The Meaning of Blood: and Other Tales of Perversity

De: Chuck Caruso

Narrado por: Eric J. McAnallen

Fifteen tales of dark, transgressive fiction for fans of Elmore Leonard, Chuck Palahniuk, and Edgar Allan Poe.

In the Pacific Northwest, a sex robot helps a jealous wife reevaluate her relationship with her husband; in the Tennessee hills of 19th-century America, a zealous preacher forces a faithless man to demonstrate his devotion to God; and in the brothels of an Old West settlement town, a family discovers the true meaning of blood.

In The Meaning of Blood: and Other Tales of Perversity, award-winning author and Edgar Allan Poe scholar Chuck Caruso combines his deep roots in the American Gothic with his own contemporary sense of macabre humor. These 15 stories of dark fiction range from crime thrillers to western noir to grotesque horror. Each twisted tale displays Caruso's unique blend of wry prose, feverish storytelling, and tragically flawed characters discovering that even the most innocent encounter can lead to death. Or sex. Or both.

©2017 John Charles Caruso (P)2018 John Charles Caruso

Interesting

You have a mixed bag of stories here, all short. The reader has an interesting voice and I enjoyed his performance. As with all collections, some tales are more enjoyable than others.

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It was alright.

Not my favorite but included some stories I really enjoyed. Worth checking out for sure. Narration was good and I think suited the stories well enough. I think if this kind of of book shows up in your suggestions you'd probabaly like just fine.

Solid Collection of Varied Horror

A number of good to great horror stories live within this collection, each displaying horror no matter how disparate the settings and events seem, and showcasing the author's talent in terms of the sheer breadth explored within. The narration was solid and allowed each to feel more like an episode in the twilight zone or another anthology series than just a story, though the stories definitely stand on their own. Definitely recommended.

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The Meaning of Blood

This was an interesting collection of short horror stories. Each one giving the listener a look into a new world and characters. The stories pull the listener into the different worlds and characters. Many are based on the old western frontier and its happenings. Each story stands on its own and is a complete story never leaving you wondering what happens. They move along at a good pace and never leave you bored. As with any collection there were some stories that I enjoyed more than others but as a whole this collection is a good listen. Narrator Eric J. McAnallen speaks clearly and keeps the narration flowing and keeps the listener engaged in the stories.

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Great stories and great performance

I love high quality short stories. This book does not disappoint.
Each story was excellent with attention grabbing qualities the entire way through.
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