Dark Places, Evil Faces

Dark Places, Evil Faces #1

by Mark Lumby (Editor), Shaun Hutson (Introduction), J.R. Park (Contributor)

Dark Places, Evil Faces is a charity anthology composed of stories donated by their authors. All proceeds from this book and ebook will go to MacMillan cancer support. No person involved with this project has profited or will profit from it. Within these pages you will find tales of
horror, and dark fantasy; something for every appetite from some of the finest exponents of their craft.

Introduction—Shaun Hutson
I Love You—J.R. Park
Late Shopping—Brian Lumley
Lady in Waiting—Ken Goldman
At the Patio Door—Vincent V. Cava
The Box—Richard Chizmar
Rabid Squirrels in Love—Jack Ketchum
Tube Head—Lee McGeorge
The Cure—Elizabeth Engstrom
Underbed—Graham Masterton
The Good Father—Mark Lumby
The Straw Man and a Murder—Jeff Menapace
Apartment 11—Michael Bray
In Sheep’s Clothing—Alex Laybourne
Eater—Peter Crowther
Worse Than Bones—Ramsey Campbell
To Catch a Killer—Matt Hickman
The Dark Net—Jeff C. Stevenson
Thank You, Thad—Susan Murrie MacDonald
The Keeper—Edward Ahern
Upping the Production Values—Ken MacGregor
No Tomato—Jeff Strand
Wendall Lane Diaries: You Shouldn’t
—Vincent V. Cava
Seek—Stuart Keane
To Forget and Be Forgotten—Adam L.G. Nevill
Born Bad—Mark Parker

Genres: Horror

394 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Lydian Faust · Rating 5 out of 5]

The horror stories in this anthology cover a wide range within the genre and there isn't a bad one in the lot. Here are just some of the tales that stood out to me: J.R. Park's beautifully gory dark fairytale, I LOVE YOU is clever in style and I applaud the punchy ending; Elizabeth Engstrom's THE CURE, a grimly satisfying tale of a miraculous gift; Graham Masterton's UNDERBED, about a boy adventurer who ends up in a very unexpected place (this story was so fantastical and deep in scope- I loved it!); THE GOOD FATHER by Mark Lumby masterfully blurs the lines of sanity; Jeff Menapace's THE STRAW MAN AND THE MURDER is the perfect folk-horror revenge story, effectively blending real-world horrors with the surreal; Matt Hickman's TO CATCH A KILLER is a disturbingly sexy twist on the usual serial killer tale; THE DARK NET by Jeff C. Stevenson was sickeningly fascinating, yet elegantly executed. It had the feel of a Cronenberg film; Jeff Strand's NO TOMATO, a story about a woman on a date with a very fussy eater is hilarious and gruesome (and so relatable); TO FORGET AND BE FORGOTTEN by Adam L.G. Nevill, about a man seeking solitude who becomes a night watchman in an apartment full of wealthy elderly women and their nurses was reminiscent of my favorite Ira Levin's ROSEMARY'S BABY. Nevill has been in my to-be-read pile for some time, and the way his words capture such unsettling mood and paint such mottled portraits of the residents and building of this story make me eager to dive into his other works.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this short story collection due to the inclusion of one of my favourite modern day authors; Lee McGeorge. I am pleased to say that the anthology has introduced me to many more great authors.

As per the introduction, these stories are not your typical teenage horror themes (Twilight) but REAL horror with some dark, twisted and disturbing themes. Congratulations must go to the authors.

I would highly recommend this book. Plus you will be doing your bit for MacMillan cancer support, with no person involved profiting.

[Wes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good selection of short horror stories, published in aid of Macmillan Cancer. Can be hit and miss in places but "Tube Head" by Lee McGeorge hits the mark, "The Eater" by Peter Crowther is suspenseful and compelling, and the pretty intense and amazing "Apartment 11" by Michael Bray has to be read, these are my personal favourites. Supporting a worth cause give in a go.

[Elizabeth Engstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a story in this anthology, so I'm a bit biased, but it's good to be in the company of such masters of the genre. All the proceeds from the sale of this book go to cancer research/treatment, if you need an additional nudge to enjoy some marvelous stories.

[Rikke Nordravn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was absolutely blown away by this - it has so many really good short stories that it overshadows the weaker ones. I would absolutely recommend that you go buy this and read it right now, it's that good! I think it might be the best thing I read this year.

[Debbi Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creepy!