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What happens when we make monsters? What happens when we make monsters of ourselves? Grotesque beings lurch from our darkest dreams. Vicious beasts stalk our twisted pasts. Lost souls haunt our deepest regrets. They are the blood on our hands. They are the obsessions in our heads. They are the vengeance in our hearts. They are Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities & Other Horr ...more

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Jan 24, 2020 Sadie Hartmann rated it it was amazing

Shelves: cemetery-dance

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I clearly remember a debate that transpired last summer on social media about anthologies. An author wondered about the future of anthologies because it seemed to him they don’t make any money. Several industry people weighed in with their strong opinions either in support of anthologies or against them (not really opposed to anthologies in general but speaking more about the profitability, or lack thereof).

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Jul 06, 2020 Fiona rated it it was amazing

Shelves: absolute-favourites, horror, short-n-sweet, anothologies

Psst, Gentle Reader. Yes, you, the one holding this book, trying to decide whether you'll take it home with you. You're looking for a good, long read, something to crack open as you settle into your favorite chair, a glass at your elbow. But a collection of stories about monsters? Is that likely to help you wind down in the evening, wash away the detritus of another long day at work? You waver: do you like stories about monsters? Not for you, dark scary tales about the boogeymen who haunt our dr Psst, Gentle Reader. Yes, you, the one holding this book, trying to decide whether you'll take it home with you. You're looking for a good, long read, something to crack open as you settle into your favorite chair, a glass at your elbow. But a collection of stories about monsters? Is that likely to help you wind down in the evening, wash away the detritus of another long day at work? You waver: do you like stories about monsters? Not for you, dark scary tales about the boogeymen who haunt our dreams and daylight hours. Life is terrifying enough, you think. You don't need any more monsters in your life.
But that's not true.

So says Alma Katsu in the excellent foreword which precedes this outstanding collection, (deliberately) loosely inspired by Frankenstein's Monster. And she's right; though if you do already know you want a book full of stories about monsters, you're in for an even greater treat.

From the very first story (A Heart Arrhythmia Creeping Into A Dark Room, by Michael Wehunt), I was knocked sideways by just how good the stories in this collection are. Dark, creepy, and original, it wasn't until I read the final words of the final story (Theodora Goss' Frankenstein's Daughter) that I was able to put this book down. While not every story was such a startling discovery to me, the quality of the stories I did like, combined with the fact that it's only two, maybe three, that I wasn't so fond of, meant I couldn't take a single star from my rating.

There's so many good stories here that I was genuinely struggling to pick out just a few favourites, so I've had to stick with the ones that I would buy this collection for if they were the sole story I enjoyed within it. The first and last stories mentioned above; Spectral Evidence by Victor LaValle; My Knowing Glance by the short story magician Lucy A. Snyder; Paper Doll Hyperplane by R. B. Payne; Not Eradicated In You, by Bracken McLeod. They are stand out, make a mark on your soul, memorable and amazing stories. And it's a mark of just how good they are that there are other, excellent stories that I'm leaving out because I just don't have the characters to say everything I want to say about them all.

Possibly one of the strongest anthologies I've read, and definitely one I'll be finding a hard copy of, to be read, and read, and read again. ...more

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Jan 25, 2020 Janelle Janson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horror, night-worms, short-stories-plays-essays, 2020

Review to come

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Jan 15, 2020 Jackie Cowgill (LanternsJourney) rated it it was amazing

This book had me at the Forward by Alama Katsu. And if you don't read forwards? Yeah- you. I'm shaming you.

