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This may not be the next blockbuster bestseller, and readability might be improved, but it is one to read for those who enjoy dark, horrific tension. This article is not an endorsement, but a review. The author of this book provided free copies of the book and paid a small fee to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. Foreword Reviews and Clarion Reviews make no guarantee that the author will receive a positive review. This will subscribe you to all of our newsletters, announcements, and promotional content. For more control over what you subscribe to, head on over to our subscription page.

Try again or cancel this request. A full color, premium print, Deluxe Edition Hardback. Both these editions will be available on Amazon on the 31st of October but not the free paperback art book, as mentioned before. The pre-order page is: View all 14 comments. Sep 07, Paul Nelson rated it it was amazing Shelves: I must admit to never having heard of Barbie Wilde before she kindly sent me a review copy of Voices of the Damned and after reading it, I'm overcome with the sense of discovering something new, something horrifically bloody, lascivious and wickedly shocking.

Voices of the Damned contains eleven short horror stories, each story is prefaced by a piece of artwork malefic in origin, provocative and enticing hallucinatory visions. Produced by artists synonymous with the genre, Clive Barker, Nick Per I must admit to never having heard of Barbie Wilde before she kindly sent me a review copy of Voices of the Damned and after reading it, I'm overcome with the sense of discovering something new, something horrifically bloody, lascivious and wickedly shocking.

Published by SST publications in Birmingham and available for pre-order now. The spine of this collection is three stories set in the world of Clive Barkers Hellraiser, Barbie Wilde played the female Cenobite in Hellbound: Hellraiser II released in , a mutilated visage that inspired the exploration of 'Sister Cilice' in the Cilicium trilogy. Sister Veronica's life was work and prayer, her prayers were replied with a cruel empty silence and so the depraved dreams took over.

There was a darkness in Sister Veronica that could not be abated, her sanity slowly slipped away and obsessed with her desires, she continually tormented her wretched body until laced with scars. Finally assigned to the library archives she found an ancient manuscript that allowed her passage into the world of the Cenobites. John Jones holds unbeknownst to him a container that imprisoned the spirits of the dead Zulu warriors and in a fit of panic he's just thrown it out of the window.

Now it's time for a Zulu Zombie calamity, Zombie rape and rituals of spirit trapping proportion. Great fun in a dark and twisted fashion. In American Mutant the Reverend Billy Bob Bannon is the epitome of the smarmy religious TV personality, charismatic, smooth as silk, he owns a cable TV company and preaches to his adoring flock as the donations come in.

About to knock one off while dreaming about his last sexual conquest all those years ago he's woken from his reverie by a cough. But she's giving him the kid, what to do?

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Damage limitation and much more. Next up is The Alpdrucke, a weirdly nightmarish tale of demon harassment, sleep deprivation and the offer of help from an old men who seems to know all about demons and their wicked ways. Valeska, is a woman, a Seminal who drains the very essence of a man through his sexual fluids, an erotic story that leaves you hanging on every word for a number of reasons. After a kill she's kidnapped by the Sanguines and we take a trip into the history of the Saguine, the blood, the fluid and a powerful race that live somewhere in the shadows.

Now this is a vampire tale at its heart, blood drinking, cannibalism and plenty of sex, only without the happy ending you'd normally get. Joining the erotic horror theme is Gaia, a girl raped in the younger years of her life, she shuns contact unless strictly necessary and when two thieves break into her house, hiding is the last thing on her mind. She lies on the floor, and starts to, you know, do something a little unexpected, but hidden in the most unlikely of places is a knife and guess who's going to feel it glide across their throat. In Writers Block, Bartholomew Atkins is going through a bit of a phase, hopefully a trip to Brighton and the Frighteners horror convention can pull him round.

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Just finishing his wine in the bar before bed, an incredibly attractive woman makes a beeline for him and he's instantly smitten. And when she asks if he'd like to go to bed with her, well how could he say no. This isn't a Misery style fan this is something much worse, dominatrix sex, tied up with no way out and the added ingredient of the Prince of Darkness. Did I like this?

