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Anthropophagus
04-24-2016, 03:36 AM
I have read lots of books over the years but my trouble is sticking at it.

Once i start i finish the book but i may not pick up another for months even years.Sometimes i read three or four books then stop,and after a long time pick up another.I cannot keep the fluidity of reading going.

I am a slow reader,i read every word and syllable so takes me a long time to get to the end,i don't like speed reading.If the author spends a long time to write then it is only fair i give them the same whilst reading.

Of course it has to be horror but i don't want over long books like King for example,and nothing too intellectual like Barker.Although i love both their movies but don't want to get involved in the books as i doubt i could make the course.

I love Shaun Hutson,simple stories with plenty gore to satisfy my bloodlust,and i have also read lots of James Herbert in the past, but what can you guys recommend.As i said i don't want long stories but one that can chill me to the bone and fulfil the gore content would be nice.

TheBossInTheWall
04-24-2016, 05:45 AM
Prodigal Blues by Gary Braunbeck.

It is incredible. Its 272 pages. It will chill you and fulfill your desire for gore. I HIGHLY suggest not reading the summary given for the book wherever you check it out. I realize it might be suggesting a lot to buy a book without knowing something about it, but the summary ruins one part of the book that is the main shock of the book. I reiterate the book is incredible.

The Woods Are Dark by Richard Laymon, 274 pages.

Gore, not sure how chilling it is. Its been a while since I read it.

Splatter-Punks: The Definitive Anthology (Short stories.)

Hogg by Samuel Delany, 288 pages.

I haven't read it, but its supposed to be incredibly gory. Like stomach turning.

Anthropophagus
04-30-2016, 12:48 AM
Any other suggestions?

The Bloofer Lady
04-30-2016, 05:00 AM
The Pariah by Graham Masterton

Maybe something by Ramsey Campbell?

Dead Bad Things
04-30-2016, 05:33 PM
Horror books ::love:: Get yerself a library card and go nuts! Sometimes ya can find horror lit. guides in the reference section...Gotta coupla name I can drop....
Al Sarrantino
Paula Guran
Ellen Datlow
Dennis Etchison
David Wellington