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Twisted: Tainted Tales by [Janine Pipe , Glenn Rolfe ]

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“Janine Pipe’s first collection made me an instant fan. A stellar debut!” – Brian Keene"Sidle on up to Janine Pipe's debut horror buffet. There's enough here to gorge on to satisfy every bloody appetite. So many wicked delights!" Hunter Shea, author of Misfits and Bigfoot in the Bronx. An abandoned house. A locked desk drawer full of old papers. And an 80’s mix tape?Jill is tasked with seeking out any legal documents from the property.What she discovers, transports her into a world of nightmares, ranging from the macabre to the downright chilling. Jill knows she has to share the stories she’s uncovered …In Twisted: Tainted Tales, the Splatterpunk Award-nominee delivers creature features, supernatural urban legends, cannibalism and a few other surprises. Mixing flash fiction with short stories, these tales might be tainted and will be twisted.Includes foreword from the amazing Flame Tree Press author, Glenn Rolfe. "Full of bloodthirsty monsters and gory mayhem, this impressive debut collection is a must-read for any hardcore horror fan." - Tim Meyer, author of Malignant Summer and The Switch House“Like Grady Hendrix’s demented little sister, Janine Pipe takes us on a splattery pop culture joyride in a bitchin' Camaro on fire with a congealing pile of human viscera in the back seat. Hang on for the ride, and don’t ask any questions. Just go with it. You’ll have such a gory good time with her." - Kenzie Jennings, author of Reception and Red Station

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09272HJKW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pipe Screams Press (May 1, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1896 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 198 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #611,410 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #680 in British Horror Fiction
- #1,020 in Horror Anthologies (Books)
- #1,085 in Horror Short Stories

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Trading in a police badge, Janine is now a full-time Splatterpunk Award nominated writer and filmmaker, whilst also being a mum, wife and Disney addict. Influenced by the works of King from a young age, she likes to shock readers and viewers with violence and scare them with monsters - both mythical and man-made.

SAUSAGES - The Making of Dog Soldiers was just the start of her non-fiction work with Neil Marshall as well as short films.

Follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/janinepipe28

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Nice mixture of stories.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2023

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I had never read anything from this author, but saw that the book had a foreword by Glenn Rolfe whose books I am a big fan of. There is a lot of different stories here, some crazy sex-death points I'm not sure what to call it, which isn't my cup of tea, then you have scary camping tales, creepy abandoned haunted places, vampires, and werewolves. I enjoyed most of the book and recommend it to any horror fan.

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This book is a RIDE!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2021

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This book is a RIDE! A splattery, in-your-face, beast of a collection that I tore through much like some of the creatures shredded a few of the less fortunate characters in these stories. The tales go by quickly and left me wanting more!

Before we go further, a disclosure. I count the author as a friend and this is the first review for a friend I've had to write. That said, I'm going to review this just like any other book because doing anything else wouldn't be fair.

I wrote a little something about each story:

FOOTSTEPS: I loved this award-nominated tale. There's an image at the end that I will think about any time I read a story featuring this particular type of menace.

WHEN DOVES CRY: A folksy good time. As a period piece it sticks out a bit, but still a ton of fun.

I WANT TO BREAK FREE: I liked the different perspectives in this story. Finding out what was actually happening was neat.

MANEATER: Knowing Janine's background, this was a cool story to read. I hope we get to see more of Detective Kate Ramsey.

ADDICTED TO LOVE: This one is sexy and has some teeth. Not like any other story in the collection. I liked it, but not as much as some of the others.

SWEET CHILD O MINE: Loved this story. When kids say they see things, PAY ATTENTION!

TAINTED LOVE: Twisty story about infatuation with a gut-punch for good measure.

LOST IN THE SHADOWS: I haven't been to the drive-in in years, but we do have one close by. I really dug the setting and the Easter Eggs. There's a lot of names I recognize and the story was gross because I read it while hungry. That will make more sense after you read it.

