Book Review: Of Mice And Wolfmen

"Of Mice and Wolfmen" by Joe Pasquale. I was sent my copy in exchange for a honest review. 

This fantastic collection by Pasquale is for every person whose read and loved Stoker, Lovecraft, Shelley, and Poe. Think classic horror fiction that delves into and explores the human condition. There wasn't a single story inside this book that didn't blow me away. 

Out of the twelve stories inside of this collection, I chose a top four. My favorites were "The Umpire Strikes Back", "The After Effects of Love", "Abradaver" and "The Spinster". 

"The Umpire Strikes Back" is the opening story and it really sets the tone for the collection. I can't go into too much detail here without ruining the story but I absolutely loved it and found myself incredibly grossed out. 

"The After Effects of Love" takes a lot of the concerns and worries we had about the Covid vaccination and plays off those fears inside this story. The thought behind this was really creepy and incredibly uncomfortable, posing questions we've all asked a time or two. 

"Abradaver" is a story about the magnificently magical Harry Houdini. For fans of Harry, this story is definitely for you. 

"The Spinster" is a tale of speed dating gone wrong. Not everyone you go home with has the same intentions that you do.

This collection proves without a doubt that not all things are as they seem. As an avid lover of Poe, I deeply appreciated the atmospheric horror these stories all possessed and highly encourage you to get this added to your TBR.