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Though each story may be quite different in subject and tone from the others, all three are extremely well-crafted reads. None waste any time in delivering gripping and suspenseful stories which are as relentless as they come. As a whole, the book exhibits a nice spectrum of horror, containing scares that range from subtle creepiness to outlandish violence. Like H.P. Lovecraft, the narratives have unclassifiable supernatural elements which defy typical categorization like so many ripoff "zombie" or "vampire" stories. While many modern horror stories also hew to a certain code and rhythm in their rules for the heroes, villains and plots, these tales do not. So a big part of the collection's appeal is their skewering of typical genre conventions in delivering fresh, unconventional scares.

The first story, "Baby's Beast," is arguably the weakest, if only for the fact that it's the most traditional of the lot. Young family, haunted house... But again, how the story unfolds is exciting and different from the usual fare, with a sharp ending too.

The next story, "Black Science," is astounding for the fact that it is written in the first-person plural, i.e. "We did this. We thought that." The unique voice enlivens the entire experience and really makes the reader feel as if they are part of the ship's crew, the nifty antiheroes in this Gothic sea adventure.

"Samhain," the final story, is the longest and contains more pure terror than the others. It starts with a proverbial group of partying teens but goes to a very dark place by the end. I can't recall ever seeing anyone else use a Halloween party as the backdrop for a horror story, but it is an obvious setting which is mined superbly for maximum fright. Once things start going, there is not a moment's rest, as the stakes get continuously raised to the wild finale. Reading this story is the equivalent of entering a fabulously bizarre and gruesome funhouse.

For some, these stories might be too intense since they do not adhere to familiar and comforting horror tropes. But to genre fans of King, Lovecraft or "V/H/S," this mini-anthology is a genuinely scary read.


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3vil Volume 1 Mike Miller 9781499143041 Books Reviews

Masterful, dark tales of terror, each voiced from a unique perspective. Miller has a talent for creating dynamic characters, a vivd setting and turning overwrought horror cliches upside down. If you enjoy the tales of H.P. Lovecraft, you should check out this series of short stories.
It is a rare thing indeed for a novel to transport the reader so fully into the world, that they feel not only a part of the story, but an impending sense of paranoia in the outside world, yet this is exactly what 3VIL does...and does in three separate short stories at that. 3VIL is a triumph of horror and suspense that must be read by fans not only of horror, but of storytelling in general.

Each story is masterfully executed, utilizing a combination of familiar devices, yet introducing novel elements in both perspective (the final story being written in 1st person plural) and genre (the second story, a mashup of classic horror and seafaring adventure) that will leave you wanting more (a good thing volume 2 and 3 were released not long afterward!)

With the recent advent of horror anthology films ('VHS', the 'ABCs of Death') 3VIL comes at a perfect time for casual and diehard horror fans alike. In fact, I must admit that I would love to see a filmed adaptation of each of these stories. Hollywood take note!
Scary & entertaining!
Really enjoyed these stories. The author uses succinct / descriptive language without bogging down in mundane details. Great page turner. Perfect summer read.
Though each story may be quite different in subject and tone from the others, all three are extremely well-crafted reads. None waste any time in delivering gripping and suspenseful stories which are as relentless as they come. As a whole, the book exhibits a nice spectrum of horror, containing scares that range from subtle creepiness to outlandish violence. Like H.P. Lovecraft, the narratives have unclassifiable supernatural elements which defy typical categorization like so many ripoff "zombie" or "vampire" stories. While many modern horror stories also hew to a certain code and rhythm in their rules for the heroes, villains and plots, these tales do not. So a big part of the collection's appeal is their skewering of typical genre conventions in delivering fresh, unconventional scares.

The first story, "Baby's Beast," is arguably the weakest, if only for the fact that it's the most traditional of the lot. Young family, haunted house... But again, how the story unfolds is exciting and different from the usual fare, with a sharp ending too.

The next story, "Black Science," is astounding for the fact that it is written in the first-person plural, i.e. "We did this. We thought that." The unique voice enlivens the entire experience and really makes the reader feel as if they are part of the ship's crew, the nifty antiheroes in this Gothic sea adventure.

"Samhain," the final story, is the longest and contains more pure terror than the others. It starts with a proverbial group of partying teens but goes to a very dark place by the end. I can't recall ever seeing anyone else use a Halloween party as the backdrop for a horror story, but it is an obvious setting which is mined superbly for maximum fright. Once things start going, there is not a moment's rest, as the stakes get continuously raised to the wild finale. Reading this story is the equivalent of entering a fabulously bizarre and gruesome funhouse.

For some, these stories might be too intense since they do not adhere to familiar and comforting horror tropes. But to genre fans of King, Lovecraft or "V/H/S," this mini-anthology is a genuinely scary read.