Suburban Monsters Arrives in Print and Kindle Ebook!
The wait is over! At long last, Suburban Monsters has been unleashed on an unsuspecting populace. These thirteen tales of terror, all centered around the horrors that take place right next door, are sure to delight any horror fan. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s a sample of what writers and reviewers have been saying about this debut short story collection:
“A masterfully written collection of dark and uniquely disquieting tales. Some tales collected here are bizarre and whimsical. Others are distressing and uncomfortable. Regardless, each tale is brilliantly tethered by an absolute truth: there is darkness lurking inside each person you pass on the street. Peel back the gristle and behold the exquisite void waiting for you beneath the skin…”
Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes
“Each of the stories in SUBURBAN MONSTERS is a masterful exercise in building tension and creating a sense of unease, as author Christopher Hawkins delves into the dark, twisted inner lives of characters who may not be all they seem.”
IndieReader (Starred Review)
“Human fiends and supernatural ones collide in Hawkins’ Suburban Monsters. Shows us that beneath any facade of normalcy, strange things lurk, just waiting to sink their teeth in. Christopher Hawkins loves turning over rocks and showing us the grotesque, squirming things underneath, and you’ll have a hard time looking away.”
Brian Asman, author of Man, Fuck This House
Suburban Monsters is available on Kindle ebook and in paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite independent bookstore. The stories inside—many of which appear for the first time in this volume—explore the darkest corners of the human condition through sharp prose, dire situations, and characters you’ll want to root for, even when you know that they’re doomed.
Here’s some more advance praise for Suburban Monsters:
“Reading Christopher Hawkins’ Suburban Monsters is like walking down a street in a dark neighborhood at night with the windows lit and curtains, some of them, parted. Terrible things go on inside, but out here you’re safe, except then there’s a soft sound behind you, and then another. The faces in all those windows turn, and you are seen.”
Christi Nogle, author of Beulah
“An assortment of jolts, abominations, and shaken nerves that readers won’t soon forget.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Harrowing and irresistible. A terrific collection of short stories that unmasks the horror lurking in everyday humanity. You’ll never look at your neighbors in the same way again.”
Brian Pinkerton, author of The Nirvana Effect
“These are more than horror stories; these are little word grenades that roll quietly into the closet of your mind… only to explode later! I may never forget the last lines of “A Candle For The Birthday Boy,” perhaps the perfect closer to this incendiary collection. Read at your own risk.”
John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Five Deaths for Seven Songbirds and NightWhere
“Hawkins’s bold premises and deft followthrough create gut-wrenching tension sure to thrill horror enthusiasts... Throughout, visceral imagery brings the terror to life: readers will hear the “wet gurgle” and see the “blossom of brownish red” liquid spreading out. Killer opening lines such as “It was the blood that changed everything” make the twisted and ominous worlds inviting.”
Booklife
“This book is not for the faint of heart, as it will take you on a roller coaster of emotions with each twist and turn of the page. I would highly recommend Suburban Monsters to anyone who is looking for a captivating and chilling read. The writing is exceptional, with each story offering a unique perspective on the darker side of suburban life. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just starting to explore the genre, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.”
Reedsy Discovery