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Chiral Mad Michael Bailey Christian A Larsen Meghan Arcuri Chris Hertz David Hearn Jack Ketchum Jeff Strand Patrick Lacey Gary Braunbeck Gene O'Neill Gary McMahon Gord Rollo Erik T Johnson Monica J O'Rourke Aaron J French John Palisano Barry Jay Kaplan Eric J Guignard P Gardner Goldsmith A A Garrison R B Payne Ian Shoebridge Andrew Hook 9781479152438 Books

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Chiral Mad Michael Bailey Christian A Larsen Meghan Arcuri Chris Hertz David Hearn Jack Ketchum Jeff Strand Patrick Lacey Gary Braunbeck Gene O'Neill Gary McMahon Gord Rollo Erik T Johnson Monica J O'Rourke Aaron J French John Palisano Barry Jay Kaplan Eric J Guignard P Gardner Goldsmith A A Garrison R B Payne Ian Shoebridge Andrew Hook 9781479152438 Books

As the introduction warns, readers who try to apply logic to this book will go away with their heads spinning. With reason stripped away, the reader is left with perception. And each of the unique and compelling stories in this anthology left a distinct impression on my senses.

Stories, such as "Experiments in an Isolation Tank" by Eric J. Guignard, left me gasping and wheezing while helplessness pulled me down, keeping me trapped in an endless nightmare. While stories such as Monica J. O'Rourke's "Five Adjectives," had me struggling between shame and disgust until a rage began to build - only to be extinguished by frustration. It finally left me with the conflicting desires to vomit and to laugh (albeit ruefully). A sign that both of these stories hit their marks with precision.

Other stories, such as "Inevitable" by Meghan Arcuri and "A Flawed Fantasy" by Jeff Strand, were equal parts funny and awful (the storylines, not the writing). It's a skilled writer who can make you laugh despite yourself and still pack a punch. Both did this superbly.

"Some Pictures in an Album" by Gary McMahon was a page-turner that had my mind reeling while I tried to unravel the mystery. Similarly, "Enchanted Combustion" by Amanda Ottino turned the tables on me with a twist that shed new light on the characters of the story.

Christian A. Larsen's "Mirror Moments" reminded me of Faulkner's "Barn Burning," not in tone but in the feelings that it evoked. That in between age when you are too light and young to be grounded but too heavy and old to be completely free fills the pages of this story. The main character is smart and observant but can't quite grasp the bigger (scarier) world. Yet circumstances force him to make decisions that may have a lasting impact. The author successfully achieved a sinister tone that fit the story well.

Ian Shoebridge's "White Pills" was filled with chilling moments as the protagonist switches from a reporter like account of other people's experiences to disturbing experiences of his own. This story was set up well and led down a dark, recognizable road.

"Lost in a Field of Paper Flowers" by Gord Rollo was as suspenseful and bleak as it was cathartic and delightful. Very impressive.

And, finally, "The Underwater Ferris Wheel" by Michael Bailey had my mother's heart in my throat and my hands sweating as I learned about each of the main characters and the sadness and loss that binds them. I appreciate that the author took a mature and complex character development approach to this story rather than simply exploiting fears common to all parents and children. In the end, the reader is left with a beautiful story that speaks to the power of all human relationships.

The purchase of this book was a win in every way. The money I spent went to a deserving charity. Skilled writers had an opportunity to show off their talents. And I was encouraged to feel a number of gratifying sensations, especially the feeling of being a little less alone, for 374 pages.


Tags : Chiral Mad [Michael Bailey, Christian A. Larsen, Meghan Arcuri, Chris Hertz, David Hearn, Jack Ketchum, Jeff Strand, Patrick Lacey, Gary Braunbeck, Gene O'Neill, Gary McMahon, Gord Rollo, Erik T Johnson, Monica J. O'Rourke, Aaron J. French, John Palisano, Barry Jay Kaplan, Eric J. Guignard, P. Gardner Goldsmith, A. A. Garrison, R. B. Payne, Ian Shoebridge, Andrew Hook] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Chiral Mad is an anthology of psychological horror containing twenty-eight short stories by established authors and newcomers from around the world. All profit from sales of this anthology go directly to Down syndrome charities. Featuring the imaginations of Jack Ketchum,Michael Bailey, Christian A. Larsen, Meghan Arcuri, Chris Hertz, David Hearn, Jack Ketchum, Jeff Strand, Patrick Lacey, Gary Braunbeck, Gene O'Neill, Gary McMahon, Gord Rollo, Erik T Johnson, Monica J. O'Rourke, Aaron J. French, John Palisano, Barry Jay Kaplan, Eric J. Guignard, P. Gardner Goldsmith, A. A. Garrison, R. B. Payne, Ian Shoebridge, Andrew Hook,Chiral Mad,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1479152439,Horror,FICTION Horror,Fiction,Fiction - Horror,Fiction-Horror,FictionAnthologies (multiple authors),Horror & ghost stories,Horror - General,PRINT ON DEMAND,ReadingsAnthologiesCollected Works,Fiction Anthologies,Fiction Horror,FictionAnthologies (multiple authors),Horror - General,Fiction - Horror,Fiction,Horror & ghost stories

