rural Pennsylvania.
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October 15, 2020
И двете истории го бях чел в сборниците разкази, но така и така ми се моташе на киндъла тази версия, а и Кийн е чудесен за препрочитане.
Scratch - Крийчър фийчър новелка в която голяма змия от пенсилванския фолклор решава да изтормози няколко откъснати от наводнение провинциални вили. Звучи доволно реалистично, но змиите никога не са ме плашели, ама не съм и попадал на огромна човекоядна гадина, де. Иначе разказът има доста приличен мета елемент и терзанията и страховете на главния герой/автора са си съвсем на място - простичкият и напълно разбираем ужас да не можеш да защитиш семейството си, съмненията дали даваш всичко от себе си да си добър баща и родител - тези неща правят исторiята прилично четиво.
Halves - Много добър кратък разказ в който има отглас от същите чувства и внушения като предишния, предполагам за това са в едно книжно тяло. Този обаче доста пò зловещ, задъхан и забавен едновремено.
Котката всяка сутрин носи половинки подаръци на семейството. ТОва хич не се харесва на въображаемия приятел на малката им дъщеричка. Дали детето има проблеми с приемането на реалността или се случва нещо съвсем друго?
Scratch - Крийчър фийчър новелка в която голяма змия от пенсилванския фолклор решава да изтормози няколко откъснати от наводнение провинциални вили. Звучи доволно реалистично, но змиите никога не са ме плашели, ама не съм и попадал на огромна човекоядна гадина, де. Иначе разказът има доста приличен мета елемент и терзанията и страховете на главния герой/автора са си съвсем на място - простичкият и напълно разбираем ужас да не можеш да защитиш семейството си, съмненията дали даваш всичко от себе си да си добър баща и родител - тези неща правят исторiята прилично четиво.
Halves - Много добър кратък разказ в който има отглас от същите чувства и внушения като предишния, предполагам за това са в едно книжно тяло. Този обаче доста пò зловещ, задъхан и забавен едновремено.
Котката всяка сутрин носи половинки подаръци на семейството. ТОва хич не се харесва на въображаемия приятел на малката им дъщеричка. Дали детето има проблеми с приемането на реалността или се случва нещо съвсем друго?
January 2, 2013
Excellent novella. I recently gave up reading the first in a series of apparently popular books (no I'm not saying what) which was fairly well written (I've read a lot worse), had lots of action, creatures, death etc. but just didn't engage me. There was little or no tension and when characters died I really didn't care. Then I read Scratch, also a 'creature' story but there the similarity ends. This short novella is full of tension and when people died, or come close to death, I really cared, even though I'd only met them a few pages earlier. That's what makes Brian Keene such a good writer, and that's why I keep coming back and buying (and reading) his books. This is a quick read but very good. For that matter, the extra short story, Halves, in the kindle edition was very good as well (and I have to admit that sometimes Mr Keene's short stories don't work as well for me as his novellas and novels - but this one did). Worth every penny to get hold of.
June 28, 2016
Another Brian Keene's story I've read this last week.
"Scratch" - was not to my liking. It felt disappointing that this tale didn't developed a bit more on the characters and the monster.
The Second story "Halves" was another thing. I really enjoy this one. For cat lovers this one is a must. I will not say much because it will spoil the story. With only 10 pages it's small but compact. Probably this one if it had more pages would be repetitive.
This is not a book I would recommend. It less than 100 pages for a price of full lightened novel it's too much and don't give much info either on Brian Keene potential or his excellent Mythos.
"Scratch" - was not to my liking. It felt disappointing that this tale didn't developed a bit more on the characters and the monster.
The Second story "Halves" was another thing. I really enjoy this one. For cat lovers this one is a must. I will not say much because it will spoil the story. With only 10 pages it's small but compact. Probably this one if it had more pages would be repetitive.
This is not a book I would recommend. It less than 100 pages for a price of full lightened novel it's too much and don't give much info either on Brian Keene potential or his excellent Mythos.
December 3, 2014
I read Brian Keene's Scratch on the Kindle and it contained a bonus story called Halves with it. Scratch is about a father who (like any good father) wants to be a good parent and husband to his wife. He struggles with many of the fears a man subconsciously faces during his daily life. "Can I protect my family?", "Am I doing what is best for my kid?", "Can I always provide for them?". You can really tell that Brian Keene is channeling his own fears as a dad and as a husband throughout this novella. I would say that is definitely the strong points of this short story. The other half of it is focusing on a gigantic snake called Scratch who is described in such great detail, that you feel the fears and anxiety of the main protagonists. I suppose that Brian's real life fear of snakes really helped with Scratch's description and horrors.
