Book Info
Name of Book : The Captivating Flames of Madness
Author : Jeff Parsons
Publisher : Hellbound Books Publishing
Publication Date : April 2, 2018
No. of Pages : 298
Format : E Book
Why did I choose the book ?
The Captivating Flames of Madness by Jeff Parsons was offered by the author in exchange of an honest review. I have always loved horror anthologies, so, there was no point of turning him down.
Where to get the book ?
The Captivating Flames of Madness by Jeff Parsons is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
Jeff is a professional engineer enjoying life in sunny California, USA. He has a long history of technical writing, which oddly enough, often reads like pure fiction.
He was inspired to write by two wonderful teachers: William Forstchen and Gary Braver.
In addition to his book Algorithm of Nightmares, he is published in SNM Horror Magazine, Bonded by Blood IV/ V, The Horror Zine, Dark Gothic Resurrected Magazine, Chilling Ghost Short Stories, Dystopia Utopia Short Stories, Wax & Wane: A Coven of Witch Tales, The Moving Finger Writes, Golden Prose & Poetry, Our Dance With Words and The Voices Within.
Blurb
This book's title comes from the reality that - like a moth to the flame - we're all just one event, mishap, or decision away from things that could change our lives forever. What would you do if fate led you astray into a grim world where you encountered vengeful ghosts, homicidal maniacs, ancient gods, apocalyptic nightmares, dark magic, deadly space aliens, and more? If you dare, why not find out? Read for yourself the twenty-two gloriously provocative tales that dwell within this book - but be warned, some of my dear readers have experienced lasting nightmares...
Lost Souls – The ghosts of enemy sailors return to exact their revenge upon a U-boat crew.
The New Law – Future reparations for crimes involve a complete emotional immersion into the victim’s experience. And sometimes, worse.
The Rain – As the crime scene evidence unfolds, the murder bears a striking resemblance to an assassination, a chilling connection being tagged to other mysterious murders.
Control – A drug addiction leads to an unexpected supernatural confrontation.
1642 – Pirates sail in search of fabled treasure. They find death incarnate.
Over and Out – An airplane pilot flies into another dimension.
Nothing Personal – A hacker blackmails an elite health organization. He forces them to administer their secret of eternal life to him, but it turns out different than he expected.
Eye of the Storm – Time spent in the care of a mental institution brings back a man’s memories. And his earth-shaking powers.
Bruja – The legend of an ancient witch is real, including the dark secret she protects.
The Daisy – A method of materializing thoughts is discovered. Be careful what you imagine.
The Variant – A researcher’s misguided arrogance causes the release of a world-ending supervirus.
At Any Cost – A terminal cancer patient sacrifice’s other people’s lives to make the pain go away.
The Bracelet – Using sorcery to force someone to love you can have unforeseen consequences.
A Slice in Time – Just because you’re crazy doesn’t mean you’re wrong about strange things going on in the world.
Devourers of Eternity – Gang members chase a woman into a cemetery crypt, thinking they’ve cornered her, soon discovering they’re the ones in trouble.
Edge of Darkness – An apocalypse has killed off almost everyone. Trust no one is the rule of survival, but it’s easy to get lonely. Who can you trust?
Witches Hill – The old ruins are best kept clear of. There’s a reason why they were destroyed.
Don’t Worry Daddy – How would you behave if you suddenly developed supernatural powers?
Give ‘Em Hell Mr. Carter – Tired of being heckled, a paranormal investigator shows a skeptical audience that the supernatural is real. Unfortunately, he goes too far.
There’s No Place Like Hell – Survivors are becoming few and far between, waiting out their inevitable death from the worldwide progression of ice storms. Worst yet, they are being stalked by an unknown terror in the cold dark.
Invaders – After an earthquake, sewer workers are attacked by strange, deadly creatures. Exiting the tunnels, they find themselves in another world where mankind is prey.
Among Us – In the future, an elite response team encounters a dangerous alien. If it escapes capture, the fate of the entire human race will be in peril.
My Opinion
The Captivating Flames of Madness by Jeff Parsons may sound just like any other horror anthology. But, only after reading the book you would be able to know that the book is one of its kind. Each and every story has a different vibe. The first story instantly sucked me in. After that it was an amazing horror ride. Although, the book has already been released, but it is one of the best that I have read this year.
Definitely, 4 stars for the book. Thanks to Author Jeff Parsons for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
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