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13 Nightmares

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Dennis McDonald's recently released story collection, 13 Nightmares, delivers on the chills and thrills scale. A tagline from one of the stories is featured on the back of the book : "Horror is best written in the dark." McDonald was surely in the deepest bowels of subterranean dark when penning these tales because they will satisfy the most supernaturally starved, macabre munching, horror hound around. So sit back - do not try to get comfortable because these will keep you on the edge of your seat - and do read "13 Nightmares". The writing is quality with strong characterizations revealing a deep understanding of human nature and a masterful use of setting to add to the atmosphere of the tales. Highly recommend it for library collections on 'Oklahoma authors', short story collections, and any paranormal or horror reading needs or collections. ---Marilyn A. Hudson, MLIS, 'Review It'

After reading Dennis' "13 Nightmares" I could not help but to reflect on my past childhood nightmares. Dennis covers the gamut of horror...and it was FRIGHTENINGLY AWESOME. Some of the chapters I did not want to quit reading, Hopefully one day he will expand a few into full length novels. This is a great page turner throughly worth every penny I spent.

Dennis McDonald's 13 Nightmares is a damn creepy book and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Each story is good in its own right, but two stood out as my favorites.

"Seesaw" is about a little girl (named Sarah!)who lives with her Auntie Marge, who is about the meanest witch with a capital B I've ever come across in a story. The sad truth is: there are a lot of Auntie Marges out there in the world. When Mr. Beasley shows up, he wants to play seesaw with the little girl. Does he mean her harm or does he have another agenda?

"Live Bait" is about fishing...but who's fishing and what are they fishing for? I enjoyed the flavor of this backwoods story of hicks and those who come up against them. Dennis adds a nice little twist to this one.

So...all in all, I highly recommend 13 Nightmares...I even read the story with the roaches (during lunch, no less). And a movie is being filmed from his story "The Last Trick-or-Treater". I can't wait to see it!

Wow! I wasn't expecting this. The book is fantastic! The author writes that "Horror is best written in the dark." Well, this book's horror is best read in the dark, or around a campfire, or under your sheet with a flashlight. Not for the feint of heart! The first story grabs you - and the victim - and the fun flits like a wilo-the-wisp with every new page. Gawd, I couldn't wait to see what the next 'nightmare' offered! Only wish their were at least a baker's dozen more! A great read - highly recommended.