Mary Ann Weston

In this horror/paranormal anthology of seven short stories Maryann Weston plays on childhood fears-the dark mists, big empty houses, loneliness, space, ghosts, and the deep ocean. The stories are set in Australia and Great Britain, so some of the language tripped me up, but some of the landscapes offered settings that offered up settings that provoked the possibilities of trepidation.

My favorite story was the very first, Monsters in the Mist. Nate has just gotten his life under control; found a home away from his overbearing mother and advanced in his career. When Nate's work project hits a gruesome bump in the road, horror, parts of Nate's past come back to haunt him. For a short story, the suspense was high and there was a good mystery,

I also love a good haunted house story. In The Bonding Sally moves into her dream home, a large, older home in Highbrow. Only, she doesn't know the full extent of it's past. When Sally moves in, she quickly finds out and becomes an important part of the house itself.

Another good haunting is in Trinity of Terror. Sybillia, an amateur ghost hunter takes on more than she can handle when she decides to investigate the Mason House herself. She tries to seek help with the rest of her paranormal investigative crew, but it is far too late.

The closing story, From the Book of Redemption, places Mermaids in a sinister light while exploring their origins and inter-species battles.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.… (altro)