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4.0 out of 5 stars Grisly and atmospheric Victorian tales of dread 13 Feb 2013 By Alex Roddie
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseMask of the Macabre is a new short story collection from David Haynes, recently published on Kindle.
I really enjoyed this collection of Victorian horror stories from David Haynes. In character they reminded me of the work of Poe, or some of H.G. Wells' tales of mystery: atmospheric stories with a focus on the darkness within the human mind. I was also reminded of certain scenes in Dracula (although this is not a book about vampires!) Pleasingly, each tale is linked together by a common thread, making this more akin to a novella than a collection of unrelated stories.
The setting will be a familiar one for many readers of historical fiction. London in the 1860s is recreated in a poetic rather than strictly accurate fashion, but I felt this approach suited the tone of the piece. The reader is taken to Bethlem lunatic asylum, a decayed stately home, a theatre. The characters we meet are very memorable and I found Doctor Harvey particularly fascinating.
I felt that the stories really got going after the first one, which wasn't as well written as the other pieces. The language and dialogue initially felt a little strained, as if the author was trying to replicate a 19th century feel without much confidence. However, from story 2 onwards the writing was more fluid and the characters and stories really began to shine through.
In terms of historical accuracy, by and large the author gets it right. There are a few areas that didn't quite ring true (for example, certain interactions between upper and lower class characters) and I get the impression that the author is still building his confidence with period dialogue. However, in stories like these it hardly matters: it's all about atmosphere and tension, both of which are supplied in copious amounts.
Overall these tales are skilfully told, and I believe David Haynes has a lot of potential in this genre. It feels like he is just starting to stretch his wings in the broad skies of the 19th century, and with more practice and research he could produce some truly brilliant pieces!
I've had some great moments since i've released the book and it's still in the UK top 100 best sellers for horror shorts.
I'd like to share some of the latest reviews I've been lucky enough to receive.5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully atmospheric chillers 25 Feb 2013
By Jonnyboy (Jonathan)
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseThis is the first book I have read by David Haynes and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I read the book in an evening and, as another reviewer has pointed out, it is best to read the stories one after the other so you appreciate the links between each. Indeed, part of the interest in this book is seeing just how each story relates to the others.
The four tales are nicely gruesome and splendidly suffused with menace and dread. The writing itself is wonderfully atmospheric. The author described certain scenes so well, I felt I was there. The writing put me in mind of Charles Dickens' ghost stories; the voice of each story feels authentic and apt for the time.
Each story is a delightfully creepy and well-rounded tale, but put together this book is so much more. At the end, it felt like it had almost come full circle. This is a great little collection, quite unlike anything else I have read recently. I just loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A quality quartet 11 Feb 2013
By Ignite TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseThis quartet of inter-related short stories is written in the Penny Dreadful style of Victorian melodrama and it pulls the style off very well. The language is measured and portentous; the dark alley-ways of Victorian London with their swirling mists are conjured up very evocatively. The stories are engaging but gruesome. They aren't the slasher, bloodfest style of horror, although there's blood in there aplenty. They are more the creepy, unpleasant and subtle kind of old fashioned horror which I very much enjoy.
There's some lovely writing here; good descriptions of the night time scenes, the buildings, the people. David Haynes' writing is showing great fluency and his characters become three dimensional because of it. There's the theatre performer whose show is more than it seems, a lunatic asylum patient, a photographer of the dead, producing the Memento Mori beloved of those times and almost, a return to the beginning.... One character in the book stood out for me and aroused my compassion but I can't say more without spoiling the story. You'll have to read it to find out! This is a little gem of its genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully dark 1 Mar 2013
By M. Brookes
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseA delightful collection of four horror tales that all connect with each other. They take place in Victorian London and are written in the style of the penny dreadfuls of the time. Superbly written and the stories all work well. Well worth a read for horror fans.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Creepy Victorian Tale., 28 Feb 2013
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This review is from: Mask of the Macabre (Kindle Edition)
When Mask of the Macabre popped up on my Amazon page I was immediately taken by the cover image, and being a rather rubbish conjurer, the promise of magicians!
