Decisions are doorways, whether everyday or fundamental, all lead somewhere... But some choices reach a strange domain, a dark junction on the boundary between possession and loss, good and evil, life and death… A place where what should not be, somehow becomes what is.
Enter here for tales from that realm:
Mother's Mercy — A story of sacrifice where a woman yearning for a child finds an elderly mother paying a terrible price.
The Angel's Gate — The devout faith of a young seminarian propels him beyond conventional belief, towards wonders, horrors, and a new way to be of service.
Chicken House, Alaska — Grief and courage drive a silent, solitary child into the unknowable to protect everything she loves.
Figure Eight — Hope twists into despair as an ex-convict enduring the bleak captivity of addiction considers a potentially deadly shot at freedom.
Swole — A gym rat seeking physical perfection wonders how much pain his gains will finally demand...
This collection features the return of Detective Andy Lorimar (One Night Only) in the standalone novella Oubliette.
Wydawnictwo: b.d
Data wydania: 2024-06-20
Kategoria: Horror
ISBN:
Liczba stron: 0
Tytuł oryginału: The Angel's Gate: And Other Mysteries
Język oryginału: Angielski
Przeczytane:2024-10-31, Ocena: 5, Przeczytałam, 52 książki 2024, 26 książek 2024, 12 książek 2024, Wyzwanie - wybrana przez siebie liczba książek w 2024 roku, Przeczytaj tyle, ile masz wzrostu – edycja 2024, Insta challenge. Wyzwanie dla bookstagramerów 2024, 2024, Recenzencka, Papier, Mam, Love Books Tours ,
"The Angel's Gate and other mysteries" by G.P. Ritchie is a collection of dark stories. I liked some of them, and unfortunately not some. You will find here stories perfect for Halloween. It is worth reading them in the evening, for better and unforgettable emotions. Goosebumps, shivers and chills guaranteed.
The best stories from this book are:
- "Mother's Mercy"
Here you will meet old lady Peg, her son James and Lisa - a girl who wants to become a mother. Will a mysterious amulet help her?
- "The Soldier's daughter"
Maeve - the daughter of former soldier Alan Gordon. Are you sure you want to hear her sing?
- "Swole"
Tony Minetti goes to a job interview at his mother's favourite restaurant. Mysterious Steve and his perfectly made-up figure. What did he find on the darknet? Is Ape-x a safe drug to take?
- "The Angel's Gate"
Here I met Leo Hariman, a young student in a monastery and a Jesuit brother Andrew. Brother Andrew is a very explosive man and in my opinion he was far from God. This character scared me a lot. Leo is a lost young man, his thoughts were very disturbing to me.
In his stories, the author gives us a dark world. Horror lovers will find a lot of stories for themselves here.
At the end of the book you will find great images. The author explains how they were created. It is worth looking at them after reading all the stories.
The cover is very dark and catches the eye of potential readers.
I forgot to mention that all the stories are of different lengths.
It is worth reading "The Angel's Gate and other mysteries" by G.P. Ritchie.
Many thanks to author G.P. Ritchie, Night's Border Press, Love Books Tours, and all Read Along participants for reading this novel together for a month.