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Made in Britain
There is something quite special about this fine collection of tales of terror from the Sceptered Isle, each and every one crafted in the dead of the night by twisted, fevered minds, who have brought crawling and slithering to life the darkest denizens of the blackest shadows to terrify those brave souls amongst you who dare to read...
For your delectation, Dear Reader, we have assembled together between these illustrious covers an array of the finest British authors writing today: Guy N. Smith, James H Longmore, David Owain Hughes, Kevin J Kennedy, Ross Baxter, C. Bailey-Bacchus, Justin Boote, Munib Haroon, Lex H Jones, Michael Byrne, Lee Franklin, J. C. Michael, Bill Davidson, Andrew J Lucas, Nick Stead, David Turnbull, Michael Chapman, and Richard Farren Barb.
For your delectation, Dear Reader, we have assembled together between these illustrious covers an array of the finest British authors writing today: Guy N. Smith, James H Longmore, David Owain Hughes, Kevin J Kennedy, Ross Baxter, C. Bailey-Bacchus, Justin Boote, Munib Haroon, Lex H Jones, Michael Byrne, Lee Franklin, J. C. Michael, Bill Davidson, Andrew J Lucas, Nick Stead, David Turnbull, Michael Chapman, and Richard Farren Barb.
- GenresHorror
498 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2018
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About the author
Kevin J. Kennedy
144 books326 followersKevin J. Kennedy is a Scottish horror author known for his fast-paced storytelling, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. He is also the curator of the bestselling The Horror Collection and Classic Monsters anthology series.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
When he’s not writing tales of blood-soaked chaos, Kevin champions indie horror, supports fellow authors, and dreams up new ways to keep readers sleeping with the lights on.
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February 16, 2020
Made In Britain by Kevin J. Kennedy is a wonderful collection of tales, all of which have a focus on something Britain related. I absolutely loved this collection!
Full Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
The intro by James H Longmore ruled! I was like attending a rally before a big game; it got me so pumped up to keep reading!! I mean, this passage:
So, do read on – we dare you – and enjoying all of the dark stories we have on offer. We would recommend that you read Made In Britain with all the lights on, and within safe shouting distance of help, but, like any other fervent horror aficionado, you wouldn’t listen. Would you?
Britain’s Best Clown by Ross Baxter – 5/5
In this tale we meet a circus owner and a clown that had been in a relationship. The two are determined to keep the show from shutting down. The owner is cutting acts, and when she gives the clown six weeks notice, he is determined to make the show popular again no matter the cost. I loved this so much! The stunts were intense and they certainly had me nervous for the clown. And THAT ENDING!!
From The Darkness Within by C. Bailey-Bacchus – 4/5
This tale was about a man that was living on the streets. One evening, a woman saved him from being heckled by two drunks. While hiding under an overpass, they shared a bottle of alcohol and their stories. The man told the girl that she should be afraid of him, but he was the one that should have been afraid. I loved how this one took quite the turn!!
Mr Elvid by Justin Boote – 5/5
This tale was about a very well mannered gentleman called the Good Samaritan who goes around stopping people from committing crimes and leaving them with a reason to remember him and change their ways.
Formaldehyde by Munib Haroon – 5/5
This tale is about three medical students that decide that it’s a good idea to cut off their cadavers hand and run around town drinking and taking photos with the hand. But when the hand goes missing and one of them ends up falling over their balcony… they start realizing that sawing off the hand of a dead body wasn’t the best idea. Oh my gosh, I loved this! What revenge!
Foundations by Lex H Jones – 5/5
This tale was about a small town that has a mysterious turret. It seems as if the structure is a mystery but when a camera crew comes out to explore the area, we soon see that there is a man that is protecting the area and will do whatever needs to be done to keep the secrets safe. Ah! The fungus made me second guess everything! Was this really supernatural or is there an annihilation thing going on here?!
After Midnight by Michael Byrne – 4/5
A heartbreaking and terrifying tale of something going on in a retirement care center. These poor lovely souls.
Mirrored Evil by Guy N. Smith – 5/5
This tale is about a family that moves into an old house. While the husband is determined to fix it up, the wife is hesitant because it was on the market for so long, and the daughter thinks it’s creepy. One night, the daughter says she saw a woman in the mirror. The parents try to downplay her fear, but when the husband sees the woman for himself, he knows he needs to destroy the mirror. But will that solve the haunting? I loved this one SO much! So creepy and also so sad. I loved the open ending as well!!
