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Shock Totem 5

Shock Totem 5

Curious Tales of the Macabre and Twisted
Horror
Pages
130
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

Shock Totem 5 is an anthology of dark and unsettling tales from various authors, including masters of the genre like Jack Ketchum. This collection delves into the darker corners of human experience and the supernatural, offering a range of horror stories designed to disturb and provoke. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysterious

Genres

Horror

Authors

D
Darrell Schweitzer

Darrell Schweitzer is a writer and editor with a deep appreciation for science fiction and fantasy. He's the author of Speaking of the Fantastic III: Interviews with Science Fiction Writers, a great resource for anyone interested in the genre's creators.

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Jack Ketchum

Dallas William Mayr (November 10, 1946 – January 24, 2018), better known by his pen name Jack Ketchum, was an American horror fiction author. He was the recipient of four Bram Stoker Awards and three further nominations. His novels included Off Season, Offspring, and Red, which were adapted to film. In 2011, Ketchum received the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award for outstanding contribution to the horror genre. Source: [Jack Ketchum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Ketc...

K
K Allen Wood

K. Allen Wood writes horror and dark fiction, known for his contributions to the "Shock Totem" series. His other works include the novel "Zero Lives Remaining." He explores unsettling themes and situations in his stories.

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Shock Totem

Shock Totem is known for their contributions to horror fiction, with collections like Shock Totem 4, Shock Totem 5, and Shock Totem 10. Their work often explores the darker corners of human experience. Readers looking for unsettling stories will find much to appreciate in their collected volumes.