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This is a solid anthology full of very diverse takes on the concept of body horror. Carl Jenning's fabulous story "Cicada" left me horrified of ever having to have a cast. My very favorite tale "Tetanus" by Chris Vander Kaay, went in a completely unexpected and fascinatingly disturbing direction. Not a dud in the bunch- a fine antho.
This anthology contains some very well crafted tales of Body Horror by a diverse group of talented authors. For example, "The Always Watching Eye" by Gary Power and "Porphyria" by John S. McFarland are chilling tales that draw you deep into despair and terror as they progress to their terrifying conclusions. In fairness, I won't comment on my own contribution, but I will applaud C.P. Dunphey and Gehenna & Hinnom publishers on an excellent job curating this large collection. Oh, and as author Car...
Sad Year for Horror2017 was a sad year for Horror if,indeed, this anthology represents that year's best. What passes for horror these days is primarily gore and violence, as this collection of mostly disappointing and underwhelming stories demonstrates.When I choose to read horror, I want to be riveted by fear and dread, tinged with a compulsion to keep reading because I HAVE to know how it ends. What l DON'T want is to be revolted by a deluge of senseless violence and bloodletting that compels
Spky Szn Good read overall! Pretty solid anthology for anyone needing a short story fix. Not for the meek of heart, though Five stars
OKSome stories scary, some not so scary. Several just plain nauseating. Did any keep me awake at night? No. Were any so interesting I couldn’t put the book down? No.
A fun collection of nightmares!Read my full take here: Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology
Great Body Horror Anthology Ranging from the Bizarre to the DisturbingI managed to read this anthology over the course of three months through my busy schedule. Very few of the stories were duds where as the vast majority was entertaining in their own twisted ways.Some of the stories were gross, others disturbing, some frightening, and others just weird or bizarre.Other than this book, I couldn't find many other horror anthologies that focuses so in-depth on the specific subject matter.Highly re...