Dead Promises [Paperback]

June Hubbard (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

A collection of 18 short Civil War ghost stories by 18 of contemporary horror's greatest purveyors of terror.

Though we tend to think of the war in terms of battles and strategies, this book focuses on the human element, both of the soldier and those left behind to care for the family. These stories aim for the heart and soul of of the people behind all wars, focusing particularly on those men who never made it home and of the families who continue to wait, if only in that murky world of the afterlife. A testament to the endurance and love of the human spirit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...explore the horrors and lost dreams of those caught between the promises for the living and the promises of the dead..." -- Brad Jeske, host of the radio drama, ENDLESS NIGHT

"June Hubbard has assembled a line-up of writers who really deliver on atmosphere, suspense, and shivers." -- Brad Strickland, author of THE WRATH OF THE GRINNING GHOST

About the Author

June Hubbard has written two books of short stories, NIGHT VOICES, folklore from her Appalacian roots, an CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH, a collection of short mysteries

She is editor of three books of short ghost stories, DEAD PROMISES, a treasury of Civil War ghost stories, and CEMETERY SONATA volumes I and II which showcase new as well as seasoned writers of ghostly horror.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Chameleon Publishing Inc. (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892419041
• ISBN-13: 978-1892419040
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,857,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Promises Kept, January 19, 2000

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Scott Nicholson (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Promises (Paperback)

This book features some established and up-and-coming writers, including Julie Anne Parks, Owl Goingback, and Stephen Lee Climer. Very nice layout from a professionally-minded small press.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bedtime Stories Not Recommended for the Faint of Heart, November 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Dead Promises (Paperback)

Our passion for an era long passed into the chasm of time, and our sorrow for those left cold and dead on the battlefield blend into a shadowy possibility - they're still there waiting to go home - to keep the promises made to their loved ones. Dead Promises is a masterful anthology that may be more fact than fiction. After reading the title story, Dead Promises, I considered leaving the lights on when I went to bed. This anthology is a great read!