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Southern Fried Rat & Other Gruesome Tales compiles twenty‑one grim and grotesque stories extracted from folklore and urban legends. The anthology presents these macabre narratives with a tone suitable for readers who enjoy childhood horror or folklore retellings, offering an engaging mix of spooky storytelling and cultural tradition.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Daniel Cohen
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