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Glimpses: The Best Short Stories of Rick Hautala
by
Rick Hautala
“Rick Hautala’s writing shines with dedication, hard-earned craft, and devotion.” —Peter Straub
Featuring eight never-before-collected stories, original wrap-around cover artwork and eight interior illustrations by award-winning artist Glenn Chadbourne. To be available in first edition signed and limited hardcovers on http://DarkRegions.com on Tuesday, September 4th.
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Featuring eight never-before-collected stories, original wrap-around cover artwork and eight interior illustrations by award-winning artist Glenn Chadbourne. To be available in first edition signed and limited hardcovers on http://DarkRegions.com on Tuesday, September 4th.
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Published
September 4th 2012
by Dark Regions Press
(first published January 1st 2012)
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Glimpses is a collection of short stories from the late horror master Rick Hautala. These stories have all appeared in other publications, but like many previously published collections, they make a fantastic read all in one place.
Rick Hautala is a rare gem. His writing is what I call old-school and by that, I really mean old. Gothic horror dates back to the 1800s and it’s a different breed of animal from today’s popular style. Most modern horror is violent, bloody, and grisly. A century ago, h...more
Rick Hautala is a rare gem. His writing is what I call old-school and by that, I really mean old. Gothic horror dates back to the 1800s and it’s a different breed of animal from today’s popular style. Most modern horror is violent, bloody, and grisly. A century ago, h...more
If these are the best, I'd hate to read the rest. I know the acceptance standards for genre fiction, especially horror, tend to be iffy, but my god this stuff is awful. Some of the stories you can literally predict from the first paragraph, most of the others are repetitive and imitative, apparently to fill up space since there's no "there there." If they were marketed as teen fiction, there might be some reason, but they seem to be considered adult.
There is one story about a dragon that got me...more
There is one story about a dragon that got me...more
I saw this book for free shortly after his death and snatched it up. I am very, very glad I did.
I am not a fan of horror, or at least not the horror that I've read from the horror section of the bookstore. I find that I've become rather desensitized to it. Unfortunately, the majority of the stories in this collection achieved little in the way of frightening me. And yet, I could not put them down. The stories in here are interesting--and I don't mean "interesting" in the way that some people use...more
I am not a fan of horror, or at least not the horror that I've read from the horror section of the bookstore. I find that I've become rather desensitized to it. Unfortunately, the majority of the stories in this collection achieved little in the way of frightening me. And yet, I could not put them down. The stories in here are interesting--and I don't mean "interesting" in the way that some people use...more
This is a really good collection. While the stories range from playful to serious, and feature recurring themes of childhood memory, loss, and the true nature of self, the thread that really runs through all of them is pure emotion. The author puts all his cards on the table with each story, and you can't help but be carried along.
Only a couple didn't do much for me (Goblin Boy, Knocking), but I found most to be extremely compelling, particularly the more serious tales. The best in the collecti...more
Only a couple didn't do much for me (Goblin Boy, Knocking), but I found most to be extremely compelling, particularly the more serious tales. The best in the collecti...more
When I went to post my review, the system asked me if I wanted to recommend this book to a friend, offering me several to choose from.
The first one was the late Rick Hautala, author of this collection. Because "he liked horror".
I think Rick would have enjoyed hearing that.
And I think you'll enjoy reading GLIMPSES.
Just as much as I did, sharing a laugh with my friend.
The first one was the late Rick Hautala, author of this collection. Because "he liked horror".
I think Rick would have enjoyed hearing that.
And I think you'll enjoy reading GLIMPSES.
Just as much as I did, sharing a laugh with my friend.
Wonderfully evocative and haunting stories all. Creative and talented writers who put heart and soul into their work achieve a form of immortality and this a wonderful collection of stories from one such who though gone will never be forgotten.
I took my time going through this book, reading other things in between. You could say I was not exactly hooked, but these are still pretty good stories to pass the time.
Also, I think the best way to read stories like this (pretty standard horror stories with no recurring characters or other connections -- except the recurring general Maine setting) is to read one once in a while and not binge on them. They are good for a short distraction and mostly forgettable.
Also, I think the best way to read stories like this (pretty standard horror stories with no recurring characters or other connections -- except the recurring general Maine setting) is to read one once in a while and not binge on them. They are good for a short distraction and mostly forgettable.
loved it... all great stories, great characters. The endings remind me of Hitchcock. Another author that will be missed, who left us too soon and I am sure many unfinished enjoyment. His stories grab you right away and wanting more and he delivers.
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AKA A.J. Matthews
Rick Hautala has more than thirty published books to his credit, including the million copy, international best-seller Nightstone, as well as Twilight Time, Little Brothers, Cold Whisper, Impulse, and The Wildman. He has also published four novels—The White Room, Looking Glass, Unbroken, and Follow—using the pseudonym A. J. Matthews. His more than sixty published short stories hav...more
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Rick Hautala has more than thirty published books to his credit, including the million copy, international best-seller Nightstone, as well as Twilight Time, Little Brothers, Cold Whisper, Impulse, and The Wildman. He has also published four novels—The White Room, Looking Glass, Unbroken, and Follow—using the pseudonym A. J. Matthews. His more than sixty published short stories hav...more
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