If testosterone jumping erotica combined with heart racing fear is your bag of horror then this is just what you're looking for and Voices of the Damned ranks highly in my box of favourites. Also posted at http: Sep 11, Bob Milne rated it it was amazing Shelves: Blasphemous and perverse, equal parts horrific and erotic, Voices of the Damned is as compelling as it is disturbing. While other authors may be equally adept at getting their hooks into the reader, Barbie Wilde has that rare literary talent to be able to twist the chains, to drive those hooks even deeper.

Sister Cilice serves as a fitting introduction, inspired as it is by her most famous role - the Female Cenobite in Hellbound: Here, Blasphemous and perverse, equal parts horrific and erotic, Voices of the Damned is as compelling as it is disturbing. Here, Wilde explores the erotic, blasphemous descent of a masturbatory nun, and introduces us to the making of a Cenobite, painfully eager to take her place in Hell. Zulu Zombies is maybe the best zombie story I've ever come across, mixing a classic bit of historical horror with a very modern and sexual spin on the slow-moving monster.

It's dark and twisted, with a great sense of atmosphere. American Mutant is a gleefully chilling tale of power and corruption, secrets and lies, as a church charlatan comes face-to-face with true power. If you thought Damien and Regan were chilling, wait until you meet this kid.

They say the devil is in the details, and it's those seemingly innocuous details that make this work. Nightmarish and laced with dread. Valeska is one of two stories new to the collection, an original twist on the vampire mythos that strips it of its spiritual elements, making it instead a cannibalistic matter of survival, pitting Sanguine vs Seminal in an age-old rivalry. Gaia was one of the more surprising tales in the collection, with a pair of disaffected youths picking the wrong house and the wrong woman to rob.

As much as they wanted to get inside that panic room, they probably wish the door had remained locked.

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Insanity has never been so much fun. Polyp is pure Bizarro horror, a disgusting tale of infection, infiltration,and invasion from within - literally. I'm not sure I've ever read anything so horrible as the endoscopic camera being forced out of Vincent's anus quickly enough to burn the doctor's hands. Botophobia was the lone soft spot in the collection, a tale with some nice atmosphere and a few genuine chills, but one that's a little too predictable to be effective. Probably the most genuinely terrifying tale in the collection.

Why suffer a life of misery and enslavement to a woman-hating God of the Christians when you could give yourself to a fallen angel? The Cilicium Rebellion is the other new story here, a fitting conclusion to both the collection and the story of Sister Cilice. The nun has fallen, she's converted her new sisters, and now it's time for a war of the sexes deep within the bowels of Hell. Barbie Wilde's most famous role may have revealed something dark within her soul, but its in Voices of the Damned that the darkness takes root, spreads its arms, and embraces a new audience.

It's not just a collection that's shocking and obscene, however, but one that's imaginative, meaningful, and exceptionally well-written. Originally reviewed at Beauty in Ruins Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC of this title from the author in exchange for review consideration.

This does not in any way affect the honesty or sincerity of my honest review. Sep 23, Karl marked it as to-read Shelves: The Art of Voices of the Damned. View all 4 comments. Sep 08, Andrew rated it it was amazing. I reviewed her previous book The Venus Complex on this blog and I loved it. Now, Wilde is back with a collection of 11 short stories, Voices of the Damned. Three of the stories make up the Cilicium Trilogy, which are part of the Hellraiser cenobitical universe. What a way to grab the attention! The book also has an afterward from the Soska Sisters, intent on world domination, who seem to be involved in all manner of horror.