So I took a punt and thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon spent with performers, lunatics and murderers.
As previous reviews have mentioned Mask of the Macabre is a series of 4 Victorian horror tales that vary in length. Each story is connected to the other which leads to a satisfying and sinister conclusion. For this reason I'd recommend finishing the book in one sitting.
I found MotM to be an eloquent, imaginative tale, in a genre that's right up my (dark) alley. 77p for such an enjoyable afternoon in the company of J. Lovett and other gin soaked characters is an absolute bargain. Recommended.
I see my name in there :-) And yes I would recommend it.
More reviews! Mask of the Macabre is a must-read for lovers of Victorian fiction. It is so firmly set in that stylised world of gas lamps, squalor, wealthy gentlemen and horse-and-carriage that it feels like it might be a modern reprint of a genuine 'penny dreadful'!
The four stories dovetail very well into each other, working just as well as smaller tales. David Haynes writes in a style very fitting to the Victorian era, full of exquisite detail and pomposity. It took me a while to get used to such a dense and overly-descriptive style, which doesn't usually appeal, but towards the end I came to appreciate how it added flavour and texture to the stories. Although this is a short read, I was impressed enough to buy Ballet of the Bones which seems to be a stylistic sequel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Victorian Horror, 17 Mar 2013
By Rich - See all my reviews
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I have always enjoyed the horror genre, particularly those set in Victorian London, so I was intrigued by this collection of short stories. This is easily Haynes's best book yet and I hope that this talented author continues to write more in the style of 'Mask of the Macabre'. It is utterly compelling with each story very cleverly linked. The writing is dark and atmospheric and I could not stop reading, indeed I felt compelled to read the entire collection in one sitting. Anyone who likes a good old-fashioned horror story should look no further - Mask of the Macabre is gruesome, evil and brilliant
Why is it that Horror lit is sometimes disregarded as 'neither serious or legitimate' as works of modern literature? Recently I was having dinner with some relatives and we were discussing books.I told them what I'd written recently and was greeted with. 'Ah yes, but when are you going to write another proper book?'
'A proper book?' I asked, confused.
'Yes, you know, a thriller or something. Even better' what about some romance!'
Hmph! It's not the first time something like that has happened either.
Until I started writing horror, I didn't know people felt like that. Disappointing and disappointed.
I am about half way through the first draft of my new book, entitled A Séance of Souls. It is likely to be novella length on completion and will continue my current theme of Victorian/gothic horror. The cover has been commissioned and will also continue the theme, although subtly different to reflect the length and also the differences in structure. Im not giving away the plot but this story concentrates on one man and his family rather than from differing viewpoints.There are some threads from both Ballet of the Bones and Mask of the Macabre in there, but as before, is also a stand-alone book.
Im enjoying writing it again and the depth of material and inspiration from that era is incredible. Is it any wonder that many Victorian writers on both sides of the Atlantic wrote some truly wonderfully dark tales?
Im not setting a release date in stone, just yet, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks Ill be able to give a more accurate time scale.
Just realised, I hadn't added Ballet of the Bones to my thread! Its now added at the top with links.
For the first and last time I’m running a free promotion on Mask of the Macabre. It runs from today until the end of play on the 5th May (3days)
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
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Hi,I'm delighted to announce the release of my new book.
Seance of the Souls
January 7th 1855
A boy weeps beside the grave of his dead father; his infant sister clings to his leg. It is another pitiless blow for a life already stained with blood.
When all those you hold dear have been taken from you, where do you find solace?
In the arms of the dead, for the living no longer care.
This is novella length and totals approximately, 21,500 words
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Oh and it's 99p or $1.99
Hey David,I was going to check out Mask of the Macabre but I think im going to check out this one too. A lot of good sounding books!
First review for Seance of the Souls and its a good one!Five star review for Seance of the Souls.
