Average customer rating: 
|
Little Knives: Twelve Tales of Horror and the Supernatural
Christopher Michael Davis Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback  General
| Horror
| Genre Fiction
| Literature & Fiction
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Short Stories
| Literature & Fiction
| Subjects
| Books
Anthologies
| Fantasy
| Science Fiction & Fantasy
| Subjects
| Books
Look Inside Horror Books
| Trip
| Specialty Stores
| Books
ASIN: 0595319653 |
Book Description
Little Knives are the nagging thoughts that keep you from sleeping. Guilt. Desire. Regret. There are many lives to lead, and many paths best not followed. Play it safe, and live through these.In Little Knives, you'll meet the wife of a disabled Confederate soldier who begins to suspect something sinister in the relationship between her husband and his doting older sister. You'll see how a pathological fear of hair is at the root of a paranoid husband's jealous rage. You'll learn why letters mingle souls for a reclusive wordsmith in possession of an unusual nineteenth-century diary. And you'll encounter to the earthbound spirit of a Pennsylvania farmer who can't stand noisy teenagers.
Twelve tales in all, Little Knives will introduce you to many memorable souls, including a twelfth century crusader, a lonely mortuary assistant who confesses to inadvertently raising the dead, demons in the form of troublesome crows, a girl just dying to become a vampire, and a WWI aerial reconnaissance photographer who faces an evil far greater than any uniformed enemy. You'll read a transcript of a taped confession that relates a somewhat questionable tale of transmigration, find out how dangerous fungi can be, and discover the secret behind an undelivered package that could very well be the key to another dimension.
For fans of horror, science fiction, and suspense, Little Knives cuts deep.
Be careful as you turn the pages.
Customer Reviews:
I loved it!!.......2004-07-07
The plot in the stories are assorted and mouthwatering. Having the attention span of a fish, it's hard for me to stay interested in collections. Not only was I completely immersed in the book, but I found myself whispering, "Just one more story and then bed." Needless to say, I read the book in one day. Although the atmosphere morphs with each story, there remains an air of delirium. Moving through the book, the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end and you constantly echo with the sense that something is wrong here.
Davis's style of writing is comprehensive, lucid and impressive. Performing the ultimate trick, he pens stories that are both fun and frightening without needing to slap you in the face with dramatized gore. The pace is loyal to the story, bringing you along without giving the feel that the ride is short and you need to hurry. The characters are authentic and realistic, making it easy to identify with them. Davis concocts players that you can find in any city or suburb, making this world of his all the more terrifying. I loved it!! Buy this book, Now!
Books: