Spine Chillers

by Mark L'estrange

A portrait which hides the secret to a brutal murder. A secret military experiment which results in a terror beyond imagination. An invitation to a night of passion, too good to be true.

A derelict asylum for the criminally insane, where one patient refuses to leave. A game of trick-or-treat which uncovers a deadly secret. The spirit of a murdered woman haunts an isolated cottage.

A young girl unleashes her feline instincts. A serendipitous discovery that carries the DNA of a serial killer. A murder victim who returns from the grave, seeking retribution.

These and many other tales of terror await you in Mark L'Estrange's Spine Chillers, ready to turn your blood to ice.

This book contains graphic violence and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.

Genres: Horror, Short Stories

454 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2021

Reviews

[Tracey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the book cover of this Book, full of short stories that was supposed to be haunting but unfortunately I found them average, not spooky not atmospheric. There was one or two surprises of the short stories but most were lacklustre on the scary front for me.

[Laurie C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do Not Pass Up This Spine Chillers!!!!

A week ago I read a great read. It was a book of short spooky tales. I thought I'd finally found a good book on short scary stories and I was amazed to have found it. I thought it was a one-of.
Until this week when I cracked open Spine Chillers and found myself lost in this writers, Mark L'Estranges, weird and spooky World. I said in my other review that there's no way to compare these writers to anyone else in the horror/spooky genre. These lesser read horror authors should be known and read just as much as writers who are bringing back books that they wrote years ago, with 1 new chapter. 🙄This writer brings "it" to the table, and I'm hungry for more of L'Estranges offerings. These stories have meat to them. I mean each story is good.

[Evie Halpine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Disappointing. 2 or 3 stories out of like 12 were actually good and made me feel tense. The rest were fairly boring and predictable. Nothing happened in most of them until a 'twist', which I use very loosely, on the last page and then ending. I almosted dnf'd but didn't wanna take the chance of missing a good story. Also, why do literally all of the stories involve some sort of perverted man being entranced by beautiful supernatural women and all of a sudden not being able to control themselves, with the women as the villains? I wouldn't recommend

[Michele Austin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Continuity errors

Throughout the entire book, there are continuity errors.

I.E. Characters having their names changed 2/3rds of the way through the story and never reverting back. This happens multiple times throughout the book.

Aside from that the stories have very long build ups and endings that feel rushed/don't make sense with the rest of the plot.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend this for even the 99c I paid. It had the right idea, but sorely lacked in execution.

[Elisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the stories but the Audible narration is so appalling that I thought it was a robot. Clearly British stories told in an American accent, a few tales with male characters narrated with a female intonation and just simply bad, bad. It's remarkable how I still liked the stories despite this.

[Richard Pender · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit like the old Hammer Horror movies. A little gore, a little implied see, a simple story. Problem is you usually know what the story is, and how it will end within the first couple of pages. Easy reading but with no lasting memories.

[Michael John Paul McManus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some good stories

A nice mix of old fashioned and modern horror/ghost stories. Cat -Girl and Nurse Nancy being two stand out stories within.

[Diane Mackereth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short stories

I enjoyed reading all of the stories in this book. I've found a new author to follow. I've already purchased his book called Ghost Song written in 2019.

[Roxanne M Davis-Yee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great anthology.

The name really fits this book, several of the stories did send a chill up my spine. Great characters. I would love to see some of these made into films.

[Nolan Guenther · Rating 4 out of 5]

The vampire story was my absolute favorite and would love to see the author expand on that story.

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun collection!

A rather varied collection of stories but they were all very good. My favourite was the last one. Definitely putting on my wishlist for a physical copy!

[Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

Many many grammatical errors. I gave up after 2 chapters

[April Sterner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading most of the stories.