In this novella length story, Matthew Napier tells of the deaths of his family. He and his sister visit a fortune teller and are given a short but very grim reading. Matthew turns to drink in his despair and the dark alleys and gutters of Victorian London infested by dreary and desperate creatures are very evocatively described. He comes under the insidious influence of members of a spiritualist church and discovers more about his family than ever he suspected.
The author creates a dismal London and gives us a character who is an evil genius. If you’ve read his earlier Victorian horror tales, you will recognise this man. The novella allows us the opportunity to go a little deeper into the main character than the short stories did, and we almost come full circle. I was struck by the fact that although we are dealing with séances and spiritualism, with the supposed terror and pain of the recently dead, the real evil in this story comes straight from the human soul. An atmospheric chiller!
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Thank you
Dave
David wrote: "First review for Seance of the Souls and its a good one!Five star review for Seance of the Souls.
In this novella length story, Matthew Napier tells of the deaths of his family. He and his sister..."
Here's another review for you - I loved it!
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
I'm very excited to say I'm the "Author of the Day" on Indie Book Bargains. http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...
Seance of the Souls is the featured new release too!
I've started creating a new blog for my writing. Here it is and if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free!Im still waiting for the official banner.
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
wanted to post this review by Horror aficionado member, Ken. Thanks, Ken!Ken rated it 4 of 5 stars
Cold, calculated and probably insane...that's how I described William Fettiplace and his sister Susanna after reading Ballet of the Bones. After reading Seance of the Souls, I would like to add evil and vengeful. What a horribly nasty pair. Horribly fun to read though
Three reviews, all at the same time from someone who read the books one after the other!
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully macabre, May 23, 2013
By Martin - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Mask of the Macabre (Kindle Edition)
Mask of the Macabre sets the scene for your journey to the sordidly time-worn and foggy streets of Victorian London. You will soon wonder at the magician's grisly sleight of hand, and be shocked by the change of scene taking you within the walls of the Bethlem lunatic asylum. Then, the photographer's hideous job will make you wonder at the evil within human nature; depositing you, finally, with the entertainer - looking to expand his gruesome repertoire.
This is a deliciously gruesome collection of four short stories by David Haynes which intertwine cleverly. A compelling read!
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilled to the bone May 23, 2013
By Martin
Format:Kindle EditionWelcome to the Ballet of the Bones. Will you appreciate the hideous displays in The Gallery of Wax? If so, you will be ushered into The Bone House, to experience first hand the bare bones of the gravedigger's existence. You will then meet The Engineer, who will astound you with his baroque, intricate creations, operating with the strange grace of precision; yet somehow quite wrong. And finally, with an impending sense of doom, the Director will prepare you for the final curtain. Good luck!
This is the follow-up to Mask of the Macabre by David Haynes, and is a similarly atmospheric and intriguing collection. The stories are all related, but work just as well as stand-alone tales. Chillingly entertaining!
Don't miss Seance of the Souls too, the novella which follows on from these collections.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect penny dreadful May 23, 2013
By Martin
Format:Kindle EditionDear reader, let yourself be drawn, almost against your will, into the swirling, misty alleyways of the past to experience the Seance of the Souls. With a growing sense of unease, you'll recognise some of the hideous characters from your previous travails in the Mask of the Macabre and Ballet of the Bones.
Beginning with a funeral where Matthew Napier is confronting the loss of his family, you will stumble through the bloodstained gutters of Victorian London to witness a fortune teller giving him and his sister a bleak reading indeed. Once Matthew's sister is ripped from him too, his despair is complete; and he is vulnerable to the advances of pure evil. This is embodied by members of a spiritualist church, and he is confronted by the past in ways even you could not imagine. Is it magic, or murder? Who can Matthew trust? Amid corpses, skulls and ever-shifting masks, you will not know which way to turn. Be sure to keep your own senses sharp as those around you descend into madness!
David Haynes's novella carries on from his two short story collections, but also stands alone as a great read. Highly recommended.
