- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Dafina - kensington (May 30 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0758213530
- ISBN-13: 978-0758213532
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #989,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Award-winning horror writer Massey (Within the Shadows) offers an uneven but spirited collection of short fiction that largely concerns bad guys getting their comeuppance. Massey is best when giving himself the time to flesh out his characters, as he does in "The Sting," the story of an arrogant lawyer and his phobias; the lawyer's a jerk, but he's got authentic, identifiable motives that make the firecracker ending really pop. "The Secret Door," about a smart high school grad forced to work as a janitor in a building with a mysterious room, conversely features a likable, believable narrator with a hopeful fate. And when he's on a roll, Massey uses small details to infuse even minor players with life: "Mr. Green had an annoying habit of explaining matters with which his employees were already familiar." However, the book is rife with drunk, abusive stepfathers, grandmotherly doppelgängers, and victimized women getting their due. Massey plunges into his characters with gusto, but the repetition of themes and characters eventually starts to feel stale rather than cohesive. (June)
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4.4 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Not what I originally expected...but still very pleased., Jun 23 2006
By Ms. Francoise "Certified Book Groupie!" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Twisted Tales (Paperback)
I really enjoyed Twisted Tales. It was somewhat of a detour from Brandon Massey's usual writing because every story does not involve outright horror, but the suspense is present throughout. Each tale is clearly and effectively woven to leave the reader in a state of awe. Even though the stories are short the characters leave an impression on the reader. Overall, a great read for a great price from an excellent author.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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I Like, Aug 2 2006
By Alison Knight "Kerkusta the Kreative" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Twisted Tales (Paperback)
I love to read sci-fi, and recently I've been trying to open up my doors to new authors. I was at Wal-Mart when I came across Twisted Tales by Brandon Massey. I was skeptical at first but upon reading halfway through the book I was in love. I do believe he should have started the novel with a stronger Story because Daddy's Little Girl wasn't enough to make me want to read more. I can't abondon a book, and in this case I'm glad that I didn't. It was a good bood and Brandon is Awesome. So, people, if you are planning to purchase this novel PLEASE DO! It is well worth the money! And the stories get nothing but better throughout the book. I love Brandon and cannot wait to read The Other Brother.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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TWISTED TALES, Nov 5 2006
By Paula Harris "love books love to read" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Twisted Tales (Paperback)
A GOOD MIX OF TALES. YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE END. VERY ENJOYABLE. AS A HORROR FAN I AM VERY PLEASED TO READ GOOD HORROR FROM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE.
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