bookertsfarm's review
4.0
First things first - look at that cover. I think it's absolutely gorgeous which is why I even enlarged it. I even think the little hound dog with his glowing red eyes looks awesome. I knew immediately this was one of the titles I wanted to review because I live in the Appalachian area. Also the forward from the editors talked about actual places in WV which I recognized which always fun.
"Appalachian Undead" is a collection of zombie tales. Some offer a traditional take on them while others are more unique. I recognized some authors featured such as Jonathan Maberry and Tim Waggoner, and found some which are quickly becoming favorites of mine such as Bev Vincent and Elizabeth Massie. I also have to have to give props to this book for featuring so many female horror authors.
Below I'll include a list of at the tales included but let me point out a few faves. "When Granny Comes Marchin' Home Again" is a wonderful story about Granny Mustard, whom I also got to meet in "Desper Hollow" which I am reviewing next week. It was great to see how the whole thing started and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. "Black Friday" is a perfect story about that infamous shopping day and only goes to strengthen my belief that I should stay home. And "Calling Death" takes old mining folklore a step further and infuses it was a healthy dose of scares and thrills. Finally I have to mention "Repent, Jessie Shimmer!" All I have to say is zombie crocodile. Also the MC is so snarky that I am sure I'll be picking up the author's series which focuses more on this wonderful character I just met.
Here is the entire content:
When Granny Comes Marchin' Home Again - Elizabeth Massie
Calling Death - Jonathan Maberry
Hide and Seek - Tim Waggoner
Twilight of the Zombie Game Preserve... - S. Clayton Rhodes
Being in Shadow - Maurice Broaddus
Sitting up with the Dead- Bev Vincent
The Girl and the Guardian - Simon McCaffery
Repent, Jessie Shimmer! -Lucy Snyder
Almost Heaven -Michael Paul Gonzalez
On Stagger - G. Cameron Fuller
We Take Care of Our Own - John Everson
Sleeper - Tim Lebbon
Reckless - Eliot Parker
Company's Coming - Ronald Kelly
Black Friday - Karin Fuller
Spoiled - Paul Moore
Miranda Jo's Girl - Steve Rasnic Tem
Times Is Tough in Musky Holler - John Skipp & Dori Miller
Long Days to Come - K. Allen Wood
Hell's Hollow - Michael West
Brother Hollis Gives His Final Sermon from a Rickety Make-Shift Pulpit in the Remains of a Smokehouse that now Serves as His Church - Gary A. Braunbeck
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves short story collections, zombies, or good old Appalachian folklore and history. You'll most definitely find some new faves!
"Appalachian Undead" is a collection of zombie tales. Some offer a traditional take on them while others are more unique. I recognized some authors featured such as Jonathan Maberry and Tim Waggoner, and found some which are quickly becoming favorites of mine such as Bev Vincent and Elizabeth Massie. I also have to have to give props to this book for featuring so many female horror authors.
Below I'll include a list of at the tales included but let me point out a few faves. "When Granny Comes Marchin' Home Again" is a wonderful story about Granny Mustard, whom I also got to meet in "Desper Hollow" which I am reviewing next week. It was great to see how the whole thing started and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. "Black Friday" is a perfect story about that infamous shopping day and only goes to strengthen my belief that I should stay home. And "Calling Death" takes old mining folklore a step further and infuses it was a healthy dose of scares and thrills. Finally I have to mention "Repent, Jessie Shimmer!" All I have to say is zombie crocodile. Also the MC is so snarky that I am sure I'll be picking up the author's series which focuses more on this wonderful character I just met.
Here is the entire content:
When Granny Comes Marchin' Home Again - Elizabeth Massie
Calling Death - Jonathan Maberry
Hide and Seek - Tim Waggoner
Twilight of the Zombie Game Preserve... - S. Clayton Rhodes
Being in Shadow - Maurice Broaddus
Sitting up with the Dead- Bev Vincent
The Girl and the Guardian - Simon McCaffery
Repent, Jessie Shimmer! -Lucy Snyder
Almost Heaven -Michael Paul Gonzalez
On Stagger - G. Cameron Fuller
We Take Care of Our Own - John Everson
Sleeper - Tim Lebbon
Reckless - Eliot Parker
Company's Coming - Ronald Kelly
Black Friday - Karin Fuller
Spoiled - Paul Moore
Miranda Jo's Girl - Steve Rasnic Tem
Times Is Tough in Musky Holler - John Skipp & Dori Miller
Long Days to Come - K. Allen Wood
Hell's Hollow - Michael West
Brother Hollis Gives His Final Sermon from a Rickety Make-Shift Pulpit in the Remains of a Smokehouse that now Serves as His Church - Gary A. Braunbeck
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves short story collections, zombies, or good old Appalachian folklore and history. You'll most definitely find some new faves!
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