Bone Chiller [Paperback]

R.M. Heske (Author), Preston Asevedo (Illustrator), Zeu (Illustrator), Reno Maniquis (Illustrator), Monty Borror (Illustrator), Adam Swiecki (Illustrator), Breno Tamura (Illustrator), Dirk Shearer (Illustrator), Alain Norte (Illustrator), Mark Chilcott (Illustrator), Jay Fife (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 31, 2009

WINNER: Bronze medal, 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards. From the writer of THE NIGHT PROJECTIONIST (soon to be a motion picture) comes a darkly disturbing 140-page horror anthology featuring 8 great scares and 2 chilling extras. BONE CHILLER carves up the best of COLD BLOODED CHILLERS, the horror noir series that Broken Frontier says is perhaps the very best of the independently published anthologies available today. Enter a world where Man is the worst kind of monster imaginable -- and be prepared to lose some serious sleep!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Here is a sampling of judges' comments for BONE CHILLER, a Bronze medalist in the Horror category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards: (Judge #1) Good stuff, well-written and well-drawn. Good gory fun! (Judge #2) A real grab-bag of chilling tales, written with a good sense of humor and great timing. (Judge #3) I like the variety of artists. This is a fun book. --Jim Barnes, Awards Director, 2009 Independent Publisher Awards

If you enjoy bizarre, dramatically inked tales of murder with surprise endings, this graphic novel is for you! --Lillian Hawk, GothicBlend.net

There's an edge of Twilight Zone with a twist of Alfred Hitchcock about the stories in Heske's BONE CHILLER. And the art is stunningly beautiful, reminiscent of the horror art of the past. --David Paul, Project FanBoy

There's an edge of Twilight Zone with a twist of Alfred Hitchcock about the stories in Heske's BONE CHILLER. And the art is stunningly beautiful, reminiscent of the horror art of the past. --David Paul, Project FanBoy

Here is a sampling of judges' comments for BONE CHILLER, a Bronze medalist in the Horror category of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards: (Judge #1) Good stuff, well-written and well-drawn. Good gory fun! (Judge #2) A real grab-bag of chilling tales, written with a good sense of humor and great timing. (Judge #3) I like the variety of artists. This is a fun book. --Jim Barnes, Awards Director, 2009 Independent Publisher Awards

About the Author

Bob Heske is creator of THE NIGHT PROJECTIONIST, a vampire horror series by publisher Studio 407 with film rights optioned by Myriad Pictures. Through his Heske Horror shingle, Bob self-published his critcially acclaimed horror series COLD BLOODED CHILLERS and his award-winning trade paperback anthology BONE CHILLER. Bob is also an accomplished screenwriter with IMDB credits and various contest-winning scripts. He writes a bi-weekly column called IndieCreator for Invest Comics website.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Heske Horror (January 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427635250
• ISBN-13: 978-1427635259
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,992,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert ("R.M.") Heske is a screenwriter and award-winning comic creator. His indie horror anthology, BONE CHILLER, won a Bronze medal at the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Awards. His most recent work, 2012: FINAL PRAYER, is an End Times anthology with contributions from comic creators, horror writers, and best-selling authors from around the world. Both books are published under Robert's "Heske Horror" brand.

Robert is also the creator of THE NIGHT PROJECTIONIST, a vampire OGN by comic publisher Studio 407 with film rights optioned by Myriad Pictures. Robert's comedy screenplay, LOVE STUPID, has received funding and will be shot in New Mexico in early 2010. He has also written the screenplay for THE NIGHT PROJECTIONIST and co-written several short films (WAITING, NO MIDDLED GROUND) that have won various awards and accolades.

Robert lives in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts with his wife Angela and two daughters Carly and Emily. His website is www.coldbloodedchillers.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great comic horror, August 22, 2009

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Valorie T. "Morbid Romantic" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bone Chiller (Paperback)

Cold Blooded Chillers: Tales of Suburban Murder and Malice by R.M. Heske is an anthology of three previously released comic books. The ten comic book stories presented are sectioned off into subcategories: Femme Fatales, Mistrust Thy Neighbor, Someone is Watching, and Extra Pieces. Some of the stories, such as False Pretenses, are quick and to the point, while others like Alibi offer very little graphics and tell the story as if it were a script. Within you have everything from women murders, rape, child abuse, false accusations, to serial killers.

The art styles vary because the artists themselves do, but the stories are all written by R.M. Heske, who has a knack for the creepy and the bizarre, as well as for revealing the darkness inside of people. Heske's characters are common people, housewives and next door neighbors, so some of the chill comes from the fact that they could be living next door to you. The mystery and suspense in some stories is palpable, and some have twists at the end that take you by surprise and thoroughly disturb and amuse you. Some of the stories will definitely make you feel ill at ease because they deal with subjects that people might consider taboo, but I would hope as fans of horror, readers would not worry so much about what is taboo and instead enjoy the feeling of being unsettled. As for the art, I was very impressed with it because the panels are executed beautifully and go perfectly with the story told.

I had a great time lying in bed reading this anthology. By their very nature, the stories are all quick reads compiled together into a book you can get through in an hour. I love instant gratification. Each one is like an episode, as vivid as if you were watching it on television. I recommend this comic to anyone who likes the horror genre.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bone Chiller is the book for you, June 24, 2009

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Krissi P - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bone Chiller (Paperback)

A suspenseful, disturbing, nail-biting book that I couldn't put down. In this anthology about "suburban tales of murder and malice," Heske writes about the people next door in a way that is truly unique and frightening. And the artwork is like a box of dark chocolates - each one is different and distinct ... you never know what's you're going to get until you bite into it! If you like horror that cuts to the bone, BONE CHILLER is the book for you. And, at only $12, its very affordably priced compared to other graphic novels. Buy this book - then hide under the covers and pray that you're alone!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cold blooded thriller..., March 11, 2010

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Stacey Pierce - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bone Chiller (Paperback)

Bone Chiller
By R. M. Heske
Publisher: Heske Horror
Published: 2009
ISBN: 978-1427635259
Pages: 140

This book is like nothing I have ever read before. It is a graphic novel collection of short stories that grabbed my attention from the very first page. It was suspenseful with twists and turns making it impossible for me to stop reading it once I started it.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thriller which gave me a glimpse into the minds of dark individuals who could very well be a neighbor or co-worker. The stories are quick reads with various topics-- child abuse, rape, murder and serial killers--and are easy to read. It took me less than an hour to fully ingest the stories he composed. Some of the subjects are difficult to digest and may make some readers uncomfortable or frightened. The stories and characters are so very real. Each story can stand alone but they blend very well together. I am not used to reading books written in this form so I must admit I did have to reread some parts of the stories. However, that is a reflection on me not on Mr. Heske's storytelling ability.

The art work is simply amazing and coupled with Mr. Heske's storytelling ability, makes for an incredible read. If you are a fan of horror books, this is the book for you. After reading this book, I look forward to reading another one.