Night Screams (Stalkers) [Paperback]

Clive Barker (Author), Lawrence Block (Author), David Morrell (Author), Ray Bradbury (Author), Ed Gorman (Editor), Martin H. Greenberg (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Stalkers | Publication Date: January 1, 1996

Twenty-three short horror stories include the works of such writers as F. Paul Wilson, Charles de Lint, Clive Barker, Lawrence Block, David Morrell, Rick Hautala, Katherine Ramsland, and Ray Bradbury.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Roc (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451455126
• ISBN-13: 978-0451455123
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,387,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very scary anthology of short stories, July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Screams (Stalkers) (Paperback)

I have read many short scary stories, but none of them have been able to make my blood tingle the way these did. My personal favorite is "...And Eight Rabid Pigs".

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A very weak collection, April 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Screams (Stalkers) (Paperback)

One of the worst horror anthologies I've read. Not only are there no worthwhile stories within, but there are more significantly BAD stories in this collection than in any other I've read. Avoid this book and strike a blow against mediocrity in horror fiction.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent. A few gems., July 8, 2002

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David "Laymon Fan" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night Screams (Stalkers) (Paperback)

The best stories in NIGHT SCREAMS are:

"Trolls" by Christopher Fahy

"Good Vibrations" by Richard Laymon

"The Wringer" by F. Paul Wilson

At least half of the stories are good.

Some other good stories:
The dripping by David Morrell
The Tulsa Experience by Lawrence Block
Small deaths by Charles de Lint
White lightning by Al Sarrantonio
Hitman by Rick Hautala
And eight rabid pigs by David Gerrold.
Corpse carnival by Ray Bradbury

I was a little disappointed by:
"A season of change" by Richard T. Chizmar
"Redemption" by Jack Ketchum
"Beasts in Buildings, Turning 'Round" by J.N. Williamson
"The book of blood" by Clive Barker

The only bad thing about Cliver Barker's story is that it is so short. It's too short to warrant having Barker's name on the cover.

Lawrence Block's story "The Tulsa Experience" starts out slow but the payoff is worth it.

F. Paul Wilson's story "The Wringer" features Repairman Jack.

The stories by Christopher Fahy and Richard Laymon are my favorites. Check out some of their novels too.
I suggest:
NIGHTFLYER and THE LYSSA SYNDROME by Christopher Fahy
AMONG THE MISSING by Richard Laymon