I just listened to the brand new Encyclopocalypse Publications audiobook edition of this book, and I loved it. Most of us know Mick Garris as a writer/director of film (particularly the 1994 television adaptation of Stephen King's THE STAND). This volume proves he's also a talented author.

Sex and violence and camera rolls dominate the short horror stories that comprise this collection. Most of the stories predate the turn of the millenium (and it shows in some places), but they remain as enjoyable now as they no doubt were upon initial publication. Of all the stories, my favorite was "Forever Gramma," which appears late in the book. "Baby Shower," "Starfucker," and "Joy" also stood out to me. Garris' work is juicy--gooey, even--and full of flawed or fallible characters horror fans can embrace.

The audiobook features narrations by Garris himself, Joe Lansdale, Steven Weber, and the late Miguel Ferrer, whose familiar pleasing baritone was wonderful to hear again. Encyclopocalypse has performed wonderfully in bringing these stories together. It was an easy listen. I managed all five hours in a single sitting. My one wish is that Lansdale could have been the narrator on "Forever Gramma." This is not a criticism. Garris does a wonderful job reading this work. I just think Lansdale's gruff voice fits that particular story's narrator.

I'm looking forward to reading more of Garris' stories in his upcoming Fangoria anthology release. ( )