Step into the twisted mind of Del Howison with this unflinching collection of dark tales. What Fresh Hell Is This? brings together stories from across Howison's prolific career, each one exploring the eerie and the macabre, examining humanity's deepest fears and desires. Drawing on his rich life experiences—from being baptized in a river and attending a private Christian college to his ownership of the famed Horror bookstore Dark Delicacies—Howison crafts tales that delve into the darkest corners of the human soul.
These tales push boundaries, blending the supernatural with psychological terror, and invite readers into worlds where the unimaginable becomes real. From paranormal happenings to supernatural horrors, Howison’s storytelling prowess ensures that these stories will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
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Del Howison is a master storyteller who presents here seventeen short stories to delight and disturb horror fans with originality and shocking twists.
In just a few of my favorites, a father anxiously awaits the birth of his child, even as his wife carries out her revenge, a school bully learns how it feels to be helpless, and a siren's song calls young men to the sea.
Monsters, both supernatural and human, medical experiments gone horribly wrong, and even something as simple as a shopping trip to enjoy the feel of merchandise and hope to afford it someday can and does end in horror.
I enjoyed all of these expertly crafted stories, especially when I was tricked into thinking I knew who or what the monster was and then knocked off my feet at the reveal. They are fresh, freaky, and frightful. I loved every minute of it.
5 out of 5 stars.
My thanks to Crystal Lake Publishing.
Table of Contents:
• The Lost Herd
• The Last Great Monster
• The Resurrection of Father
• Vast Expanse of Nothing
• The Tingler
• Alley Oops
• Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
• Lucky Crate 156594
• Liminality
• For Mother
• The Witch Pool
• A Flicker of Bright Light
• The Humps in the Field
• Chains of Love
• The Necrosis Factor
• Called to the Sea
• Papa's Arms
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