Author Josh Malerman compiles six eerie novellas centered around the fictional community of Goblin. James A. Moore kicks off the book providing a bit of background information along with acquainting the reader with the locale of Goblin all beautifully included in the foreword. An added treat that complements each story effectively are the illustrations by Glenn Chadbourne. These set the mood for an unnaturally fun filled time. Malerman begins his distorted tour by introducing the reader to ghostly visions, midnight wooded shadows and haunting legendary myths. The interlaced stories become one entity, as a uniquely bizarre presence flows smoothly from one occurrence to another. Clever wit is randomly placed throughout, achieving those little needed breaks now and then from the core of uncanny fiction. However, it’s the spooky heebie-jeebie moments which is the actual staple of this book.
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