I'm not a big fan of giant animal monster movies unless they were corny like Godzilla or Cloverfield. I never saw the appeal of Jaws or the giant crocodile horror films. I think it was the main protagonist's believability and Brian's fear of snakes that won me over in the end. Apparently this book has minor references to Ghoul, most likely in the way of location or setting. I haven't read Ghoul but I have heard that it is one of his best novels to date.
I give Scratch a four out of five stars. For the price it is offered under it is really a steal. Especially when you consider that his other novella Halves is bundled with it. I have given Halves by itself a five out of five stars. Halves has minor references to his Labyrinth mythology and just like Scratch it's message is really strong and meaningful.
I'm not a big fan of giant animal monster movies unless they were corny like Godzilla or Cloverfield. I never saw the appeal of Jaws or the giant crocodile horror films. I think it was the main protagonist's believability and Brian's fear of snakes that won me over in the end. Apparently this book has minor references to Ghoul, most likely in the way of location or setting. I haven't read Ghoul but I have heard that it is one of his best novels to date.
I give Scratch a four out of five stars. For the price it is offered under it is really a steal. Especially when you consider that his other novella Halves is bundled with it. I have given Halves by itself a five out of five stars. Halves has minor references to his Labyrinth mythology and just like Scratch it's message is really strong and meaningful.
September 5, 2013
Just when I thought Peter Benchley Jaws and Shelley Katz Alligator had scared me out of my mind with fear of nature then Brian Keene tells this great short story about no other than a giant snake.
Mr. Keene sets us in a rural setting in Pennsylvania. A family of three at their country home all of the sudden face the wrath of nature with a torrential storm. But this is the least of their worries, as the rain subsides danger of flooding is evident but what was not expected is that an old ginormous snake will make its way to them. So why is the story so good? Well, we have our protagonist against this snake. Snakes are terrifying animals. Just think of the way they kill and the way they feed. Their fast reactions and slithery movements evokes a feeling of dread and danger. Brian Keene writing made me feel as part of the scenes in the book. I felt I was there witnessing the encounter with this aberration of nature. And was I scared? Oh heck yeah!
This story is part of Cemetery Dance Signature Series, number 7 to be specific. Illustrator Russell Dickerson lavishly draws the illustrations for the book. And as a bonus, you get an interview by Nick Mamatas to the author. Overall, I think it was a quick great read. If you are scared of snakes, you will be terrified by this story and if you are not, I can tell you that after this story you must likely will.
Mr. Keene sets us in a rural setting in Pennsylvania. A family of three at their country home all of the sudden face the wrath of nature with a torrential storm. But this is the least of their worries, as the rain subsides danger of flooding is evident but what was not expected is that an old ginormous snake will make its way to them. So why is the story so good? Well, we have our protagonist against this snake. Snakes are terrifying animals. Just think of the way they kill and the way they feed. Their fast reactions and slithery movements evokes a feeling of dread and danger. Brian Keene writing made me feel as part of the scenes in the book. I felt I was there witnessing the encounter with this aberration of nature. And was I scared? Oh heck yeah!
This story is part of Cemetery Dance Signature Series, number 7 to be specific. Illustrator Russell Dickerson lavishly draws the illustrations for the book. And as a bonus, you get an interview by Nick Mamatas to the author. Overall, I think it was a quick great read. If you are scared of snakes, you will be terrified by this story and if you are not, I can tell you that after this story you must likely will.
February 1, 2014
The river that winds up the valley where I live looks like a snake when seen from above, with one oxbow after another, and it has seen its share of strange creatures swimming through its waters. But it's never had something like what Brian Keene has concocted for this story, Scratch.
Evan Fisher is a comic book illustrator and devoted father to his son, Dylan, but his limitations in keeping his family safe are tested when the Susquehanna River floods during the spring. It's not so much the rising waters that creep along his backyard that test his mettle, but the tentacular impossibility he sees on the other side of the river. Old Scratch is supposed to be nothing but folklore, but it's hard for Evan and his neighbor to dismiss what they've seen reach out of those torrential waters.
In quick fashion, Keene captures Evan's fear and resolve when the flood comes. The guy has a knack for taking the most wondrously terrifying creatures in horror and shackling them to our mundane reality. The flood waters ought to be terrifying enough if your child has ever strayed to close to a riverbank, but throw in a slithering monstrosity and what should be cartoonish in some regard feels downright palpable. That said, the ending offered up feels a bit anticlimactic, though there is a piece at the end that spikes the tension right back up.