Great reviews and much appreciated!
To celebrate the official launch of my new blog, complete with new banner, I've interviewed the hugely talented artist Michaela Margetts. Michaela designed all three covers for The Macabre Collection and the banner for the site.http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
I was interviewed by fellow writer, Michael Brookes on his blog yesterday. Thanks Michael! Here's the link,http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
Just had this brilliant review for
Allow me to conjure up a review:
'Snow fluttered from the sky like feathers from dying angels' wings and awakened the street from its gloomy slumber....Its spire pointed into the gloom like a needle through the dirty linen of the street.' In this, the third in the Macabre Collection, author David Haynes proves once again he can set a scene in few words that is so atmospheric it makes you shiver. The descriptions, dialogue and overall feel of this novella are so authentic that it is an absolute pleasure to read.
The book sees the return of Fettiplace and his despicable acts are once again on display. What we find this time though is that there is some sort of horrific method to his madness. We follow the main character, Matthew Napier, right from the beginning with the death of his father and it is a miserable life that is narrated. What makes it so interesting and unsettling is that, like Matthew, the reader is in the dark much of the time. What lies around the corner is unknown and at several points I was almost dreading it!
At the end of the book and before writing this review, I was hovering between four and five stars. But then I read the last few pages again (where all is revealed in twists I did not see coming) and let the revelations sink in. In a delayed reaction (!) the power of this book hit me and I realised how everything had been leading up to the grotesque finale without me even realising it. The book is a five-star hit and I have been left with disturbing images ingrained in my mind. I cannot imagine this genre of story better written. Read...if you dare!
Macabre Collection Box Set
After much deliberation I decided to go ahead with the release of The Macabre Collection. It contains the three stories, Mask of the Macabre, Ballet of the Bones and Seance of the Souls.
It wasn't something I set out to do when I first started writing Mask, indeed when I started writing Mask I didn't know if I would do another similar story or if anyone would want to read it!
I have no idea if this will be a success but it is better value for money, being priced at £1.99 or $2.99.
My only concern is the risk of alienating those who bought the books separately but then again I've bought books and then found them for free or cheaper a few weeks later and it doesn't upset me. I shall keep my tin hat close, just in case and if it does upset people, I apologise.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D7EJQUQ
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Michaela Margetts once again did a brilliant job, her website can be found here, https://www.facebook.com/MMillustrations
I've just received these three reviews!My favourite part of them is the closing line of the review to Mask of the Macabre. That really made me smile!
Finished this wonderful series. Here's the review :)
Mask of the Macabre
5-stars
This book of four connected shorts is wonderfully atmospheric. It’s very easy, when reading David’s work, to imagine how crowded, depressing, and frightening Victorian London must have been – an eye-opener indeed.
The stories are well crafted, and waste no time getting to their gory essence yet still maintain a gripping mystery which leads you through the thrills at a startling pace. I remember thinking, ‘Do not open that dressing room door!’
Ballet of the Bones
5-stars
Excellent plotting makes for another riveting yarn, The Engineer being my own favourite of the stories. Ballet of Bones is written in such a way that it’s very easy to lose yourself and to lose track of time too; it’s an absorbing journey to places you should stay away from if you value your sanity.
Seance of the Souls
5-stars
This is the ultimate penny dreadful that is both enchanting and quite disturbing in a delicious kind of way. It follows the life of Matthew Napier and his tortured, tumultuous journey through a depraved London followed by his own ghosts while pursuing the truth of his family’s past.
I adored this series; not only the stories themselves and the clever way David has linked them all together, but the writing style too is utterly engrossing and a joy to read. I really can’t express how enjoyable and plausible that style is. Excellent.
More please.
On my blog I've interviewed Michael Brookes about beards, the imp and his writing.http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
I'm please to say Ballet of the Bones is now available onNook -http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/balle...
Kobo -http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Ballet...
I was interrogated by top book reviewer Joo. Here's the link to her bloghttp://joobook.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06...
