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If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Supernatural Horror (The Better Off Dead Series) Paperback – March 29, 2020

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Be afraid. Be very afraid.

That noise in the dead of night. The shadow that slips by almost unnoticed. The fear that pulverizes your sense of reasoning and pushes you deep down under seven layers of covers. There is no escaping it, and when the dark forces of the universe come after you, the world will know exactly what you are made of. Will you run? Will you fight? Maybe you’ll join forces with the darkness that rips through your quiet little life. Everyone’s dying to find out.

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!

With stories by R.E. Sargent, Steven Pajak, Jane Alvey Harris, Red Lagoe, Kayla Krantz, RJ Roles, Peter Rocha, Mike Duke, Cassandra Angler, Matthew A Clarke, Gerald Dean Rice, Alan Derosby and L.K. Pinaire.

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March 29, 2020
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sinister Smile Press (March 29, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 195311203X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1953112033
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.85 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,997,217 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5,384 in Horror Anthologies (Books)
- #22,900 in Occult Fiction
- #38,079 in Short Stories Anthologies

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R.E. Sargent
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R.E. Sargent, the author of Relative Terror, lives in Oregon with his wife, Sandi and their two fur children, Mason, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Riley, a Chocolate Lab.
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Steven Pajak
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Steven Pajak is the author of novels, such as the U.S. Marshal Jack Monroe series, the Mad Swine trilogy, as well as short stories and novellas. When not writing, Steven works as an administrator at a university and COO, Managing Editor and Creative Director for Sinister Smile Press.
He continues to be an avid reader of Stephen King and Dean Koontz, John Saul, Richard Matheson, and many other favorite authors in the horror, suspense, thriller and general fiction areas.
Steven lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and two teens.
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Lisa Payne

Nice!

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020

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This was the 2nd book in this series and it was as good as the 1st! So good in fact, that I pre ordered the 3rd book! I can’t remember how many stories were in this one but, let’s say there were 12, I would say I enjoyed 10 out of the 12. There were only a couple of stories that didn’t thrill me but, I loved the rest of them! I liked that most of the chapters were only about 30 mins long too! I read one or more stories everyday! Really enjoyed this book! Can’t wait to start #3 in October! These books are also a great deal for only $.99!

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Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

Great short story collection

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020

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This is a great short story collection. Kunk was by far my favorite of the bunch. The authors did an excellent job with this and it was a good read. I'll recommend to others.

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Angela Ingram

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020

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I enjoyed all the stories in this book. The authors are all talented and their stories do not disappoint. I would definitely recommend this book. I would read more by a y of the authors. I have read and enjoyed all books by RE Sargent a d highly recommend reading all his other books.

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Keli B.

Get ready

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020

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This is the kind of book I love - an assortment of horror that leads you one way and exits into the Twilight Zone. I really enjoyed this anthology and highly recommend it!

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2020

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I love good scary/horror stories and this book did not disappoint. Every last story kept me wondering what would happen next without leaving me hanging at the end. I highly recommend this book of scary tales.

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Barbara Harrison

Adult Supervision Required

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020

If you are into horror, these tales should satisfy your craving over a weekend. Adult supervision urged.
At the Core of Darkness by Steven Pajak: NC17, about cancer, 5*
Dead Pics by Gerald Dean Rice: X, too gross to read
Finders Keepers by Jane Alvey Harris: PG13, scary, 4*
Carnival of Lust by Mike Duke: PG15, well written, 5*
I.O.U. by Kayla Krantz: a serial killer using the Dark Web, thoroughly satisfying and best of the bunch. 5*
Dead and Buried by Matthew A Clarke: REALLY creepy, 4*
Until That Day Arrives by RJ Roles: involves an orphanage, 4*
Harvest of Truth by L.K. Pinaire: involves a curse, 5*
Kunk by Alan Derosby: an invisible friend, 4*
Withered by Cassandra Angler: foster care, 4*
It Happened on State Street by Peter Rocha: possession, 4*
Never Have I Ever by Red Lagoe: Truth & Consequence, 4*
Killer Radio by R.E. Sargent: a tale of vengeance, 4*

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As good, if not better, than the first volume...

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020

If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Karma and Fear was one of my favorite reads of 2019. Going into the second volume, I wasn't sure the story-telling could match the stark talent of the first selections. I was wrong. Lightning has struck twice, friends. I dare say these stories might be even better.

A few of my brief thoughts about each story in If I Die Before I Wake: Tales of Supernatural Horror.

At the Core Lies Darkness - Steven Pajak - This creative little roller coaster of a story covered a spectrum of emotions for me--happiness, sadness, and my body cringing in disgust. I loved every minute. (If you haven't read it yet, I also highly recommend his novel, Project Hindsight.)

Dead Pics - Gerald Dean Rice - I was in it! Super fun, a little disturbing, and a lot creative. But hey...haven't we ALL looked at grisly death pictures/videos before? I know I have.

Finders Keepers -Jane Alvey Harris - Any mother could relate to this story. Incredibly creepy and effective.

Carnival of Lust - Mike Duke - If only we could keep those powerful teenage lusts and desires our entire lives. Of course, then we'd get absolutely nothing else accomplished. 😂 Such a fun story.

I.O.U. - Kayla Krantz - A story full of revenge and vindication. Enjoyable!

Dead and Buried - Matthew A. Clarke - This was such a cool, genuinely scary story, but there is a trigger warning--animal torture/death. A huge no-no for me.

Until That Day Arrives - R.J. Roles - Gotta give my fellow West Virginia Mountaineer some kudos...this was a freaky, crazy-good story.

Harvest of Truth - L.K. Pinaire - A sad, reflective story about the injustices those who are different face...even in past centuries.

Kunk - Alan Derosby- A deliciously creepy, macabre story. Kunk needs to stay far, far away from me.

Withered - Cassandra Angler- This is one twisted ride! Disturbing on so many levels. I was thoroughly entertained.

It Happened on State Street - Peter Rocha - Heavy on religious themes, but a very well-written, engaging story.

Never Have I Ever - Red Lagoe - Okay, I kinda loved this story. So much fun!

Killer Radio - R.E. Sargent - He's done it again! The author who gave us the epic Karen Carter series also wrote my favorite story of the bunch. Sargent has a knack for short stories that absolutely suck you in. Even better...all that 80s music. Loved his creativity.

Hmmm...if I had to pick a top 3, I'd choose At the Core Lies Darkness, Never Have I Ever, and Killer Radio, but I wholeheartedly enjoyed each and every story.

Available April 20, 2020. Make sure to get a copy!

**Many thanks to the publisher for my review copy.

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Good reading!

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A delightful collection of Bed time story. I read the stories late into the night and found it hard to put down when it was time to turn out the lights. A good recommend read.

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