Along with Scratch, there's a short story called "Halves" that was as comical as it was creepy. If you've ever owned a cat that brought you "gifts" to your door of the recently killed variety, you'll know what I'm talking about. Throw in an afterword from Brian Keene about the stories, and this ebook is a nice little glimpse into the horror master's mind. It might not be the book I point to as a gateway for new readers, but they could certainly do worse when searching out something short and scary to read.
Evan Fisher is a comic book illustrator and devoted father to his son, Dylan, but his limitations in keeping his family safe are tested when the Susquehanna River floods during the spring. It's not so much the rising waters that creep along his backyard that test his mettle, but the tentacular impossibility he sees on the other side of the river. Old Scratch is supposed to be nothing but folklore, but it's hard for Evan and his neighbor to dismiss what they've seen reach out of those torrential waters.
In quick fashion, Keene captures Evan's fear and resolve when the flood comes. The guy has a knack for taking the most wondrously terrifying creatures in horror and shackling them to our mundane reality. The flood waters ought to be terrifying enough if your child has ever strayed to close to a riverbank, but throw in a slithering monstrosity and what should be cartoonish in some regard feels downright palpable. That said, the ending offered up feels a bit anticlimactic, though there is a piece at the end that spikes the tension right back up.
Along with Scratch, there's a short story called "Halves" that was as comical as it was creepy. If you've ever owned a cat that brought you "gifts" to your door of the recently killed variety, you'll know what I'm talking about. Throw in an afterword from Brian Keene about the stories, and this ebook is a nice little glimpse into the horror master's mind. It might not be the book I point to as a gateway for new readers, but they could certainly do worse when searching out something short and scary to read.
May 27, 2012
Not the worst piece of horror fluff I have ever read, but this story really never rises above the superficial nor does it every become compelling in any way.
SCRATCH is nothing more than a breezy monster/mother nature-attacks-an innocent-family/community-type of story, filled with wooden characters and laced with cringe worthy maudlin reactions by those single dimensional characters.
Keene can be a decent enough genre writer but this one is worth skipping. Likewise, as SCRATCH is part of Cemetery Dance signature series (which is known for highlighting outstanding art to go along with the story), the art work by Russel Dickerson was less than stellar, appearing more like a cheap 3-d rendering of various story scenes. Highly unimpressive all around.
SCRATCH is nothing more than a breezy monster/mother nature-attacks-an innocent-family/community-type of story, filled with wooden characters and laced with cringe worthy maudlin reactions by those single dimensional characters.
Keene can be a decent enough genre writer but this one is worth skipping. Likewise, as SCRATCH is part of Cemetery Dance signature series (which is known for highlighting outstanding art to go along with the story), the art work by Russel Dickerson was less than stellar, appearing more like a cheap 3-d rendering of various story scenes. Highly unimpressive all around.
June 23, 2014
Another fast paced story that was over too soon. We have a family in jeopardy from a torrential storm that brings with it damaging winds, torrential rains, and something far more sinister. Well drawn characters and great dialogue. The ebook featured another story called Halves which was deliciously evil and short as well. Both stories made for easy reading and well worth the time spent with the brief worlds they offered the reader a glimpse into.
October 29, 2012
3 1/2 Stars.
Sort of a B grade creature feature by Keene. I would probably have given it 4 stars if it was anyone else. Keene is really good so I guess the bar it pretty high for me when it comes to him. Still, for my money one of the best of the new(ish) writers but this is not even close to being one of his best.
Sort of a B grade creature feature by Keene. I would probably have given it 4 stars if it was anyone else. Keene is really good so I guess the bar it pretty high for me when it comes to him. Still, for my money one of the best of the new(ish) writers but this is not even close to being one of his best.
August 31, 2022
I read Scratch by Brian Keene.
I got the kindle version which came with a bonus story Halves.
The story is a man recounting an event after a really bad rainstorm and how it has shaken his reality ever since.
For some reason I got vibes of Day of the Triffids when I started reading this, so I was expecting it to be an end of the world apocalypse story. So, I was slightly disappointed that it turned out to be just a small-scale event. And when what the titular antagonist was revealed, I was like “EH”
Without spoilers Scratch is not something I fear so I really didn’t think much of it until I got to the living room scene. Reading about legs was enough to get me off of the sidelines into the Oh Holy Shit no way side of the story.