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Each of the stories is accompanied by an illustration. Sister Celice— Sister Veronica, a nun heavily repressed by both her parents and her order, has dark fantasies. She discovers a gateway to another order — that of the Cenobites. This story is a thrilling start to the collection, dark, erotic, and completely engulfed in the Hellraiser tone and mythology. You could call it the ultimate coming of age story. Zulu Zombies— What more could you ask for than zulu zombies in the middle of London?

A gory and brutal train ride. American Mutant— An extravagant southern televangelist, Billy Bob, suddenly and surprisingly has to face up to the fact that he has a 13 year old son, Mikey. A televangelist is not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, when there is money to be made. I loved both the characters, Billy Bob and Mikey.

The over the top Billy Bob you can instantly visualize and enjoy, and Mikey too, with his intelligence and creepy kid vibe. Really strong entry to the collection. This story realizes the fear we all have of being so vulnerable while we sleep. Valeska— A tale about an irresistible femme fatale succubus and the two sides of her vampiric kind: I really enjoyed this story and the history of the factions. It was a very fresh approach and one of my favorites in the collection.

A full length novel based on this would be amazing. The Cilicium Pandoric— We follow Sister Celice, now a Cenobite, as she crosses over to our world from hell with the desire to start her own Order. Gaia— A lady living in fear, due to stories of Greek mythology from her heritage, and abuse from her uncle, seeks solitude and safety in a custom built basement.

Two intruders find that they have messed with the wrong lady. Gaia was a fun and pretty cosmic tale. Polyp— This one is truly bizarre, as a polyp leaves the bowels of its host to grow and go on a murder spree. There is plenty of gore and unpleasantness in this one. This story will resonate well with body horror fans and will definitely make the squeamish squeam.

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Botophobia— Following the death of her parents, Lorraine returns to her childhood home. She finds some unexpected things. A very surprising ending.

Be careful what you wish for. That would be amazing. This is an outstanding anthology, and I enjoyed every story. There are no weak links here. I raced through the entire book in no time. The themes of sex and death are inextricably linked, dripping a dark eroticism through many of the stories. Another common theme is that of strong female characters. They are powerful, they are in control, and they are the hunters. When crossed, their vengeance is absolute. Wilde has a strong voice. In a genre that is often dominated by male authors, she has taken on a leading role.

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These dark tales will entertain, and come back to visit you in the dark of night. Feb 07, John J Questore rated it it was amazing. If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I am a horror addict. That being said, you should also know who Barbie Wilde is. I've spoken of this beautiful and talented lady many times - even reviewing her first novel "The Venus Complex". When she mentioned that she was having a book of short stories published, I knew I had to forgo spending money on other books and immediately placed my order for "Voices of the Damned".

Before I delve into providing you with feedback on each story, I h If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I am a horror addict. Before I delve into providing you with feedback on each story, I have to make mention of the book itself.

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If you are a bibliophile like myself, the first thing you notice is the quality. It is an oversized book, printed on thick paper, with a very nice hard cover to enclose the wonders within; and what better way to showcase the book than by an exclusive Clive Barker drawing for the cover. While I'm on the subject, Barbie garnered some of the most talented artists to provide drawing for each story - enhancing the overall feel. We can notify you when this item is back in stock.

Home Contact Us Help Free delivery worldwide. Triumvirate of the Damned: Destiny's Damned Trilogy Bk. In this 21st century, the empire's descendants return to take the church back. Within the bowels of the Sequentia, a timeless subterranean prison, a child her face blistered, her hair burned away, stares at the body of a woman thrown inside. Sacrificing their lives, the women and the children in the Sequentia are hiding from the Church a document personally dictated by Christ which contains His last instructions to mankind.

The woman is half-naked. Her hands are tied. Dried blood is crusted beneath her nose and in her short, blond hair. Bruised and battered, she is the first new inmate imprisoned in the Sequentia for hundreds of years. With her and in her wake, comes the force that would steal Christ's document and enslave the modern world. Product details Format Paperback pages Dimensions Friend Request Laura Marshall. Nine Perfect Strangers Liane Moriarty.

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