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Killers Inside: A Horror Anthology

Nicholas Catron,

Brian Scutt (Goodreads Author),

Sarah Scutt,

Mike Duke,

Chris Miller (Goodreads Author),

Brandon Scott,

Josh Hudson

4.33 · Rating details · 27 ratings · 8 reviews

Cannibals, cultists, clowns and killers, things that go bump in the night and sacrificial rituals. Whether you like your horror freshly cut-up and still dripping blood, or stalking through the shadows, ready to jump out and grab you, you'll find what you're looking for inside. A macabre collection from some of the greatest up-and-coming horror authors, guaranteed to keep y ...more

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Published November 17th 2018 by Lapse Of Mind Publishing

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Nov 20, 2018 Chris Miller rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Even though I'm one of the authors in this anthology, I'm going to review it--save for my own story, that is. I may not be a scholar, but I'm certainly a gentleman. #winkyface

Nicholas Catron presents a no holds barred collection of nightmares here. Knowing some of the details behind the making of this work, I'll tell you about them. Nick was planning and working on his own collection of short stories, but got to talking with some other authors. Before long, he decided to bring in a few other aut Even though I'm one of the authors in this anthology, I'm going to review it--save for my own story, that is. I may not be a scholar, but I'm certainly a gentleman. #winkyface

Nicholas Catron presents a no holds barred collection of nightmares here. Knowing some of the details behind the making of this work, I'll tell you about them. Nick was planning and working on his own collection of short stories, but got to talking with some other authors. Before long, he decided to bring in a few other authors to add some stories and girth to his book, and before long, had included myself and 5 others to contribute along with his own tales, and thus, Killers Inside was born.

Josh Hudson gives us a nightmare story about a virus which kills people quickly and horribly while on a plane coming back from Europe. Brian Scutt gives us a horrifying, metaphysical look into the terrors of addiction. Sarah Scutt delivers a story about an abduction and an escape attempt. Brandon Scott offers a tale about paranormal investigators trying to get photographic evidence. Mike Duke presents a pair of tales, one about a sex slave who goes feral after a hit on the head, the other about cultists passing on their faith to their children through the sacrifice of clowns.

And then there are Nick's stories. For me personally, ALL of the stories in this collection were good. Really good. Not a single one bored me or failed to hold my attention. But everyone has their favorites and, for me, they all ended up being Nick's offerings.

With A Killer Inside, we get an inside look at pitiful loser of a man obsessed with slasher movies and is bullied relentlessly at his job. A tipping point comes where the man thinks he's just like his ax-wielding heroes. With The Meat Department (one of my two VERY favorite stories in this work), we get a tale about a slick serial killer and rapist on the prowl, menaced by a moist little man who snags his prey. He goes after the man in the grocery store only to find himself in a visceral and terrifying nightmare of his own. With The Marriage Conference (my other favorite story) we get a married couple heading to a church they've never been to before for a conference about marriage to work on their own. But the congregants and the creepy youth pastor are up to something very different than what they expected. With Budapest, we get a first-person account of a man in the middle of a mid-life crisis, traveling the world and finding a community of vampires.

This anthology offers up a little bit of everything. It isn't themed really, other than being horror stories, but it was fun to read such a wide array of offerings. You've got intense, gore-drenched stories on one end, and more subtle, restrained, and chilling tales on the other--along with every degree between these extremes. ALL of the authors bring their A-game here, and it shows. As for Mr. Catron himself...I've never seen him in finer form, and that's saying something. The man doesn't know how to write a bad story, hell, doesn't know how to write a bad SENTENCE. And two of his four stories ended up being my very favorites of this anthology.

Your mileage may vary, these are just my opinions. Mike Duke's work is visceral and intelligent, Brian Scutt's in a league all its own. The lady Scutt gives us a chilling dash for hope and escape, while Brandon Scott's story moves deliberately and gently under our skin. Josh Hudson shows an all-too-plausible vision of where we could be heading in the future, and Nick takes us through utterly normal situations which go wildly out of control with his liquid, dreamlike prose.

So there's literally NOTHING which isn't on offer for the horror fan here. If you like your horror balls to the wall, dripping blood, or creeping in the shadows just out of reach, you'll find all of it in Killers Inside. Recommended to horror fans of ANY persuasion.

5/5-STARS. Enthusiastically. ...more

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Mar 28, 2020 Bandit rated it did not like it

There’s been a lot of freebies floating around lately. Specifically genre freebies, scary tales for scary times. Actually pretty decent selection, quality wise…until this one. This short anthology did absolutely nothing for me. In fact, it embodied (or disembodies, more accurately) the exact sort of horrific fiction I dislike and try to stay away from…graphic violence and brutality for the sake of itself. Mind you, I’m not stranger to that sort of thing and I certainly do have the stomach for it ...more

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Mar 09, 2019 Bruce Blanchard rated it it was amazing

Horrific Stories Inside

Not all anthologies make it. Certain stories are there and others, you could wished for better as a reader. The good news is - the eleven stories in this book totally rate. You want to feed your nightly nightmares? You want to get your horror kicks in? You know others caught in a bad scene can only take so much before they break out and attack. The stories will fit in and match that mood. The writers here bringing in their bad self are Nicholas Catron, Mike Duke, Brian Scu ...more

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Dec 09, 2018 Lindsey rated it it was amazing

Awesomely horrific

Mr. Catron managed to make a book that reminded me of the “Scary Stories to read in the Dark” books that I read as a child but more gruesome and dark. This book is not for the faint of heart, but if you enjoy dark horror, this book is for you! Excellent writing did not have me guessing how each story would end, instead, I read as fast as I could to find out. I look forward to more stories in the future.

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Feb 03, 2019 Melissa Potter rated it it was amazing

A must read anthology, every story is great from some amazing new authors.

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Apr 10, 2020 Trina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite, horror, kindle

Loved it!! This is one of the best books that I've read all year. I highly recommend it. ...more

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Dec 30, 2018 Rebecca Larsen rated it it was amazing

5 Stars

Such a dark and intense compilation of horror stories from the clowns to the killers. Each story has its own unique feature, but maintains the common thread of remaining dark and intense. There is something in here for all horror lovers. My only complaint is that the book ended. I loved reading it and look forward to reading more from all of these authors, some who are new to me.

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Jun 19, 2020 Brad Tierney rated it it was amazing

Sick Antho!!

Man oh man, this baby is ferocious! Every story pwns, not a single lackluster effort to be found here. This is some brutal, unflinching storytelling, look at that author line-up!! And wow, do they ever deliver, a big-league horror fastball right to the face. It hurts so so good. Everyone should read this sweet fat baby. Trust me.

5/5 Skulls
☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

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