A fun collection of supernatural story telling! The stories follow the same thread in that they all revolve around games. The variety of play makes them all stand out on their own. A few authors that I’ve read before and really enjoyed in this book were Charlaine Harris, Scott Sigler and Laura Lippman. Harris brings Sookie Stackhouse into this short story not as the main character, but with a supporting role that helps create a really cool story. Sigler’s “The Case of the Haunted Safeway” was a great piece of storytelling where the characters were made alive, even though some of them were ghosts. My favorite story of the bunch was “Jammed” by Seanan McGuire, which creatively combined roller derby and a chimera. The last tale of the bunch was also a favorite, “Bell, Book, and Candlepin” by Toni L. P. Kelner, which mixed together a werewolf, witch, and bowling alley. Overall, an engaging group of stories.
S. by Doug Dorst
I liked what I read, but I couldn't get through it. I would need to devote a lot more attention to this book, but I don't have the time to dedicate to it.
So much better than the first two! I'm glad I gave this one a chance.
This was painful to get through, but I had heard this series takes a turn for the better with book 3 and that is the case for me. Karen Murphy is one of the most frustrating characters ever, and I almost quit this book on several occasions because of her.
Very likeable characters...something original and fun!
Wanted to like it and tried to like, but I didn't. I listened to version that the author read, and I didn't enjoy his narration.
Great example of overcoming a life changing event with God's help.






