(apologies to anyone who has already read this review and been confused, blogger seems to have eaten the long section about Wolfsbane and Mistletoe so that will now be posted separately)
Obverse Book of Ghosts
edited by Cavan Scott
I always enjoy a good ghost story so dipped into a few of these quickly.
Down to the Very Last Drop by Guy Adams was a creepy and suitably cynical tale of a retirement home and an alcoholic medic. I always enjoy Guy's writing and while it may not be the most chilling story in the collection it's tight, entertaining and a little unpredictable, all the things I expect from this author.
Facebook of the Dead by Paul Magrs focusses on a scatty psychic and a stolen laptop, suitably unresolved and creepy I will be looking for more work by Magrs because this was a really promising introduction.
Missed Calls by Cavan Scott, well it's practically compulsory to read the editors story and again this is the first thing by Cavan that i've read. The story successfully conveyed the frustration and annoyance of the lead at the mysterious phone calls and the alarm his ex feels at the harrassment she receives in response. The ending while not entirely unexpected delivers an effective chill.
So at first exploration this seems a well chosen, cohesive anthology delivering a selection of well written, varied and entertaining tales on it's theme. I shall enjoy dipping in and out over the coming weeks and would recommend it to horror fans.
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