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In The Absence, Hussey grabs you from the very first page and doesn't let go! Not only has Hussey written another extremely creepy novel, he has crafted a tale about family in general.
When I read Through A Glass, Darkly, I remember comparing bits and pieces of it to Lumley & King - In The Absence, there is more of a Lovecraftian feel to the story.
Hussey's gift is, without a doubt, imagery - when you are reading his works, you feel as if you are right there, where the story is taking place. . .
In the very beginning of the book, Brown quotes Poe, Lovecraft, Nietzsche, and Francis Bacon - I am not familiar with Bacon, though I am certain that the others would be be proud of their influence upon Brown's bodies of work found in this collection.
Brown is very descriptive and atmospheric. He utilizes very cool metaphorical sentence structures, and he has a knack for keeping you on the very edge, throughout his stories [which progressively get better, in my opinion]
If you enjoy short stories, then this collection is definitely recommended!
If you have already read Ford's first novel [Crystal Bay] then you already know what to expect from Ford, and he doesn't disappoint.
Once again Ford has written another fast-paced novel, with believable characters and an interesting plot.
Ford paints a vivid picture when depicting the murders that take place within this novel. They are brutal & graphic, yet your eyes remain glued to the pages!
If you are looking for a great, fast read then look no further!
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The Absence by Bill Hussey
thebonebreaker, March 30, 2009
In The Absence, Hussey grabs you from the very first page and doesn't let go! Not only has Hussey written another extremely creepy novel, he has crafted a tale about family in general.When I read Through A Glass, Darkly, I remember comparing bits and pieces of it to Lumley & King - In The Absence, there is more of a Lovecraftian feel to the story.
Hussey's gift is, without a doubt, imagery - when you are reading his works, you feel as if you are right there, where the story is taking place. . .
So far, the best book of 2009!
Traumatized by Alexander S. Brown
thebonebreaker, March 24, 2009
In the very beginning of the book, Brown quotes Poe, Lovecraft, Nietzsche, and Francis Bacon - I am not familiar with Bacon, though I am certain that the others would be be proud of their influence upon Brown's bodies of work found in this collection.Brown is very descriptive and atmospheric. He utilizes very cool metaphorical sentence structures, and he has a knack for keeping you on the very edge, throughout his stories [which progressively get better, in my opinion]
If you enjoy short stories, then this collection is definitely recommended!
Splattered Beauty by Brandon Ford
thebonebreaker, January 12, 2009
If you have already read Ford's first novel [Crystal Bay] then you already know what to expect from Ford, and he doesn't disappoint.Once again Ford has written another fast-paced novel, with believable characters and an interesting plot.
Ford paints a vivid picture when depicting the murders that take place within this novel. They are brutal & graphic, yet your eyes remain glued to the pages!
If you are looking for a great, fast read then look no further!