Yobs by Kevin J Kennedy – 5/5
This story began with a young woman walking home and getting accosted by a group called the Young Team. One boy was especially aggressive. Luckily her brother arrived in the nick of time. He fought off three of the boys and then sent the girl home before beginning the next fight. That gained him respect with the leader, but one of the crew wanted revenge… my goodness this one made me so jumpy! I get so nervous reading about 1) girls walking alone at night and 2) people fighting. I was on edge the whole time!! What a read!
The Devil’s Tree by Lee Franklin – 5/5
This tale is about a woman that temporarily works for a children’s center. One day, she sees a boy out by an old tree. The boy is upset because his ball ended up near the tree. He tells her it’s an evil tree and that they cannot go near it. The woman does anyway, but when she approaches the tree, she realizes she should have listened… the tale gets more sinister from there! I enjoyed this one so much! It was so creepy!
Sisters of Solicited by David Owain Hughes 4/5
My gosh. This is a topic my friends and I discuss a lot. It’s like a pendulum; we’ve swung so far in one direction, it’s time to swing back a bit and settle out. I loved this tale because it took some of my very real world concerns and turned it up to the max! This story was so intense and violent! I loved it!
To Put A Price On Love by J.C. Michael – 4/5
This story centered on a man who had just gone through a divorce. On a trip away to clear his head, he ended up summoning the green lady… and while she seems helpful at first, her intentions aren’t so sweet. I did not see the ending of this one coming! Phew!
Childe Abbas by Bill Davidson – 5/5
This story is about a little girl who moves to a new town with her parents. It’s a town that seems nice, but with one thing… there aren’t any children. After they go on a ghost tour, strange things start to happen. This poor little girl. This broke my heart! As sad as it was, it was equally terrifying!
The Swarm by James H Longmore – 3/5
Woah. Take a bunch of punks and add in a contagious urge to kill as they act very strangely and you’ve got this tale! I seeing a bunch of punk bands I knew of referenced! And phew, the violence!
Ocean’s Bounty by Andrew J Lucas – 3/5
This tale was about a crew aboard a ship helping out during the war. While the boat isn’t as impressive as other navy ships, it’s still able to do decent work. One night, the ship hits a German submarine. The crew immediately fears that they’ll be attached, but in searching the sub shows them that while they were right to be fearful, they should have just left the ship alone. So spooky! I can’t imagine having to board the sub!
Raven’s Curse by Nick Stead – 3/5
This was quite the tale of old curses and revenge! I loved that we began years ago and jumped to present time. I can’t say I felt too bad for the main character of the present time though…
Down Where the Hogweed Grows Tall by David Turnbull –
Not one for me unfortunately.
Ten Paintings of Nettle Wood by Michael Chapman – 4/5
This story is about a series of paintings. The artist had a troubling past and rumor was that his mother had a heart attack and he killed himself. One day, they realize there’s a person hidden in the grove of trees in one of the images. But later on, the figure is in a different painting! This one was really eerie and woah did this one take a turn!
Tag by Richard Farren Barber – 5/5
This story was about a classmate that the teachers can’t see. Only her classmates can see her. And she’s not a regular student. She’s really old. Once kids start going missing, the kids realize that their old classmate is changing… she’s getting younger. What a tale! I loved this one!
My Final Thoughts
Another wicked fun collection of tales! Most of these were a total hit for me and only one wasn’t up my alley.
This is another collection that I highly recommend to long-time horror fans or someone just wanting to start out with a dip into horror, as this collection has a wide range of tales!
Full Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
The intro by James H Longmore ruled! I was like attending a rally before a big game; it got me so pumped up to keep reading!! I mean, this passage:
So, do read on – we dare you – and enjoying all of the dark stories we have on offer. We would recommend that you read Made In Britain with all the lights on, and within safe shouting distance of help, but, like any other fervent horror aficionado, you wouldn’t listen. Would you?
Britain’s Best Clown by Ross Baxter – 5/5
In this tale we meet a circus owner and a clown that had been in a relationship. The two are determined to keep the show from shutting down. The owner is cutting acts, and when she gives the clown six weeks notice, he is determined to make the show popular again no matter the cost. I loved this so much! The stunts were intense and they certainly had me nervous for the clown. And THAT ENDING!!
