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Feast: Other Horrifying Tales by David Vorhees-Review

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on November 25, 2020
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Feast by David VorheesFeast: Other Horrifying Tales by David Vorhees


Publisher:  Amazon (August 31, 2019)
Category: Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Supernatural
Tour dates: Oct-Nov, 2020
ISBN: 978-1670514585
Available in Print and ebook, 209 pages
Feast

Description Feast by David Vorhees


A collection of short stories that take place on different holidays over the course of the year. The collection opens with “A New Year, a New Day, a New Life.” Grant Curtis is arrested on New Year’s Day and charged with the murder of his wife Carla. In “Easter: The Resurrection,” a resurrected Kyle Gardner seeks vengeance on Pastor Brian.

“The Vengeance of Cassidy Clay” is a narrative poem that takes place on Halloween. The poem tells the story of a slave-hunter who haunts the woods long after his death and many more spine chilling tales.

Guest Review for Feast by David Vorhees


Guest Review by Sol A.

The first anthology of its kind, ‘The Feast: And Other Horrifying Tales,’ is a fresh take on horror that is bound to keep readers up well after bedtime. Every story in this collection is set at, and revolves around a different holiday. New Years Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter, The Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all included and none are left unsullied. In all of the horror anthologies that I’ve read, I’ve never come across one that had such an interesting hook or one that took such innocent holidays and made them so spooky!

This series has everything from ghosts and ghouls to cannibals and madmen, and every tale is unique and scary in its own way. The stories range in content, from the Easter story about a preacher who has been carrying on an extra-marital affair with one of his congregants and begins finding pieces of a body hidden in Easter eggs all around town, to a poem about the ghost of a former slave hunter who returns every Halloween to terrorize the people of the town that executed him.
Thanksgiving’s story was the titular, ‘The Feast’ and revolved around a young couple and their four year-old son who embark on a trip to see family for the holiday. While driving on a sparse country road, they get into an accident and go off the road into a tree. Both parents are knocked unconscious and by the time they wake up, their son has gone missing. Soon, they discover that he has been found wandering in the woods by a rural-dwelling family with whom they share a tense and suspicious meal.

This astoundingly creative collection is one that is definitely worth checking out if you appreciate horror. It’s perfect for a fall read and is sure to give you chills! Vorhees is a modern day Edgar Allan Poe! Five Stars!

About David VorheesFeast by David Vorhees


David Vorhees joined the U.S. Navy after graduating Lima Central Catholic. Following his military service, he attended the University of Northwestern Ohio for Automotive business. He worked various factory jobs and attended the University of Phoenix online for a degree in arts with a focus in journalism. He recently worked for the Wapakoneta Daily News as a reporter/photographer/paginator.

He is the father of five and grandfather of five. He has always been interested in the occult and the scarier side of life. He loves history and the supernatural and truly believes there is nothing better than a good story.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorHorror
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoundofbakersville/

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Oct 20

26

Feast by David Vorhees; Tour Kick Off

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 26, 2020
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Feast by David VorheesFeast: Other Horrifying Tales by David Vorhees


Publisher:  Amazon (August 31, 2019)
Category: Horror, Mystery/Thriller, Supernatural
Tour dates: Oct-Nov, 2020
ISBN: 978-1670514585
Available in Print and ebook, 209 pages
Feast

Description Feast by David Vorhees


A collection of short stories that take place on different holidays over the course of the year. The collection opens with “A New Year, a New Day, a New Life.” Grant Curtis is arrested on New Year’s Day and charged with the murder of his wife Carla. In “Easter: The Resurrection,” a resurrected Kyle Gardner seeks vengeance on Pastor Brian.

“The Vengeance of Cassidy Clay” is a narrative poem that takes place on Halloween. The poem tells the story of a slave-hunter who haunts the woods long after his death and many more spine chilling tales.

Praise for Feast by David Vorhees


“Vorhees does a nice job of keeping a “theme” throughout (even as the stories change from tale to tale. This felt like one cohesive set of stories instead of a bunch of random ones thrown into a book.
The character building and storytelling were good and I thought that Vorhees was able to write short stories that felt realistic and new while also feeling “familiar”. What I mean by this is that they still feel like original stories but they don’t feel like brand new ideas. Just like some of the best horror films play on the same topics and plots – these stories benefit from good horror tropes.
If you’re a horror fan and a fan of horror short stories there’s bound to be something in this collection that’ll suit you. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and I’m glad that I had a chance to check it out.”-Brian’s Book Blog

“Most of the tales are deeply disturbing and be warned: you won’t be able to unsee them. This is a nod to the effectiveness of the author’s storytelling ability and gift for description.”-Kristine, Hall Ways Blog

“I thought each story was unique; I like the author’s writing style. I would recommend this to readers of dark fiction, if you like a little gore with your horror, and a realism that makes it stick with you after you are done. I could see giving this as a gift.”- Sarah, Quackzombie

“Mind-bending and wildly entertaining! I was hooked after the first story, and it just got better after that. The themed horror stories for each separate holiday was a new concept for me, making each story that much more riveting. The characters and scenes are well thought out and eerily relatable, which allows you to become immersed in the story. This collection of stories is a definite must read!”-Lyn Savage, Amazon

Excerpt from Feast by David Vorhees

He noticed a tiny piece of paper wrapped around one end of the long round object in the plastic egg. The item was completely wrapped in a paper towel and was wet with a red pasty substance on one end that reminded him of ketchup. As he unwound the paper towel, he stopped talking. All breath had left him. He couldn’t make a sound if he could think of something to say. He felt as if his body and brain were shutting down as he looked down at the amputated finger that was housed in the tiny plastic egg.

