Dark Screams - Volume One is the first in a new series of mini-horror-anthologies from Hydra, the ebook imprint from Random House, focusing on science fiction, fantasy and horror.
Richard Chizmar is the founder/editor and publisher/editor of Cemetery Dance magazine and Cemetery Dance Publications. Brian James Freeman is the managing editor of Cemetery Dance Publications. They are both well-respected horror writers in their own right.
Dark Screams - Volume One begins with "Weeds, " by Stephen King. This was originally published in 1976 by Cavalier magazine and appeared on the big screen as a part of Creepshow. Until now this short story has never appeared in any collection "Weeds" is the tale of what happens when Jordy Verrill sees a meteor come crashing to earth on his New Hampshire farmstead on the Fourth of July.
The remaining four stories are originals to this collection from Kelly Armstrong, Bill Pronzini, Simon Clark, and Ramsey Campbell. That's one impressive line up. Each author plays to their individual strengths leading to a strong and varied set of stories.
I do wish there had been more stories, but the good news is, by keeping the collection small, the publishers are able to keep a low price point and there are plans for at least another three books in the series over the course of the next year from writers like Robert R. Mccammon, Richard Matheson, Peter Straub, Jack Ketchum, Clive Barker, and Ed Gorman.
Dark Screams - Volume One will be made available for download on December 9th, 2014 and can be pre-ordered now through Amazon.com.
Recommended.
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