The Buzz: Customer Reviews 9/19/09

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BENJAMIN’S PARASITE by Jeff Strand

Benjamin’s Parasite was just a delight to read. I don’t think anyone in the genre can mix humor and horror the way Jeff Strand does. This book was a blast and I loved every minute of it. It kind of has that Harold and Kumar feel to it. There’s one simple problem that’s trying to get fixed. A lot easier said than done though. There are just problems on top of problems. All of the characters are a trip to read with my personal favorite being the brothers. “Vengeance!” An author that came to mind while reading this is Christopher Moore, another of my favorites. This is a wild and wacky ride all to get one little parasite out….well maybe not too little. Check it out and have a laugh or two.

reviewed by: David Dickey

SLICES by James A. Moore

Slices, James Moore’s first collection (I believe), is a fine compilation of reprint and original fiction from this extremely talented author! Moore is indeed a gifted wordsmith. Each tale of his slowly draws the reader in to his fantasy world, captivating you to the end. I was truly impressed by his work–his writing skills and his incredible imagination! Well done! Highly recommended!

reviewed by: William C. Rasmussen

THE GIRL IN THE WOODS by David Jack Bell

The Girl In The Woods, David Jack Bell’s followup to his fine first novel, The Condemned, is a good, solid sophomore effort. The writing is good, the plot good, the characters well-drawn—in fact, it was a good novel overall. Just nothing fantastic! The two flaws, in my opinion: the killer was identified early-on, so there was no real mystery; and the plot was quite pedestrian, it’s been done before a number of times. I expected a bit more from the author, and was quite disappointed with this effort, moreso in view of all the glowing reviews it’s garnered. Recommended, but just barely.

reviewed by: William C. Rasmussen

PRIMEVAL WOOD by Richard Gavin

Richard Gavin’s novelette, Primeval Wood, from Burning Effigy Press, is a moody, atmospheric chiller about an introspective man who, while wandering through the woods, communes with nature and gets a lot more than he bargained for. One of Gavin’s better tales! Looking forward to his upcoming collection, The Darkly Splendid Realm! Highly recommended!

reviewed by: William C. Rasmussen

DARK DISCOVERIES Issue #14

Just finished Dark Discoveries #14, another fine issue from editor James Beach! Love the new format, the glossy pages, et al. Also like the non-fiction, but this time they might have gone a bit overboard on it. Would have preferred more amazing fiction, like the reprint of Richard Matheson’s fantastic tale, “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” and its very good modern sequel, “Black Box,” by Jason V. Brock. In all, another great release! Highly recommended!

reviewed by: William C. Rasmussen