From the dark corners of award-winning horror writer Rob Smales's twisted mind come thirteen tales of murder, terror, ghosts, and ghouls. A boy learns how to be a man in a post-apocalyptic world . . . An old man teaches his grandson to do the right thing, with terrifying results . . . A plane crash leaves a damaged man doing whatever he must to survive . . . This collection of the scary and sublime will burrow into the most disturbed part of your soul, leaving you wondering: what was that noise in the other room? Perhaps it was nothing. Or perhaps it was an echo of darkness. "The writing of Rob Smales hits you like a whip cracking against a spine. Your flesh tears with each whack, yet you keep asking for more, and no matter how bloody and painful the night becomes, you pray it never ends." ~ Max Booth III, author of HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY KIDNAP STRANGERS "Reading Rob Smales' collection ECHOES OF DARKNESS is a lot like munching on barbeque potato chips—once you've dived into the first story, it's almost impossible not to keep reading until the end. Smales has a refreshing, clean prose style that is accessible and engaging. In particular, I recommend this book to readers who are new to the genre as Smales comes up with some nifty and clever riffs on some traditional horror tropes." ~ Bram Stoker Award nominee Hal Bodner, author of THE TROUBLE WITH HAIRY and BITE CLUB

Echoes of Darkness

Literature & Fiction

Smales, Rob

Literary

Books & Boos Press

WINNER of the Best Anthology Award in the 2016 Preditors & Editors Readers' Choice Poll! Some of Connecticut's finest authors—from the eighteen hundreds through today—showcase their spookiest tales in this collection. Discover some lesser-known works from literary greats Twain, Gilman, Stowe, and Brainard, and chilling stories from contemporary authors Crandall, Foley, Longo, Munson, Schoonover, Strong, and Valeri. This collection will make you proud to be a Nutmegger. "Connecticut authors, you scare the hell out of me, but I grow to love you—more and more, with every creepy tale." ~ From the foreword by Rob Watts, author of AMERICANA and THE CROOKED ROADS THROUGH CEDAR GROVE

Tricks and Treats: A Collection of Spooky Stories by Connecticut Authors

GILMAN, Charlotte Perkins

Schoonover, Kristi Petersen

Crandall, Melissa

Longo, Stacey

Foley, Dan

Munson, g. Elmer

TWAIN,MARK

STOWE., HARRIET BEECHER

Strong, Ryanne

Valeri, John

Genre Fiction

Three dead women with three very different tales to tell. BRANDO AND BAD CHOICES by Stacey Longo A vain woman learns firsthand if there’s an afterlife . . . and if one can find redemption, even in Hell. STEEL by Tony Tremblay A young woman leads a group of survivors in a dangerous, dystopian world. THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT by Rob Smales A mother-in-law explains how a holiday tradition got its decidedly spiritual start. “ . . . a creepy yet heartfelt collection of horror and suspense that is entirely worth reading. Five out of five blood-spattered stars.” ~ Jeanette Andromeda, horrormade.com "The ingredients in these three tales form a rich stew with a bit of something for everyone: an unexpectedly spirited Christmas, a taste of post-apocalyptic treachery, and a view of hell that'll make you careful what you wish for. Eat hearty!" ~ Melissa Crandall, author of WEATHERCOCK and DARLING WENDY AND OTHER STORIES If you liked DIFFERENT SEASONS, you'll love TRIPLICITY: THE TERROR PROJECT, VOL. 1.

Triplicity (The Terror Project) (Volume 1)

Tremblay, Tony

PLAY WITH MATCHES AND YOU’LL LIKELY GET BURNED. In Three on a Match, the second book in the Terror Project series, you’ll find not everybody makes it out alive. SPLENDID CHYNA by Kristi Petersen Schoonover Cece’s hoping for a fresh start for her and her family when she moves to Kissimmee, but soon terrifying visions, strange artifacts, and her daughter’s erratic behavior prove that some dark secrets can’t be left behind. Although she’s done with the past, it’s not done with her—and she may be doomed to repeat it. ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS by g. Elmer Munson Harkening back to classic pulp and grindhouse, police officer Angel Lewis has problems—with anger management, a frustrated and distant wife, a precocious daughter . . . and bourbon. The one thing he doesn’t have a problem with is busting baddies—until a typical call turns into a shocking bloodbath, and he discovers one of those bad guys has been holding more than just a grudge. THICKER THAN WATER by Melissa Crandall Cora has secrets: her heart aches for her husband at sea; a young man is relentless in his unwelcome attention; she’s a witch, and her burgeoning daughter will be, too. Before long, there is vicious gossip, slaughtered livestock . . . and a witch hunter arrives. Cora insists she’s innocent, but will enough evidence be brought forth that even she begins to wonder? "Spooky, sinister, spine-tingling: these three keep-you-up-all-night tales of horror by Kristi Petersen Schoonover, g. Elmer Munson, and Melissa Crandall have it all!" ~ Lauren Baratz-Logsted, author of THE TWIN'S DAUGHTER "THREE ON A MATCH is a frightening menagerie of horror that offers a shocking blend of well-crafted tales to keep you up at night. My imagination was fueled by this nail-biting collection!" ~ Patrick Rea, Director of NAILBITER and ARBOR DEMON

Three on a Match (The Terror Project)

Do funerals make you chuckle? Is Hannibal Lecter a really funny guy? Do friends and family keep on telling you "That's nothing to laugh at"? Is the dark side of humor your thing? Step right up and grab fourteen tales of the darkly humorous, collected for you into one fantastic volume. Featuring original stories by Stoker Award nominated author John McIlveen, and the four-time Stoker nominated king of the horrifically funny, Jeff Strand. That's nothing to laugh at? Oh, we disagree.

A Sharp Stick in the Eye (and other funny stories)

ASMAN, BRIAN

Miller, Renee

McIlveen, John

Strand, Jeff.

Faust, Wayne

Zeigler, Martin

Raye, J.C.

Bishop, Roy Bryan

Sessler, A.P.

Humor & Satire

In the shadows, monsters lurk. In this disturbing new collection from award-winning short story author Kristi Petersen Schoonover, a hungry volcano demands more and a talking piranha predicts the future. A plastic Easter bunny taunts a struggling husband, ancient Egyptian jars tempt a former convict, and a man-eating tree mocks a bereft mother. Kudzu devours a sleeping town, and seagull bones whisper long-buried secrets. These monsters are simply stand-ins for those we face every day: shape-shifting grief and overwhelming terror; soul-consuming love and all-possessing fear. We can rail against them or embrace them, but they are always there. Waiting, and unconquerable.

The Shadows Behind

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