This anthology was far from one-note, with a wide range of Monstrosities from intimately real to the fantastical. I felt every emotion on the spectrum from favorite authors and authors new to me (that I will definitely be reading more from). I really can't pick favorites. I started to type them out and it ended up being almost half the book. Just read it and find out for yourself! ...more

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Mar 01, 2020 Eva rated it it was amazing

I had been looking forward to reading this anthology for a long time. And while "Gutted" is still the best Doug Murano anthology I've read, or rather, my favourite that I've read to do, "Miscreations" comes in at a close second. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the work of the editors, Doug Murano and Michael Bailey, in seeing this project to fruition. They worked tirelessly and overcame many obstacles to make this happen so that readers could have this in their hands and to be affec ...more

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Jan 02, 2020 Angel Hench rated it it was amazing

Shelves: you-must-read-this, horror-supernatural-thriller, signed-editions

My usual rating for a short story collection is ⭐⭐⭐. It seems there are always a few stellar stories, a few clunkers and then the middling rest. An obvious by-product of a work with lots of different authors, really.

But, you guys, THIS COLLECTION. The theme of this horror anthology is the Frankenstein mythos - monsters as our creations, our rescuers, our tormentors and ourselves. I will admit to:
• actually getting the shivers,
• to saying out loud, “oh my god” or “ew” more than once,
• to side-eye ...more

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Jan 18, 2020 Kevin L rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

What a great collection! The writing is generally brilliant with wonderful turns of phrase and glimpses into the beauty of horror.

This collection also introduced me to several new writers that I had not read before and will now seek out their work.

Favorites in this collection:

A Heart Arrythmia Creeping into a Dark Room by Michael Wehunt - a very original story told in a fresh way.

Matryoshka by Joanna Parypinsky - Fantastic take on family and how it makes monsters.

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Feb 03, 2020 Jamie rated it really liked it

Let it be known that 2019 was the year I fell in love with horror anthologies and began hoarding them on my shelves. In 2020, have no plans to slow my roll when it comes to this type of book—each time I open an anthology I’m not quite sure what I’m going to get, and I enjoy the anticipation. I love not only the fact that it means new stories from some of my favorites, but I also tend to discover new authors in the process. Before I can finish the book, I’m often so enamored with a new-to-me aut Let it be known that 2019 was the year I fell in love with horror anthologies and began hoarding them on my shelves. In 2020, have no plans to slow my roll when it comes to this type of book—each time I open an anthology I’m not quite sure what I’m going to get, and I enjoy the anticipation. I love not only the fact that it means new stories from some of my favorites, but I also tend to discover new authors in the process. Before I can finish the book, I’m often so enamored with a new-to-me author that I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of looking up all of their work and adding it to my TBR list (or online shopping cart, if I’m honest).  One thing I enjoyed about MISCREATIONS is that it’s unique and unlike other anthologies I’ve read so far. The foreword by Alma Katsu is an excellent introduction, and I love the illustrations featured prior to each story. All of the little touches that might go unnoticed come together to add something special to this one—the layout and title font were other characteristics I enjoyed, and having read two other anthologies co-edited by Doug Murano, when I see his name on the cover, I know I can expect a well-edited and polished book. That brings me to a side-note: the more I grow as a reader and reviewer, the more I notice all of the factors that go into making a great book, and solid editing is one of them. I think Doug Murano and Michael Bailey did an excellent job with this one. In keeping with my typical trend for anthologies/collections, I narrowed my favorite stories down to a Top 5 (listed here in the order with which they appear in the book):
 -MATRYOSHKA by Joanna Parypinski: a haunting tale with a unique concept; I’d love to read more from this author.
 -YOU ARE MY NEIGHBOR by Max Booth III: my first and definitely not my last read from this author. This was creeptastic and a bit heartbreaking at times.
 -SPECTRAL EVIDENCE by Victor LaValle: Sorry to say this was my first read from this author; this was another haunting tale that pulled on the heartstrings. Adding more of his work to my list.
 -MY KNOWING GLANCE by Lucy A. Snyder: I loved this story—the whole concept was great, and I just got a great vibe from Snyder’s writing style. I immediately went to my bookshelf after this, as I realized I have her short fiction collection, SOFT APOCALYPSES. I added it to my TBR cart and will likely read it this month.
 -RESURRECTION POINTS by Usman T. Malik: another new-to-me author, and I’ll definitely seek out more of his work. This one was hauntingly heartbreaking as well (notice a trend here? Can’t help what I love). I’d also like to give some honorable mentions to other favorites. These stories made it tough to narrow down my top 5:
 -A HEART ARRYTHMIA CREEPING INTO A DARK ROOM by Michael Wehunt
 -OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR by Nadia Bulkin
 -IMPERFECT CLAY by Lisa Morton
 -NOT ERADICATED IN YOU by Bracken MacLeod
 -THE MAKING OF ASYLUM OPHELIA by Mercedes M. Yardley
  This was overall a very solid collection of stories, and the only thing keeping me from a full 5-star review was honestly that there were 2 or 3 in the bunch that fell flat for me. I found myself skimming a couple of the stories, and did not finish one of them. I think it was just my personal lack of interest in the subject matter and style of those particular stories—it does not mean that they were poorly written. I eagerly anticipate reading more from the new authors I’ve discovered through this anthology. Many of the names were familiar, but had I not picked up this book, it would’ve taken me much longer to get to their work. My shelves and book piles will continue to grow thanks to this mix of stories, and that warms this book lover’s heart.             ...more

