~I received a free copy for my honest review~

Six strong and creepy tales of horror and the paranormal make up this book. It has topics ranging from werewolves to deals with the devil and haunting corpses. My favorite short story was Jack, a retelling of the classic tale of Jack the Ripper with a twist. With an author voice that can hold a candle to Edgar Allen Poe, Todd weaves these brilliant tales that will send chills down your spine and keep you up late into the night.

Recommended to everyone who loves a good scary story!
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Dead of Night is a unique collection of dark short stories, dealing with tales involving the occult and the paranormal, amongst other topics. We see through the eyes of multiple persons within each tale; from those of murderous men, to demons, and even the infamous Jack the Ripper.

I found the stories engaging and well written. Guilt regarding the deaths of loved ones is apparent in most of the see thrilling shorts. A lot of the plots are rooted in the idea of a greater evil, with twists relating to mythology or folklore.

They contain well-rounded characters which make for an interesting read. I would recommend this collection, particularly since Halloween draws near. I give this a 4/5 star rating. Its a true credit to its Author.
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Suspense and horror! These six tales show different sides to each one. Each was chilling and three I felt were excellent. I do wish there were more female characters in the collection but two of my favorite tales have them as the stars. All told, 4.5/5 stars.

WHITAKER HOUSE CURSE: While the plot was straight forward on this one, the author did a great job building the suspense. Old creepy house, a couple of men drinking and talking late into the night, a wicked storm raging outside. Yep, perfect setting for something devilish to take place. 4/5

I’M STILL ALIVE: At first, I thought this was a continuation of the first story, which ends on such a note that the title to this book fits in as a twist… except it’s now obvious to me it’s another story. In my mind, these two stories are entwined and the specifics of this one have become blurred. 3/5

JACK: This was a deliciously wicked story. Syphilis and serial murder! There’s also a nice little twist at the end, shedding a new light on Jack the Ripper. 5/5

THE THING IN THE SHADOWS: This was my favorite tale. It has several layers. On the surface, it’s about a man trying to fight a demon and save souls. Toss in some family dynamics (absentee father, opium, black sheep of the family, etc.) and there’s plenty here to ponder after the story is over. 5/5

BUMPS IN THE NIGHT: I loved this one too. A Down Syndrome daughter tells the tale about her father’s affliction and his best attempts to keep her safe while also fighting his own demons. No one makes it out unscathed! 5/5

IT’S JUST JOHNNY: This was very short and it was OK. Just a little petite four to end the collection. 3/5

The Narration: Ben Werling was very entertaining. His one weakness is the lack of femininity for the lady characters. He has distinct voices for all the characters and he did a variety of ages as well. Those coughing fits for the old man in The Thing in the Shadows was very well done. I liked his very creepy, lightly accented Stregoi from Whitaker House Curse. Werling also tossed in a few sound effects. Sometimes it was a little music, sometimes a baby crying, sometimes a door being kicked. The effects didn’t detract from the narration, staying in the background where they belong. 4.5/5 stars.

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by William Todd. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it. ( )