[Book Review] The Horror Collection: Gold Edition

The Horror Collection: Gold Edition is yet another awesome collection of tales that had a story for all types of horror fans; from light horror to heartbreaking and gore filled!  

This collection was so much fun!

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.

Let’s dive in!

My Thoughts on The Horror Collection: Gold Edition presented by KJK Publishing

In this collection, Flesh by Kevin J. Kennedy and Ghost Train by Mike Duke were my two favorites. 

Per usual, here are my quick breakdowns and reactions for each story that was included.

The Paperboy by Amy Cross – 4 Stars
Oh gosh! What an intense loop! I usually hate repetition, but in this case it made the story that much more suspenseful. The obsession with the adult seeing the paperboys eyes was certainly intriguing. I was definitely left wondering what happened after the hat was lifted… and what’s up with all the wounds? 

The Man Who Lost Paradise by J.C. Michael  – 2/ Stars
Woah. What an interesting take on addiction! I liked the possession element to this, but I’m personally not a fan of stories that center around addiction. It was wonderfully written, just not for me.

The September Laments of Annaleigh by Matthew Brockmeyer – 3 Stars
Jeeze! What a messed up little family. And what in the world were those critters bred for?!

Flesh by Kevin J. Kennedy – 5 Stars
Ever wonder what would happen if a family lived away from the public, in a cave that over the years, has the ability to change them into lizard-like creatures? Oh goodness!! This certainly made me was to go read The Tale of Sawney Bean again! I loved that this one picked up a time after that book ended. I had been wondering how the family may have fared in later years… What an interesting storyline! I loved the zombie element!

At Peace Now? by Lex H Jones – 4 Stars
Phew! What an intense tale right from the start! The afterlife is such an interesting thing. I love seeing the different settings that people come up with! I certainly wouldn’t want to end up in this one! 

Ghost Train by Mike Duke – 5 Stars
Oh my goodness. That first scene was brutal. Thoughts of anyone getting into an accident with a train is horrific. But kids? So horrible! I felt bad for the kid that was supposed to be on the bus that day as well! Then we jump to when that kid is all grown up and has a kid of his own named Billy. Billy and his friends want to go see the rumored ghost train… of course that sets off a tale of mystery and determination to get their friends back.

My Final Thoughts on The Horror Collection: Gold Edition

I read this while on an early morning flight from Boston to Phoenix and I was totally drawn in. Thank goodness too, because I hate flying! This helped pass the time wonderfully!

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• Interview with Kevin J Kennedy
• 100 Word Horrors
• 100 Word Horrors, Part Two
• 100 Word Horrors, Part Three
• 100 Word Horrors, Part Four
• Carnival of Horror
• Collected Christmas Horror Shorts
• Collected Christmas Horror Shorts 2
• Collected Easter Horror Shorts
• Collected Halloween Horror Shorts: Trick ‘r Treat
• Dark Thoughts
• The Gatekeeper
• The Horror Collection: Black Edition
• The Horror Collection: White Edition
• The Horror Collection: Purple Edition
• Screechers by Kevin J. Kennedy and Christina Bergling
• The Tale of Sawney Bean
• You Only Get One Shot by Kevin J. Kennedy & J.C. Michael
• Vampiro and Other Strange Tales of the Macabre