Chiral Mad Michael Bailey Christian A Larsen Meghan Arcuri Chris Hertz David Hearn Jack Ketchum Jeff Strand Patrick Lacey Gary Braunbeck Gene O'Neill Gary McMahon Gord Rollo Erik T Johnson Monica J O'Rourke Aaron J French John Palisano Barry Jay Kaplan Eric J Guignard P Gardner Goldsmith A A Garrison R B Payne Ian Shoebridge Andrew Hook 9781479152438 Books Reviews

Great anthology to read and the proceeds are going to charity, so I felt good in spending my money on this book, knowing it was for a worthy cause. The stories are all psychological-horror, so not gory but more thriller-like. Some of the stories I really liked are
Five Adjectives, by Monica J. O'Rourke; The White Quetzal, by Gene O'Neill; Experiments in an Isolation Tank, by Eric J. Guignard; and Inevitable, by Meghan Arcuri.
Anthologies are a mixed bag. When they are good, they can open you up to so many fantastic authors both familiar and new. When they are bad, they are awful. Chiral Mad is a success story in the anthology department! There are so many great authors here, both established and up and coming. This is horror the way I like it... violence only when necessary. Fear builds from inside the mind, not from gut-ripping gore. This is a collection you must read with the lights on! A few of my favorites

Gord Rollo Lost in a Field of Paper Flowers
Chris Hertz There are Embers
Gary Braunbeck Need
Patrick O'Neill Alderway
P. Gardner Goldsmith Sigil
Jon Michael Kelley The Persistence of Vision
Pat R. Steiner The Shoe Tree

Purchased at Anthocon 2012
This is a perfect book for cuddling up with on a cold fall night. Each story is unique, spooky and thought provoking.
As the introduction warns, readers who try to apply logic to this book will go away with their heads spinning. With reason stripped away, the reader is left with perception. And each of the unique and compelling stories in this anthology left a distinct impression on my senses.

Stories, such as "Experiments in an Isolation Tank" by Eric J. Guignard, left me gasping and wheezing while helplessness pulled me down, keeping me trapped in an endless nightmare. While stories such as Monica J. O'Rourke's "Five Adjectives," had me struggling between shame and disgust until a rage began to build - only to be extinguished by frustration. It finally left me with the conflicting desires to vomit and to laugh (albeit ruefully). A sign that both of these stories hit their marks with precision.

Other stories, such as "Inevitable" by Meghan Arcuri and "A Flawed Fantasy" by Jeff Strand, were equal parts funny and awful (the storylines, not the writing). It's a skilled writer who can make you laugh despite yourself and still pack a punch. Both did this superbly.

"Some Pictures in an Album" by Gary McMahon was a page-turner that had my mind reeling while I tried to unravel the mystery. Similarly, "Enchanted Combustion" by Amanda Ottino turned the tables on me with a twist that shed new light on the characters of the story.

Christian A. Larsen's "Mirror Moments" reminded me of Faulkner's "Barn Burning," not in tone but in the feelings that it evoked. That in between age when you are too light and young to be grounded but too heavy and old to be completely free fills the pages of this story. The main character is smart and observant but can't quite grasp the bigger (scarier) world. Yet circumstances force him to make decisions that may have a lasting impact. The author successfully achieved a sinister tone that fit the story well.

Ian Shoebridge's "White Pills" was filled with chilling moments as the protagonist switches from a reporter like account of other people's experiences to disturbing experiences of his own. This story was set up well and led down a dark, recognizable road.

"Lost in a Field of Paper Flowers" by Gord Rollo was as suspenseful and bleak as it was cathartic and delightful. Very impressive.

And, finally, "The Underwater Ferris Wheel" by Michael Bailey had my mother's heart in my throat and my hands sweating as I learned about each of the main characters and the sadness and loss that binds them. I appreciate that the author took a mature and complex character development approach to this story rather than simply exploiting fears common to all parents and children. In the end, the reader is left with a beautiful story that speaks to the power of all human relationships.

The purchase of this book was a win in every way. The money I spent went to a deserving charity. Skilled writers had an opportunity to show off their talents. And I was encouraged to feel a number of gratifying sensations, especially the feeling of being a little less alone, for 374 pages.