Collections of Modern and Classic Horror

'A tourist unlocks a terrible secret that has plagued a small town for generations. A man desperate to hold on to his love makes a deal with too high of a price. A quiet vacation in a cabin turns into a nightmare for an elderly couple. An investigative reporter gets the interview of the century...with the boogeyman. Plus classic tales from some of the masters of horror.'

We all remember the horror stories of old, don't we; the legendary stories of vampires and werewolves written by the Masters of Horrors, for example, Guy De Maupassant and Théophile Gautier?

Well, how about adding those classics together with a new set of apprentices of horror?
Do they compare?
Do they achieve the ultimate in fear and horror?

Reviews:

'As someone who enjoys the horror genre immensely, I was particularly impressed with this collection simply because it steered away from the usual, more conventional means of horror fiction. I'm a great lover of psychological horror and the horror of the unknown which include mythical beasts and wild, out-of-control cross-breeds.'

Read the rest of the review by Carrie White:



'Legendary Horrors captures the allure of the classic horror novel in eight unique tales. It is a reminder of why the genre endures, even to the anesthetized audience of modern "hack-slash-torture porn," as Dawson so aptly refers to it. It is the perfect book to curl up to by candlelight or crack open in front of a campfire. These are traditionally-styled fables for a modern readership.'

Read the rest of the review by Breeni Books:

'A stunning collection of erotic horror and suspense from some of the finest writers of the twentieth century. Feast your eyes on a bevy of beautiful that will stir the flesh and chill the blood. But most of all, be careful what you wish for...'

Reviews:

'Any new anthology from Ellen Datlow is a cause for rejoicing...sends the applause meter right off the scale.' - Jonathan Carroll.

'Just the thing for those cold winter nights.' Impact.

'The best anthology of erotic horror stories I've yet encountered...24 Tales of Horror and Eroticism says it all; what should be added is the superb quality of the contents...Essential bedtime reading.' The Dark Side

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'This queer affinity is demonstrated here in work that ranges from horror and fantasy to crime and detection, with more than one erotic dalliance. Bend Sinister is compulsive reading for anyone who likes to be spooked.'

Reviews:

'Bend Sinister offers a variety of stories--some more unsettling than others--treating such themes as serial murder, split personalities, lost love, and ghosts, to name but a few. Although subsumed under the heading of "gay fiction," some of the stories nonetheless approach a sort of universality that cuts across lines of gender and sexual preference. '

Read the rest of Jeff Smith's review:

'This outstanding collection showcases the best short fiction and interviews from the magazine's first 25 issues, featuring the greatest names ever to bring nightmare's to life...'

Reviews:

'This volume shows off the wonderful variety of tales that appear in Cemetery Dance - although some are slow burns and others are bloodbaths, all are visceral and thrilling. Also included is an interesting Dean Koontz interview; partnered with the stories in this book, it's an altogether satisfying package about the craft of horror.' - David Dunwoody "Author of DARK ENTITIES"

'When it comes to horror anthologies, Dick Chizmar's "Best of Cemetery Dance" (both volumes) is right at the top of the heap. I devour these anthologies, good and bad, and this one has some of the most genuinely creepy stories out there. Douglas Clegg's story, "The Rendering Man," gave me chills that kept me wakeful for more than one night. This is definitely an anthology that the horror lover HAS to have on the bookshelf!' - J. Beaulieu

Fully revised and updated, Cannibal Killers is a comprehensive study of the terrible phenomenon of the human flesh eater.

'Cannibal Killers is a comprehensive study of the terrible phenomenon of the human flesh eater. Far from being the speciality of obscure tribes in the distant jungles, the cannibals are uncomfortably close to home. The cities of America and Europe, the provinces of revolutionary China, the 'Fatal Shore' of colonised Australia and the open lifeboats of a wrecked ship all yield up grisly tales of forbidden meat.' Source - Amazon.co.uk

First published in March 31, 1994 by Boxtree Ltd which is the copy that I have. Unfortunately, a cover image is yet to be found so I will probably upload my own at some stage.