Urbane and Other Horror Tales [Paperback]

Frazer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2010

Award winning horror writer/director Frazer Lee brings you face to face with his night demons the URBANE and other terrifying creations in this new collection of creepy tales. This anthology brings together six creepy short horror stories and six previously unpublished screenplays, including the shooting scripts for the short horror movies ON EDGE and RED LINES, both starring Doug Bradley, best known as Pinhead from Hellraiser. "Beautifully horrific. . . the writing is absolutely superb, and every story is satisfying. . ." (Horror Madness & Mayhem) "A must read, a genuinely horrific, well-written book. . ." (Necrocarnival) "Gave me the total creeps. . ." (Tobe Hooper) Author website: www.frazerlee.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: lulu.com (August 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1409295834
• ISBN-13: 978-1409295839
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,649,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Frazer Lee is a writer and director whose screen credits include the award-winning short horror movies On Edge, Red Lines, Simone, and the horror/thriller feature film Panic Button. His first novel The Lamplighters is published by Samhain Horror and his short stories have appeared in anthologies including the acclaimed Read By Dawn series. He lives with his family in Buckinghamshire, England, where he is working on new fiction and film projects.

Master of Horror Tobe Hooper (Texas Chain Saw Massacre) said of Frazer's work "Gave me the total creeps...he knows how to do it guys!"

Official website: www.frazerlee.com

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic collection of Horror Short Stories and scripts, September 14, 2009

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Lester A. Barnes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Urbane and Other Horror Tales (Paperback)

It's not often that I come across a book that really makes me lose track of time but Frazer Lee's Urbane held me spellbound in a page turning world of creepy, blood thirsty, jump-out at you horror. The book contains six short stories in very diverse styles and set in modern day, olden times and lots in between with each tale weaving its own thread of gore and ghastliness. The second half of the book contains the complete scripts from six of Lee's films and are complete roller coaster rides in the dark depths of the darkness. A perfect bedtime book for a disturbed nights sleep. Loved it !

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Begin with caution these disturbing tales..., September 28, 2009

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L. Reuther - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Urbane and Other Horror Tales (Paperback)

This volume contains all of the old favorites, as well as a couple of new favorites, one of which is Tinsel, a classic Christmas story... well, not quite. If I had read this as a child, then I'm fairly sure that I would not have slept for a week. When a story can provoke a chilly, squirmy reaction in broad daylight in a safe environment, then there's something good happening. With a few well-chosen words, Mr. Lee effectively creates both character and atmosphere, and let's not forget about the "euuwww" factor. Many of these tales demonstrate the most engaging use of bodily fluids and innards. Each tale is original and distinctive, a most entertaining array of Mr. Lee's work. The screenplays prove their power on the page, and provide a fascinating comparison to the films that have already been realized visually. It makes me yearn to see more of his words put into motion. He graces many of his stories with a slight supernatural twist that takes you by the hand and personally leads you into the darkness.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly Gruesome First Plunge into Horror, May 3, 2011

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This review is from: Urbane and Other Horror Tales (Kindle Edition)

This was the first time I have read horror. I normally write and consume humour. But I wanted to read something different on my new Kindle. Lee has opened my eyes to a whole new world of fiction, previously unexplored. The detail is grizzly and brilliantly crafted. Absolutely a five star read.