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michael_benavidez's review
5.0
NOTE:
This is a review centered around the three anthology releases by Blood Rites Horror (Bitter Chills, Parasite Gods, and Wild Violence) as a whole. This is done because while the three themes are all different, the intent and success within each are the same. Showcasing a wide cast of indie talents, new and established, this Blood Rites Trilogy has something for everyone.
Blood Rites Horror is an up and coming independent publishing press that has seen the release of Those You Killed (Christopher Badcock), Miracle Sin (Marcus Hawke) and Hide (Nick Harper) with many more set for release.
In this trilogy of anthologies they have set out a large net to bring out horror authors from all corners. From established indie authors to those making their debut, these three books showcase the diamonds in the rough of an ever growing market. Each story is unique, each anthology brings a separate challenge and style, and the authors are all on their A games in them.
From literary horror to fun b-movie styled adventures, there is something for everyone in each of these anthologies.
This is a review centered around the three anthology releases by Blood Rites Horror (Bitter Chills, Parasite Gods, and Wild Violence) as a whole. This is done because while the three themes are all different, the intent and success within each are the same. Showcasing a wide cast of indie talents, new and established, this Blood Rites Trilogy has something for everyone.
Blood Rites Horror is an up and coming independent publishing press that has seen the release of Those You Killed (Christopher Badcock), Miracle Sin (Marcus Hawke) and Hide (Nick Harper) with many more set for release.
In this trilogy of anthologies they have set out a large net to bring out horror authors from all corners. From established indie authors to those making their debut, these three books showcase the diamonds in the rough of an ever growing market. Each story is unique, each anthology brings a separate challenge and style, and the authors are all on their A games in them.
From literary horror to fun b-movie styled adventures, there is something for everyone in each of these anthologies.
weathersreadsgarbage's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Anthologies can always be a touch hit or miss, but overall this is a net good with a solid understanding of the prompt. Nature is scary as hell and I really appreciate the variety of nature here.
My personal favorites are Spencer Hamilton's The Overnight Forest which mixes religious horror with nature horror and K.A. Schultz's The Perigean Turn which is more of a bitter sweet ocean story.
My personal favorites are Spencer Hamilton's The Overnight Forest which mixes religious horror with nature horror and K.A. Schultz's The Perigean Turn which is more of a bitter sweet ocean story.
catsluvcoffee's review
4.0
Blood Rite Horror has released a trilogy of anthologies: Bitter Chills, a composition of winter themed horror; Parasite Gods, tales of gods and monsters; and now Wild Violence with its nature and wildlife motif. Of course, in all anthologies there are stories that resonate more than others with certain readers. My favorites:
Spencer Hamilton's "The Overnight Forest" was a brutal way of kicking off this anthology with its censure of the Catholic Church's sins.
"Islands of Trees" by Aiden Merchant follows a man and his dog through a post-apocalyptical landscape of monstrous plants and animals. I'm always a sucker for a dog but the world building was so intriguing I wanted more.
In "Furry Skins" by L. Pine, hunter Jack Shaw is up against an unknown creature. Jack's a stereotypical macho type so I was rooting for the beast from the start.
Carla Eliot's "In the Beginning" tackled religion as well, in the form of the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve.
Bloody and ferocious, this was a solid anthology with a great range of topics and themes.
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Spencer Hamilton's "The Overnight Forest" was a brutal way of kicking off this anthology with its censure of the Catholic Church's sins.
"Islands of Trees" by Aiden Merchant follows a man and his dog through a post-apocalyptical landscape of monstrous plants and animals. I'm always a sucker for a dog but the world building was so intriguing I wanted more.
In "Furry Skins" by L. Pine, hunter Jack Shaw is up against an unknown creature. Jack's a stereotypical macho type so I was rooting for the beast from the start.
Carla Eliot's "In the Beginning" tackled religion as well, in the form of the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve.
Bloody and ferocious, this was a solid anthology with a great range of topics and themes.
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karlakayjenniges's review
5.0
I can't say enough about how excellent these anthologies are from some truly amazing independent authors.
There is so much diversity and creativity from each authors voices and just enough unsettling moments that causes those spine tingles and goose chills.
As one that loves to spend time in nature, I really loved this anthology.
I am looking forward to more stories in upcoming releases from Blood Rites Horror!
There is so much diversity and creativity from each authors voices and just enough unsettling moments that causes those spine tingles and goose chills.
As one that loves to spend time in nature, I really loved this anthology.
I am looking forward to more stories in upcoming releases from Blood Rites Horror!
stephrabig's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Pedophilia
Content warnings are for the first story.bozzi1's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
This is the third anthology I’ve read from Blood Rites Horror and it’s another solid collection. Thanks to the variety of authors, there’s a story here for every horror fan. My personal favorites were Furry Skins by L. Pine and Inside Out by Grace Reynolds.
still_reading_sam's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.5
A great collection of horror stories that centre around the natural world. It's hard to pick a favourite out of these are all so so good. Another cracking Blood Rites Anthology!
michaelrgoodwin's review
5.0
If you haven't carved out a spot for this one on your shelves yet, do so right now. This collection contains some absolutely fantastic pieces of writing, and includes a humble offering from yours truly, a story called POWER LINES.
The stories within are so diverse from one to the next, but as a collective experience they all mesh together in a way that unsettles you, raises the hairs on your neck, and straight up scares you. What's more, some of them challenge the concept of horror head on, showing the reader that there is so much more to horror than scary, gory bits.
Sometimes, horror is in your backyard, just beyond the tree line.
I was blown away by these stories, and I am honored to be included with such great talent.
The stories within are so diverse from one to the next, but as a collective experience they all mesh together in a way that unsettles you, raises the hairs on your neck, and straight up scares you. What's more, some of them challenge the concept of horror head on, showing the reader that there is so much more to horror than scary, gory bits.
Sometimes, horror is in your backyard, just beyond the tree line.
I was blown away by these stories, and I am honored to be included with such great talent.
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