A fantastically spooky collection of stories, all related to exhibits in the museum and the people who work there. This is an intriguing theme and gives an insight to working in a museum, focusing particularly on the hierarchy of staff. The stories are not only linked by place and content, but are all about relationships in some way, particularly parent and child. They are the kind of tales which leave a lasting impression and I’m sure that the readers will remember them next time they stand in front of a museum display cabinet. I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys subtle horror stories.
‘The Screaming Room’ – a haunting story of grief, which puts a new perspective on those sad collections of pinned butterflies.
‘The Grinning Man’ – a little girl’s fascination with a stone sarcophagus has unexpected consequences.
‘Et In Arcadia Ego’ – a newly acquired painting brings back a security guard’s forgotten memories of his youth.
‘The Shape of the Beast’ – a story about jealousy, revenge and the power of motherhood.
‘The Whispering Shell’ – a creepy conch shell connects the listener to the spirit world.
Thank you to the publisher Silver Thistle Press and to TheWriteReads for the review copy. Part of the blog tour from the 21st – 30th April.
