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The Sufferings of Prince Sternenhoch: A Grotesque Tale of Horror 2 reviews
Ladislav Klima
Twisted Spoon Press, 2008
required reading for those seeking to become god
"The Sufferings of Prince Sternenhoch," a story based on the Werther motif established by Goethe, is the only book by Czech author Ladislav Klima (1878-1928) currently translated into English. His completed works are available in a few languages, including French.
Reading Sternenhoch for the first time was an indescribable experience for me--it consumed my life--and yet I feared the book, ...
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Son of a Grifter: The Twisted Tale of Sante and Kenny Kimes, the Most Notorious Con Artists in America 66 reviews
Kent Walker with Mark Schone
Avon, 2002
Riveting
Sante Kimes was written up by many as some type of mastermind of crime, some evil genius. That wasn't really the case at all. What she was was unbelieveably ballsy, insanely narcissistic and self-centered, financially hugely neurotic and desperate and greedy, and of course very quick on her feet. Her crimes are simply too many to list - the book is positively stuffed with fraud, theft, arson, ...
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Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales
Neal Shusterman
Puffin, 2007
Imagine being trapped forever in someone else’s nightmare, with no means of escape. Or caught on one of the most terrifying roller coasters of all time, when suddenly the tracks ahead just disappear. Enter the world of Darkness Creeping, where hollow-eyed skulls arrive in the mail and nothing is as it seems. Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner and beloved author Neal Shusterman walks on the dark side with this classic collection of masterfully ...
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Phonics Comics: Twisted Tales - Level 3 (Phonics Comics)1 review
Kitty Richards
Innovative Kids, 2006
Instant Child-Pleaser; great for reading skills
Someone gave us several of these (including Twisted Tales, The Smart Boys, and Penny Star) last Christmas. My son was just turning 6 then, in kindegarten, and not innately interested in learning to read....but he LOVED these books. By now he's a great reader, and can read these on his own, and he still often chooses them for bedtime stories. These really do a great job of engaging kids' ...
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The Black Spiral: Twisted Tales of Terror2 reviews
Ramsey Campbell
Cyber-Pulp, 2003
From the Publisher Robert Gunner
PSYCHOLOGICAL CUTTING-EDGE TERROR WITH A WICKED TWIST! A TURN OF THE SCREW! F. Paul Wilson ... Ramsey Campbell ... Mort Castle ...Tim Lebbon ... Tina L. Jens ... Robert Weinberg ... Nancy Kilpatrick ... Sephera Giron ... Thomas Deja ... J. Knight(RISEN) ... these along with other masters of suspense plunge you into their corkscrew world of hateful revenge, uncertain fate, and finally--panic. You ...
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A Twisted Tale of Karma41 reviews
Amaleka G. Mccall
Melodrama Publishing, 2005
TWISTED,TWISTED AND MORE TWISTED
I do not know what to say about this book. I don't think words would do it justice. This book is one of the best well put storys. IF YOU HAVEN'T READ IT, YOU ARE SURELY MISSING SOMETHIN!!!
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Stoopnagle's Tale Is Twisted: Spoonerisms Run Amok5 reviews
Keen James
Stone and Scott, 2001
So much fun!
This book is a lot of fun! Great for small gatherings of friends. Provides a lot of laughs as you stumble and bumble your way through the tongue twisters. And the listener has to try to figure it out as you go along. Also a great book for those who love brain-teasers. I highly recommend this for your coffee table!
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Twisted Tales7 reviews
Brandon Massey
Kensington, 2006
TWISTED TALES
A GOOD MIX OF TALES. YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE END. VERY ENJOYABLE. AS A HORROR FAN I AM VERY PLEASED TO READ GOOD HORROR FROM AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE.
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A Lovely Tale of Photography 3 reviews
Peter Nadas
Twisted Spoon Press, 1999
Elusive
"A Lovely Tale of Photography" is the third work of Peter Nadas to be translated into English, following the Hungarian writer's monumental "A Book of Memories" (1997) and "The End of a Family Story" (1998). One might be misled by the slimness of the current volume (120pp) into believing it to be his most accessible work; however, it is truly a complex piece that is the descendant of the ...
