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Tales of Terror from the Black Ship [Kindle Edition]

Chris Priestley (Author)
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'The note of tension and suspense throughout the stories is brilliantly maintained and their ability to deliver one unexpected twist after another will delight even the most prescient of readers' Books for Keeps 'Tales of Terror from the Black Ship is Chris Priestley's second collection of macabre tales and once again he demonstrates that he is the master of the form ... These grisly, gothic tales deserve to be read aloud and are perfect for Halloween' The Scotsman 'Priestley is adept at creating a suitably creepy atmosphere, and his lightness of touch as a writer keeps the pages turning long into the night' The List

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'A lovely writer, economic yet evocative He builds tension effortlessly, while David Roberts' scratchy illustrations suit the tone perfectly' DEATHRAY magazine
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 750 KB
  • Print Length: 257 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1599902907
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury (5 April 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003HD2KYG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #20,028 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Lucy
Format:Hardcover
Chris Priestley has definitely done it again with this second collection of spine-tingling tales.

This time we are introduced to Ethan and Cathy, two young children who live with their father in the Old Inn, a spooky pub precariously perched on a cliff top. During a violent storm, Ethan and Cathy are struck down by a mysterious illness, requiring their father to leave them alone in the dead of night to go in search of the local doctor. Following his departure, Jonah Thackeray arrives on the doorstep of the Old Inn, asking for shelter from the storm and offering many a creepy story in return.

This book will have you hooked from start to finish, with many twists and turns to have you shrieking in anticipation and surprise. With each chapter a complete short story in its own rights, it is perfect for bed-time stories, although you will be eagerly reading ahead to learn more about the underlying story concerning Ethan and Cathy. I found myself getting goose pimples from the eerie atmosphere so wonderfully created by Priestly and strengthened by the terrific illustrations of David Roberts. I assure you, you will not be disappointed with this book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Elrohir
Format:Hardcover
This is Chris Priestley's second book to feature 11 connected spine chilling tales of terror, the stories are all short and very easily accessible.

The Old Inn clings to a cliff top above a storm lashed ocean and Ethan & Cathy are sick, their father has gone to fetch a doctor, leaving them all alone but with the promise not to let any one in until he gets back.

When a visitor comes begging for shelter from the wild storm, Cathy takes pity on him. The children have an unnatural appetite for stories of the macabre and the visitor is persuaded the tell a series of blood-curdling stories full of horror and heart-stopping revelations.

What made the first book 'Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror,' so successful is repeated here. The stories are beautifully illustrated by David Roberts and for me it just made this book such a treasure to hold and read.

All the stories are linked together and the last story gives you an unexpected twist.

It's not hard to see that the stories are influenced by Edgar Allen Poe, M R James and even Tim Burton.

Really gripping stories, full of nightmare and macabre horrors. For fans of Poe, James and Tim Burton, this is a must read!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Let Down 12 May 2010
Format:Hardcover
My then 11 yo son and I read Uncle Montague's ToT mid-2009 so were really looking forward to reading this and found it a bit of a letdown really after our first experience of Uncle Montague. The stories were good enough, giving us a bit of a fright occasionally, but there wasn't the expectation of something horrible happening or about to happen to the characters in this book than we found with our first book of his. Will certainly be buying and reading more though, and is still worth 3-stars! Maybe we were just spoiled and read the best book first, only time will tell.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful
A wonderful collection of genuinely macabre tales. Each story is more diabolical than the last and the overarching narrative that holds them all together is perhaps the best of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Count Magnus
A Great Read
This was the first Priestly book we have bought, and my 10 year old daughter, who is an avid reader, says this is the best book she has ever read. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Alan in Ireland
Enjoyably creepy
Ethan and Cathy are two children living in an old inn, perched precariously on a cliff top. When they fall suddenly ill during a heavy storm, their father admonishes them to let... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Petra Bryce
Easy read, ghost stories with a difference
I thought this book was great. Easy to read and hard to put down. A ghost/horror book, not that graphic, but certainly makes you think. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JP
Tales of Terror from the Black Ship
'Tales of Terror from the Black Ship' is the story of Ethan and Cathy who live in an old inn on the coast of Cornwall. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by Paul Hankinson
A mightily spooky read - for adults, too!
I have always been a great lover of ghostly, sinister, spooky stories. And not only does this book give you plenty of self-contained stories of the dark kind, it even embeds them... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by A Reader's Voice
Oh the tales you will hear
Another excellent collection of stories by Chris Priestley, with illustrations by David Roberts. I really enjoyed 'Tales of Terror from the Black Ship', a wonderful collection of... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2009 by Weave
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A very good follow up to the previous linked collection. The writing is very good and the character development excellent. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by T. J. Kelly
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