Addictive Paranormal Reads Paranormal Box Set

by Anna Erishkigal

Welcome to the Addictive Reads celebration of all things paranormal. In anticipation of the spooky season, 10 great authors have each chipped in one of their paranormal-themed short stories, novellas, or full-length novels, 1,000 pages, all rated 4-stars or above. Travel with us as we guide you on a Halloween-themed journey through some great paranormal reads. Unlike some neighborhoods that only hand out teaser-samplers, our candy is all full and complete stories, whether tasty truffle short-stories or an epic-length novel, guaranteed to leave the reader satisfied!

What will each author drop into your basket as you knock upon their door? Will you find a haunted house? Hot, sexy vampires? Evil witches or good ones? Perhaps a house of horror filled with rodents? Or maybe this year's Halloween spooks are benevolent creatures? Protectors? Fairies? Whispers from your subconscious and gut feelings? The last house on the block, however, is the most terrifying one. For Death lives there.

Come … as we journey to the first house…

Rising Above - by USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author Stacey Joy Netzel: Ryan never gave much thought to reincarnation—until Ali triggers terrifying visions that feel like real life. If he can’t convince her to believe before their adversary makes the next move, he’ll lose her all over again. 112 pages (Romance/Paranormal/Suspense)

Something to Live For - by Natalie G. Owens: Fifteen years ago, one fateful day bound the lives of two perfect strangers... 40 pages (Romance/Contemporary/Paranormal)

King of Rats: A Short Story - by Gregory Carrico: Will the King of Alley Rats risk everything for his throne and his pack, or leave it all behind for a pretty mouse in distress? 34 pages (Horror/Occult)

Reluctant Protector - by USA Today Bestselling Author Nana Malone: Cassie's brother's experiments have made her a stronger, faster, better human. To rescue her friends, she’ll have to depend on former war correspondent, Seth Adams. Cassie might not think she needs his protection, but he’ll die before he lets Peter have her back. (18+) 95 pages (Urban Fantasy/Suspense/Adult 18+)

Dead Lily Blooms: A Short Story - by Lizzie Starr: A Gatherer makes a deal with Death to bring him the soul of a vampire, but a little thing called love gets in the way… 27 pages (Fantasy/Vampire)

The Consuming: A Short Story - by Rhonda Hopkins: When Serena inherits her uncle's mansion, she uncovers a mystery that could cost more than her sanity. As the house reveals its dark secrets, she’ll settle for escaping with her life—if it isn’t already too late. 31 pages (Horror/Ghosts)

Storm on the Horizon - by award-winning author Meredith Bond: Tatiana has a secret–but Kit Vallentyn discovers her hidden ability to wield powerful magic. To weather the storm of their desires, they have to peel away the layers of secrets to discover the simple truth of their love.

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Horror, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Anthologies

1000 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 14, 2013

About the author

Anna Erishkigal is an attorney who writes fantasy fiction as an alternative to cross-examining her children. She writes under a pen-name so her colleagues don't question whether her legal pleadings are fiction as well. Much of law, it turns out, -is- fantasy fiction. Lawyers just prefer to call it 'zealously representing your client.'

Seeing the dark underbelly of life makes for some interesting fictional characters. The kind you either want to incarcerate, or run home and write about. In fiction, you can fudge facts without worrying too much about the truth. In legal pleadings, if your client lies to you, you look stupid in front of the judge.

At least in fiction, if they become troublesome you can always kill them off.

I moderate two communities, Lovers of Paranormal and also Space Opera Fans. Come and join us! :-)

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good mix of reads
Of course now i have to buy part one
of Stacey Joy Netzel .. I found a new author as
well enjoyed his short story, Gregory Carrico:
also loved the story by Natalie G. Owens
this truly was easy and light read among other boxsets
that take forever to get thru ..

[Anna Erishkigal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is 9/10ths of an unbiased review. The other 1/10th is of course eminently biased since one of the books submitted to this box set is my own book (so ignore that 10%). It's always interesting to be sent into a room of fellow authors, many of whom you don't know and have never read before, and then get to read their submissions. Every book in this collection was already running at least 4-stars on Amazon (many closer to 5-) so I won't shill the star-rating any further.

All I can say is ... wow! What a fascinating feast of views of the paranormal. I feel like a little kid who snuck off into the bushes to snitch all the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups out of the Halloween candy pillowcase before getting home!

[Liz Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection took me longer to finish than expected.
I assumed it would be an anthology of short stories, but it had a surprise with the end tale.

The last story was very different from the preceding tales, and at first I couldn't get into it.
I tried several times to begin, and it failed to grab my attention, as it was so very different. I set the book aside and began to read others. When that series came to an end, I noticed that this anthology was still awaiting completion.

I picked it up, restarted the last