Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology by C.P. Dunphey

Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology Reviews

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  G.A. Miller

  This anthology contains some very well crafted tales of Body Horror by a diverse group of talented authors.
  
  For example, "The Always Watching Eye" by Gary Power and "Porphyria" by John S. McFarland are chilling tales that draw you deep into despair and terror as they progress to their terrifying conclusions.
  
  In fairness, I won't comment on my own contribution, but I will applaud C.P. Dunphey and Gehenna & Hinnom publishers on an excellent job curating this large collection.
  
  Oh, and as author Carl R. Jennings would suggest, if you happen to hear the distinct scratching noise of a cicada, be afraid. Be very afraid, indeed.
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  Kelly

  A fun collection of nightmares!
  
  Read my full take here:
  Years Best Body Horror 2017 Anthology
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  Pamela D. Jarnagin

  Sad Year for Horror
  
  2017 was a sad year for Horror if,indeed, this anthology represents that year's best.
  
  What passes for horror these days is primarily gore and violence, as this collection of mostly disappointing and underwhelming stories demonstrates.
  
  When I choose to read horror, I want to be riveted by fear and dread, tinged with a compulsion to keep reading because I HAVE to know how it ends. What l DON'T want is to be revolted by a deluge of senseless violence and bloodletting that compels me to stop reading and scan ahead for a better story.
  
  Please don't misunderstand me. I am no weak-stomached, lily-livered, flowers-and-butterflies-only wimp of a horror fan. I can take, and appreciate blood and guts just fine, thank you very much, when appropriate to the unfolding of a well-told story.
  
  What I find objectionable is writing that confuses the ultimate gross-out for true horror. Too many of today's horror writers seem to rely on that tactic, which, in my opinion, demonstrates immaturity, laziness, and a dearth of creativity and skill.
  
  Notable exceptions to these disappointing stories include Babel.
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  Henk Wester

  Great Body Horror Anthology Ranging from the Bizarre to the Disturbing
  
  I managed to read this anthology over the course of three months through my busy schedule. Very few of the stories were duds where as the vast majority was entertaining in their own twisted ways.
  
  Some of the stories were gross, others disturbing, some frightening, and others just weird or bizarre.
  
  Other than this book, I couldn't find many other horror anthologies that focuses so in-depth on the specific subject matter.
  
  Highly recommend if you find the sub-horror genre of body horror especially fascinating and frightening.
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  Andreu

  Spky Szn
  
  Good read overall! Pretty solid anthology for anyone needing a short story fix. Not for the meek of heart, though
  
  Five stars