Don’t deny it. Your mind has dwelled for hours on the things you would do if your name was Karma. Malevolence towards those that wronged you festers and there is no relief - until now. Plunge headfirst into these sinister tales where karma finally takes control and vengeance is a dish that is best served hot.

The Better Off Dead series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

Contains stories by Peter Rocha, Steven Pajak, RJ Roles, Red Lagoe, Jane Alvey Harris, Charlotte Munro, R.E. Sargent, Eleanor Merry, Kayla Krantz, and Chris Wilkerson.

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April 16, 2020
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Sinister Smile Press
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B08742DRXJ
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Listening Length	10 hours and 26 minutes
Author	R.E. Sargent, Steven Pajak, Jane Alvey Harris, Kayla Krantz, Charlotte Munro, Red Lagoe, Eleanor Merry, RJ Roles, Peter Rocha, Chris Wilkerson
Narrator	Jane Alvey Harris, Andy Packard
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	April 16, 2020
Publisher	Sinister Smile Press
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08742DRXJ
Best Sellers Rank	#305,658 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #620 in Horror Anthologies & Short Stories #2,483 in Literature Anthologies #3,262 in Horror Anthologies (Books)

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A Rogers

Not what I expected...

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020

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I was really excited when I was asked to beta read this book. One of the authors is a very good friend of mine, and I was honored to read this book. As stated, it is an anthology of terror. I could only give the book 3 stars, because I didn’t feel like they were scary or terrifying at all. I enjoyed reading the book, it was neat to see different writing styles, and all the stories left me wanting more. Maybe that’s the problem, I’ve never been much of a short story reader. However, I am looking forward to reading book 2! Remember that this is the sole opinion of this reviewer, and I encourage you to read the book and draw your own opinion.

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Angela Ingram

Chills and thrills

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020

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This is a great collection of short stories. I enjoyed them all. This book includes work by some very talented author's. If you like a good scary story I highly recommend this book.

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Daniel Björkman

Very mediocre

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021

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While anthologies of mainly unknown authors brings forth many horror gems, this ain't it. With stories shying away from all extremes wether painful socio-realism or flipped-out splatter, the result is a collection of middle of the road standard fare of horror cliches and predictable "twists". The monsters are all familiar in the worst way, including several iterations of serial killers straight out of the least inventive movie franchises. Safe and harmless, but far too tame to serve to a modern horror audience.

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Colleen H.

Karma, Fear n Revenge......

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020

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OMG .... These short stories are either outta the minds of the completly disturbed or ... pretty messed up truths. DAM ... some are just WTF and others are like ... that could happen. Shaking my head and LOVING EVERY MINUTE!! If you love the macabre , good paybacks , and WTF moments ... you are gonna really like this. Can't wait to read more!!

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Sharon Donahue

If I Die Before I Wake

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020

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Wonderful short stories that leave you wanting more. The last story with the boy playing games online was wicked good.

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Linda L.

Disappointed in the stories

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021

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The cover art is great. The description is great. The stories are not. I found them to be just fair to average. Some were on the gross side and others I didn't think of as horror at all. I think I'll pass on the next books in the series. I'd hoped for really good horror stories and I'm disappointed.

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Don Hallford

Very Enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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Truly enjoyed this collection of horror stories. Short stories are my favorite, comes with short attention span. Excellent writing. Highly recommended reading.

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Read this anthology! You’ll be Spectacularly and horrified.

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020

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This anthology is not for the faint of heart. It’s a hide your head under the covers, nail biter. IT was enjoyable and horrifying. Jane Alvey Harris’ story STRIGIO was my favorite. I read it with a kind of sick fascination. Strangely able to relate to the drama unfolding in the page, shuddering yet unable to look away as her characters came fo life.
Great read.

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Nettie

Excellent set of stories

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2020

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It's nice to take a break from full-length novels to jump from one shorter story to the next, and these were certainly a batch of stories to keep the reader on their toes. A nice combo of dark tales, and plenty to keep you reading into the wee hours!

Louise Gregory

Some good old graphic gore.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2020

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Great set of tales with some wonderfully, cringeworthy, graphic and gorey descriptions throughout. Brilliant I enjoyed each and every one.

Donna withers

Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2020

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Good selection of short stories, mixed bunch. I thoroughly enjoyed some of these and the rest were ok. Over a good, quick read.

heather

couldn't get into it.

Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2020

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couldn't get into it.

Tammy

Good book

Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2021

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Good read

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