Death in the Sunset A Modern Cthulhu Mythos Short Story eBook Guy Riessen
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A scarred ex-special forces soldier believes acolytes of the horrific cult of Abhoth have followed him home from Afghanistan. But a city ravaged by sacrificial murders is only the beginning of the nightmare primed to unleash upon San Francisco.
A modern Lovecraftian Mythos Short Story of 4,624 words
Death in the Sunset A Modern Cthulhu Mythos Short Story eBook Guy Riessen
Great modern detective tale with a supernatural spin. Dark, creepy, and well crafted...this story is a classic "descent" tale, beginning in the familiar realms of a gritty urban landscape, then throws the reader a hard left into the unknown. If you enjoy classic horror/Cthulu mythos tales, you'll like going down this rabbit hole!Product details
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Death in the Sunset A Modern Cthulhu Mythos Short Story eBook Guy Riessen Reviews
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review and I must say that this story was very different from any other short story I've read. Everything seems like it's going kinda typical horror story at the start and then just does a nosedive into the far out creepy stuff. Its great to read a short story that is so different and stands apart from the usual scary story, and this author is really good at hitting that mark. Very well written and I'm really looking forward to reading more from Mr. Riessen.
This was a gritty demon hunt with a fair amount of gore and violence. The imagery riddled me with tiny barbs, then pull me into a front rows seat to its horrible feeding. I’ve read a handful of Riessen’s shorts now and I have reached out to him more than once asking for a novel.
The story also speaks to me as an allegory. Chuck is a war vet who gets an unusually traumatic case of PTSD. He actually faces demons, but Riessen’s well laid characterization and setting also shares the tale that many returning soldiers confront with their inner demons. I’m thankful the veterans in my life had it a bit easier than Chuck did.
Chuck has been slowly deteriorating his body to match the damage in his mind. Can he muster the grit necessary to overcome those old demons? You tell me.
This is a side note that has nothing to do with Riessen's ebook. I bought this story in the anthology Urban Temples of Cthulhu. I would have preferred to read the whole anthology as an ebook because the print has text disappearing into the gutter in the center paperback. I had to hold the book funny to read. If the editor wants free advice, I set all four margins to .5" and the gutter to .7". I've published three books in 6" x 9", with similar thickness, and actually read the physical copies and it allows the reader to hold the book comfortably. It's important to save on expenses, but not at the cost of reader enjoyment.
"Food for Abhoth."
I was gifted this short horror story from the author after I confessed I'd set myself a personal goal of reading one Lovecraft story a day. This is a modern Cthulhu tale, said he, which I might enjoy. Rock on, said I, as I always enjoy a great read. And holy hell, this is beyond a great read. This is a horror story that grabs you by the throat, rips out a few vital tendons, and drops you like a meatsack.
Short stories are harder to write than longer, full length novels, in my opinion. No waste of words, no fluff. The writing here is both focused and smart. The intro pages are particularly well crafted, especially the characterization of the dead Jimmy, the description of the derelict Malius, the diner, the street references. I was very happy here.
And the story itself is both surreal and terrifying. Surreal, in that our main character, a veteran suffering from PTSD, has to deal not only with the horrors of human wartime experiences, but also with an encounter with an Elder God and his worshipping lackeys. Memory loss, mental delusions, the eldritch ones. Carnage, human sacrifice, and food for Abhoth. An excellent read, and recommended.
I am not one to typically pick up a horror story, but this was so well written, I didn't even set it down once. It's very original, and despite the fantastical nature of the book, it all seemed very real. I give it 5 stars!! Well done.
Great modern detective tale with a supernatural spin. Dark, creepy, and well crafted...this story is a classic "descent" tale, beginning in the familiar realms of a gritty urban landscape, then throws the reader a hard left into the unknown. If you enjoy classic horror/Cthulu mythos tales, you'll like going down this rabbit hole!
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