Whispers from the dead of Night - Lee Allen

 I chose this one as I have recently started reading books from the Horror genre. And I have to say, the book did not disappoint. Packed with suspense-filled stories, this is the deluxe collection of seven original stories and a bonus of 2 novellas and a novel. So it is quite a package!

Blurb :

Are you sitting comfortably, the fire crackling, a mug of cocoa in hand? Then let us begin…

A journey through fog and darkness, destination unknown…
A sexual obsession spiralling out of control…
A forbidden love…
A killer who preys on the lonely…
An investigation into a haunted monastery…
A visitation on Christmas Eve with diabolical intentions…
A night-time escape through the forest…

Seven tales of mystery and the supernatural for a winter’s evening.

My Review:

The plot for every story is different and they are intense as the author builds it the suspense slowly. You can find plot twists at unexpected places which will throw you off the trail. Once you get started you will be turning the pages faster and faster to see where the story will take you. The stories are spooky and give you goosebumps too! At first, I thought the book is just filled with gothic horror stories but as I read on I felt it was a mix of erotica, paranormal, and thriller as well.

 The writing is detailed. Many scenes are elaborately described and at some places, I felt it led me away from the thrill and suspense. Otherwise, the author gets you on the scene and you can visualize the things happening right in front of you and that’s where you can feel the creepiness.

The vocabulary is slightly advanced but I enjoyed it nevertheless. My favorite was ‘I killed Dorian’ and ‘Bluebell’ comes as a close second. The cover is so apt and justifies the theme for a book of this genre.

In all, it is a spine-chilling collection of stories filled with gothic horror and supernatural suspense with a dash of erotica. This is a one-time read for me. If you love horror stories, I’m sure you will love this one.

About the author:

Born in South Wales, Lee Allen was an avid reader from a young age, already beginning to develop his fascination with mystery, intrigue, crime, horror and the supernatural. He soon turned to creating his own stories and hasn’t stopped writing since. He completed the manuscript for his first full-length novel while still in secondary school, which was later published as his debut crime thriller "Those Crimes of Passion" in 2012.

Heavily influenced by gothic fiction, he later released supernatural mystery "Alone" (2014); horror chiller "The Jack O’Lantern Men" (2015); short story collection "Whispers from the Dead of Night" (2020), a hybrid of horror and multiple sub-genres; and erotic horror crime thriller "Bitten" (2021).

Lee continues to reside in Wales with his feline writing companion, immersing himself in imagination and research.

You can connect with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @LeeAllenAuthor and on Goodreads (goodreads.com/LeeAllen).