🕯️ Supernatural

Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection

✍️ Matthew Buza
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4.4
(1 review)
$15.99
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of horror stories set in the Pacific Northwest.

This volume gathers short fiction from WCPNW authors who explore the darker side of the Pacific Northwest. Buza organizes these works to highlight the contrast between a peaceful exterior and lurking threats. The text moves through various supernatural genres, blending traditional folklore with contemporary fears. Readers encounter faceless evil and modern monsters that challenge the boundary between nature and technology. The anthology serves as a showcase for regional writers who specialize in horror and gothic themes. It provides a concentrated dose of macabre entertainment without relying on long-form narratives. The focus remains on immediate menace and the unexpected dangers found in seemingly safe communities.

Key Themes
supernatural creatures witchcraft and cults Pacific Northwest horror
Literary Context

The book sits within the tradition of regional American horror fiction, specifically focusing on the Pacific Northwest. It draws on local folklore involving Sasquatch and werewolves while addressing modern anxieties about technology and hidden evil in rural communities.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Thomas Ligotti · Joe R. Lansdale · Gothic Horror Anthologies
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Supernatural
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2019 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781687330437

📝 Description: Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection

Matthew Buza compiles tales of murder, cults, witches, Sasquatch, and werewolves in Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection. The narrative anchors itself in the drizzling landscapes of Mirror Point and Way's End. Visitors and locals encounter shadowy creatures lurking in the woods beneath a bucolic surface. The anthology features contributors including Joel Swetin, E. G. Sergoyan, Sonya Rhen, Stephen Christiansen, Kai Bertrand, Deron Sedy, Chloe Holiday, Celina Davis, Toni Kief, Yazz Ustaris, Susan Old, Hugh Mannfield, Christine Gustavson-Udd, Robin Ridenour, Kristi Radford, Roland Trenary, Susan Brown, and Linda Jordan. These authors present ancient beasts, faceless evil, modern-day monsters, witchcraft, and restless souls seeking revenge. Menace hides behind smiling faces and the lure of technology. The stories offer hair-raising chills and macabre fun for readers who enjoy supernatural fiction. Those preferring gentle domestic dramas or historical romances will find little appeal here. The collection does not promise safety for its characters or its audience. Survival chances remain slim as ghoulishly good stories unfold across the region's picturesque yet dangerous terrain.

💎 Our verdict on Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection effectively utilizes the Pacific Northwest’s drizzling landscapes to anchor tales of murder, cults, and ancient beasts. Buza curates a compelling contrast between peaceful exteriors and shadowy creatures, blending traditional folklore with contemporary fears regarding technology. The anthology shines by showcasing regional writers who specialize in horror and gothic themes, presenting faceless evil and modern monsters that challenge nature versus tech boundaries. While it lacks the nuance for those preferring historical romances, it delivers excellent macabre fun for supernatural enthusiasts. The focus on immediate menace ensures a gripping experience, making it a strong choice for readers who enjoy short fiction where survival is never guaranteed in picturesque yet dangerous terrain.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking concentrated doses of macabre entertainment will find this collection appealing, as it bypasses long-form narratives for immediate menace and unexpected dangers within safe-seeming communities. It is ideal for fans of supernatural fiction who appreciate the contrast between bucolic exteriors and lurking threats. Those interested in regional writers specializing in gothic themes will enjoy the showcase of diverse voices exploring faceless evil, modern monsters, and restless souls. The book offers hair-raising chills for those who do not shy away from slim survival chances. It serves as a perfect entry point for audiences craving immediate terror without the commitment of novels, provided they tolerate dark fantasy and true crime elements over gentle domestic dramas.

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Tasting Evil: The Complete Collection effectively utilizes the Pacific Northwest’s drizzling landscapes to anchor tales of murder, cults, and ancient beasts. Buza curates a compelling contrast between peaceful exteriors and shadowy creatures, blending traditional folklore with contemporary fears regarding technology. The anthology shines by showcasing regional writers who specialize in horror and gothic themes, presenting faceless evil and modern monsters that challenge nature versus tech boundaries. While it lacks the nuance for those preferring historical romances, it delivers excellent macabre fun for supernatural enthusiasts. The focus on immediate menace ensures a gripping experience, making it a strong choice for readers who enjoy short fiction where survival is never guaranteed in picturesque yet dangerous terrain.

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