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Dec 31, 2020 Ryan rated it really liked it

Shelves: horror, want-physical

Read on my Kindle. 3.5 stars, rounding up.

There were some knockout stories in here, as well as a few I really didn't enjoy. As I read more anthologies, I am coming to realize that this is the norm, and I'm ok with that.

The overarching theme in this anthology was monsters, and the authors featured interpreted this theme in many different ideas. There was everything from actual monsters, such as werewolves and Frankenstein, and abstract concepts of monsters as well, such as heart disease, war, and ...more

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Mar 14, 2020 Alan Baxter rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horror, dark-fantasy, short-stories

An outstanding anthology with great variety and depth. Highly recommended.

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Apr 27, 2020 Becky Spratford rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Review is in the June 2020 issue of Library Journal

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Three Words That Describe This Book: popular authors, range of "scares," monster-human connection

Draft Review:

Anthology: Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities, & Other Horrors. Edited by Doug Murano and Michael Bailey Forward by Alma Katsu
Humans have long been fascinated by monsters. As Katsu comments in this stellar antholoy’s introduction about the relationship between monsters and humans, “We are inseparabl ...more

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Jan 08, 2021 Shane Hawk rated it really liked it

Shelves: horror, short-stories, own-the-kindle

3.5 stars rounded up!

Mr. Doug Murano chose a wide array of perspectives and styles to include in his weird/horror anthology, MISCREATIONS. Loved the overarching theme of monsters. (Anyone remember The X-Files' Monster-of-the-Week episodes?)

Sometimes one can grow tired of themed anthologies after too many duds. To me, this anthology doesn't have a dud. Sure, there were some that didn't agree with my tastes, but none of them totally turned me off at all. I believe this was helped by some format va ...more

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Feb 25, 2020 Curtis rated it it was amazing

Great collection! I picked it up for the Barron, Malerman, and Campbell tales, but stuck around for the rest because they proved well-curated.

First off, Laird Barron is the man. He got me into "weird" horror and sent me down a rabbit hole with no end in sight. And with this new story, Ode To Joad The Toad, he's once again reaching newer, weirder heights. This tale felt like a glorious mix of Robert E. Howard and Jeff Vandermeer, but with the trademark snark only Barron can bring. I know many cr ...more

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Feb 23, 2021 Coral rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: horror, read-in-2021, tbr-2021, short-stories-and-anthologies, it-came-from-within-a-book-box

A fantastic anthology collection. If you know me, you know anthologies and I don't always get along. This one was great though

Favorites include:
Operations Other Than War by Nadia Bulking
One Last Transformation by Josh Malerman
Imperfect Clay by Lisa Morton
Spectral Evidence by Victor LaValle (but can we get a whole book out of this one!?)
My Knowing Glance by Lucy A Snyder
Paper Doll Hyperplane by RB Payne
Resurrection Points by Usman T Malik
The Making of Asylum Ophelia by Mercedes M Yardley ...more

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May 23, 2020 Keely rated it really liked it

3.5/5 rounded up for Goodreads

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May 09, 2020 Hailey Piper rated it really liked it

A solid anthology with many interesting and unsettling stories that play with the themes of creation and creator. Favorites were "Matryoshka," "Butcher's Blend," "One Last Transformation," "Ode to Joad the Toad," and "Frankenstein's Daughter." ...more

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Jan 22, 2020 Richard Leis rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: horror, short-stories

So this is what today's pro-level horror looks like.

Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities & Other Horrors is one of the best anthologies I have ever read, made extra special with the inclusion of beautifully crafted dark poems by Linda D. Addison, Christina Sng, and Stephanie M. Wytovich. Of Addison's poem "One Day of Inside/Out," I thought at the end that I kinda want this to happen, even if I for some reason turn out to be one of those "living things with useless hands and feet, / writhing [...]". So this is what today's pro-level horror looks like.

Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities & Other Horrors is one of the best anthologies I have ever read, made extra special with the inclusion of beautifully crafted dark poems by Linda D. Addison, Christina Sng, and Stephanie M. Wytovich. Of Addison's poem "One Day of Inside/Out," I thought at the end that I kinda want this to happen, even if I for some reason turn out to be one of those "living things with useless hands and feet, / writhing [...]".

An anthology like this might lead one to believe there will be stories related to Frankenstein's monster included, and there most certainly are, including the fantastic poem "A Benediction of Corpses" by Stephanie M. Wytovich and the short story "Frankenstein's Daughter" by Theodora Goss that is so phenomenal, I immediately accept it as a direct sequel to Frankenstein.

But there are also tales about werewolves, Old Gods, aspects of a Toad God, ghosts, robots, and writers trying to meet deadlines, among many other miscreations. Some of my favorites include "Matryoshka" by Joanna Parypinski, "Operations Other Than War" by Nadia Bulkin, "You Are My Neighbor" by Max Booth III, "Imperfect Clay" by Lisa Morton, "My Knowing Glance" by Lucy A. Snyder, "The Making of Asylum Ophelia" by Mercedes M. Yardley... but, honestly, I might as well reproduce the table of contents here, because I love just about everything in this book, including the foreword by Alma Katsu.

I had a feeling about this book when it was first announced, and that feeling was confirmed while reading everything inside. Editors Doug Murano and Michael Bailey are already well known for previous well-received anthologies, but this is the first I have read, and I'm looking forward to reading more of their careful and thoughtful piecing together of master works by master writers.

What an incredible anthology this is! Don't miss it. And thank you to Night Worms and the editors for making it available early. This is my thankful, honest, absolutely delighted review. ...more

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Jan 24, 2020 Alex Gray (gray__pages) rated it liked it

3.5 out of 5
So....here’s the thing about my relationship with Anthologies. I always go into them with high expectations, and I really want to like them. I end up falling in love with some of the stories, but the majority of them will fall flat for me. Thus, I have not yet found an Anthology that really “dazzled” me.
Let me begin by saying that the writing in every single story blew me away, regardless of how I felt about the story overall. We have some truly talented, legendary writers in this b ...more

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Mar 15, 2020 Allie Anne rated it it was amazing

What we got here is a posse of talented mvther fvckers guiding you on a skeleton bobsled down an icy race track through realms of evil face down, head first, eyes wide as you white knuckle it to the very end. A gold medal in the horror anthology olympics. 🖤🥇

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Jan 31, 2020 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020

This was an excellent anthology. I didn't skip a single story, and I was amazed by the diversity of the narratives, considering how narrow the theme is. If you like horror, this is the antho for you! ...more

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Feb 07, 2020 TheCrookedHouse rated it really liked it

Shelves: anthology, horror, owned

Not a bad anthology. With a total of 19 short stories and 4 poems, this book held a remarkable collection of narrative derived from the concept of miscreations through science, magic and the supernatural. It made me realize that, aside from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, I had very little in the way of this particular sub-genre, so this was definitely a welcome addition to my horror library.

