Cold Comforts

Haunted objects. Haunted places. Haunted people.Creatures otherworldly and places where looming shadows carry dread to your door.A school bus stops at the home of an isolated family whose unusual children have a unique way to scare off their enemiesA vacationing couple discovers something deeper than their love resides within wine countryObjects in the attic of an old farmhouse come to life seeking retributionA peculiar girl discovers she has a strange abilityThese thirteen tales will take you from the farms and woods of the heartland, to prison and the south of France. Whether you're crunching through the snow wondering what's moving behind you, or sitting by a campfire listening to a tale of revenge, pull a blanket tight around your shoulders and be prepared for an impending chill to race down your spine. All you'll find are cold comforts here.Stories included in this collection:When Betsy WhispersPapa's Wrench and the Wind ChimeLike Riding a BicycleLuxor DecantedHousing the HollygobsThe Fourth Movement'Neath Fallow GroundAdverse PossessionThe Fire TowerConjuring the Corpse CandlesHey, KarenA Used InfinityA Bone to Pick"If you're a fan of literary horror, Cold Comforts ranks up there with the best of the genre. Halbert's vivid descriptions, superbly defined characters, and imaginative plotting contribute to one of the best single-author collections I've read in years. It's that good." - Tony Tremblay, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Moore House