They Lurk by Ronald Malfi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
**4.5-stars rounded up**
This 2014-novella collection has been lovingly-repackaged and rereleased by Titan Books and Tantor Audio.
I am so pleased with how the cover pairs with Ghostwritten. I really enjoyed that collection as well and feel like these two would make quite a duo on the shelves.
The stories included are: They Lurk, Skullbelly, The Separation, The Stranger, After the Fade and Fierce.
I felt the arrangement was great, as my favorite story was the first one and my least favorite was last, but by least favorite, we’re still talking like a solid 3.5-star rounded up.
Ronald Malfi is one of my favorite authors. Truth be told, I’m a bit of a fangirl, but honestly, I feel like this collection has something for every Horror Reader to enjoy.
Each story had it’s own vibe, but the one thing they all had was a overriding creepiness as the narrative unfolded. There were times I was feeling like Bone White vibes, other times I was getting The Mist, I was hooked.
I listened to the audiobook and would definitely recommend that as a medium. Both narrators did an incredible job bringing these stories to life. Well done!
It’s rare for me to find a short-story collection that works for me so well. This was fantastic. I can’t praise Malfi enough. Every time I pick up one of his books, I’m reminded of how in love I am with the tone and delivery of his stories.
Chef’s freaking kiss!!!
Thank you so much to the publisher, Tantor Audio and Titan Books, for providing me with copies to read and review. I’m working my way through Malfi’s backlist and these rereleases are certainly helpful!!
If you love Horror and have yet to read Malfi, you need to change that ASAP. 10-out-of-10 recommend!!!
