Shelter from the Storm: An Anthology

by Cameron Trost, Claire Fitzpatrick, Mark McAuliffe

An anthology for readers who love stormy weather, whether it be the thunderstorms of the tropics, the tempests of the Atlantic, or the blizzards of the frozen north. Seek shelter, batten down the hatches, and lose yourself in this short anthology of suspense, mystery, and terror, designed to be read in one stormy sitting while the wind howls or thunder bellows.

Absinthe for the Soul by Danielle Birch
Deep-Sea Fishing by Claire Fitzpatrick
The Murder at Karreg Du by Cameron Trost
The Bells of St. Clement's by Stuart Olver
Creep's Motel by Jeremy Hayes
And Then There Were Two by Pym Schaare
The Inimitable Livers by Mark McAuliffe

140 pages, Paperback

Published May 19, 2018

About the author

Cameron Trost is an author of mystery, suspense, post-apocalyptic, and horror fiction best known for his puzzles featuring Oscar Tremont, Investigator of the Strange and Inexplicable. He has written four novels, Dead on the Dolmen, Flicker, The Tunnel Runner, and Letterbox, and three collections, Oscar Tremont, Investigator of the Strange and Inexplicable, Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales, and The Animal Inside. He runs the independent press, Black Beacon Books, and is a member of the Australian Crime Writers Association and The Short Mystery Fiction Society. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, his home is now in southern Brittany, between the rugged coast and treacherous marshland.

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Reviews

[Fiona G-reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark tales during a thunderstorm. I waited for thunderstorm season to arrive so so i could get the whole sensory experience of this anthology = smelling the rain, listening to the thunder, flashes of lightening and this anthology didn’t disappoint. (Neither did the storms, we desperately needed the rain). My personal favourite was Absinthe for the Soul with its long, slow build. Reading Dark is not my normal genre, but each story grabbed me in its own way.

[M.R. King · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology of eerie horror stories surround storms. The wet, thunderous settings provide a good atmosphere for the creepy tales. They range from the very serious and mysterious to the more lighthearted, yet still ominous tales. Each author brings with them a unique perspective on dealing with the storm and how it plays out in each story. There are monsters, murderers, and even a little strange magic in the stories. All in all a very good read - I completed in 4 sittings. This is a great option for a commute read as you could complete one of the stories during the travel time. Highly recommended.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cracking read! I was so disappointed I reached the last page. As you might expect from the title, all stories are set against a backdrop of sheltering from a storm, but the physical storm is not the only one the protagonists must endure. A range of stories from classic murder mysteries to more modern killer tales and psychological horror.

[Deborah Sheldon · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing collection of storm-ravaged tales. Too bad it wasn't raining when I read it, as hail on the roof and rolling thunder would have added to the atmosphere! Hunker down in your winter woollies and enjoy this anthology with stories ranging from mystery to horror.

[Bandit · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do so like a good themed anthology. And with all the storms lately, this was a natural choice. A random one, too, since I’ve never heard of any of the authors, but one that turned out to be a pretty good find.
I had grabbed it as a random Kindle freebie, and for such a thing, it was a very professionally put together small anthology. Well edited, nice variety, etc.
The quality of writing is uniformly solid with stories #4 and 5 being the standouts for me. The books and its authors seems to be either mostly or entirely Australia-based, but it doesn’t add too much international flavor, because the real star of the show here is the storm.
Sheeting rain is enough to get anyone to lose their way. Read these tales and find out just how much.
An entertaining anthology. Good for a rainy day.