Hex-periments by Keith Anthony Baird

Hex-periments Reviews

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  Sarah Huntington

  I need to mention that I do have a story in this amazing anthology, obviously, I did not read my own because it's rubbish. I'm just kidding (I hope ;) )
  So this review is for everyone else's stories.
  Dark bio-tech anthology is the theme. A person could literally go wild with the concept, and everyone did. The stories are all very different but do stick to the theme really well. There are so many interpretations and amazing ideas that it's a wonder this book doesn't actually bite.
  I read a story every evening and more than a few gave me genuine chills.
  From nature taking revenge, experiments going wrong, evil forces being unleashed, and humanity acting far too late.
  Some of the stories are as dark as they come, some are scary, but all are extremely special. There is magic in this book. Tales that will make you stop and think deeply and stories that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.
  And of course, the book is for charity and also has a brilliant foreword by the insanely talented C.J Tudor.
  Truly, you cannot call yourself a fan of horror if this book is missing from your shelf.
  
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  Annabelle Chambers

  Awesome book. Not a dudd story in it. You get trees after revenge, spells gone wrong, experiments gone wrong and a fungus thing from another dimension wiping the world out. I wasn't sure this was my thing but it was
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  Adam Hulse

  Incredible Collection
  
  The only downside of this anthology is that it is impossible to pick a favourite story. Every one was a pleasure to read whether it be darkly mischievous or wonderfully poignant. The concept brought out the best in those authors I had read before while I have found a clutch of new writers who's work I will be seeking out immediately.
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  J! (Paper Cuts Live)

  Hex-Periments is an Anthology from the minds of Keith Anthony Baird and Ross Jeffery. The two of them brought their super powers together and assembled an all-star cast to bring us a collection of stories full of dark, gory, brutal biotech horror.
  
  Now initially I didn’t think it was going to be my thing. Biotech isn’t my top favorite horror genre, but when I found out it is a charity anthology, with the proceeds benefiting The Bristol Methodist Centre, I decided to check it out.
  
  One can’t help but to get excited when looking at the table of contents and seeing some of our favorite indie writers. Not only did Keith Anthony Baird and Ross Jeffery contribute, but we have selections from Kev Harrison, Tracy Fahey, Anthony Self and Villimey Mist. Writers I’m familiar with. Those alone made this collection a winner for me.
  
  Additionally, I used this anthology to sample other writers and discover voices new to me. No disappointments here.
  
  It was fun to see how each writer crafted their story around the biotech theme. Although it’s not my favorite horror, I never found myself bored or wandering. The stories are quite gripping, several taking sharp twists, and surprising me how graphic and gory they are.
  
  “Those Damn Trees,” By David Sodergren started things off, and it takes a turn somewhere in the middle that just made me realize I’m in for a ride.
  
  My favorite out of the bunch is probably “They Came From The Rocks,” from Villimey Mist. I enjoy mixing up the style and presentation at times. This one is pretty much told just through emails, and she nails the language normally used in emails.
  
  I can probably sit here and break apart each story, but I think that takes away the fun and thrill of reading an Anthology full of writers with different backgrounds and styles. Besides, there isn’t a flat story in the bunch.
  
  And with a line-up like this, coming together to create something for a charity, this is a must have for you.
  
  The Bristol Methodist Centre provides on a daily basis food, showers, access to computers, laundry services, a clothing store, healthcare clinics, 1 on 1 support, access to drugs and alcohol support services, housing support and benefit advice, as well as friendship and the option for additional support when needed.
  
  Find out more at
  www.methodist-centre.org.uk
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  Elliot Harper

  This is a wonderful anthology of dark, sci-fi which focuses on biotech. Due to those parameters, the writers find ways to innovate their stories and come in hard with the weird and strange. Keith and Ross have done a great job putting this book together, and it’s for a worthy cause. Read this book.
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  Jayanne Rahal

  A dark biotech anthology with all the makings of a great short horror story collection. I was pleased to recognise some author names but even more pleased to collect a bunch more recommendations for writers I haven’t had the pleasure to read! Not one of these stories was a dud: some shone more than others for me (Those Damn Trees, The Great Withering, The Kelp, What the Waves Return, Born Of A Barbed Wire Womb) but all had something individual to bring and fit the theme well.
  
  I love that the proceeds of this go to charity and I really enjoyed the mini blurbs surrounding each author at the end of the stories. Looking forward to adding many budding books to my list from this!
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  Kathy K

  Not my cup of tea, but interesting nonetheless. Some stories were stellar, some, not so much. The main focus is creature horror where some entity is grown from an experiment gone awry. The gross factor is high with this one.
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  ZenWhisperReader

  The idea of giving proceeds of this book is a very commendable act and for that I have rated this book highly in regards to that but there are some very fascinating tales involved as well.
  The children that have characteristics of plants was one of my favorite and I would like to see it developed more and into a full story. It was left slightly open ended and I would love to see how Mother Nature gave back her just deserts!
  The Kelp was a great way to end the book with taking a dab at the ever popular cosmic tales of Cthulhu.
  I recommend picking this up and giving back to a great cause and I want to thank all the Authors, publishers, etc involved.
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  Kirsty Mills

  All good stories, some 4* some 3* all with the same theme. Easy reading but some were a little too similar to stand out. I'd gladly pick up a book by any of these authors.
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  Nikki in Niagara

  A gripping anthology of stories themed around experiments. While the majority are based on scientific experiments, other are more vague such as the one that involves a witch trying black magic for the first time. I highly enjoyed almost all the stories with only a few being less than stellar.
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  Anthony Self

  I may be a little biased, as one of my stories is in the collection, but Hex-Periments is a rare breed of a short story collection, in that every story is exceptional, both in technical prowess and engagement. You'll be lucky to find another anthology that has as much gore, suspense, thrills and entertainment.