This book was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.I cannot get enough of horror folklore. I think I've read more folklore this year than ever, and I still want more. There's just something so appealing about stories that have been passed down through generations of people. And this anthology does an amazing job of playing with the genre and adding a modern touch to traditional folktales.The absolute standout for me was The Fruit by Lindsay King-Miller. Every year people

"No one ever leaves. Harvesting is terrible. Not harvesting would be worse." - Lindsay King-MillerThe Fiends in the Furrows is a folk horror anthology from Nosetouch Press. There were 9 stories in here, and I had so much fun reading them! Yesterday I was listening to the Ladies of Horror Fiction Podcast, and Gwendolyn Kiste was on as a special guest to talk about women horror authors and folk horror with the host, Toni from Misadventures of a Reader. They were talking about how folk horror is un...

Well, this was one h*ll of a mixed bag. The Fruit (Lindsay King-Miller) and The Jaws of Ouroboros (Steve Toase) are the stand-outs here. The Fruit touches on parenting and child-bearing for lesbians through the lens of some stellar, dream-like horror; if pregnancy horror freaks you out, then you might want to skip this one. In contrast, The Jaws of Ouroboros is a fairly straightforward crime story transformed by its setting (standing stone circles are the teeth of giant grinding pits) into somet...

A high three, but a couple in here let down the side and therefore took down the whole average.As a disciple of Cosmic Horror, it was a natural progression into the lovely, creepy, leaf covered world of Folk Horror. The disturbing way being led by Arthur Machen himself. Now while the stories in these pages are not Machen level, some of them are pretty good; even the ones with a more modern twist.As we all know anthologies can sometimes be a bit hit and miss, but most of the stories herein where

I can't choose a favorite story. I enjoyed each one of them. I'm very glad I found this book, I really liked it

I absolutely loved this anthology. I was often left feeling like I needed more story - they were too short, I wanted more! - and that's fantastic. Creepy, strange, unexpected, and bizarre. Definitely looking up more by each of these authors!

An excellent collection! Not as varied as I thought it would be but a really good set nonetheless!

Please note, I do not rate on goodreads.I love folk horror, and this anthology didn't disappoint. By the end, I felt immersed in times past and the scent of the land - exactly what I wanted from it.I'd previously read about half the authors so knew they wouldn't disappoint. Most of the writing was very strong. Only two stories disappointed me a little, and that's down to personal taste.By the way, I must give a shout-out to the cover artist as I think the cover really suits the theme.

Brings new life to folk horror? Seriously? Where do I even start with that claim? Unlike Mills’ Revenants, which is a thoughtful response to Nathaniel Hawthorne and other writers of that period, this is like going to the Folk Horror Facebook group at its very worst: it’s derivative of so many cliches of the genre, specifically Hammer horror (mad locals), Wicker Man (unwitting sacrifices), Borderlands (something under the land), Blood on Satan’s Claw (something buried under the land that’s dug up...

I generally avoid most horror. But I gave this one a chance because of a vested interest in a friend's story published within this anthology. I learned that I like folk horror. Surprise, surprise.I particularly loved Coy Hall's "Sire of the Hatchet," Lindsay King-Miller's "The Fruit," Stephanie Ellis's "The Way of the Mother," and S.T. Gibson's "Revival."Overall, an interesting collection. Dark, delicious, perfect reading for the decaying seasons and in anticipation of Halloween.I'd liken it to

The Fiends in the Furrows was so fun to lose myself in. The tales of folklore, including possessed fruit orchards, pumpkin-headed wives and drug addicts addicted to crushed up humans, were brutal and beautifully written.A few of my highlights:The Fruit by Lindsay King-Miller was very bleak, but had that shining love between the two main characters. Their relationship was so genuine, but so heartbreaking. One felt a sense of loss, the other thought all they needed was each other.Pumpkin, Dear was...

We’ve had a lot of talk about Folk Horror lately with Midsommar and Apostle, so it feels right that we’d get an anthology exploring the genre. I still think it’s a genre basically in its infancy, neglected since the canonical trio of British films. Hopefully its potential is starting to dawn on people. Fiends in the Furrows easily escapes the main trap the genre has pigeonholed itself into: it doesn’t include a single story about an outsider becoming a human sacrifice! In fact, the diversity of

3.5 StarsMy passion for folk horror continues to grow.Rootsy, folky music is my cup of tea, so it makes sense that folk horror is hitting me so solidly. Folk horror feels like roots horror. It feels like back to the basics stories that center around time and place. Stories that are steeped in legend and folklore. Stories that while recently composed, ooze the age and fine-tuning of classic folk tales passed down through the generations.So in my mind, if I love folk music then of course it makes

I think my favourite was the opening story, The Sire Of The Hatchet.

Folk horror is an interesting offshoot of horror, one that I can't call my favorite just yet but which has left me intrigued and wondering if there's something there. When I had just re-watched The Wicker Man, I stumbled into this collection of contemporary folk horror stories, so I had to get it of course (just a little over 4 dollars on Amazon and even less in euros; not much to lose).The standout was Lindsay King-Miller's The Fruit, featuring dangerous whispering fruit trees, but other than t...

Yes, I have a vested interest - my story is included BUT I loved the other stories. Earth-bound bodies, man-eating stone circles, the snakes of revivalists and pumpkin-headed revenants all portray the glory that is folk horror. Proud to be part of this.

4 starsI really enjoyed this collection of stories. I have wondered what technically falls into the "folk horror" definition, and these were all held together by a great atmosphere and "old world/ old ways" twist that I enjoyed. My favorites were: The Fruit by Lindsay King-Miller, "The Way of the Mother" by Stephanie Ellis, and "Sire of the Hatchet" by Coy Hall. There were a few authors in here I hadn't heard of, but hope to see more from in the future. Recommend for people who are interested in...

Precise rating - 3.75. Some editing issues with line edits, etc., which puts me off a little. However, the imaginative power contained in each story, that nice, folk horror narrative thrust, brings up the 3 star. It was a fun read, and definitely worth checking out if you like this kind of horror.

I loved every story! I think I may have found a new genre to add to my list of favorites. I'll definitely be keeping up with these authors.\

The terror of villages A heady mixture of folk horror--some from the Southern US and some from Europe. Varying in quality a lot, but all are readable and a few are truly surprising.