Like some of the other reviewers, I started this book intending to just read and comment on the stories submitted by Dan Alatorre, as he had given me a Beta copy to read and check for errors. Although this genre is not my "go to" choice when looking for a new book, I have loved everything that I have read that Alarorre has written. So, I agreed to read at least his submissions and comment on them
That went out the window as soon as I finished 2 of the stories he wrote. I decided i would just read "a couple" of the other stories to see what i thought. Of course, I read them all! These are well-written short stories and they all fit well with the book's title.
The more I read, the more I was reminded that I used to read lots in this genre. I was reminded of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories and poems when reading some in this book. Other stories made me recall reading Alfred Hitchcock, having also watched his television show and most, if not all, of his movies. Still other stories in Spellbound reminded me of all of the Stephen King books I have read through the years. I think that the stories in Spellbound could easily hold their own in comparison with many famous authors' horror sfories.
These are not stories that will necessarily give you nightmares. But, you will get a shiver reading many of them.
I highly recommend this book.
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Spellbound: A horror anthology with 27 stories from 16 authors (The Box Under The Bed Book 4) Kindle Edition
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Absolutely loved all the individual stories in this book. I can honestly say I now also have a new list of authors that I have to find books for. This book is for anyone that likes short stories to find new authors. It is fun and exciting all throughout the book.
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Where to begin , Each author is so different in styles of writing. I loved the last book immensely. This one even tops that. So well written. My favorite was, The comeuppance of Rob Kearny. By Ellen Best, her work keeps improving, Dan Alatorre I give you many thanks. You made my last 4 Halloween's much more interesting.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
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I agree with everyone that left a good review. I love horror stories, my husband things I’m sick. I enjoyed every one of the stories in this book. Do not hesitate to buy this book. It is well worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021
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I don't know whether the writer made a typo, but definitely the editor of an anthology should have caught it. I stopped reading the book after I saw this: "He clutched at twigs and brambles, renting the flesh on his face and forearms, but he kept searching." RENTING! I might have assumed it's a typo except I keep seeing unphased instead of unfazed and reign instead of rein in a lot of places. PEOPLE!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021
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Spellbound gives you 27 different stories that many captivate and leave you wanting more and others were just, meh. But to get all of these together in one book makes it a great deal.
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I wouldn't call it exactly excellent, but it was a good book. Some of the stories were quite different from any others I've read.
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The first book was just ok. The second book put me to sleep and I deleted it from my list.
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The stories in Spellbound are all fantastically written. Each one takes us on a different journey, some over the rainbow, some deep into the woods and even up a high mountain which is not what it seems. This collection shows the talent and imagination which are out there in the minds of independent authors and I look forward to reading more from these authors. Fantastic read and I would recommend this highly.
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