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Garden of the Perverse: Fairy Tales for Twisted Adults3 reviews
Running Press, 2006
A Different Take on Erotica
This work is a different take on Erotica. Sure there have been various erotic anthologies, even a waterproof version for bath tub use. But this one was based on "Fairy Tales for Twisted Adults." Many begin with "Once upon a time, There was a woman once, There was once," pretty typical fairy tale intros that quickly devolve into the "c" and "f" words along with some very descriptive literary ...
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Dirty Little Secrets: True Tales and Twisted Trivia About Sex 5 reviews
Erica Orloff, Joann Baker
St. Martin's Griffin, 2001
Fun and interesting!
Ever curious about the history of quirky stuff? This book is loaded with interesting facts about a topic rarely discussed in Western Civ 101! It's funny and true all at the same time! You'll be surprised how hard it is to put down!
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Crows Calling: A Twisted Texas Tale of Murder and Intrigue13 reviews
Kiki Curry
1st Books Library, 2004
Crows Calling
A great 1st book by the author filled with suspense & humor. The story keeps you glued to the pages wanting to know what happens next. Can't wait for the next book from Kiki Curry!
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Twisted Tales from Shakespeare21 reviews
Richard Willard Armour
Signet, 1966
laughs from the past
Even my favorite bookstore can't find me this one. I hadn't thought of this book in years; my 14-year-old son had an assignment to rewrite the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet, and it reminded me of this book. I must find it for him. I have always loved Shakespeare and deplore what passes for literature these days, so my recommendation for this book may seem odd, but this book is a must-read ...
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On Beyond Twisted! More Tales from the Tank (Tank Books)
Steve Geary
Nazca Plains Corp, 2007
Hard to believe that gay horror writer Steve Geary could present a collection of stories just as strange, if not more so, than Twisted Tales from the Tank, but that's precisely what he's done here with On Beyond Twisted! Brimming with sadistic, stomach-churning violence and a number of eye-popping illustrations.
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The Dripping Head & Other Gruesome Stories (Twisted Tales)2 reviews
R. C. Welch
Checkerboard Press, 1992
Better than the Slithering Corpse
This is a companion to the book The Slithering Corpse and other Sinister Stories. This one is MUCH more of a visceral read - plenty of people dying and getting hacked up or devoured. Though the other one did terrify me, I read this first, and it has always had the power to send a chill down my spine. The first story especially, still affects me, and I read this book 11 years ago! It was ...
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A Twisted Tale
Carolyn Fisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002
Bailey Tarbell is in a pickle. A tornado swooped down and sucked all the animals on her farm up into the air. When it finally spat them out again, they were all mixed up. The cow now clucks and tries to sit on eggs, the cat chases the dog who hisses and runs up trees, the pig quacks, the duck moos, and the chickens are all rooting in the mud. What’s a farm girl to do? The vet is stumped, demonstrating proper behavior hasn’t helped, ...
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Big Muddy Blues: True Tales and Twisted Politics Along Lewis and Clark's Missouri River4 reviews
Bill Lambrecht
Thomas Dunne Books, 2005
A Must Read for Anyone Along the Missouri River
This book has it all: exquisite text, well-researched material, interesting format, a "plot" with as many twists and turns as the river itself, and an ability to haunt the reader long after the book is done. Lambrecht's book reveals the history of 20th century activities along the Missouri that is seldom (if ever) taught in our schools. From industrious ambitions, the battles over water, and an ...
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The Twisted Tale of Tiki Island (Give Yourself Goosebumps, No 21)3 reviews
R. L. Stine
Scholastic, 1997
Read this for yourself!
Well, the book was really really good. I like the part when the skeletons captured the people in the sea and I like the part when I got to the big scary octopus. Scared me very very very muchos. You should read this for yourself and see if you have a really exciting adventure or a really boring one.
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Scary Stories: A cryptic Collection of 28 Twisted Tales 1 review
Andrew Warwick
Ghost House Books, 2005
A spooky read
This book contains 28 spooky stories.Yet to me some were not scary at all.One of my favorite's is For Whom The Bell Tolls.It's about a cat named Snickers and his savage hunting skills.To give his victims a slight avantage his owner Mrs.Jones fits him with a collar with loud bells.Snickers resents this and seeks revenge.Another was Psyched about a very spooky encounter on a train between a ...
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