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Bad Apples: Five Slices of Halloween Horror

Evans Light,

Edward Lorn

Start date: October 1, 2014

Finish date: November 1, 2014

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Discussion leader: Steven

Why we're reading this: It's perfect for the month of Halloween ...yep I said month of Halloween :o)…more
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Aug 25, 2014 megHan rated it it was amazing

From the minute I found out about that this book was in the process of being made, I knew I wanted it. The wait was insane, awful ... sooooooo long. Finally I saw the authors start posting the date of publish and I was excited. When Adam asked me if I'd be interested in reading it before it came out, I could not say yes fast enough. In fact, it was on my Kindle and waiting to be read within 5 minutes of it being sent to me - and I started it that night.

What do I think of it? Hmm...

Let's put it t From the minute I found out about that this book was in the process of being made, I knew I wanted it. The wait was insane, awful ... sooooooo long. Finally I saw the authors start posting the date of publish and I was excited. When Adam asked me if I'd be interested in reading it before it came out, I could not say yes fast enough. In fact, it was on my Kindle and waiting to be read within 5 minutes of it being sent to me - and I started it that night.

What do I think of it? Hmm...

Let's put it this way: If I were told I could only suggest five of the books I've read this year to my readers, this would, WITHOUT A DOUBT, be on that list. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. It was THAT good. All five of these authors have impressed me time and time again ... and, yes, I am impressed once more.

The Riggle Twins: I love the way Gregor writes. It's like when you see something that you're not quite sure you saw, and you turn around to make sure, and all of a sudden it jumps out at you. Yeah, that's how Gregor does his thing. Lesson learned, buddy, lesson learned. I will always always ALWAYS give out candy on Halloween night ... and never ever ever EVER answer the door when the crazy neighbor is outside crying haha. Thanks for the heads up.

Pumpkinhead Ted: Last year, when I was ready to give up on horror short stories and novellas for good (having read SO many ones that didn't scare me at all), Evans stories convinced me otherwise. Since then, I have read EVERYTHING that this guy has produced and this story, this story is one of the best. A genre should be started for stories like his - psychological horror. You know, when you're not sure if you're scared or not until you get into bed, turn out that light ... and start to think. Those stories that stay with you and pop in your head when you're minding your own business, walking down a dark path, and all of the sudden are freaked the hell out. And the end ... THE END ... wow!

Ghost Light Road: I'll admit I was a little wary of this one after reading "ghost hunters" in the description, but it went off in a way that I never expected ... only to go off in another way I never expected ... and, just like with his brother, the endings are always my favorite and ALWAYS amazing.

Easy Pickings: Loved this story. LOVED it. I think this one creeped me out more than the rest. Jason, you gave me the heebedie-geebedies, especially since I know a kid named Jack with an invisible friend named Jacob. AND they like playing games. (I think it's time I move.)

The Scare Rows: :O

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Aug 26, 2014 Scot rated it it was amazing

Well, done gentlemen. There was a lot to love about this Halloween anthology. Each story was a memorable trip to autumn's past. Gregor, Evans, Adam, and Jason - I see an opportunity to revisit these stories and expand upon the universes that you each created. I would love to see more from each of them.
Edward, I really enjoyed the story. I would love to see a sequel, (with all new characters.) You've created a piece unlike anything I've read by you... like a sexually charged Halloweentown.

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Aug 24, 2014 Gregor Xane added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: 2014, horror, anthology, halloween

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Make any day Halloween! ...more

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Aug 25, 2014 Steven rated it it was amazing

Shelves: anthologies

This was a great and hard to put down read that will go great with Halloween time. I would read more titles by all of the authors that contributed to this title.

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Sep 07, 2014 Susan rated it really liked it

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This was a very strange book to me. Everything was going along really well in reading the book. Then I got to the last story and it was like hitting an invisible wall!! Scare Rows just didn't fit in with the other stories. ( I didn't know there was such a thing as "Halloween Porn". This story was just flat out gross! (IMHO)

Rating would have been a 5 if Scare Rows wasn't in it.

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Aug 25, 2014 Marilou Johnson rated it really liked it

Before I review this book I must say I have been a big fan of the Light Brothers writings for awhile now. So when something new comes out by them, I jump on it. I have loved everything I've read by them so far because they are creepy,suspenseful and make me think. I love Halloween and all the nightmarish, menacing, and even the fun-loving aspect of the holiday.

Bad Apples is an almost perfect batch of short stories by 5 different writers and their take on Halloween.
My favorite story from this co Before I review this book I must say I have been a big fan of the Light Brothers writings for awhile now. So when something new comes out by them, I jump on it. I have loved everything I've read by them so far because they are creepy,suspenseful and make me think. I love Halloween and all the nightmarish, menacing, and even the fun-loving aspect of the holiday.

Bad Apples is an almost perfect batch of short stories by 5 different writers and their take on Halloween.
My favorite story from this collection is , hands down, Pumpkinhead Ted by Evans Light. Great, effortless writing about a disfigured boy and what happens to him on Halloween . . . the only day of the year he can feel somewhat normal. Or can he? Really, amazingly written 'classic ' Halloween story.

The Riggle Twins by Gregor Xane is all about what happens to people who choose not to participate in the custom of handing candy out at Halloween. Very original story that I will savor each year. Creepiness at its finest.

Ghost Light Road by Adam Light is another great story in this collection. Ghost lights, legends, Halloween . . . all there. And throw in a bit of spine tingling, atmospheric tidbits and there is a nightmare in the making. Seemingly effortless writing by one of the masters (IMO).

Easy Pickings by Jason Parent is very scary and a solid 4.5 in my eyes. Very descriptive in his writing, this story feeds on my fear of the dark unknown and what seemingly appears innocent, proves to be more terrifying than ever expected. This story will stick with me for awhile.

Last short story by in this collection is The Scare Rows by Edward Lorn.
This creepy tale was not a favorite of mine. Edward is a good writer and very descriptive in telling this bizarre tale. But, the story itself was a bit twisted in a really disturbing way. This is sort of like Halloween porn and I did not enjoy it.

Bad Apples, for the most part, is an exceptional collection of Halloween horror. This book will now become a Halloween tradition for me to read and enjoy to get me in the spirit of the season. ...more

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