Bare Bone #6

Reviewed for MonsterLibrarian.com

Bare Bone #6 edited by Kevin, L Donihe

Raw Dog Screaming Press, 2004

ISBN: 0974503185

Available: New and used

Bare Bone #6 is a solid collection of horror tales and poetry, all well written and entertaining to the point where it’s hard to pick standout stories. Inside, readers will find subtle and dark tales of unexpected killers, unspoken of traditions that befall children, as well as two holiday tales, “Daddy Didn’t Forget” by Mollie Burleson that mirrors The Nutcracker and “Don Huavaca’s Dia De Los Muertos” by Kendall Evans which offers a tongue-in-cheek, but dark look at the tradition of honoring the dead. Between the former story and “Momma’s Lesson” by Tanya Twombly there’s a delightful variety in cultural point of views as well.

Bare Bone #6 would make an excellent addition to private and public collections, and between the variety, solid writing and slim, but not skinny size it makes for an easy, enjoyable read.