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Scare Care [Hardcover]

Graham Masterton (Editor)

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The Scare Care Trust was established by a number of individuals including the editor, Graham Masterton, in an effort to help raise money for children's charities that care for abused and needy children. The Trust's first project is this book, which is an anthology of horror stories. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for lovers of short horror stories. 4 Feb 2000
By Alison Dennehy - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Scare Care is worth buying simply because the intent of the editor, Graham Masterton, in compiling these stories was to help children in desperate need. However, Scare Care also stands on it's own feet as a genuinely good read for those of us who love this genre. Mommy, the first story in the book, is more of a feel good horror story than truly frightening, but springs from a very interesting concept nevertheless. You might, as I did, find a lump in your throat after reading Things Not Seen, and The Avenger of Death asked interesting questions about man's ability to mete out "justice". There were one or two stories included, such as Manny Agonistes and Changeling, which have been seen elsewhere and were more than worthy of a second, third or fourth read. (And) of course there were the usual stories which, while the endings were rather obvious, still make for an entertaining half hour before you turn out your light!

Several stories found their way into this book which we all really could have lived without, but what would a short story compilation be without a few clangers?

My recommendation - as an avid lover of short horror fiction - is; buy the book, be entertained but don't expect miracles.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read for lovers of short horror stories. 4 Feb 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Scare Care is worth buying simply because the intent of the editor, Graham Masterton, in compiling these stories was to help children in desperate need. However, Scare Care also stands on it's own feet as a genuinely good read for those of us who love this genre. Mommy, the first story in the book, is more of a feel good horror story than truly frightening, but springs from a very interesting concept nevertheless. You might, as I did, find a lump in your throat after reading Things Not Seen, and The Avenger of Death asked interesting questions about man's ability to mete out "justice". There were one or two stories included, such as Manny Agonistes and Changeling, which have been seen elsewhere and were more than worthy of a second, third or fourth read. (And) of course there were the usual stories which, while the endings were rather obvious, still make for an entertaining half hour before you turn out your light!

Several stories found their way into this book which we all really could have lived without, but what would a short story compilation be without a few clangers?

My recommendation - as an avid reader of short horror fiction - is; buy the book, be entertained but don't expect miracles.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection of stories, for admirable purpose 27 Aug 2012
By KinksRock - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This collection certainly gets high marks for its purpose. The writers donated their stories and any profits to benefit charities to combat child abuse. I'm not famliar with most of the writers, but that may be my own ignorance. Familiar names include Roald Dahl, Graham Masterton, and James Herbert.

There are many stories in the collection and, as usual with a collection of short horror stories (I find), it's a mixed bag. You are sure to find stories that you like in a collection this large, and also quite a few with a great premise but a let-down of an ending. Every once in a while there's one that really grabs you. I particularly enjoyed D.W. Taylor's "Good Night, Sweet Prince" (about how to deal with an evil child), Peter Valentine Timlett's "Little Miss Muffet" (about a woman tortured by arachnophobia), and Graham Masterton's "Changeling" (about a man who finds himself trapped in a woman's body).
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