Thrills. Chills. Shadows and superstitions. Things that go bump in the night. Macabre Sanctuary boasts suspenseful fiction designed to elicit goosebumps and raise heartrates. Learn the lore of a haunted island. Grapple with the undead while robbing graves Halloween night. Endure a hazing ritual unlike any other. Deal with a demon at an All Souls’ Day celebration. See what happens when you court … a demon at an All Souls’ Day celebration.
See what happens when you court death in the wild.
Battle zombies and cannibals in a quest to stay alive.
Travel back in time to witness the birth of true evil.
Fear prophetic nightmares made manifest.
Come to terms with new ethereal realities.
Befriend a feline to extend earthly life.
This collection from ten talented authors offers ghosts and demons, spirits and zombies, cannibals and killers… even a ferocious animal. Historical and contemporary tales of violence and fright keep readers on the edges of their seats. There’s something for everyone who loves spine-tingling, bone-chilling, blood-curdling stories.
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Creepy suspense best read with the lights ON!
This is a multi-author anthology by leaders in the mystery/suspense genre. Each short story begins with a creepy quote that sets the reader up for chilling reads from a variety of settings; an island with a haunted lighthouse, a cemetery haunted by a zombie, demons, ghosts, and so much more…
One of my favorite lines comes from Mae Clair’s story, The Lady Ghost:
Clogged with weeds and rubble, the trail vanished into darkness, cutting a crooked finger to a cliff-side cemetery.
MACABRE SANCTUARY (The Lady Ghost)- Mae Clair
There is a touch of the horror factor in a few of the stories, but not enough to totally freak me out (a good thing!). I enjoyed this diverse collection and would recommend it to anyone looking to amp up your heart rate for an afternoon!
I’m not one to read horror, but these stories are not hardcore. Rather, they entice and leave trails of creepy, while they pull you into the macabre. I began reading it at Halloween, one story at a time. The thumps during the night made me wonder, but thankfully, there was no terror. With this collection, I was most drawn to the writers themselves. They shared a common theme, but each has a distinct style and I found that difference absolutely intriguing. If you’re ready for a thrill, this is one for you. I highly recommend this anthology.
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Macabre Sanctuary
Subtitle:
Author: Multiple Authors
Genre: Suspense
Part of a series? No
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series? N/A
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30134165-purple-kitty
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
Short Summary of the book:
This book is a collection of short stories about all things that go bump in the night. A great choice if you like scary stories.
What I liked about the book:
The many different stories.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
Several of the stories were page turners
My least favourite bits in the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is a compilation of many stories by multiple authors.
What books could this be compared to and why?
This book is similar to some other compilations of scary stories. A great read for Halloween.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Possibly
Adult Yes
If you like reading scary stories, this book may be the book for you.
Book Description by Author:
Thrills. Chills. Shadows and superstitions. Things that go bump in the night. Macabre Sanctuary boasts suspenseful fiction designed to elicit goosebumps and raise heart rates.
Learn the lore of a haunted island.
Grapple with the undead while robbing graves Halloween night.
Endure a hazing ritual unlike any other.
Deal with a demon at an All Soul’s Day celebration.
See what happens when you court death in the wild.
Battle zombies and cannibals in a quest to stay alive.
Travel back in time to witness the birth of true evil.
Fear prophetic nightmares made manifest.
Come to terms with new ethereal realities.
Befriend a feline to extend earthly life.
This collection from ten talented authors offers ghosts and demons, spirits and zombies, cannibals and killers… even a ferocious animal. Historical and contemporary tales of violence and fright keep readers on the edges of their seats. There’s something for everyone who loves spine-tingling, bone-chilling, blood-curdling stories.
About the Author:
I grew up knowing family is paramount. I was blessed to spend time with extended family daily, not just on holidays or weekends. Because of those close-knit familial bonds, every day was full of love and laughter, food and fun.
Life took me away from that extended family for twenty years before I finally made it back. And while I’d done my best to keep the traditions alive across the miles, I realize there truly is no place like home.
Through my fiction, I share those traditions and the importance of relationships with you. Mystery or suspense, romance or mainstream, sci-fi or thriller—in my stories, family (however you define it) is paramount.
To learn more about me, visit me at http://stacitroilo.com or connect with me on social media.
“Macabre Sanctuary” is a great collection to read at Halloween or any time of the year. Penned by ten different authors, I was already familiar with the work of five of them, but it was nice to be introduced to new writers. The stories were diverse but had that touch of creepy I enjoy. Each story is a terrific length for a quick read, but you have the option to keep reading, which I enjoy about anthologies. A couple of the stories will stay with me for a while in a good way, but they all entertained me. If you like a bit of horror in your short stories, this collection is for you!