Restless Highways

Restless Highways, by Melissa L. Webb, is a collection of dark, angry, creepy, scary stories--in other words--it's a hit! Many short story collections are written for one, specific audience. Ms. Webb's collection appeals to both adults and young adults. The suspense that she creates in each story is developed so quickly that when the story suddenly ends, it is as though she has slammed her reader into a brick wall, only to have him rub his head unsure of what has just happened! And then, it comes to the reader that there is more to each story--more that Webb requires the reader to bring to the story. Not only are these ghastly stories good for camp fires and Halloween, but they can also be used in a high school classroom. Ms. Webb show more accomplishes what she sets out to do--tell a good story or two. She also accomplishes what she may not have anticipated--she requires her readers to think and participate in her stories. Brava! show less

Great short stories! As promised perfect for “around the campfire”!!! They grabbed you… pulled you in… freaked you out… then left you alone to deal with the consequences! It works! But some just really made me feel more… want more! Which is probably the point, but these are a couple I would LOVE to hear more about=
Arrival: with the cage in the lot… perfect beginning… would LOVE the rest!
Fair Warning: the girl that ‘knows’ things about the town… why, how and what else does she know?? What happens next or what came before??
I also can’t wait to get and read Weaver of Darkness now that I’ve read the Black Days and White Knights short!!!
Fun collection of shorts that make you think a little too much of what may be show more in the dark, or wonder who, or what, is really making that noise!?!? show less

An interesting anthology of stories that range from fearsome to simple tales of life. While covering an incredible amount of topics this book still manages to fit together with not a single tale seeming to not belong.

A very eclectic collection of short stories exploring horror in may aspects. Some of them were more inclusive then others, a couple of the stories left me shaking my head. Over all, a good book for some quick horror.

Great! An intriguing grouping of shorts that leave you wanting more. Webb's writings give you just enough of a taste that your mind races ahead. Her horror is palpable in just a few sentences. I will be looking forward to reading more of Webb's books.

Melissa Webb has put together a cluster of thrilling stories, ranging from suspenseful to horrifying. As a compilation, I felt that some of the stories were short and sweet, with potential to develop into something more. There were other stories, however, I felt were incomplete and lacking in maintaining the reader's attention. Out of all the tales, I liked the unexpected twist-ending of "You Never Know What You'll Find," which I also felt had the most developed characters. I also found "The Message," like several other stories to have a nice touch of dark humor. Finally, I thought that "Forever" was a nice juxtaposition to all the fantasy vampire tales out there these days.

This author is very talented and has a unique writing style. Her stories are short but sweet. She is very descriptive and her stories are very captivating. They have deeper messages if you look below the surface. I really wish that some of the stories were longer and went a little more in depth. Overall I loved the majority of the stories, and found the plots and twists rewarding. I am now a fan. However, a few left me saying "what was that all about?" or "Was this a teaser for a longer story or book coming out later?". My least favorites were His Dark Ink, "Fair Warning", "Cockroaches and Peeps" and "Intrusion". My favorites which really freaked me out were "The Message" and "Forever". "What the Fates Decide" was a real cool show more interpretation of the game of life, and good vs evil. "The Black Keys" and "The Hands of Time" could easily be a script for "The Twighlight Zone". I really like the twist in the story "You Never Know What You Will Find" and the good feelings that I felt when I read "Where We Belong". I really wanted to go there myself! I recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author show less