Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification by Gregory L. Norris


Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification
Title : Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification
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ISBN : 0615912028
ISBN-10 : 9780615912028
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 388
Publication : First published November 1, 2013

"From a filmmaker’s perspective, these stories are truly cinematic, with compelling plots and well-drawn characters ... It’s anthologies like these that will inspire a new generation of storytellers and keep the current ones working overtime to move and entertain." From the Foreword by Patrick Rea, director of the Lionsgate Film, Nailbiter. Their desiccated corpses creep through dusty desert crypts and cursed bogs; crowded old world bazaars and desolate no man's lands. Most of all, they haunt the darkest of our dreams, unleash the deepest of our fears, for once they were us. Exhume terrifying secrets and unravel truths best left entombed. A horror anthology including tales from H. P. Lovecraft, T.G. Arsenault, Michael Bailey, Eric S. Brown, Judi Ann Calhoun, Tracy L. Carbone, Karen Dent, Roxanne Dent, Jonathan Dubey, Allen Dusk, Melissa M. Gates, Marianne Halbert, David Hayes, Michael Hughes, Joe Knetter, Esther S. Leiper-Estabrooks, John McIlveen, Gregory L. Norris, Philip C. Perron, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, Douglas B. Poirier, James Pratt, M.J. Preston, Kyle Rader, Suzanne Robb, Gord Rollo, Lawrence Santoro, Brett A. Savory, B.E. Scully, Henry Snider, and Erin Thorne.

Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification Reviews

  • Sydney

    “Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification” is a superb collection of unsettling, disquieting tales with a vast range of tones, styles, and voices. Esther M. Leiper-Estabrooks’ “Death in a High Place” is a seductive introduction to a compilation of pieces which place a contemporary slant on an ancient art. The interpretations on the theme here are broad enough to keep it fresh, interesting, and unique--and all lead up to Lovecraft’s “Under the Pyramids”, which serves as inspiration, but is also met with the talent of his modern peers. Some of the pieces use first and second person narratives which are evocative and hypnotic; others are simply well-told, artfully crafted stories all worthy in their own right. The imagery and language used throughout pays homage to the cultural depth and historical significance of the sacred practice, but applies some new angles, ideas, and flair which sets it apart from traditional stories dealing with this concept. There are several riveting stories with pleasantly unexpected twists, and some that successfully employ dark humor and wit....all in all, an excellent collection comprised of many familiar names in the industry and some new ones, too. Highly recommended for fans of classic horror series, both literary and cinematic, such as Tales from the Crypt and The Outer Limits. Don’t miss this one.

  • Wayne's

    There are some great stories in here and some fairly ordinary. It is worth reading and the digital copy worth the purchase price.

  • PJ

    A great collection of authors. Run-off 31 is a great short.

  • Michael Kochuga

    I found this compilation quite enjoyable. The stories are sometimes a little loose on the 'mummy' feeling, but if one accepts a more modern iteration of this classic monster then these tales will hit home soundly. Many stories carry unique feelings to them, and inspire various levels of response in the reader, keeping for a fresh feeling as you drive through the various stories.



    Reveiw of a free contest copy via GoodReads.

  • Joseph Patchen

    Open my review on lurid-lit.com.