On the Third Day of Christmas, Rebecca @ Bending the Spine Reviews The Christmas Gift by Damein Kelly
I
am very excited to be part of this event!!! I recently reviewed an awesome
Christmas book that was extremely different from any other Christmas book I
have read before. Hope you enjoy.
Description
The season of giving is
a season of darkness; a season of extended nights and twilight days. And the
gifts of the season aren’t always the kind you’d hope to receive.
The Christmas Gifts: a
collection of twelve tales of the uncanny, where unusual gifts - be they rare,
unexpected, inappropriate or even unwanted - come wrapped in a piece of that
seasonal darkness.
When loving your friend
means denying your hunger. When the luster of gold doesn't stop it being a
chain. When giving is another word for sacrifice. This is the Christmas
Macabre. Little children walk with monsters—Saints with Devils. Everyone wears
red.
Give the gift of the
macabre this holiday. Suggested for mature readers. (Goodreads)
Book Details
Title: The Christmas Gifts
Author: Damien Kelly
Publisher: lulu.com
Release Date:
September 20, 2011
ISBN-10: 1447830628
ISBN-13: 978-1447830627
Source: Author
Review
Generally Christmas
stories are sweet and all about spreading a little holiday cheer. The Christmas
Gifts is twelve short stories that go a bit of a different route.
This is my first
experience reading any Christmas horror stories. When I agreed to review The
Christmas Gifts I had no idea I would like it so much, but the description and
cover is right on, so I had nothing to worry about. I love a good short story
and these are little horror gems that where very satisfying to devour.
I loved these dark tales
each one different from the next. There where twist and turns, paranormal, and
humor that was nicely unexpected. One of my favorite stories was actually a
non-paranormal about a woman getting her last vengeful present from her late
husband.
Damien Kelly is an
author I will be putting on my “watch for next project list!” I loved his sense
of dark comedy and the steady voice he placed throughout The Christmas Gifts.
Happy Reading,
Rebecca
Awesome!
Reread worthy.
Recommended For
Adults:
For language, violence
Want to get to know Damien Kelly better? Then be sure to check out the Nineth Day of Christmas, as Damien will be guest posting.
Want to get to know Damien Kelly better? Then be sure to check out the Nineth Day of Christmas, as Damien will be guest posting.
I'm not really into horror stories but that is so interesting! I've never heard of Christmas horror stories before. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again for having me on Cana! I am super excited to come back and read Damien's post! He is so awesome!!!
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