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Not Your Average Monster #1
Not Your Average Monster: A Bestiary of Horrors
NO VAMPIRES...
NO WEREWOLVES...
NO ZOMBIES...
BEEN THERE. DONE THAT.
You've heard their stories before and you're screaming for a different breed of horror.
Those monsters have had their moments in the moonlight and now it's time for us to bury them in their graves. Let's lock them in their coffins, pierce their hearts with wooden stakes and shoot them between their rotting eyes with silver bullets from an AK-47.
You wanted some new monsters. You got 'em.
Say "hello" to the ones that are still hidden by the shadows. The ones that peer from behind the gravestones with multi-faceted eyes and crawl from the sewers on slime-covered tentacles. The ones that stain the pages within this tome with the blood of their victims.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE MONSTER: A BESTIARY OF HORRORS
22 new monstrosities unleashed upon the world from the deviant minds of:
Kya Aliana
D. Morgan Ballmer
Rose Blackthorn
John Bruni
The Behrg
Jeff Carlson
Mark Carroll
Adrian Chamberlin
Adrian Cole
Richard Dansky
Jeremy Hepler
Beau Johnson
Pete Kahle
Rob Lammle
Esther M. Leiper-Estabrooks
Marc Lyth
Christine Morgan
Billie Sue Mosiman
Megan Neumann
Jason Parent
Joshua Rex
Seth Skorkowsky
THIS AIN'T YOUR DADDY'S NIGHTMARE!
NO WEREWOLVES...
NO ZOMBIES...
BEEN THERE. DONE THAT.
You've heard their stories before and you're screaming for a different breed of horror.
Those monsters have had their moments in the moonlight and now it's time for us to bury them in their graves. Let's lock them in their coffins, pierce their hearts with wooden stakes and shoot them between their rotting eyes with silver bullets from an AK-47.
You wanted some new monsters. You got 'em.
Say "hello" to the ones that are still hidden by the shadows. The ones that peer from behind the gravestones with multi-faceted eyes and crawl from the sewers on slime-covered tentacles. The ones that stain the pages within this tome with the blood of their victims.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE MONSTER: A BESTIARY OF HORRORS
22 new monstrosities unleashed upon the world from the deviant minds of:
Kya Aliana
D. Morgan Ballmer
Rose Blackthorn
John Bruni
The Behrg
Jeff Carlson
Mark Carroll
Adrian Chamberlin
Adrian Cole
Richard Dansky
Jeremy Hepler
Beau Johnson
Pete Kahle
Rob Lammle
Esther M. Leiper-Estabrooks
Marc Lyth
Christine Morgan
Billie Sue Mosiman
Megan Neumann
Jason Parent
Joshua Rex
Seth Skorkowsky
THIS AIN'T YOUR DADDY'S NIGHTMARE!
356 pages, Paperback
First published October 29, 2015
21 people are currently reading
599 people want to read
About the author
Pete Kahle
17books130followersI have been an avid reader of a wide variety of genre fiction since first reading 'SALEM'S LOT when I was 10 years old. After talking about writing my own novels for over three decades, I finally kicked myself in the ass and began putting down the stories that have been living in my head.
My first novel, THE SPECIMEN, was released through CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing in April 2014.
I am currently writing BLOOD MOTHER, a stand-alone vampiric novel - without vampires - due out in the spring of 2016. On the horizon is THE ABOMINATION, Book 2 in the Riders Saga, and most likely a 3rd book in the series with the tentative title of THE HORSEMEN.
Recently, I organized and edited WIDOWMAKERS, an anthology of dark fiction and poetry to help fellow author James Newman in a time of need.
Now that the dark closet in my subconscious has been opened, the monsters are clamoring to come out for a visit.
Many other novels will follow.
My first novel, THE SPECIMEN, was released through CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing in April 2014.
I am currently writing BLOOD MOTHER, a stand-alone vampiric novel - without vampires - due out in the spring of 2016. On the horizon is THE ABOMINATION, Book 2 in the Riders Saga, and most likely a 3rd book in the series with the tentative title of THE HORSEMEN.
Recently, I organized and edited WIDOWMAKERS, an anthology of dark fiction and poetry to help fellow author James Newman in a time of need.
Now that the dark closet in my subconscious has been opened, the monsters are clamoring to come out for a visit.
Many other novels will follow.
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May 15, 2016
Is it kosher to review an anthology in which you're a part of?
Who knows. But I've never been one to follow those etiquette rules anyway. In posting this review, I'm considering the quality of the other stories in the anthology minus my own and, I have to admit, Kahle has surrounded himself by one frighteningly talented group of authors.
Oh, and did I mention they're all perverse sickos too? Kahle included. :)
This anthology truly is a tremendous accomplishment and you'll find stories unlike your normal horror hor dourves. These stories will stick straight to your gut. From one of the best and most touching "man's best friend" motif to myriad tales of ungodly monsters, this collection has a little something for everyone. Congrats to Bloodshot Books on their first endeavor. A great success.
Who knows. But I've never been one to follow those etiquette rules anyway. In posting this review, I'm considering the quality of the other stories in the anthology minus my own and, I have to admit, Kahle has surrounded himself by one frighteningly talented group of authors.
Oh, and did I mention they're all perverse sickos too? Kahle included. :)
This anthology truly is a tremendous accomplishment and you'll find stories unlike your normal horror hor dourves. These stories will stick straight to your gut. From one of the best and most touching "man's best friend" motif to myriad tales of ungodly monsters, this collection has a little something for everyone. Congrats to Bloodshot Books on their first endeavor. A great success.
