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| Title | : | The Secret of Ventriloquism |
| Author | : | Jon Padgett |
| Book Format | : | Kindle Edition |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 198 pages |
| Published | : | January 20th 2017 by Dunhams Manor Press (first published October 31st 2016) |
| Categories | : | Horror. Short Stories. Fantasy. Weird Fiction. Fiction |
Jon Padgett
Kindle Edition | Pages: 198 pages Rating: 4.03 | 959 Users | 194 Reviews
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Jon Padgett's The Secret of Ventriloquism, named the Best Fiction Book of 2016 by Rue Morgue Magazine, heralds the arrival of a significant new literary talent. With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, and Bruno Schulz, but with a strikingly unique vision, Padgett's work explores the mystery of human suffering, the agony of personal existence, and the ghastly means by which someone might achieve salvation from both. A bullied child seeks vengeance within a bed's hollow box spring. A lucid dreamer is haunted by an impossible house. A dummy reveals its own anatomy in 20 simple steps. A stuttering librarian holds the key to a mill town's unspeakable secrets. A commuter's worldview is shattered by two words printed on a cardboard sign. An aspiring ventriloquist spends a little too much time looking at himself in a mirror. And a presence speaks through them all. Contents: Introduction by Matt Cardin The Mindfulness of Horror Practice Murmurs of a Voice Foreknown The Indoor Swamp Origami Dreams 20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism Infusorium Organ Void The Secret of Ventriloquism Escape to Thin MountainDeclare Books Concering The Secret of Ventriloquism
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.03 From 959 Users | 194 ReviewsColumn Epithetical Books The Secret of Ventriloquism
Why the long face? Life got you down? Something eating at you? You say its Horror Week and you have nothing to read? Fret not, my friend, for theres a simple solution to all of those problems. What if I could show you how all of lifes troubles are merely a trifle. Doesnt that sound appealing? And no, its not Chicken Soup for the Soul, but merely 20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism. It may sound crazy at first, but if you stick with it I promise, before you know it, all those troubles will beDo you want to see something strange? Are you certain? Ok. First, take a look at the cover illustration on this book. Study the details. You will remember them later. Next, pay close attention to the details in each consecutive story. Be sure to read them in order. You will begin to notice recurring images. They're so uncanny ... are they real? The sights on the Indoor Swamp tour are certainly disorienting. Is this deja vu? Have you been here before? That city outside is vaguely familiar. How
After a few recent lackluster experiences with story collections, I approached Jon Padgetts The Secret of Ventriloquism with wary anticipation. Certainly its been rated highly by many readers, including trusted friends, but so had the aforementioned collections. So I was pleased to discover how much I enjoyed these interconnected stories. The fact that they were interconnected made me more inclined to like the collection, as I find this quality in a collection always helps me stay engaged,
Not bad, not bad at all. The content is as creepy as the cover. This collection reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, especially "Murmurs of a Voice Foreknown", "The Indoor Swamp" & "Origami Dreams". "20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism" features a slow but truly effective build-up. "The Secret of Ventriloquism" is a script and one of the best stories of the lot, "Escape to Thin Mountain" is 24 carat Lovecraft. I would recommend this anthology to every arachnid lover out there. *winks*
I almost bought this in the limited-edition numbered hardcover. Alas, I waited too long and only got the signed softcover. I regret that decision now. Really regret it, deep down in my bones. Had I known that this collection, this book was going to be so strong, I would have dropped the cash in a heartbeat. I've been reading a lot of short fiction collections lately, and this is among the best I've read in recent memory, which is saying something, as I've read some great ones. So, without
A series of interconnected weird fiction. Each piece stands on its own, but as part of the whole makes up something altogether weirder and more horrifying. Absolutely beautiful.
4.5 stars rounded up. I could have done without Organ Void, but overall an astonishing debut collection that every horror fan should read. It was especially satisfying to realize how each story was connected to the others (with the exception of two, which still shared recurring imagery).
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