Tales from The Lake Vol.3

Name: Tales from The Lake Vol.3
Price: 15.99 USD
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ISBN: 9781945176258

✍️ Mark Allan Gunnells

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4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A curated collection of nineteen horror stories featuring monsters, ghosts, and cosmic dread.

This anthology gathers diverse voices under the guidance of editor Monique Snyman. The stories range from psychological thrillers to creature features. Readers encounter worlds where literature becomes tangible in "Maybelle." They face auditory dangers in "The Cruel." They explore medical decay in "Hush." Gunnells adds his own entry, "The Pigmalion Pigs," to the mix. The collection avoids a unified theme, instead offering a broad spectrum of fear. It includes tales of alternate dimensions and tragic adventures. The variety ensures that different types of horror enthusiasts will find something resonant. The stories are presented as modern legends meant for sharing. The book stands as a showcase of Crystal Lake Publishing authors.

Key Themes

monsters ghosts abandoned hospital

Literary Context

Published in 2016 by Crystal Lake Publishing, this work represents contemporary American horror fiction. It reflects the modern urban legend tradition and supernatural genre trends. The anthology highlights diverse narrative styles within the horror community.

Difficulty

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Recommended For Fans Of

Stephen King · H.P. Lovecraft · Shirley Jackson

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Crystal Lake Publishing 📅 2016 📖 340 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781945176258

📝 Description: Tales from The Lake Vol.3

Mark Allan Gunnells contributes to this volume alongside other writers in an anthology curated by Monique Snyman. The collection presents nineteen distinct narratives that explore ghosts, monsters, assassins, and creatures from deep waters or dark cosmic spaces. Gunnells himself offers a story titled "The Pigmalion Pigs." Other featured tales include "Maybelle" by Mere Joyce, where books gain physical reality; "The Cruel" by Harper Hull, which warns against specific sounds; and "Hush" by Sergio Pereira, set in an abandoned hospital. The book also contains works such as "The Owl Builder," "Tragedy Park," "Enclosures," "Woe Violent Water," "Red Scream with Little Smile," "The Deeper I Go The Deeper I Fear," "Chemical Oasis," "The Reaper's Fire," "Effigy," "Scents of Fear," "The Bet," "A Hand from the Depths," "The Monster of Biscayne Bay," and "The Song at the Edge of the Unfinished Road." This non-themed horror anthology combines suspenseful stories, terrifying thrillers, and tragic tales. It suits readers who enjoy modern urban legends and diverse supernatural settings. Those seeking a single continuous plot or strictly traditional gothic romance may find the varied structure less appealing. The volume includes a foreword by editor Monique Snyman and is published by Crystal Lake Publishing.

💎 Our verdict on Tales from The Lake Vol.3

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Mark Allan Gunnells contributes to this vibrant anthology curated by Monique Snyman, which delivers nineteen distinct narratives exploring ghosts, monsters, and cosmic entities. The collection excels in its diversity, offering everything from auditory dangers in 'The Cruel' to tangible literature in 'Maybelle.' It successfully blends suspenseful stories with terrifying thrillers and tragic tales, catering to readers who enjoy modern urban legends rather than traditional gothic romance. While the lack of a single continuous plot may not appeal to everyone, the volume stands as a strong showcase of varied voices and supernatural settings. It is best suited for those seeking a broad spectrum of fear across different subgenres.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate a wide spectrum of fear will find this collection rewarding, as it avoids a unified theme to offer varied experiences ranging from psychological thrillers to creature features. It is ideal for enthusiasts of modern urban legends and those seeking diverse supernatural settings, including tales of alternate dimensions and medical decay. The anthology suits fans of cosmic dread and gothic elements who enjoy short-form narratives that function as contemporary folklore. By presenting nineteen distinct stories by different authors under the guidance of Monique Snyman, it provides a broad showcase of Crystal Lake Publishing talent, ensuring there is something resonant for different types of horror lovers.

⭐ Reader reviews

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4.5

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Horror Reads editorial team

Mark Allan Gunnells contributes to this vibrant anthology curated by Monique Snyman, which delivers nineteen distinct narratives exploring ghosts, monsters, and cosmic entities. The collection excels in its diversity, offering everything from auditory dangers in 'The Cruel' to tangible literature in 'Maybelle.' It successfully blends suspenseful stories with terrifying thrillers and tragic tales, catering to readers who enjoy modern urban legends rather than traditional gothic romance. While the lack of a single continuous plot may not appeal to everyone, the volume stands as a strong showcase of varied voices and supernatural settings. It is best suited for those seeking a broad spectrum of fear across different subgenres.