Basic Black

by Sam Stone

Haunted by visions of mayhem and murder, Annie Jones turns her waking nightmares into bestsellers only to find true fear waits beyond the printed word.

From the Kindle bestselling author of Humdinger comes an extraordinary brew of blackest noir. Chuck Hardin - "Mark my words: This is the Richard Stark of our era. I'm calling it now."

57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 12, 2016

About the author

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Reviews

[John Ivery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic Black by Sam Stone is a dark, punchy blend of noir grit and psychological horror that delivers far more impact than its short length might suggest. Centered on Annie Jones a writer haunted by violent visions the story blurs the line between imagination and reality in unsettling ways.

Stone leans into a stripped down, hard edged style that fits the noir tone perfectly, while layering in a creeping sense of dread as Annie’s fictional horrors begin to feel all too real. The concept of a creator losing control over their own darkness adds a compelling meta edge to the narrative.

Despite its brevity, Basic Black leaves a lasting impression, offering a quick but intense reading experience filled with tension, unease, and sharp storytelling.

A solid pick for readers who enjoy noir with a psychological twist and stories that linger after the final page.

[Debbie Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a ride

This was amazing. I loved it, reads fast paced.like following in Steven kings footsteps. Reads so well you are breathless by the end

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of dark for me, not a good bedtime story.

[eric gent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stranger than fiction

Ridiculous as it was I enjoyed this book. It was well well written and the author avoided the pitfall of being too long winded. Easy to read escapism is good for the soul.