Post Crypt

by Susan Zoon

For those of us who grew up loving horror comics and, more excitingly, for those Horror fans too young to remember them, Susan Zoon’s modern twist on the classic brand of storytelling will surprise and chill you. Inhabiting these frightening fantasies zombie undead, two deadly sins,a vampire comic, a lovesick undertaker, a homicidal maniac, an evil genius, a malicious muse, and pissed off gods. Sound like fun? From monstrously sardonic short stories laced with ironies Hors d’oeuvres of the Gods, The Chen-Wah Chicken Cup, The Talented Pinkie, Dog Spelled Backwards, The Bone Yard Ball, Slump Buster, and Dead Funny, to the darkly romantic eco-fantasy novella, Fauna this anthology does not disappoint. Post Crypt will delight you with devilish fantasy and beautiful illustrations in Zoon’s unique style. * * * Hors d’oeuvers of the Gods – A young undertaker discovers he must act as “Sin Eater” for an evil robber baron. The Chen-Wah Chicken Cup – Young Antiquers discover the most rare object in the world and all Hell breaks loose. The Talented Pinkie – An ambitious artist, recipient of an experimental finger graft pays the ultimate price for fame. Dog-Spelled Backwards – Nerdy game show fanatic plans for the perfect murder go horribly awry when his dog begins talking. Fauna (novella) – A young woman escapes the sorrow of post 9/11 NYC to find her destiny and discover her inner goddess in the Adirondacks. The Bone Yard Ball – A career criminal gets a one last chance to exact revenge. Slump Buster – Plus size literary muse, Doris, makes a grab for the gold ring. Dead Funny – Vampire Comic, Friday, explains his undying appeal.

Genres: Horror

351 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[G. Edweird Cheese · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these short stories by Zorn. Clever and witty. Reminded me of tales from the crypt. Don't know why. Both are pretty cool, so, there's that, I guess. Don't ask me, just read the book.