I quite like the Mr Macabre moniker!
Fantastic news!I’ve been awarded 2nd place in the inaugural Cult of Me short story competition. My entry was titled, "Pick a Cup."
Follow the link to see the winning stories.
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/p/j...
I'm delighted!
I've blogged about creating the paperback version of The Macabre CollectionSee the photos here,
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
The Book hasn't been linked on amazon but the links below take you directly to the paperback.
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I'm nearing the end of the first draft for my new novel. I only settled on the title last week, although I've had one or two ideas floating around for a while.The title is "The Scream of Angels"
The story takes place in Paris 0f 1900 when La Belle Epoque was in full swing. When Montmatre was a haven for artists and thinkers, for drinkers and for killers.
To name drop a few locations in the story - le Grand Guignol theatre, Cabaret du Neant, Pere Lachaise cemetery, Paris Morgue and of course Le Moulin Rouge!
I hope to have the first draft finished in a week or so. After writing shorts and novellas for the last few months this has been a challenge but an enjoyable one. I hope readers enjoy it!
I've done a bit of a blog about some of the locations from my forthcoming book, The Scream of Angels.http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
I had an incredible, beautifully written review for The Macabre Collection published here.Take a look and see what it says.
http://digerbop.ca/2013/07/macabre/
I've posted a look at the cover for my upcoming release, The Scream of Angels.Have a look here - http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk
and here's the blurb!
Montmartre, Paris 1901
The city is alive with the spirit of La Belle Epoque - the beautiful era. It is a decadent time of artists and thinkers, of poets and dreamers.
It is also a time for blood.
The mysterious aristocrat Lord Cresswell offers struggling writer, Robert Bishop a position within Le Grand Guignol theatre, an ancient establishment famed for its bloodthirsty productions and the tortured cries of terror from its patrons.
When he accepts the position, Bishop is thrown into a horrifying mystery. A mystery in which the demons from his own dark past threaten to destroy his soul.
Montmartre, Paris 1901
The city is alive with the spirit of La Belle Epoque - the beautiful era. It is a decadent time of artists and thinkers, of poets and dreamers.
It is also a time for blood.
The mysterious aristocrat Lord Cresswell offers struggling writer, Robert Bishop a position within Le Grand Guignol theatre, an ancient establishment famed for its bloodthirsty productions and the tortured cries of terror from its patrons.
When he accepts the position, Bishop is thrown into a horrifying mystery. A mystery in which the demons from his own dark past threaten to destroy his soul.
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I hope you enjoy it!
Sorry if it appears I'm boasting, but I am, a little!I've been lucky enough to get three fantastic reviews in one day for my new release
5.0 out of 5 stars The Scream of Angels 7 Aug 2013
By Joo (in UK) TOP 1000 REVIEWER
The Scream of Angels is a novel that is delightfully creepy, set in turn of the century Paris in the part of the city where anything goes. Including Le Grand Guignol's audience when the guts and gore gets too much.
Bishop is an English writer who finds himself writing the darkest theatre he can imagine in a time when life is easily and often snuffed out.
I found this story to be very creepy in it's descriptiveness. A scene towards the beginning with a saw and a leg made my hackles rise and my shoulders come up. But in saying that, this story is not like a modern-day serial killer gore-fest. The mood is dark, the scenes are wonderfully set and you can almost taste the absinthe and laudanam and madness.
I really enjoyed this story. Again, the author has taken me to another time and place and thrown me right into the middle of it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Few do it better 8 Aug 2013
By Ignite TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is another book from David Haynes who has established himself as a teller of Victorian style horror tales. This one is set in Paris, in the Belle Epoque times, and centres upon a writer, Robert Bishop, and a theatre in which he is eventually employed. Bishop writes the sort of material that is too horrific to be performed in an English theatre as it's based on nightmares he has had since childhood. There's a family connection between several of the characters and the story is an involved tapestry. I really enjoyed the fact that the book cover is a very good representation of a Parisian theatre poster of that era. It sets the scene beautifully.
