The Trees Grew Because I Bled There | Eric LaRocca | Horror Short Stories | Edelweiss ARC Book Review

 

Book Info

Name of Book :  The Trees Grew Because I Bled There

Author :  Eric LaRocca

Publisher :  Titan Books

Publication Date :  March 7, 2023

No. of Pages :  208

Format :  Edelweiss ARC

Why did I choose the book ?

The Trees Grew Because I Bled There by Eric LaRocca was available on Edelweiss in exchange of an

honest review. I have always loved horror short stories, also, the description was interesting.

Where to get the book ?

The Trees Grew Because I Bled There by Eric LaRocca is available on Amazon :

Hardcover

Kindle

Author Introduction

Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the author of several works of horror and dark fiction, including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and currently resides in Boston, MA with his partner.

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Blurb

Eight stories of literary dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. In these narratives, a woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; on-line posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolution…

Originally published under the title The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales, this is a much-praised collection of deeply unsettling, painfully dark tales.

My Opinion

The Trees Grew Because I Bled There is a collection of horror stories with each story exploring the darkness that lurks just beneath the surface of everyday life. The stories are all different, but they share a sense of unease and an exploration of the darker side of human nature. One of the things that I appreciated about these stories is that they are all well-written and thought-provoking. Each story is a fully-realized world with unique characters and situations. The horror is often subtle and psychological, and the author is adept at building tension and a sense of dread.

Definitely, 5 stars for the book. Thanks to Edelweiss and Titan Books for providing me with an opportunity to read and review the book.

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