Andrew Shaffer’s Secret Santa is an enjoyable fictional slideshow of sinister images transpiring during the 1980’s. His combination of mysterious ghostly entities and subtle humor captures a haunting reading experience for the horror connoisseur. A nice touch to the existing evil and an added level to the creepiness is a Percht, a menacing fur covered horned doll with teeth. Its looming physical presence arouses an unsettling sensation. Having the story center around an historic publishing structure was a clever aspect as were slight nods to famous authors we all know and have grown to love. The mystery surrounding this fortress not only exists within its walls, but also has its shocking history gradually revealed making the story that much more compelling. Fictional contoured shadows and cult like worshipers bring the Blackwood Building to life making it the definitive main character.
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