Nightmare’s Eve by Stephen H. Provost is a book of sixteen stories and ten poems designed to creep you out. Some border on science fiction and others are pure horror. A man who makes deals against his life. A trip through time which helps two strangers. A horrible tale of reincarnation and dreams. These are just a few examples of Provost’s weird tales.
Some of the plots remind me of stories I have read before but with their own twist, and others are totally original. None were too shocking or gory, and none kept me awake at night, but some did make me shiver. Provost creates a sense of dis-ease in readers to keep them reading one after the other.
In recent years the only books of horror I’ve found worth reading have been those by Stephen King. But as much as I love his work, there’s only so much he can produce. I’m glad there’s another author who can provide me with these tales.
Bravo, Mr. Provost! Send us some more!