Beneath the Blood Moon on Amazon
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I'm going to comment briefly on each of the six short stories and then give my overall impressions of the book.
The Edge:
A glimpse into insanity. Well written--it leaves the reader feeling jarred, dismantled, and wee bit disturbed. Not much substance here as far as story goes, but the ambiance is just right.
Hailey:
Love the imagery of the house crying! Very odd little tale of sibling rivalry. Not quite sure how I feel about this one. Another glimpse into the world of the disturbed mind.
Parallel:
A brief little tale about a parallel reality triggered by a car crash and a concussion. Interesting, but left me wanting more--doesn't feel quite finished in my opinion. There could be something really fascinating here if the author takes the time to flesh it out a bit.
Midnight Visitor:
Love the start! Seems like there's a major typo near the end of the story. Looks like something might be accidentally cut off. A macabre tale of the sort of clientele who frequent grocery and convenience stores late at night. Although it ends rather abruptly, it seems fitting all the same.
The Investigation:
A short story that incorporates the ghost hunting/paranormal investigation phenomenon with the witchy/demonic craze. Interestingly done, but I'm left wanting more. Perhaps more back story with the ghost they are trying to raise--this could have a very Lovecraftian feel to it. Also I'm slightly confused about what happens to Jill in the end. Once again I feel as though the author really has something here, the story just needs some fleshing out.
Chop:
I have to admit that this one is my favorite of the collection--by far. I felt like I could really connect with the character of the little boy-Benny- and was vehemently disgusted by the description of his mother. And the description of the infomercial--spot on! Definitely the best piece in the book!
Overall:
There are lots of typos. It still needs a good deal of editing. There are places where it seems the author may be getting ahead of herself--something some space from the manuscript and then careful editing will quickly and easily fix. I mention this only because it really does hugely affect the readability of the stories.
I firmly believe that this author could be someone of interest in the horror field and is definitely one to watch. I think that she has a good grasp of what makes a story tick and an admirable ability to wield words and has only to hone her craft before she makes a place for herself in the horror genre.
3/5
KellySamarah.com
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