🩸 Horror Fiction

All Because of the Cat & Other Tales

✍️ Jennifer Word
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$14.19
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of horror, supernatural, and sci-fi tales by Jennifer Word.

Jennifer Word combines genres in this volume. Stories range from a man obsessed with writing to a girl facing paranormal events. An artist meets her creation while another soul becomes wiring. A college student learns family secrets and a daughter confronts her mother about real monsters. The mix includes tragedy, love, and friendship alongside terror.

Key Themes
paranormal phenomenon circuit boards and wiring family's past
Literary Context

Published in 2015 by Emp Publishing, this book sits within the US market for horror and supernatural fiction. It appeals to readers of gothic and science fiction who enjoy dramatic literature mixed with mystery and wonder.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · Stephen King · Neil Gaiman · Clive Barker
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Emp Publishing 📅 2015 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780692438268

📝 Description: All Because of the Cat & Other Tales

Jennifer Word presents a collection of diverse narratives in All Because of the Cat & Other Tales. The stories explore themes of terror, laughter, pain, sadness, heartbreak, tragedy, friendship, and love. The author guides readers through varied scenarios that blend dramatic literature with horror and supernatural wonder. The volume includes tales where a man’s passion for writing overshadows his life. A teenage girl encounters confusing paranormal phenomena while an old man finds true friendship near the end of his days. Other plots involve an artist meeting her creation, a soul replaced by circuit boards, and a college student uncovering tragic family secrets. One story features a daughter proving to her mother that monsters are real. This collection suits readers who enjoy supernatural fiction and science fiction elements mixed with mystery. It may not appeal to those seeking purely traditional horror without emotional depth or sci-fi components. The book does not let go until the final page.

💎 Our verdict on All Because of the Cat & Other Tales

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Jennifer Word delivers a compelling anthology that defies simple categorization by weaving together horror, supernatural wonder, and science fiction. The collection excels in exploring complex human emotions such as love, tragedy, and friendship alongside genuine terror. Readers will appreciate the variety of scenarios, from artistic obsession to familial secrets, which prevent the volume from feeling repetitive. The inclusion of sci-fi elements like circuit board replacements adds a fresh layer to traditional horror tropes. This book is best suited for readers who enjoy mystery and supernatural fiction with substantial emotional weight. It may not satisfy those seeking straightforward scares without narrative depth. However, for those willing to engage with diverse tones, the collection remains gripping until the very end.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate horror that extends beyond mere scares will find value in Jennifer Word’s diverse narratives. This book is ideal for those who enjoy supernatural fiction intertwined with science fiction and mystery. It offers a unique blend of tragedy, love, and friendship alongside terror. The collection explores deep emotional themes such as heartbreak and pain through varied scenarios. Those seeking stories with dramatic literature elements mixed with horror will find this engaging. It appeals to readers who want emotional depth rather than purely traditional horror. The work is suitable for anyone interested in tales of obsession, family secrets, or paranormal phenomena. It provides a rich experience for those who like their terror accompanied by significant character development and thematic complexity.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Jennifer Word delivers a compelling anthology that defies simple categorization by weaving together horror, supernatural wonder, and science fiction. The collection excels in exploring complex human emotions such as love, tragedy, and friendship alongside genuine terror. Readers will appreciate the variety of scenarios, from artistic obsession to familial secrets, which prevent the volume from feeling repetitive. The inclusion of sci-fi elements like circuit board replacements adds a fresh layer to traditional horror tropes. This book is best suited for readers who enjoy mystery and supernatural fiction with substantial emotional weight. It may not satisfy those seeking straightforward scares without narrative depth. However, for those willing to engage with diverse tones, the collection remains gripping until the very end.

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