IT'S A SIN: One of the creepier stories in the collection and one of my favorites. I could read stories like this all day.

LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD: Very different than the rest of stories in the collection, with a fun (if not frustrating) ending.

RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL: Another one of my favorites. When it hits the fan in this story, it hits the fan and I loved every second of it!

PARADISE CITY: Uhhh...wow, lol. Equal parts dark comedy and yikes. The Narnia reference killed me. Hormones are a hell of a thing. Not my favorite, but couldn't help but laugh at it.

SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER: I actually wanted this story to be longer, but I also understand why the story ended the way it did. Make sure to read the story notes on this one!

LIVING ON A PRAYER: This one would have made a hardcore episode of "Are You Afraid of The Dark?". Really liked this one.

BONES OF BOARDED-UP BABY BODIES BEHIND THE BATH-PANEL: I think this one was my favorite? The ending totally and completely worked for me. Genuinely creeped out by this one.

NOBODY'S FOOL: This story felt like the beginning of something. I wanted to know what happened after it ended!

THEY: Feels like a bookend and a perfect way to end the collection. I loved this one too and one of the cooler werewolf stories I've ever read.

Bonus points for the foreword by Glenn Rolfe (totally got me pumped) and the wonderful story notes!

I had a blast with this collection. While not every story was a complete home run for me, I at least liked parts of every story and that goes a long way. Janine's voice is very natural and full-steam ahead. There's no words wasted here, and as mentioned above, there's a few stories that I wish were longer. TWISTED: TAINTED TALES is like a late-night Halloween party that refuses to turn the music down no matter how much the neighbors complain, and let's face it, they probably won't make it 'till morning anyways if they're in a Janine Pipe story.

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Horror collection with something for everyone!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2021

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I love Janine and her writing. I've previously read and enjoyed her stories in the Kandisha Press Women of Horror Anthologies, so of course I immediately bought this collection. And yes, I loved this as well! Horror fans, you'll want this in your library, I promise.

I was familiar with a couple of these stories, having beta read 3 of them. I thought I knew what I was getting into--some nice folklore elements, supernatural creepiness, hauntings--but yeah, she goes way beyond that. This collection is a smorgasbord of horror, with something for everyone. Each tale has its own tone, unique characters, and surprise twists. Some are quiet and spooky, some are loud and bloody, and there's even comedy, but they are all entertaining as hell!

While I loved some stories more than others, which happens with every collection, I truly feel they're all good. I want to mention a couple in particular, my absolute top picks:

"Footsteps" - this was printed before, though it's my first time reading it, and it's already beloved enough by the community to be nominated for a Splatterpunk Award. Picture girls out in the wilderness, but something is drawn to them and begins hunting... I do not want to give away anything, but I loved this so much! Honestly, I'm glad another woman talked about this scenario cause I swear while on adventures in the wild, this exact fear has crossed my mind.

"When Doves Cry" - short and sweet, brilliant gothic folk horror. It reads like a spooky story recounted by a fire, some local legend or fairy tale just unsettling enough to keep you looking over your shoulder when you're far from home and vulnerable.

"Addicted to Love" - A pair of drunk partiers hook up, heading out for an unforgettable one-night stand. I kinda had a feeling about the twist, but that's a-okay. Still so fun watching the trap get set then snap shut!

"Sweet Child O Mine" - A woman wants to return for a vacation to the farm she loved as a child, relive those happy times with her daughter. And omg...I might have gasped out loud at the end. Hit a little close to home given how my sisters and I used to pass the time on family vacations... but no spoilers!

"It's a Sin" - Sam finally makes a friend, Jack. But Jack goes missing. Whatever could've happened?? Beautifully written, atmospheric, with such an empathetic main character, and what a twist... probably my favorite.

"Running With The Devil" - Did I mention how much I love folk horror and ghost stories? Read about the legend of Trent Barrow. Follow a bunch of teens on Halloween night as they go to find out if it's real. Such a good story with a banging ending!

"Paradise City" - All I will say is...so gross, but so hilarious. This story will not be for everyone, but we all need a dose of gross-out horror/humor every once in a while.

"School's Out Forever" - Remember that scary place in your hometown, the place you weren't supposed to go? Well, in this town, it's the shut-down Barwick School For Boys, and 2 girls decide to trespass. Haunted goodness awaits!

"Nobody's Fool" - This story was surprisingly touching. I really felt for Alex's parents. They love their son, but every night he has horrible nightmares which cripple him for years. But what if it's more than just a nightmare?? I would love to see this expanded into a larger story.

"They" - I often enjoy a narrator that's not particularly likeable, especially in horror. Meet Sammy - he's kind of a bonehead, but he's got guts for sure. Him and his friends dare each other to explore a creepy tunnel. Can Sammy beat the record and win his chance at a kiss? We'll see!

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Steve

A crazy ride!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 5, 2021

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This collection is crazy, exuberant, bursting with energy and enthusiasm!
First the cover. What a beauty!
I liked the concept of using an imaginary character, Jill, to introduce each story and embrace the idea behind it as a link. However, they did seem to tell the reader what to expect from the stories. On the other hand, I enjoyed reading the author notes at the end of the stories. I also loved the way she used 80's song titles to link them. Very clever!
My favorite stories were:
Footsteps
When Doves Cry - (I was immediately drawn to the folktale feel of this one.)
Tainted Love - (I enjoyed the twist.)
It's a Sin
Running With the Devil (Enjoyed the connection to the legend.)
Nobody's Fool
A few too many stories featured hormone-driven teenage boys for me, though I have to admit, they were amusing and spot-on.
To sum up... if you like in-your-face-horror, bursting with gore and grime, then this collection will definitely be to your taste!

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Dale

Solid collection of creepy tales

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 9, 2021

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For a first collection, the quality of stories are really good. Well written and engaging, plenty set the creep factor to high.

What i loved:-

- The cover is awesome.
- There's an 80s vibe throughout a lot of the tales, whether if be pop references or general atmosphere. Which i loved, since im an 80s baby myself.
- Different styles of writing and they all were written superbly.

What i didnt love so much:-

- I felt the over arcing story of Jill laying out the tales for the reader didnt really work. If anything, it took me out of the experience because it told you what to expect from them all, which spoiled the tension. Especially since the writer included story notes after each tale, which gave you info on the story anyway. The preamble together with story notes on each, to me, felt jarring.

Overall, i really enjoyed all the stories and would definitely recommend. There's something here for any horror fan.

Abigail K. Ball

Great “twisted” anthology

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 4, 2021

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This collection well and truly lives up to its name - there’s some stuff in here that evokes the “ewwww!” response and others that make you think. Absolutely love the whole 80s vibe as quite frankly that was the best era for music and films!! I found myself smiling knowingly at all the little references to this great decade and enjoyed the trip down memory lane! My favourites were Footsteps, Lost in the Shadows, Living on a Prayer and They. There’s some wonderfully descriptive language in these tales and the author has the uncanny knack of painting a very vivid picture of the action taking place. Hopefully there’s more to come!!

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Alex E.

AMAZING!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 12, 2022

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I love short horror story collections and have read many, I have to say this one was one of the best! It kept me gripped from start to finish and it wasn’t afraid to explore the darker parts of horror that we all secretly love to read about. Thanks janine pipe for this creepy escape from reality!
I’ll be coming again 😈
Highly recommend! 👌👍🏼👏

Iain MacCallum

Fine collection

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 27, 2022

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Twisted: Tainted Tales is indeed a fine collection of horror shorts. They drip with nostalgia ( and horror ) and I liked the way that each story is named after an 80s song. I will certainly read more by this author.

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