Great stories- great surprises!
933741
This is like a book of many treats :)
I was so happy to read short story about dexter and Natalie written by Althea Roming - it was sexy and intense..but when I realized whom these characters were ! Omg! Happily surprised!! Great read :)
4370530
Every story is heartwarming and leaves you with a wonderful sense of "divine timing" and how faith pulls one through any circumstance... very encouraging that these stories are all real, leaving you with with a sense of wonder and possibilities!  Very enjoyable and engaging!
4101819
I loved listening to this wonderful novella collection! I heard stories from some favorite authors and met a few new to me authors too.
If you want Happily Ever After stories, get this collection!
Complicated, yet fun love stories, some were quite surprising, some were a bit predictable but I loved each one!
4764910
Great collection of short stories and a bargain at 99 cents!  Very good writing and depth of story and characters in nearly all of these spooky tales - my personal favorite was "the pick" - very different and an enjoyable read.  Worth buying.
2580802
Just wonderful!  I found book 2 in a discount store and before then had never heard of the 'books of elsewhere'.  Boy am I glad I picked it up!  When I realized I needed to read book one, i came here to search and found them!  After reading all three I was surprised (and a bit let down/anxious) that there wasn't a book four until i came back to the author's page.  Book four is nearly here!!!  Hooray!

These stories are unique, clever, fun and just plain-ol-fashioned good reading.  It will delight young readers for years to come!
3614091
This is a great book! A lot of the stories are ones I never read before.  Very entertaining and highly recommended!
4326836
I accidentally stumbled onto another great reader submitted collections book.  I can not believe some of these stories.  Simply, makes me go hmmm....  Kudos to everyone that shared something and sent it to Ms. Hamm.  I truly do enjoy them!
1183068
As always - good story with some surprising twists!  One of my favorite authors - waiting for the next new book!
785825
So interesting to see into history.  I love these stories.  The quirky Cleric Detective is humorous and intriguing!  I see the books in my mind like a movie.  The mysteries have me constantly guessing.  I like being surprised.
1973675
Wonderful stories that bring you into the story and the characters.  Perfect length for those times you want to read something but don't have a lot of time, yet want the satisfaction of being able to finish it!  Stories flow and develop wonderfully!  Keep the stories coming!
1900605
Great authors and great storytellers this team gives stories worth reading more than once.  Instead of looking for next chapter, I wanted the next book!  Impressive, given that these are full length books, not short stories.
4571838
I bought this because I had previously read and enjoyed the author's horror stories.

These are very different. They are good natured and often amusing stories about life in rural Australia.

The writing is very good. But what makes these stories so enjoyable is the strong, believable (though sometimes quirky) characters and the story lines which draw you in, take you on twists and turns, and give you something worthwhile to think about.

Can't wait for the rest of the series!
4737864
Seven short tales that draw you into their worlds and leave an impression! A few belong to series, but easily pull you in without having read them before.
I really enjoyed Sweet Revenge by Kelly Abell... I was familiar with Destiny having read about her in Haunted Destiny... This short ghostly tale was a great addition to what I had already read and found truly interesting. Another story that stood out for me was Eye Of The Beholder... a short mystery that I found entertaining. Imposter was another fav for me... I like how things played out in this suspenseful mystery.
I found some stories creepier than others... Follow actually made me sad... a great collection overall that introduced me to some new to me authors and their books!
* copy gifted in exchange for an honest review.
2409240
Suspense isn't always what you expect. This collection pleasantly surprised me more than once. I expected some shoot-em-up stories with good guys and bad guys and a twist or two to keep me guessing. I got that, but I got so much more.

By reading these stories, I got a sense of how to keep a story moving, how to keep the writing tight to tell all that needs to be told with a minimum amount of pages. As a writer, this was immensely helpful.

As a reader, I was along for a few wild rides! One night I'm visiting a twisted plot reminiscent of Strangers on a Train, on another, I find myself in a futuristic world where the question of where do babies come from isn't so easily answered.

Suspense drew me to this anthology, but the storytelling is what kept me interested from beginning to end. Oh, the end? The authors got together for a creative writing game--a good reminder for writers and readers: this business of Story, it's supposed to be FUN! And this book really was.
669553
Loved this compilation of short stories! If you're looking to immerse yourself in a series of short stories that allow your imagination to take over for a few hours, then read this book. There were definitely surprising twists to some of the stories. There were two stories that I didn't "love" - mostly because they had open endings and I tend to appreciate closure. :)

I especially appreciated that the author provided some insights into how he generated the ideas for the stories and/or characters.
3042929
Wonderful stories by a superb group of authors, you cannot go wrong with HAPPY HOMICIDES. Its a must have collection for every mystery reader.

With the variety of impressive authors participating in this anthology, I knew this was going to be a spectacular book, and it was! There are stories by many favorite authors of mine. Authors that when I see their names, I know I am in for a reading treat. And then there were so new to me authors who now have a new fan in me!

The short story format of each individual offering did nothing to lessen the mystery, fun, or integrity of each story. Each author did incredible work with the word count Im sure they had to be considerate of. In fact, they were so well done, it felt like reading thirteen full length novels in one sitting. HAPPY HOMICIDES is just proof of the talent each author in this ensemble.

Its my extreme hope that there will be a second volume from these great names!

Note: When you purchase this book, you are given a wonderful opportunity to download a free book!
3816054
Brilliant! I read this on a plane journey in less than two hours, and was gripped by each story, wanting to move to the next!

This is a very clever collection of paranormal short stories, each very different, each has its own story which at times does not end up the way you expect.  Both authors have a similar style of writing, and do horror/paranormal really well.  I like the 'doors' rather than chapters, as it truly makes you feel like you are entering a different world with each story, taking you on a journey, sometimes interfering on a situation that makes the skin on your arms prickle!  That last story - wow! I had no idea it was going there- you must read!

I would love to see a horror/paranormal novel by one (or both) of these authors.