It's not completely out of the realm of possibility to find collections like this to have lots of mediocr ...more

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Jan 02, 2021 Lindsey Ragsdale rated it really liked it

Many talented voices are featured in this collection, each with their unique interpretation of a "monster." A nice blend of horror and Weird Lit. Would be a good first read for someone who is dipping their toes into either genre. ...more

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Feb 10, 2020 Red Lagoe rated it it was amazing

I'm a huge fan of short fiction. This is a curated collection of stories by authors I look up to.
I took my time with this anthology, reading a story or two a night. There's a lot of original storytelling and a variety of styles. It did not disappoint.

One of my favorites was Last Transformation by Malerman. What a fantastic and fresh take on a werewolf story. ...more

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Mar 08, 2020 Marie McWilliams rated it it was amazing

This horror anthology is absolutely fantastic. Despite being given the same brief, every writer takes it in such a different and fascinating direction. My Highlights are Josh Malerman 'One Last Transformation', Brian Hodge 'Butcher's Blend' and 'The making of Asylum Ophelia' by Mercedes.M.Yardley. Head to my Booktube channel to hear my break down and review of each story!

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Feb 26, 2021 Jessie (Zombie_likes_cake) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: horror-challenge-21, shorties-of-fears-and-faerys, read-in-2021

I am seriously falling out of love with anthologies. I deeply love short stories but the fact that an anthology always is a mixed bag cannot out weight it's positives anymore for me, the reading experience of trudging from good to bad to okay and all around again is not what I want in a reading experience anymore. In the future I am going to be even more selective if/ when choosing one and I rather stick with single author collections, those I love to pieces. The additional draw-back of "Miscrea I am seriously falling out of love with anthologies. I deeply love short stories but the fact that an anthology always is a mixed bag cannot out weight it's positives anymore for me, the reading experience of trudging from good to bad to okay and all around again is not what I want in a reading experience anymore. In the future I am going to be even more selective if/ when choosing one and I rather stick with single author collections, those I love to pieces. The additional draw-back of "Miscreations" is that while marketed as a Frankenstein inspired collection much of the content is so loosely based around that premise that I was disappointed. Some truly tie into the classic in ambitious ways but many make a connection so far fetched as in "a werewolf story is also a monster story so it counts". Ehm, for me who is always looking for Frankenstein retellings or interpretations I needed a closer, tighter angle, while I definitely enjoyed some of those unfitting stories I still think the editors should have done a better job in that regard. I have read a different anthology edited by Murano ("Gutted") and I felt the story selection in that one worked very well. Here not so much and this fact is reflected in my rating.

Let's talk about the upside of an anthology, meaning that you get to sample new writers. That really worked out for me, several writers I included were on my radar and now after having had a taste of them I know that for example Max Booth III and Stephanie M. Wytovich blew me away whereas Christina Sng and Kristi DeMeester didn't impress me all that much, so guess who will get prioritized in the future. The question now is how I weigh this value against the up and downs of reading an anthology with its varied styles and entries. It used to be a big bonus point for me but these days I think I want a more of a coherent read when I pick up a book. That's just me, you do you.

To sum, up yes, there are some strong, fascinating stories in here. Yes, there are some fun takes and interesting links to good old "Frankenstein" but as I said too often the collection strayed too far from its target for my taste. There were some stories that were not for me and some that I dnf'd (one by Laird Barron who I read and enjoyed in the past, so that was a surprise), some that I really didn't care for. And, arguably worst of all, lots of middle ground. An anthology that for didn't always deliver what it promised, whose stories averaged out to 2.6 for me which for mentioned reasons I will round down in this case.

My favorites:
5) "Frankenstein's Daughter" by Theodora Goss
4) "A Heart Arrhythmia Creeping into a Dark Room" by Michael Wehunt
3) "The Making of Asylum Ophelia" by Mercedes M. Yardley
2) "You Are My Neighbor" by Max Booth III
1) "A Benediction of Corpses" by Stephanie M. Wytovich

The ones to skip:
Laird Barron's "Ode to Jode the Toad" and "Sounds Caught in Cobwebs" by M. E. Bronstein

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May 21, 2020 Thom (T.E.) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I'm...bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
Okay, really just a bit confused. Reading through all these stories--including re-reading a couple of underperformers to be sure I'd gotten all I could out of them--I would consider them averaging out to about 3.5 stars.

