Hey there Horror Fans, it’s your old pal Skull with a deep dark read from John James Minster, The Vengeful Dead. I just came back from a quick trip to the city of brotherly(and sisterly) love PHILADELPHIA. Great weather and of course the usual fun roadwork you get everywhere this time of year. But that was okay because while my partner was driving I was soaking up some scary stories! John James Minster sources much of his material from the nightmares he’s constantly plagued with, much like H.P. Lovecraft, but with a modern flair. The other thing John frequently uses in his work are real places and locations, something I think readers will enjoy because it makes what you’re reading that much more tangible. So it was a treat to be rolling past Pennsylvania places such as Jim Thorpe, Allentown, Mahoning Valley, Bryn Mawr, the Schuykill River, and of course Philadelphia itself. There are also many other geographic locations included in The Vengeful Dead, such as Orange County, New York, and Alaska. Between that and Minster’s thoroughly researched medical, forensic, and legal details, these short stories leap off the page and into your brain. I’ll have the full review up soon. Until then, I highly encourage you to grab a copy of this excellent collection from your favorite bookseller right now. That way you can enjoy all of Minster’s surprise endings and unique plot twists. Let’s all keep independent horror strong!