‘Beasts’ is a collection of 16 weird tales by Detzner. Some
are previously published but the majority are new to this book. A mix of horror
and dark fantasy, some with humor. A goddess choose to live as a mortal for a
while. A woman is reborn every year. One of those creepy animatronic animal
bands in a pizza joint is put back into service. A stage magician proves to be
more than he appears to be. A giant computer that achieves sentience makes a
very odd choice. A billionaire who is an animate skeleton throws a party. A
woman makes a friend-or pet- out of a tentacled creature from the ocean. One story- “Shadow” reminded me of Ray
Bradbury’s work. Some made me think of things I read decades ago, in Hitchcock
magazines.
I enjoyed most of the stories; I think some could use more
polish. Detzner is starting his full time writing career, and I think he has
great promise.
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