The Elementals

[Jon Recluse]

Makes you wonder why so much of the very best writing from that era has been out of print.

[11811 (Eleven)]

Jon Recluse wrote: "Makes you wonder why so much of the very best writing from that era has been out of print."

It's like the mentality of my local library. They figure Stephen King and Dean Koontz covers the entire canon of horror literature.

[Jon Recluse]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Makes you wonder why so much of the very best writing from that era has been out of print."

It's like the mentality of my local library. They figure Stephen King and Dean Koon..."

My library is the same way.
The local Barnes & Noble, too.

[11811 (Eleven)]

Jon Recluse wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Makes you wonder why so much of the very best writing from that era has been out of print."

It's like the mentality of my local library. They figure Ste..."

Thank God for ebooks and Goodreads. I'm reading so much stuff these past five years or so that I otherwise never would have heard of.

[Jon Recluse]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Makes you wonder why so much of the very best writing from that era has been out of print."

It's like the mentality of my local libra..."

Amen to that.
I started reading horror right before the publishing boom in the '70s, so I'm used to the hunt for good stuff.
It really bugged me when people looking for books would be directed towards the "Big Three".
I was always in the back, prowling for the stuff flying under the radar.
That's how I first discovered authors like McDowell, Hautala, Grant, Campbell, Herbert, Hodge, Masterton........

[Char]

It made my best of 2014 list too. :)

[Jon Recluse]

Great minds.... ;)

[Bill]

Crap. I need to get over my phobia of buying an ebook for over 7 bucks and just get this one. I am way past due for this one and agree with Eleven that it is a grievous HA party foul.

[Kasia]

Bill wrote: "Crap. I need to get over my phobia of buying an ebook for over 7 bucks and just get this one. I am way past due for this one and agree with Eleven that it is a grievous HA party foul."

It's such a great story you won't regret it. I couldn't find my paperback so I bought the ebook, then of course a few days later I stumbled on the paperback, was filed in wrong spot.

[Kasia]

11811 (Eleven) wrote: "I was eying this today on Amazon along with the Blackwater books. I know I gotta read both sooner or later. Not reading them would be an HA party foul. I'm placing myself on horror probation until I read at least one of them. "

Sometimes you have to stop and just pick up that book, the one you've always wanted to read :)

[Jon Recluse]

I concur with my esteemed colleague.

[Bill]

Ok. Got it. Kasia, Charlene and Jon talked me into it :)

Will have to start this one shortly, even though I am currently buried under my tbr. This one just floated to the top.

[Kasia]

Nice Bill! Cant wait to hear your thoughts on it. It's a deeply picturesque story, images will paint themselves in your head as you read it. Scary stuff too :P

I was planning a trip to B&N to pick up Ghost Story today but it's too cold, my grocery trip left my fingers and toes as icicles so I definitely appreciate the ebook option, if available.

[Kasia]

Jon Recluse wrote: "I concur with my esteemed colleague."

Hey you :) staying warm I hope? Great time to cook and read!

[Kimberly]

Kasia wrote: "11811 (Eleven) wrote: "I was eying this today on Amazon along with the Blackwater books. I know I gotta read both sooner or later. Not reading them would be an HA party foul. I'm placing myself on ..."

This was one that was DEFINITELY worth it!

[Kasia]

I'm ready for a re-read all ready, those dunes and the house, the windows, that summer heat and disconnect from civilization.. it's on my brain. The images this book created in my mind are so addictive, delicious, not sure how to phrase it.. might be because I love dunes lol.

(view spoiler)[ and if it's nefarious dunes then even better haha (hide spoiler)]

[Ron]

I maintain this is one of the best southern spookfests ever...I'm glad Vanancourt Books are reprinting his novels...I just wish someone would do some nice limited editions of them. Centepede Press is just releasing a beautiful edition of The Blackwater series...expensive, but I will see Tuesday if it was worth it ...

[Kasia]

Wow, they have a lot of great looking books on that site, Masters of the Weird Tale by Fred Chappell looks especially good.