David Haynes writes with a convincingly Victorian voice and for me, his stories always have a satisfactory ending. He is able to tie up numerous narrative threads that makes the story almost circular. There's a fair bit of blood and guts here and the squeamish will have nightmares - but for the true fans of a bit of nastiness, few do it better!
Parisian Nightmare 8 Aug 2013
By M. Brookes
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseThis is horror writing at its finest. The author takes us back to the beginning of the 20th century, we visit Paris where a theatre of the grotesque horrifies audiences with dramas of blood and agony. I've read the author's previous Victorian era horror stories and enjoyed them immensely and this proved no exception.
The story tells of a writer of the macabre who journeys to Paris and joins the aforementioned theatre to help write new gruesome plays. Paris is an odd contrast of style and horror and the author evokes this wonderfully with his writing. The story is great, a true horror all the way through, but that alone isn't what makes this a great book. The writing itself matches the style of the time, truly transporting you to a different era. Yet he also manages this while maintaining an easy descriptive style that is a joy to read.
This really is a most excellent read, a must for any horror fans, but be warned, it's not for the faint hearted!
Good news!The Scream of Angels is now available
On Nook- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...
On Kobo -http://store.kobobooks.com/en-gb/Sear...
Apple -https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id68...
I've reduced :-) The Macabre Collection to 99c or 77p until the end of the month. The collection contains my three novellas set in Victorian London. US/SA/AUS - http://www.amazon.com/Macabre-Collect...
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Just a reminder!The Macabre Collection is still on sale at 77p or 99c.
On October 1st it will return to full price. Thank you.
Some very exciting news I wanted to share, I've been featured in October's Sanitarium Magazine! It's a magazine dedicated to horror writing and features excellent quality short stories. I'm featured in a short article called 'Where The Horror Happens' and I'm chuffed to bits!
In essence the article is about how and where I write but it also delves deeper into my thought process.
http://sanitariummagazine.com
Unfortunately it is a paid for publication so I can't share the article (unless you buy it if course) but I was very excited.
Congrats David. I have a featured ad in this issue so I hope people will check it out and check out not only our works but all the great ones by others. Great Magazine, best of luck to you!
As it's the month of October and Halloween I've made The Scream of Angels 77p/99c for the whole month!
Montmartre, Paris 1901
The city is alive with the spirit of La Belle Epoque - the beautiful era. It is a decadent time of artists and thinkers, of poets and dreamers.
It is also a time for blood.
The mysterious aristocrat Lord Cresswell offers
struggling writer, Robert Bishop a position within Le Grand Guignol theatre, an ancient establishment famed for its bloodthirsty productions and the tortured cries of terror from its patrons.
When he accepts the position, Bishop is thrown into a horrifying mystery. A mystery in which the demons from his own dark past threaten to destroy his soul.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ECC4BD4
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ECC4BD4
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id68...
I hope you enjoy!
Just a couple of snippets from reviews to show what this book is about!"This really is a most excellent read, a must for any horror fans, but be warned, it's not for the faint hearted!"
"Forget everything you think you know about Paris. Today, it may be a city of romance, beauty and art, but here it is portrayed as the darkest of dark places."
"To sum up this is an excellent read and even though I have read The Macabre Collection and knew the goriness that was coming my way, it is one I had to "woman up" for and remind myself that I am NOT a wimp, and that this is not real and that nobody is lurking round the corner, waiting to come and get me in the night!"
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Mask of the Macabre
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-of-the-M...
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Ballet of the Bones
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
London suffocates under the festering reek of its bursting graveyards.
Ballet of the Bones – The curtain goes up on the greatest show on earth, but is everything all it seems?
The Bone House – The grave digger reflects on his morbid life, but what does his future hold?
The Engineer – His creations are beautiful, intricate and for a discerning palate.
Encore – The director makes ready for the end of the show.
13,700 words.
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