Kevin J. Kennedy's A to Z of Horror: A Horror Collection

by Kevin J. Kennedy

Genres: Horror

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Praise for Kevin J. Kennedy's A to Z of Horror

‘This tome by Kevin Kennedy is a veritable cornucopia of macabre entertainment, and a lot of bang for your buck. The author creatively covers all the bases of horror, from the pathological to the apocalyptic to the downright extreme. There’s something for everyone in this big juicy collection!’ - Edward Lee, author of Ouija Pig and The Bighead

‘Brimming with retro clickers, serial killers, big-ass monster spiders, ghost chickens, and Scottish vampires, Kennedy’s A-to-Z of Horror is a bawdy, blood-soaked, and blatant collection of short tales and a must-read for those who like their horror messy and irreverent.’- Lee Murray, four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Grotesque: Monster Stories

‘Reads like a wild drunken night in hell’s antechamber. The ABCs were never so much wicked fun.’ - Hunter Shea, Author of To the Devil, a Cryptid

‘If only there were more letters in the alphabet to satisfy my craving for Kevin J. Kennedy’s work! As it is, these 26 entries run the gambit of every kind of horror-reading pleasure: cruel twists, harrowing frights, and a taste for the darkness that lingers so deep in all our souls.’ - Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including That Which Grows Wild and Doorways to the Deadeye

‘Kennedy is becoming a titan of the genre, dominating charts and putting out continuous, strong work. If you haven’t checked him out yet, you really need to. There’s plenty to choose from.’ - Andrew Lennon, author of A Life to Waste

‘Kennedy’s work has a visceral grittiness that you just can’t shake. I think we have horror’s answer to Irvine Welsh.’ - Lee Mountford, author of Horror in the Woods.

‘Kennedy is a storyteller's storyteller. Each tale brims with anticipation; for the extreme, for the grotesque, for the delicate and emotional. This collection has something for everyone and will take you places unexpected. In a sea of constant releases, I think this one will rise above.’ - Steve Stred, Splatterpunk-Nominated author of 'Sacrament' and 'Mastodon.'

‘Extreme horror at its best! Reading a Kevin Kennedy book is like swimming in a pool of bloody goodness. So much of this book to love! A to Z of Horror was a violently fun read.’ - Veronica Smith, author of Salvation & Chalk Outline.

‘Kevin is not content with a collection of horror with this book. Instead, he has collected all the different facets of horror over twenty six varied tales. An impressive showcase, sure to have something for every reader.’ - M Ennenbach, author of Dreamwhispers.

‘Kevin J. Kennedy's versatility as a writer knows no bounds. No matter the length or subject matter, he can tackle all without flinching. If you're searching your next horror fix, whether it start with A or Z, or any letter in between, look no further than Mr. Kennedy.’ - RJ Roles, author of Pieces of Me.

‘Dark, twisted tales, filled with horror, sex and drugs. Flavors of extreme, comedy, bizarro, supernatural, crime and more in this eclectic collection of stories. It has vampires, werewolves, cryptids, crab monsters and plenty more to entertain.’ - Jeff Menapace, author of the bestselling Bad Games and Caleb series.

‘A is no longer for apple. B is no longer for ball. No letter of the alphabet is safe anymore as Kevin J. Kennedy arrives with a diverse collection of dark tales. A treat for readers who enjoy short journeys of terror and suspense.’ - Calvin Demmer, author of The Sea Was a Fair Master and Dark Celebrations

 

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Release date: February 27, 2023

Publisher: KJK Publishing

Print pages: 168

Sample

As the days passed by and people were focused on rescuing their own kind and salvaging food and supplies – the crabs were gathering. No one noticed until it was too late. That is when the next stage of destruction began. 
— From C is for Crabs Vs the A.Y.T. 

Common sense goes a long way but not many have it.
— From I is for It’s No Fairy Tale Out There

I’d love to tell you that I woke up the next morning and that everything had been sorted out, but I don’t carry such luck. I came third in a two-person race once, and I’m not even joking. I will not tell you how I achieved that impressive goal – that’s a story for another day.
— From N is for Nightmare Farm

Then there is the no-eating-garlic pish. I fuckin’ loved garlic. I kid you not. I put it in everything. Whatever the recipe required, I doubled it. The shit tastes superb. Can’t eat it anymore. Burns the shit out of my mouth, like the hottest chilli times a billion. Why couldn’t it have just been onions, I hate those! Naw, garlic. It had to be garlic, the seasoning of the gods.
— From V  is for Vampire Fae Scotland