[Ron]

Kasia wrote: "Wow, they have a lot of great looking books on that site, Masters of the Weird Tale by Fred Chappell looks especially good."

They make really beautiful books...I have two others from them...would have more but they are pricey :)

[Jon Recluse]

Kasia wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "I concur with my esteemed colleague."

Hey you :) staying warm I hope? Great time to cook and read!"

Hiya!
I was out earlier, but I'm curled up with coffee now.
It is!

[Kasia]

Yeah, seriously, although I can spend more on groceries that dont last as long as a stunning book, I try to rationalize those purchases to myself :P

[Kasia]

Jon Recluse wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "I concur with my esteemed colleague."

Hey you :) staying warm I hope? Great time to cook and read!"

Hiya!
I was out earlier, but I'm curled up with coffee now.
I..."

That sounds cozy, very nice! I spend most of my day reading yesterday, ready to repeat now :)

[Jon Recluse]

Kasia wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "Kasia wrote: "Jon Recluse wrote: "I concur with my esteemed colleague."

Hey you :) staying warm I hope? Great time to cook and read!"

Hiya!
I was out earlier, but I'm curled u..."

I watched THE BLUE DAHLIA earlier, ready to get back to my reading, as soon as my Kindle finishes charging. :)

[Kasia]

That's one thing that brings me back to reality, that red and white batterazis picture flashing lol.

The Blue Dahlia, I had to look it up, love the premise, I will have to watch this now. I actually had Veronica Lake paper dolls a few years back, well many years back hehe.

I spend this afternoon making a stellar ( I hope) tomato sauce for either stuffed shells or manicotti still thinking up my cheese and garlic spinach additions... Choices choices.

[Jon Recluse]

I've been alternating between my Kindle and paper books lately.

Fantastic movie. I've been wanting to see it for years.

I'm sure it's nothing short of mouthwatering! I love stuffed shells and manicotti! I wanna try them all! ;)

I'm making 40 Cloves of Garlic chicken.

[Kasia]

I read 'salem's Lot in paperback, even when I kept switching to Kindle for light and space purposes it just felt to nice to hold that book as I flipped the cream pages. It's rare to have both though.

I might make both pasta wise ( dual on point here haha) and cook them up in separate dishes!

Yum, I'm getting a new dutch oven soon, that will actually be the 1st thing I'm making!

[Jon Recluse]

There's nothing like the feel of a real book.

Nice!

Sounds like a plan!

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Thanks to another thread on here (actually not this one...) I picked it up in ebook form two weeks ago. Hate spending money on ebooks but it was highly recommended and the out of print I saw when browsing is $$$ >:0

Was planning to finally start it this week. At least it has it's own thread....

[Char]

Erin ㋡ is in a reviewing slump wrote: "Thanks to another thread on here (actually not this one...) I picked it up in ebook form two weeks ago. Hate spending money on ebooks but it was highly recommended and the out of print I saw when b..."

Excellent, Erin! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :)

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Charlene, finished a few days ago. Definitely enjoyed, had a nice subtle creepiness

[Char]

Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "Charlene, finished a few days ago. Definitely enjoyed, had a nice subtle creepiness"

I read and liked your review, Erin. :)

I just finished reading Katieby this same author and loved it even more than The Elementals. :)

[Kimberly]

Charlene wrote: "Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "Charlene, finished a few days ago. Definitely enjoyed, had a nice subtle creepiness"

I read and liked your review, Erin. :)

I just finished reading [book:Katie|300170..."
MORE??? And ELEMENTALS made my top list of 2014!

[Char]

Yep! Valancourt has one more of his they're bringing out this year for sure and that's Gilded Needles. They may have another, but they're mum on the subject so far-so they must be working hard on it. :)

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Charlene wrote: "Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "Charlene, finished a few days ago. Definitely enjoyed, had a nice subtle creepiness"

I read and liked your review, Erin. :)

I just finished reading [book:Katie|300170..."

Thank you Charlene :)

Unfortunately I don't have any more of his work...yet. Will definitely be hunting more down, though.