Synopses & Reviews
This collection of 26 stories contains some of Joe R. Lansdale's favorite and most violent dark horror tales. "God of the Razor" introduces the dark god behind serial killers. A martial arts fight to the death between a reluctant champion and a sadistic alpha male, is featured in "Master of Misery." Human sacrifice, to ensure prosperity or as a coming-of-age ritual, are themes of "On a Dark October" and "Duck Hunt." In "The Fat Man," young boys learn the hard way that some mysteries should not be investigated. Many of the tales are truly weird, such as "Chompers," the story of the false teeth with an appetite. All stories are individually introduced by Lansdale, who explains the humorous, weird, and sometimes sad genesis for each.
Review
“[Lansdale has] a folklorists eye for telling detail and a front-porch raconteurs sense of pace.” —
The New York Times Book ReviewAbout the Author
Joe R. Lansdale has received the American Mystery Award, five Bram Stoker Awards from the Horror Writers of America, the International Crime Writers award, and a
New York Times Notable Book award. He is the author of more than 20 books, including
The Bottoms and
High Cotton. He lives in Nacogdoches, Texas.