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Midnight Somewhere: A Short-Story Collection
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From Bram Stoker Award–nominated author Johnny Compton, From Bram Stoker Award–nominated author Johnny Compton,
Midnight Somewhere
Midnight SomewhereMidnight Somewhere
is a frightening collection of thought-provoking stories perfect for fans of Stephen King’s is a frightening collection of thought-provoking stories perfect for fans of Stephen King’s
Night Shift
Night ShiftNight Shift
, Tananarive Due’s , Tananarive Due’s
The Wishing Pool
The Wishing PoolThe Wishing Pool
, and the work of Junji Ito., and the work of Junji Ito.
A man gets into a car that can take him anywhere he can imagine—including the past, into the worst mistake of his life, a memory he does not want to relive, cannot escape, and is even more afraid to alter …
A seemingly harmless, forgettable film about “alien hand syndrome” inspires a wave of self-harm among viewers—and even stranger things among those who become obsessed with it …
A woman tries to bring her dead lover to life through a macabre ritual that requires attacking his corpse. Is it because she longs to be with him again … or because the two of them have unfinished business?
The assorted characters in this thrilling collection encounter horrors that range from mysterious to murderous, discovering that darkness can find anyone, anywhere, at any hour of the day. After all, it’s always Midnight SomewhereMidnight Somewhere …
A man gets into a car that can take him anywhere he can imagine—including the past, into the worst mistake of his life, a memory he does not want to relive, cannot escape, and is even more afraid to alter …
A seemingly harmless, forgettable film about “alien hand syndrome” inspires a wave of self-harm among viewers—and even stranger things among those who become obsessed with it …
A woman tries to bring her dead lover to life through a macabre ritual that requires attacking his corpse. Is it because she longs to be with him again … or because the two of them have unfinished business?
The assorted characters in this thrilling collection encounter horrors that range from mysterious to murderous, discovering that darkness can find anyone, anywhere, at any hour of the day. After all, it’s always Midnight SomewhereMidnight Somewhere …
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“Good mix of short stories, a few were mid…. But didn’t draw away from the good.”
“It is very rare that a short story collection contains so many hits in one book! There were so many stories that I absolutely loved. This reminded me of an adult "Scary Stories to tell in the Dark". These stories varied in length and tone but a good chunk of them really made my skin crawl. I recommend this book if you are looking for a great short story collection!”
“received as a NetGalley arc in exchange for an honest review
This was a great mix of short stories. They are horror, but many are casual and cozy enough to be told around a campfire or give off similar vibes to a museum of oddities. The characters and plot are eclectic but the writing is consistently clear and quirky.”
“Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review!
My first Johnny Compton book was The Spite House, and it was quite enjoyable. So when I saw another one of his work up for grabs, I went for it.
I’ve always found it difficult to rate and review books with multiple stories, and this one had like over 20 short stories? If one was top tier and others were mid, how do you lump them together as one? Somehow I didn’t have this issue, because most of the stories in this collection blew my mind. So good.
You have a bit of everything. Black mirror vibes? Check. Ghosts? Check. Human nature? Check. Monsters? Also, check. It’s amazing how many different horror genres Compton managed to capture in these stories, and for sure, everyone will be able to find at least one story that terrifies them. Many of them will be swirling around in my head for days, I know that for sure.
Writing wise, depending on the narrator, background, and vibe, Compton is able to make it all flow smoothly. Some are witty even, and when something is more dark, expect to find the tone and style a lot more serious. In short, it is so versatile. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves short stories. Or even if they don’t love short stories, they should still check it out.”
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