It is a novella so it is a bit on the short side, but I enjoyed it. I probably would have been more into it if I had realized at the beginning it wasn't an apocalypse, but that isn’t Keene’s fault, its mine and I would definitely suggest reading it.
The B side of this eBook was “Halves”
A story about a man and his family dealing with the remains that his cat leaves for them every day and their daughter's imaginary friend. I sort of found this one sad. I don’t mean it was a bad read, just that after reading it I felt sad for the events that happened.
The story seems light on horror, but if you have had a kid and they said things like the kid says in this story you would know this is a very scary thing. (Kids can be totally freaking scary without meaning to.)
Overall I would rate the Scratch story over the Halves but found both of them a great read.
I got the kindle version which came with a bonus story Halves.
The story is a man recounting an event after a really bad rainstorm and how it has shaken his reality ever since.
For some reason I got vibes of Day of the Triffids when I started reading this, so I was expecting it to be an end of the world apocalypse story. So, I was slightly disappointed that it turned out to be just a small-scale event. And when what the titular antagonist was revealed, I was like “EH”
Without spoilers Scratch is not something I fear so I really didn’t think much of it until I got to the living room scene. Reading about legs was enough to get me off of the sidelines into the Oh Holy Shit no way side of the story.
It is a novella so it is a bit on the short side, but I enjoyed it. I probably would have been more into it if I had realized at the beginning it wasn't an apocalypse, but that isn’t Keene’s fault, its mine and I would definitely suggest reading it.
The B side of this eBook was “Halves”
A story about a man and his family dealing with the remains that his cat leaves for them every day and their daughter's imaginary friend. I sort of found this one sad. I don’t mean it was a bad read, just that after reading it I felt sad for the events that happened.
The story seems light on horror, but if you have had a kid and they said things like the kid says in this story you would know this is a very scary thing. (Kids can be totally freaking scary without meaning to.)
Overall I would rate the Scratch story over the Halves but found both of them a great read.
December 22, 2022
Great Stories!!
This has actually two stories.
1st Story: Evan lives in a pretty remote area but he's not alone. Him and his family have neighbors that share in the beautiful scenic settings that this area is known for. During some seasons the flooding can be pretty crazy. And this tale us about a specific time that a flood came and brought the legend of Old Scratch with it. It's one thing to hear about legends....it's another thing altogether when you have to protect your family from one.
2nd Story: Called Halves and it's about a family that's pretty normal. The only daughter has an imaginary friend and enjoys her conversations with him. The parents, of course, see this as a normal stage in their daughter's life until one day they take in a stray cat. What happens when the imagination meets reality? And what will that look like for this family?
These were great stories and always enjoy Mr. Keene's writing!! Highly recommend!!
This has actually two stories.
1st Story: Evan lives in a pretty remote area but he's not alone. Him and his family have neighbors that share in the beautiful scenic settings that this area is known for. During some seasons the flooding can be pretty crazy. And this tale us about a specific time that a flood came and brought the legend of Old Scratch with it. It's one thing to hear about legends....it's another thing altogether when you have to protect your family from one.
2nd Story: Called Halves and it's about a family that's pretty normal. The only daughter has an imaginary friend and enjoys her conversations with him. The parents, of course, see this as a normal stage in their daughter's life until one day they take in a stray cat. What happens when the imagination meets reality? And what will that look like for this family?
These were great stories and always enjoy Mr. Keene's writing!! Highly recommend!!
August 20, 2022
This ebook includes the title story plus another short tale, "Halves." "Scratch" is a good ol' fashioned creature/cryptid tale. When a thunderstorm for the ages rocks a rural Pennsylvania town, it causes the local creek to overflow its banks and brings a legendary creature with it. This story showcases Keene's talent for writing high-tension horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
"Halves" is a fun, thrilling story that's part horror, part fairy tale of the worst kind. A family's cat likes to bring them "presents" in the form of the half-eaten remains of its nightly prowls. But when their little girl complains that the cat is upsetting her imaginary friend, the parents begin to wonder how imaginary it really is.
Both these stories were expertly crafted and thoroughly enjoyable to read, reminding me just how good a writer Brian Keene is.
"Halves" is a fun, thrilling story that's part horror, part fairy tale of the worst kind. A family's cat likes to bring them "presents" in the form of the half-eaten remains of its nightly prowls. But when their little girl complains that the cat is upsetting her imaginary friend, the parents begin to wonder how imaginary it really is.