After a brief moment of staring silently at the finger, he began to recognize to whom it belonged. He saw the pastel blue polish on the nail and the large diamond carat engagement ring that was entwined with a white gold wedding band. He remembered the day it was put on the woman’s finger, because he served as the officiant of her wedding. He also saw this ring every day, seeing as she worked for the church as its secretary. His secretary – Stephanie Williams. This finger belonged to her, and he then remembered that she and her family were not at service today.

God, he thought. What is going on? He unfurled the piece of paper and read the note inscribed on it:

,I’m sure you saw the finger and deduced who it belonged to. Tell no one, no cops, or I will kill the whole family. But it is Easter and Easter egg hunts were my favorite when I was young, so let’s have a hunt shall we? I have placed 6 eggs all over the town, each with a clue and a surprise inside. Find the eggs, decipher the clues and find me by 5 p.m. tonight if you want the family to live. I believe that should give you about 8 hours. Good Luck.


About David VorheesFeast by David Vorhees


David Vorhees joined the U.S. Navy after graduating Lima Central Catholic. Following his military service, he attended the University of Northwestern Ohio for Automotive business. He worked various factory jobs and attended the University of Phoenix online for a degree in arts with a focus in journalism. He recently worked for the Wapakoneta Daily News as a reporter/photographer/paginator.

He is the father of five and grandfather of five. He has always been interested in the occult and the scarier side of life. He loves history and the supernatural and truly believes there is nothing better than a good story.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorHorror
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoundofbakersville/

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Giveaway Feast by David Vorhees


This giveaway is for1 print copy each for 2 winners and is open worldwide. This giveaway ends November 26, 2020,midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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Oct 18

7

Newirth Mythology Trilogy: The Shape of Rain by Michael B. Koep- Giveaway

Posted by Teddyrose@1 on October 7, 2018
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Newirth Mythology Trilogy: Shape of Rain by Michael B. KoepNewirth Mythology Trilogy: Shape of Rain by Michael B. Koep


Thanks to Andrea Kiliany Thatche of Smith Publicity, Inc, I am giving away one VIP prize pack, including the entire ‘Newirth Mythology Trilogy’ by Michael B. Koep!

Description Newirth Mythology Trilogy: Shape of Rain by Michael B. Koep


Michael B. Koepʼs final installment in The Newirth Mythology Trilogy brings a psychologist face to face with his greatest fear: madness. On the other side of the world, a professor of mythology struggles to interpret a sudden shift in the historical timeline, the mysterious discovery of the ruins of an ancient city and the anomalous nature of Locheʼs writing.

Discredited mythology professor, Astrid Finnley believes gods and immortals once battled for a place in Creation–for a place of their own on the earth. When she is summoned to a secret archeological dig site in Northern Idaho to translate an ancient script, she uncovers an unthinkable nightmare: a woman buried alive–for over a thousand years.

Psychologist Loche Newirthʼs assassination is ordered to prevent him from rewriting history. But his former mentor, Dr. Marcus Rearden wants him alive to torture, to command, to control. When Loche discovers his son is also a target, he flees, pursuing a lead that promises to end what his writing has started. Instead, the path vaults him back to the prehistory of his story–to a time when a venomous army of gods lay siege to the City of Immortals, and his little boy stands in the balance.

The Newirth Mythology Trilogy is a wholly original, imaginative and remarkably inventive approach to the thriller genre. Koep’s final installment, The Shape of Rain is a poetic, action packed and existential page turner that will leave you haunted and wowed.

Praise Newirth Mythology Trilogy: Shape of Rain by Michael B. Koep


“Creativity so thick, so real, you breath it. Masterfully creative.” – Nspire Magazine

“If Steven King’s The Stand and Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code were to have a baby.”– Reviewer Karen Malone

About Michael B. KoepNewirth Mythology Trilogy: Shape of Rain by Michael B. Koep


Michael B. Koep has been a college educator, an international touring musician and a dynamite waiter. He is a swordsman, an avid world traveler, a visual artist, and a professional rock drummer. He has climbed the pyramids of Giza, fenced an Italian master and has done battle with the infamous North Korean propaganda loudspeakers by aiming a massive PA across the DMZ and taking a drum solo. He lives in North Idaho with his son in a house filled with books, vinyl records, paint brushes, maps and musical instruments.

Michael is also a poet, lyricist and the award winning author of The Newirth Mythology.

 Website: MichaelBKoep.com
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mbkoep
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormichaelbkoep

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