From The Darkness Within by C. Bailey-Bacchus – 4/5
This tale was about a man that was living on the streets. One evening, a woman saved him from being heckled by two drunks. While hiding under an overpass, they shared a bottle of alcohol and their stories. The man told the girl that she should be afraid of him, but he was the one that should have been afraid. I loved how this one took quite the turn!!
Mr Elvid by Justin Boote – 5/5
This tale was about a very well mannered gentleman called the Good Samaritan who goes around stopping people from committing crimes and leaving them with a reason to remember him and change their ways.
Formaldehyde by Munib Haroon – 5/5
This tale is about three medical students that decide that it’s a good idea to cut off their cadavers hand and run around town drinking and taking photos with the hand. But when the hand goes missing and one of them ends up falling over their balcony… they start realizing that sawing off the hand of a dead body wasn’t the best idea. Oh my gosh, I loved this! What revenge!
Foundations by Lex H Jones – 5/5
This tale was about a small town that has a mysterious turret. It seems as if the structure is a mystery but when a camera crew comes out to explore the area, we soon see that there is a man that is protecting the area and will do whatever needs to be done to keep the secrets safe. Ah! The fungus made me second guess everything! Was this really supernatural or is there an annihilation thing going on here?!
After Midnight by Michael Byrne – 4/5
A heartbreaking and terrifying tale of something going on in a retirement care center. These poor lovely souls.
Mirrored Evil by Guy N. Smith – 5/5
This tale is about a family that moves into an old house. While the husband is determined to fix it up, the wife is hesitant because it was on the market for so long, and the daughter thinks it’s creepy. One night, the daughter says she saw a woman in the mirror. The parents try to downplay her fear, but when the husband sees the woman for himself, he knows he needs to destroy the mirror. But will that solve the haunting? I loved this one SO much! So creepy and also so sad. I loved the open ending as well!!
Yobs by Kevin J Kennedy – 5/5
This story began with a young woman walking home and getting accosted by a group called the Young Team. One boy was especially aggressive. Luckily her brother arrived in the nick of time. He fought off three of the boys and then sent the girl home before beginning the next fight. That gained him respect with the leader, but one of the crew wanted revenge… my goodness this one made me so jumpy! I get so nervous reading about 1) girls walking alone at night and 2) people fighting. I was on edge the whole time!! What a read!
The Devil’s Tree by Lee Franklin – 5/5
This tale is about a woman that temporarily works for a children’s center. One day, she sees a boy out by an old tree. The boy is upset because his ball ended up near the tree. He tells her it’s an evil tree and that they cannot go near it. The woman does anyway, but when she approaches the tree, she realizes she should have listened… the tale gets more sinister from there! I enjoyed this one so much! It was so creepy!
Sisters of Solicited by David Owain Hughes 4/5
My gosh. This is a topic my friends and I discuss a lot. It’s like a pendulum; we’ve swung so far in one direction, it’s time to swing back a bit and settle out. I loved this tale because it took some of my very real world concerns and turned it up to the max! This story was so intense and violent! I loved it!
To Put A Price On Love by J.C. Michael – 4/5
This story centered on a man who had just gone through a divorce. On a trip away to clear his head, he ended up summoning the green lady… and while she seems helpful at first, her intentions aren’t so sweet. I did not see the ending of this one coming! Phew!
Childe Abbas by Bill Davidson – 5/5
This story is about a little girl who moves to a new town with her parents. It’s a town that seems nice, but with one thing… there aren’t any children. After they go on a ghost tour, strange things start to happen. This poor little girl. This broke my heart! As sad as it was, it was equally terrifying!
The Swarm by James H Longmore – 3/5
Woah. Take a bunch of punks and add in a contagious urge to kill as they act very strangely and you’ve got this tale! I seeing a bunch of punk bands I knew of referenced! And phew, the violence!
Ocean’s Bounty by Andrew J Lucas – 3/5
This tale was about a crew aboard a ship helping out during the war. While the boat isn’t as impressive as other navy ships, it’s still able to do decent work. One night, the ship hits a German submarine. The crew immediately fears that they’ll be attached, but in searching the sub shows them that while they were right to be fearful, they should have just left the ship alone. So spooky! I can’t imagine having to board the sub!
Raven’s Curse by Nick Stead – 3/5
This was quite the tale of old curses and revenge! I loved that we began years ago and jumped to present time. I can’t say I felt too bad for the main character of the present time though…
Down Where the Hogweed Grows Tall by David Turnbull –
Not one for me unfortunately.
