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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.0873808
EAN num: 9780786719518
ISBN number: 0786719516
Label: Running Press
Manufacturer: Running Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: November 01, 2007
Publishing house: Running Press
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In a second distinguished collection of twenty superb, sublimely dark tales written especially for this volume, such acknowledged contemporary masters of horror fiction as Barbara Hambly, John Farris, James Sallis, Steve Niles, Tananarive Due, L. A. Banks, and Gary Brandner serve up a veritable feast of fear. For the second time, Dark Delicacies, the world's foremost horror bookstore, lends its famous name and imprimatur to an anthology designed to please the palate of the genre's most discriminating fans. Throughout, the editors — Del Howison (co-owner of Dark Delicacies) and leading horror anthologist Jeff Gelb — present perfectly crafted, freshly original horror-fiction fare that is as terrifying as it is chillingly delicious.
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Although its Stoker-winning predecessor had set very high standards by which any anthology bearing the name "Dark Delicacies" is to be judged, this volume passes the test with flying colours. Every story in this volume was refreshingly different in their approach towards the 'horrifying' aspects of life, while retaining the trully absorbing quality of narration. I have read and re-read every story and nearly every one has provided me with that exquisite shudder that we dream of while purchasing any book of horror. Among them the following are especially noteworthy for the way they accomplished to spin certain hackneyed themes:
1. "Sunrise on Running Water" by Barbara Hambly deals with the dilemma faced by a vampire on-board the sinking Titanic;
2. "If there's a Will.." by Robert Masello recalls the Poesque theme of premature burial with a superb twist at the end;
3. "Between eight and nine o' clock" by Robert Garton, despite being a sordid tale of murderous calculations gone wrong, has a memorable touch of humanity that is quite rare now-a-days.
I whole-heartedly encourage the readers to purchase this book and to enjoy the stories one-at-a-time.
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Dark Delicacies II surpasses version I with a solid selection of horror stories from varying genres. Well worth the price of the book save for the insipid, pointless story by Joe Landsdale. Skip over his drivel and enjoy the rest of this outstanding anthology. Looking forward to DD III.
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This is a very worthy successor to the very first volume. Especially good are tales by Peter Atkins, Max Brooks, and Barbara Hambly's opener, which is unforgettable. There's also a good ratio of newbies included here, including writers to watch Joey O Bryan and John Farris, both delivering exceptional storytelling here.
Looking forward to Volume 3.
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The very first DARK DELICACIES anthology was one of the knockouts of 2005; it earned almost unanimous critical praise and won the Bram Stoker Award as Best Anthology.
If possible, DARK DELICACIES II: FEAR surpasses that earlier volume, in both quality and jolts.
There's not a bad tale here, and editors Jeff Gelb and Del Howison have provided a delicious mix of established horror masters (Joe Lansdale, John Farris), writers who don't often appear in anthologies (Tananarive Due, Barbara Hambly) and newcomers. In fact, one of the best stories in the book, "The Unlikely Redemption of Jared Pierce", comes courtesy of screenwriter Joey O'Bryan and represents his very first published fiction; the story, about a reformed drunk driver vs. "Mr. Lucky", a victim with a serious grudge, features a finale guaranteed to turn heads. Other standouts include Glen Hirshberg's creepy and tragic "I Am Coming to Live in Your Mouth", about a woman who must deal with both her terminal husband and sinister figures haunting his deathbed; and Caitlin Kiernan's "The Ammonite Violin (Murder Ballad No. 4)", which closes the book like a fine dessert beautifully prepared by a gourmet chef.
Here's hoping this is only the second installment of a long and healthy series.
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