Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen

 

Effects Vary features 22 stories of dark fiction and literary horror that explore the shadow side of love, loss, and family. From an aging TV star’s murderous plan to rekindle her glory days, to a father who returns from war forever changed, from human lab rats who die again and again, to a farmer who obeys the dreadful commands of the sky, these stories, four of them award winners, blur the thin line between reality and the darkest reaches of the imagination.

I first became acquainted with the author's style when I read his short story in Horror Library Volume 7 (which I also recommend!)  so I was thrilled to be offered a chance to read this collection.

This book contains 22 short stories to unnerve and unsettle all who enjoy dark fiction, weird tales, and horror. There is something for everyone in this sinister collection.

You will meet a daughter who is unsure of how she feels about the return of her father from the war, sisters of a sort, who are part of a freak show exhibit, A boy who meets his mother at long last, and more in these pages that overflow with intriguing characters. Michael Harris Cohen is a gifted storyteller, able to craft tales that not only send shivers up your spine but put you through the whole gamut of emotion.

Effects Vary will be released on October 4 in plenty of time to kick off your spooky season. You can Pre-order a copy now.

My thanks to Michael Harris Cohen for the ARC

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