December 25, 2015
This is a great collection of monster stories that don't rely on the usual creeps like vampires, werewolves and so on. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I have it down to two. Pete Kahle's "Where the Sun Don't Shine" is very much my kind of visceral horror. It's a nasty, vile story, and I love it. Then again, Megan Neumann's "It Must Feed" got to me. There is just something very creepy and horrifying about that story. Another great story is Billie Sue Mosiman's "What Rough Beast?" It's incredibly bleak and depressing. Other stories I liked: "The New Governess" by Joshua Rex, "Good Ol' Buddy" by Rob Lammle and "Meemaw's Frogs" by Richard Dansky. These are all solid stories. You can't go wrong with this one. I also have a story in this book, and I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I've enjoyed the rest of this book.
November 16, 2015
Hours of Savory Nightmares!
Birthing ... Blood ... Shadows ... Gordy ... and More! As advertised ... These are not your usual monsters. Fantastic horror by writers who like to shock and horrify. This is a must-read antho!!
Birthing ... Blood ... Shadows ... Gordy ... and More! As advertised ... These are not your usual monsters. Fantastic horror by writers who like to shock and horrify. This is a must-read antho!!
December 17, 2019
A good anthology featuring monsters other than the usual zombies, vampires, and werewolves. I liked some better than others. Some of the stories were quite gory. A treat for the fan of monster horror.
August 8, 2016
Not only a great collection of stories but a very well put together anthology. I took my time reading this, story by story, and was really quite impressed with some new voices in horror fiction that were featured in the collection. It was certainly more than "average" and each story brought something new to the table. A couple favorites: Tunnel Vision by Jeremy Hepler, Only a Matter of Time by Rose Blackthorn and Meemaw's Frogs by Richard Dansky.
December 6, 2015
Pete Kahle follows his award-winning first novel with an outstanding anthology that collects horror writers on the rise with seasoned vets in the field. Notably, "In the Court of the Pumpkin King" by Adrian Cole, "Good Ol' Buddy" by Rob Lammle, and "Monsters" by Jeff Carlson are enough to keep you awake and your stomach churning. Had Kahle trimmed out a half-dozen or so, I would've easily given this 5 stars.
January 15, 2016
I received this book from a goodreads giveaway. Great read! One of the better collections of this sort I've read in quite awhile!
April 18, 2021
The aim of this anthology was to scare us with horrors that are not 'average'. As far as that aim is concerned, the authors have tried with utmost sincerity. Unfortunately, with Hollywood and the OTT platforms providing us with horror, especially body-horror of every possible variety, it has become difficult to shock and awe the readers with horror. Luckily, since the writing was competent, the book got read by me rather quickly.
The stories were readable and compact. My favourites were:
1. Joshua Rex's "The New Governess";
2. Adrian Chamberlin's " War Without an Enemy, Enemy Without a War";
3. Rob Lammie's "Good Ol' Buddy".
Several others were too reminiscent of 80-s B-grade horror movies. I also missed judicious application of humour, which might have made the stories more accurate in finding out our soft spots.
Nevertheless, the collection represents a wide variety of horrific stuff other than vampires, werewolves or zombies. So, if you are looking for some diversity in terms of horror, this is a solid compilation.
The stories were readable and compact. My favourites were:
1. Joshua Rex's "The New Governess";
2. Adrian Chamberlin's " War Without an Enemy, Enemy Without a War";
3. Rob Lammie's "Good Ol' Buddy".
Several others were too reminiscent of 80-s B-grade horror movies. I also missed judicious application of humour, which might have made the stories more accurate in finding out our soft spots.
Nevertheless, the collection represents a wide variety of horrific stuff other than vampires, werewolves or zombies. So, if you are looking for some diversity in terms of horror, this is a solid compilation.
November 9, 2017
For as many stories as there were in this anthology, I only really liked a few of them, and I will certainly be following those authors further. I found myself skimming through much of the latter half of the book, just to finish it. (Although, I'm sure having the latest book by one of my favorite authors staring me in the face for the past week, awaiting its turn, wasn't helping.) All in all, it was just okay for me. Not bad, but not great, either.
August 13, 2018
👍GREAT HORROR.....and not one zombie
I was more then a little thrilled to get through so many great horror tales, by talented authors.
The best thing is the fact that this book left me determined to start the second book.
I have been getting disappointed with the genre lately and I will Not read anymore post apocalyptic, vamp, zombie, werewolf, alien invasion books. After a while, they all read the same.
Bravo Mr Kahle.
I was more then a little thrilled to get through so many great horror tales, by talented authors.
The best thing is the fact that this book left me determined to start the second book.
I have been getting disappointed with the genre lately and I will Not read anymore post apocalyptic, vamp, zombie, werewolf, alien invasion books. After a while, they all read the same.
Bravo Mr Kahle.
May 7, 2017
Easily one of the scariest and best anthologies I've ever read! Every story was different and top-notch. I would jump at the chance to read any of these authors in other settings.
This is the first book I've read from Bloodshot Books, and it's set a great precedent for the publisher! I look forward to many more great titles.
This is the first book I've read from Bloodshot Books, and it's set a great precedent for the publisher! I look forward to many more great titles.
May 25, 2016
A stellar short story anthology. The horror stories, each featuring a unique and terrifying monster, are well worth the price of admission. Horror anthologies can sometimes be inconsistent. This one most certainly is not.
July 10, 2016
Excellent!!
This is definitely not a book of your average monster. The stories run the gamut from all types of horror to urban fantasy. I have found a few new authors to add to my favorites list.
I would recommend this book to anyone tired of the same everyday horrors.
This is definitely not a book of your average monster. The stories run the gamut from all types of horror to urban fantasy. I have found a few new authors to add to my favorites list.
I would recommend this book to anyone tired of the same everyday horrors.
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