But the book's a solid four stars.

As they have been selected, presented (the understated, primitive artwork is a plus), and sequenced, this read adds up to quite an engaging experience. The effects of some stories developed an intriguin I'm...bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
Okay, really just a bit confused. Reading through all these stories--including re-reading a couple of underperformers to be sure I'd gotten all I could out of them--I would consider them averaging out to about 3.5 stars.

But the book's a solid four stars.

As they have been selected, presented (the understated, primitive artwork is a plus), and sequenced, this read adds up to quite an engaging experience. The effects of some stories developed an intriguing friction going up against the effects of those that came before and after. And sometimes the effects of consecutive stories built up on each other. I'm not used to such impactful rollercoaster dynamics from an anthology. By the time I'd put it down, this book proved itself to be significantly more than the sum of its parts.

I was initially attracted to the combination of theme and contributors' list. I don't know if I'd consider many of the stories and poems to be among the best work of their creators--but often they're not far off. And then, of course, the editors and publisher (and artist) have taken a hand.

The sequencing and variety speak as if with their own voices: the pieces that are thick with voice and atmosphere balance out the traditional narratives. A subtle cleverness and a light touch bring out shades of empathy in many pieces.

Laird Barron's dark high fantasy is filled with zippy turns as a centerpiece. Victor Lavalle gives us something devastatingly poignant, Josh Malerman gives us something with sophisticated savagery. Brian Hodge (Orwellian) and Lucy Snyder (sexy) gleefully dish up modulated grindhouse. Michael Wehunt pulls us close with semi-autobiographical meta-horror, and Nadia Bulkin and Usman Malik evoke strong universal emotions when their characters must simply get through the friction and catastrophe that peoples visit upon those they designate as "other." Theodora Goss' concluding piece revisits the idea that the monstrous is where you find it--and the notion that such places may also be strange wellsprings of peace and hope.

Needless to say, I recommend you read these stories in their presented sequence. ...more

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May 30, 2020 Robert Saucedo rated it liked it

I finished reading MISCREATIONS, an anthology of short horror fiction. It's on sale on Kindle for less than $4 so if you're looking for something cheap and fun to read, go forth.

My favorite stories in the book are Joanna Parypinski's MATRYOSHKA, which explores the complicated relationship between an infertile woman and her mother; Nadia Bulki's OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, which looks at the cultural horror that would follow if a non-US country suddenly found themselves with a giant robot to prote ...more

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Jun 09, 2020 Ben Rogus rated it it was amazing

Whether Man or Monster is irrelevant...

...What matters are the gods that create them. Sometimes the god is a monster and sometimes the god is a man (or woman). It is often times difficult to tell the difference. Lots of preening, cutting, contemplating, and mutating in these stories. A quasi-religious dystopia where thought crimes are punished by amputation; a futuristic world war that leaves the victors psychologically scarred, a werewolf struggling to resist what comes natural to him, an emoti ...more

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Feb 10, 2021 Scott Hallam rated it it was amazing

Another great horror anthology. I usually choose books and anthologies to read because of the authors, but on occasion, I make my choice based upon the editors. Doug Murano and Michael Bailey have not dissapoint me in the past, and they have delivered yet again. The theme is broad enough that it allows stories while mostly in the horror genre have elements that range from haunting to the truly horrific. While there a a couple of stories that did not strike me, there is not a weak tale in the bun ...more

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Jan 21, 2020 Aaron rated it really liked it

I received a digital copy for review early. I wanted to wait till it was out to post a review. This is an awesome book. A really great forward from Alma Katsu. This book explores the idea of being a monster. Some of the stories are actually really good either mentally or a bit more judicial in nature. I felt though that a few of the stories were a bit lacking and so I didn’t feel like it’s a star studded book. Do check this book out! Pick it up even if your not a big monster fan!

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