Teeth and Talons sinks its teeth in a reviewer!

Perhaps you aren't used to me writing horror.  Perhaps it's that you aren't sure I can cut the mustard in the terror-arena.  Whatever the reason, if you are vacillating over if you should read Teeth and Talons, A Horror Anthology, I hope this newt review might help you make up your mind.  


I was reviewed by the meticulous Wanda Hart over at There For You blog and she posted her thoughts here: thereforyoumelissa.blogspot.com/.../teeth-and-talons-by-sama...  in a 6 out of 5-star review!


I was blown away by how much the reviewer loved the four stories in the anthology and the fact that she took the time to comment on them individually.  So, please check out this great review for my first horror book:



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TEETH AND TALONS by Samantha Combs (Reviewed by Wanda Hart)
A Horror Anthology by Samantha Combs
Copyright © 2012 SAMANTHA COMBS

Cover art designed by Paragraphic Designs

Well I love a challenge and this is my firstever anthology. This is thus a true challenge. So I spend an entire minutefiguring out how does one review an anthology. At the end of that minute afterconsidering hunting down other such reviews on the internet I decided I'll takeit a story at time. Then I will do a synopsis of the entire anthology. Heregoes. Hope you like it.
The Ink Man
The Ink man was an intricate story whichsurprised me in its richness and character building. It was refreshing to read a short story thatwas so rich in characterdevelopment and in setting both mood andlocation in order to ground the reader. 
The story itself was also unique and spoke toperception of ones self and others.  It's in the miscalculationbetween being able to discern between friend and foe that the true horror ofthe story is hidden.  I loved the layered aspect and stand in awe ofthe author that could accomplish so much in so little pages withoutever letting the reader feel as if they are not part of a real storyunfolding. 
I take my hat off to the author foraccomplishing so much with this story. Apart from being a technically brilliantstory it was a really enjoyable read to boot. 
 The Robbery Countdown
This short story was a fun read, not much timeor space to work in any character development but the reader willbe left with the sense of no bad deed ever goes unpunished..  Ireally liked the dialogue between the shop owners in this story and wasgiggling to myself as I read it. 
 Rock and Roll All Night
Aah, my favorite story in this anthology. All is not what it would seem and as with
The Robbery Countdown being evil does notguarantee that you are thehunted and not the prey.  I really liked this story and especially liked the casual way in which the twists wereintroduced into the plot.
The Chair
Really liked this story as well and loved theend.  In this, the lesson might very well be that you should not pushpeople too far, it might so happen that they come upon something thatwill push back for them……..


I love Samantha Combs' writing style.  Itis clear, concise and technically correct.  If any grammar orspelling mistakes were to be found in this anthology then I missed itwhile being enthralledby the stories. 
But no amount of technically proficiency wouldmake me enjoy this book as much as I did without a verygenerous share of talent.  This girl can write!
I have seldom come across an author with hertalent for economizing language without compromising on the storyline.  The horror aspect dawns on the reader with time.  As thestories keep playing off in my head Irealize that I should be wary as to what I accept as being the truth……..

I can't think of a single market that would notenjoy this anthology even if horror is not your preferred readingmaterial.
I give this anthology a 6 out of 5 rating. I will definitely recommend it to all and gift it to a friend withanticipation as to hear their opinion and takes on this story.