Deadlines: an Anthology of Horror and Dark Fiction [Paperback]

Various (Author), Cheryl Mullenax (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2008

Deadlines is a nightmarish excursion into fear featuring stories from 20 up-and-coming authors of horror and dark fiction. From serial killers to zombies, from sinister dolls to malicious cats, this collection is a veritable a-z of evil and a deadly trip down the darkside of human nature.

Contents: BRUTAL ASSAULT by Garry Bushell - THE COWBIRDS NEST by Clinton A. Harris - MADONNA OF THE BLACK MOUNTAIN by Tessa Johnstone - STRIPTEASE ON MOUNT RUSHMORE by Ed Lynskey - MYSTERIO AND GALATEA by Michael A. Kechula - HARRY by Doug Murano - IN YOUR WARM AND DARKENED GRAVE by Frank Zafiro - GIRL IN THE TUB by Cameron L. Mitchell - FRAZZLED by J.R. - THE GIFT OF THE BONEFLOWER by D. Alexander Ward - AS CLOSE AS IT GETS by Karina Berg Johansson - GOOD BOYS by Shaun Ryan - SILENCE by Christopher Allan Death - VISITING HOUR by Michael Pelc - THE DEATH OF LESTER WILLIAMS by Ty Johnston - LA NUIT DU LA CHAT NOIR by Nora B. Peevy - WHITE by David Richards - STREET WALKING by Jason Jeffery - WILL S LITTLE BLACK FLOWER by Brent Meske - MALRATS by Walter Payne.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Comet Press (November 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982097905
• ISBN-13: 978-0982097908
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,342,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "DEADLINES" flatlines., August 15, 2011

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Unbelievable. Unbelievably bad, that is. Nor can I believe the "glowing" reviews which must've been posted by some of the writers of this awful book. Five stars? Seriously??? I think one star is too generous. I have to say, this book has me really scared though. Scared to buy another horror anthology book again.

Generally, I love horror anthology reads and can usually find at least half the stories interesting. Unfortunately, I couldn't find even one story that I enjoyed here. These stories seemed to be written by 7th graders given a "deadline" to write campfire stories that are more laughable than scary. I kept expecting some "twist" or something to make it worth my while, but I was sorely disappointed. Each story fell flat. The writing, the character dialogue, the whole set up of each story was totally bland. Many of them I couldn't even finish reading, I was so bored.

"Modern terror? Rising stars of horror and dark fiction?" Heaven help us. I've seen more horror in a Grimm Brother's fairytale than in this book. The only horror here is how "HORRIBLE" the writing is. I recommend that you leave this one on the bookshelf.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doug Murano's "Harry" is scary, November 5, 2008

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I would highly suggest this anthology to all horror lovers. I enjoyed THE DEATH OF LESTER WILLIAMS by Ty Johnstone, but I especially liked the story HARRY by Doug Murano. Mr. Murano's story left me with goose bumps. It also made me think that maybe my dog Sally really does see invisible visitors. Spooky! I was also excited to discover, upon some research of Doug Murano, that he has an awesome podcast available for free download at Well Told Tales. Check it out!

3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cameron Mitchell's story makes it worth the purchase., October 20, 2008

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J. Autrey "jimmyplm" (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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I was lucky enough to read one of the stories contained in this anthology of horror stories before it went to publication. A close friend of mine (Cameron Mitchell) has a story included in this collection. His story "Girl in the Tub" is creepy and quite an enjoyable read. It alone is worth the price of the book.