Ten Paintings of Nettle Wood by Michael Chapman – 4/5
This story is about a series of paintings. The artist had a troubling past and rumor was that his mother had a heart attack and he killed himself. One day, they realize there’s a person hidden in the grove of trees in one of the images. But later on, the figure is in a different painting! This one was really eerie and woah did this one take a turn!
Tag by Richard Farren Barber – 5/5
This story was about a classmate that the teachers can’t see. Only her classmates can see her. And she’s not a regular student. She’s really old. Once kids start going missing, the kids realize that their old classmate is changing… she’s getting younger. What a tale! I loved this one!
My Final Thoughts
Another wicked fun collection of tales! Most of these were a total hit for me and only one wasn’t up my alley.
This is another collection that I highly recommend to long-time horror fans or someone just wanting to start out with a dip into horror, as this collection has a wide range of tales!
February 20, 2019
Made in Britain is an anthology of short horror stories from a great selection of British writers. As with most anthologies, some stories are stronger than others, and this is largely down to personal taste, but there were some great tales in this collection which stood out. My personal favourites were Mr Elvid by Juston Boote, Formaldehyde by Munib Haroon, Yobs by Kevin J Kennedy, Sisters of Solicited by David Owain Hughes, The Swarm by James H Longmore, and Down Where the Hogweed Grows Tall by David Turnball. Overall, Made in Britain is a great collection, and will delight any fan of short horror stories.
January 25, 2019
Made In Britain is a collection of short stories written by British authors, compiled by Kevin J Kennedy. I didn't find a story I didn't like, I did come across a few I found predictable but enjoyable nonetheless. Particularly if you're familiar with the Tale Of The Golden Arm, then Munib Haroon's Formaldehyde will ring some bells.
There are more than one stand outs here. Britain's Best Clown, Ross Baxter's entry shows once again that success is the best revenge. While Michael Byrne's After Midnight tell us another reason growing old is terrifying. Kevin's own Yobs, though I wouldn't classify as traditional horror, deals with an all to real urban fear.
I do have a couple of personal favorites including Tag by Richard Farren Barber the only reason I've ever found not to say lunch and recess are your favorite part of school. And Childe Abbas written by Bill Davidson, there is nothing worse than being forgotten.
Of course there are other stories here that I'd like to mention but instead I urge you to check this out.
There are more than one stand outs here. Britain's Best Clown, Ross Baxter's entry shows once again that success is the best revenge. While Michael Byrne's After Midnight tell us another reason growing old is terrifying. Kevin's own Yobs, though I wouldn't classify as traditional horror, deals with an all to real urban fear.
I do have a couple of personal favorites including Tag by Richard Farren Barber the only reason I've ever found not to say lunch and recess are your favorite part of school. And Childe Abbas written by Bill Davidson, there is nothing worse than being forgotten.
Of course there are other stories here that I'd like to mention but instead I urge you to check this out.
October 24, 2019
Good collection
Very good collection of stories set in the UK
And a good selection of authors New and old alike very entertaining on a dark night
Very good collection of stories set in the UK
And a good selection of authors New and old alike very entertaining on a dark night
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January 8, 2019Great collection of odd tales
A wonderful compilation of tales filled with twists and a bit of good old British humour. I particularly enjoyed the tale of the Devil turned good Samaritan. All the stories had something going for them and worth a try for horror fans.
A wonderful compilation of tales filled with twists and a bit of good old British humour. I particularly enjoyed the tale of the Devil turned good Samaritan. All the stories had something going for them and worth a try for horror fans.
June 2, 2019
A great mixture of short stories from some great authors. Some great stories including Childe Abbas by Bill Davidson is definitely a great read on its own and also Down Where The Hogweed Grows by David Turnbull is an amazing story to and last but not least Tag by Richard Farren Barber. Great stories.
December 4, 2020
A really good collection of supernatural stories from across the pond.Each by different authors.Hannibal Hills does an excellent job of bringing them all to life!I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
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June 29, 2024The first story was a huge disappointment... For the life of me, I can't ever remember if there was a town in England called Jackson... Jackson's bridge or Bay, but no Jackson... So I began to think was this story originally written for the American market and just fiddled with to make it fit with the British theme? Some of the spelling was a little off too... However much that coloured my opinion of the start, some of the stories were quite good! Some of the descriptions and settings also had me thinking were they originally set in the US...
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