thebookdad's review
4.0
A haunting tale of long lost love and rules that should not be broken. Curfew by Kev Harrison is a short, sharp, shock with a delightfully good scare. I can't get enough of these terrifying original tales.
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thomaswjoyce's review
4.0
The series is called "Short Sharp Shocks!" and that is exactly what Harrison has delivered. Unassuming couple Jamie and Laura just want to enjoy a weekend away at a small, British coastal town, and decide to stay in a quaint B&B. But it is pretty clear from the start that something isn't right here. The intrigue and action are paced very well for such a short story; we know that something is up, but the exact nature of it doesn't become clear until the very end. I think the premise could have worked for a slightly longer story, exploring the history of the B&B owner and her... "eccentricities" a little more. But Harrison did a great job delivering a creepy story in such a short format.
motherhorror's review
5.0
My second Short Sharp Shocks by Demain Publishing read. Kev Harrison previously blew my mind with his novella THE BALANCE a few months ago. I knew I would be making an attempt to find more short fiction from Harrison and CURFEW was a solid follow up.
This is the story of a couple on holiday. They arrive at their quaint bed & breakfast for their weekend getaway. Things seem a little "strange" upon their arrival but as most people do, they brush it off for the sake of convenience.
I love the pace and tone of this tale. Everything unfolds naturally and realistically. Harrison masterfully builds suspense and mystery. The couple's interactions with each other and their situation is so authentic, I kept forgetting this was a fictional account! I am an official fan of Kev Harrison's storytelling-immediately compelling from page one and somehow manages to maintain that initial level of engagement all the way through. Highly recommend!
This is the story of a couple on holiday. They arrive at their quaint bed & breakfast for their weekend getaway. Things seem a little "strange" upon their arrival but as most people do, they brush it off for the sake of convenience.
I love the pace and tone of this tale. Everything unfolds naturally and realistically. Harrison masterfully builds suspense and mystery. The couple's interactions with each other and their situation is so authentic, I kept forgetting this was a fictional account! I am an official fan of Kev Harrison's storytelling-immediately compelling from page one and somehow manages to maintain that initial level of engagement all the way through. Highly recommend!
el_stevie's review
5.0
Seaside Chiller
Dodgy B&B's abound in the UK but I'm sure none as creepy as this one. The setup is great as you certainly don't expect it to take the path it does in the end. I don't live too far from Bournemouth and have enjoyed many a drizzly walk in that area so these pages transported me immediately back there! A great short chiller.
Dodgy B&B's abound in the UK but I'm sure none as creepy as this one. The setup is great as you certainly don't expect it to take the path it does in the end. I don't live too far from Bournemouth and have enjoyed many a drizzly walk in that area so these pages transported me immediately back there! A great short chiller.
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