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High Strange Horror Weird Tales of Paranoia and the Damned Jonathan Raab Michael Bryant Charles Martin Toni Nicolino David A Owens Matthew M Bartlett Doctor Gaines Christopher Fraser CRJ Smith Matthew D Jordan J Howard Shannon Billy Lyons Amberle L Husbands Julie Godard Jake Skillings Mer Whinery Colin Scharf 9781508781622 Books

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High Strange Horror Weird Tales of Paranoia and the Damned Jonathan Raab Michael Bryant Charles Martin Toni Nicolino David A Owens Matthew M Bartlett Doctor Gaines Christopher Fraser CRJ Smith Matthew D Jordan J Howard Shannon Billy Lyons Amberle L Husbands Julie Godard Jake Skillings Mer Whinery Colin Scharf 9781508781622 Books

One of the disappointing realities of contemporary horror fiction is that there seems to be little in the way of new ideas. The production of anthologies situated amidst zombies, vampires, or the creations of H.P. Lovecraft seems like it may be endless; all rivers flow to the sea, but the sea is never full, as Ecclesiastes wearily observed.

It's with rare pleasure, then, that I can recommend whole-heartedly "High Strange Horror," a collection of stories so fresh and innovative that the main factor uniting them is that they don't fit into any of the worn-out categories that bog down much contemporary horror fiction. If a more marketing-friendly description than that is needed, try this: "High Strange Horror" picks up where "The X-Files" left off, plunging readers into a world of shadowy government experiments, sinister corporations, encounters with extraterrestrials, and takes on urban legends as fresh as today's latest rumor.

"Frosty Pyramid Treats," by editor Jonathan Raab, captures a good deal of what makes this collection special: it's the ultimate paranoiac shaggy-dog story, weaving in everything from sub-rosa military experimentation to repeats of "SportsCenter," all concentrated on a bowl of breakfast cereal. It has the weird, manic urgency of those flyers people used to post in the pre-Internet days, warning of Masonic conspiracies that could be revealed in the logos of soft drinks and the like: "That's crazy," you say, until you find yourself thinking hours later, "But what if.."

Other standouts for me include Matthew Bartlett's tale of ultimate office-drone horror, "Night Dog"; Matthew Jordan's tricky, non-linear "Delve"; Jake Skillings' "Cats," which manages to find something new and terrifying in the sub-genre of degenerate rural horror; and Michael Bryant's "Investigations," which, as a former reporter, I particularly enjoyed. In my view, the finest story in the collection is "The Vampire Sea" by Amberle Husbands, which is not actually about vampires, but which manages to conjure the atmosphere and dread of M.R. James' best stories without being a pastiche or imitation. It's a truly wonderful and unique story, and fits perfectly in this uncategorizable collection.

The cover art, by Peter Lazarski, is also worth singling out for its distinctive inventiveness, evoking a twilight world of long, empty roads and blinking neon signs in front of abandoned-looking motels. Cover art is something that horror publishers of all sizes seem to put almost no thought into, so Muzzleland deserves kudos for making sure this cover is as memorable as the contents.


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High Strange Horror Weird Tales of Paranoia and the Damned Jonathan Raab Michael Bryant Charles Martin Toni Nicolino David A Owens Matthew M Bartlett Doctor Gaines Christopher Fraser CRJ Smith Matthew D Jordan J Howard Shannon Billy Lyons Amberle L Husbands Julie Godard Jake Skillings Mer Whinery Colin Scharf 9781508781622 Books Reviews

I picked this book up at a local convention, and as soon as I got home with it I couldn't put it down. Great stories, each with their own brand of creepy. I can't stop talking about this book to my friends, I highly recommend it!
A great read for the lover of the weird.
This is a wonderful collection - especially given the price! As usual with collections, not all stories are equally good, but quite a few are good and surprising.
A very fun read, particularly enjoyed the part about Darloth )
I was especially taken with the short story by J. Howard Shannon, Brought Low. It shows the true horror of centuries of past and current war efforts
in Afghanistan. The protagonist, an American soldier is indeed "brought low", perhaps permanently maddened by the experience. Shannon's short story is replete with disturbing images and would work well as the basis for a graphic novel. You can't read it without wondering how foreign policy could so consistently be based on an ignorance of history and a refusal to learn from what little we do know of it. The anthology, High Strange Horror, is a good book for those who enjoy the way science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres can make one question the surface reality of everyday living.
One of the disappointing realities of contemporary horror fiction is that there seems to be little in the way of new ideas. The production of anthologies situated amidst zombies, vampires, or the creations of H.P. Lovecraft seems like it may be endless; all rivers flow to the sea, but the sea is never full, as Ecclesiastes wearily observed.

It's with rare pleasure, then, that I can recommend whole-heartedly "High Strange Horror," a collection of stories so fresh and innovative that the main factor uniting them is that they don't fit into any of the worn-out categories that bog down much contemporary horror fiction. If a more marketing-friendly description than that is needed, try this "High Strange Horror" picks up where "The X-Files" left off, plunging readers into a world of shadowy government experiments, sinister corporations, encounters with extraterrestrials, and takes on urban legends as fresh as today's latest rumor.

"Frosty Pyramid Treats," by editor Jonathan Raab, captures a good deal of what makes this collection special it's the ultimate paranoiac shaggy-dog story, weaving in everything from sub-rosa military experimentation to repeats of "SportsCenter," all concentrated on a bowl of breakfast cereal. It has the weird, manic urgency of those flyers people used to post in the pre-Internet days, warning of Masonic conspiracies that could be revealed in the logos of soft drinks and the like "That's crazy," you say, until you find yourself thinking hours later, "But what if.."

Other standouts for me include Matthew Bartlett's tale of ultimate office-drone horror, "Night Dog"; Matthew Jordan's tricky, non-linear "Delve"; Jake Skillings' "Cats," which manages to find something new and terrifying in the sub-genre of degenerate rural horror; and Michael Bryant's "Investigations," which, as a former reporter, I particularly enjoyed. In my view, the finest story in the collection is "The Vampire Sea" by Amberle Husbands, which is not actually about vampires, but which manages to conjure the atmosphere and dread of M.R. James' best stories without being a pastiche or imitation. It's a truly wonderful and unique story, and fits perfectly in this uncategorizable collection.

The cover art, by Peter Lazarski, is also worth singling out for its distinctive inventiveness, evoking a twilight world of long, empty roads and blinking neon signs in front of abandoned-looking motels. Cover art is something that horror publishers of all sizes seem to put almost no thought into, so Muzzleland deserves kudos for making sure this cover is as memorable as the contents.