He fell backward, his forehead striking the edge of the kitchen table.

Before Ray had time to ponder how it had managed to loosen the knots, a claw blurred out, sharp talons carving bloody trails as they skated across his cheek. “The creature rose suddenly on muscular legs, limp coils of rope sliding down its scaly torso. Near the end of “Dogs of War” (one of my personal favorites in this collection), there is a passage that reads: Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. Names, characters, and incidents are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or events is entirely coincidental. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. “Just remember the name Michael West because he has a future in the horror genre.”Īll rights reserved. ~Nicholas Grabowsky, author of Halloween 4: the Return of Michael Myers, and The Everborn “Michael West proves himself to be a masterful storyteller, flawless in building momentum, and his skills in characterization match or even often surpass some of the most successful writers in the business.”

~Bob Freeman, author of Cairnwood Manor (on The Wide Game)

With a deft hand, West creates wonderful characters who live and breathe on the page.” “Michael West draws the reader in with a director’s touch. ~Maurice Broaddus, co-author of Orgy of Souls “(Michael West is) definitely one to keep an eye on.” Braunbeck, author of Coffin Countyand Mr. “This is damned serious stuff, and it’s scary, suspenseful, and sweat-inducing but more importantly – perhaps most importantly – it’s all disturbing as hell, and cannot be easily forgotten.” ~Anne Boedeker, E! -Entertainment Television ~Fran Friel, Bram Stoker Nominated Author of Mama’s Boy and Other Dark Tales “A dark, diverse and delicious page-turner of a collection not to be missed!”

Skull Full of Kisses by Michael West