Books like Bad Seeds by Steve Berman
Edits by Steve Berman bring together a range of unsettling stories, each written by a distinct voice in horror. The collection includes works by Charles L. Grant, Norman Partridge, Halli Villegas, Lisa Tuttle, Michael Kelly, Joe R. Lansdale, Joel D. Lane, Stephen King, Robert R. McCammon, Michael Marshall Smith, Charles Antin, Ramsey Campbell, Robert McVey, Jeffrey Ford, Will Ludwigsen, Dale Bailey, Gemma Files, Hal Duncan, Stephen Graham Jones, Peter Straub, Gary Raisor, Alex Jeffers, Georgina Bruce, Christine Morgan, Cassandra Clare & Holly Black, and Michael Reaves. Readers will find a mix of psychological terror, supernatural suspense, and visceral horror themes.
Each novella or short story presents its own unique take on the uncanny, from ghostly presences to grotesque creatures, making Bad Seeds a compelling read for horror enthusiasts who appreciate variety in tone, style, and narrative distance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Steve Berman
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