Both these stories were expertly crafted and thoroughly enjoyable to read, reminding me just how good a writer Brian Keene is.
June 10, 2019
One thing I can say about Brian Keene: he focuses on telling the story and doesn't let his writing get weighed down by too many details. Scratch is the story of a giant monster that invades a Pennsylvania suburb in the wake of a major storm. The protagonist is a rather ordinary father who does his best to protect his family and neighbors. The novella wasn't great, nor was it terrible.
The version that I read also included the short story "Halves," involving a pet cat with a tendency to kill wildlife and a girl's invisible friend. Great conclusion on this one.
The version that I read also included the short story "Halves," involving a pet cat with a tendency to kill wildlife and a girl's invisible friend. Great conclusion on this one.
January 6, 2024
"Scratch" has a giant water snake terrorizing a neighbor after a spring storm. "Halves" is about cats killing wild things to leave as presents. Both were creepy though I liked the short story "Halves" more.
September 10, 2022
A quick, fun read that will have wary of things that slither.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 31, 2024
A well written story that I felt put me in the shoes of the narrator.
March 14, 2017
Same family different story
This book consisted of two short stories about 2 family's with 2 parents and one kid and o yeah 357. Each story had the same weapon. I had hoped that they wouldn't be so similar to one another so I just placed them as the same family's. Good stories though.
This book consisted of two short stories about 2 family's with 2 parents and one kid and o yeah 357. Each story had the same weapon. I had hoped that they wouldn't be so similar to one another so I just placed them as the same family's. Good stories though.
January 3, 2017
Scratch is similar in vein to another monster story by Keene called Earthworm Gods. They both start with an unusual rain, and where in Earthworm Gods they are giant worms here in Scratch it is a more believable giant snake. Old Scratch is the name of the giant snake of folklore in Pennsylvania, and he happens to come out of myth and into a rural area of Pennsylvania and starts to wreak havoc. And the story is about a man named Evan recruiting his old neighbor to help out female neighbor and her children across the flooded creek, and what ensues in their rescue attempt.
This was a fun short read that wasn't great in any respects but still had me entertained. I'll read this one again down the road. Of note there is an OLD interview included at the end of the book. It's interesting but a lot of the information is irrelevant because it was done about three years prior.
This was a fun short read that wasn't great in any respects but still had me entertained. I'll read this one again down the road. Of note there is an OLD interview included at the end of the book. It's interesting but a lot of the information is irrelevant because it was done about three years prior.
January 12, 2013
If this was listed as a short story I would have given it a 3 stars, it wasnt bad but it wasnt anything special either and there is no way it should have been sold as a novella. The kindle file size on this is 1305 I dont kniw how many pages or words that is but it is about the typical file size of a novella. The problem is that the story is over at 53% and the rest is a second short story and an excerpt from a novel. I am glad I got it on sale for .99
March 5, 2013
SCRATCH by Brian Keene is a self published short story eBook. This eBook contains two short stories, Scratch and Halves both with afterwords with the author. These are great reads by one of the foremost names in horror fiction. Perfect for those already familiar with Keene and those who want an inexpensive way to try him on for size. You now have no further excuse for not reading Brian Keene, he is a MUST.
August 28, 2013
A perfectly serviceable short story by one of the most dependable voices in modern horror. Sure, it's nothing ground breaking, but it managed to make me squirm. Scratch is presented with another Keene short, Halves, which is arguably better than the story for which this kindle download is named. Recommended for all Keene fans. New readers would be best to start elsewhere to see what this man is truly capable of ...
October 10, 2015
This was a short story by Brian Keene. I usually really like Brian Keene, but I was disappointed in this story. It didn't scare me and by the time I was like oohh, creepy, the story was ending. I guess I will stick to his novels which are so terrifying they give my nightmares.
November 23, 2015
Another great read from Brian Keene.....
This was a great story from Brian, and though it was short, it was awesome as always. There is a bonus story here that is one of my favorites as well, so pick this one up while you can.
This was a great story from Brian, and though it was short, it was awesome as always. There is a bonus story here that is one of my favorites as well, so pick this one up while you can.
December 30, 2015
This version of Keene's 'Scratch' featured a more superior story called 'Halves'. I enjoyed both stories but found 'Halves' to be a bit more original. Not a bad hour to spend with both of these tales. Keene always delivers the goods.
February 28, 2013
A wonderful and terrifying novella that gave me an unforgettable and delightful frisson. For my money Keene's strongest work and most unforgettable writing are his short stories at which he excels.
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