Bedbugs

by Rick Hautala

Book Overview

This career-spanning collection of Hautala's most horrifying stories whisks readers away on a guided tour of the darkest reaches of the human mind and soul. Original. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843950749
• ISBN13: 9780843950748
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A wildly imaginative collection

One of the things I like best about Mr. Hautala's stories is the range and diversity. From circus dancers to IRS agents, they all have a place in the crazy universe of BEDBUGS. My favorite story is "The Schoolhouse", which is a delightfully creepy trip back into the nightmare of grade school.I read this book in two nights and loved every minute of it. Mr. Hautala's prose style is easy to read and he knows how to write a rocking good story. BEDBUGS is destined to become a classic!

Mark Edward Hall, a Maine horror writer reviews Bedbugs

I loved Bedbugs.Over the years I have read and enjoyed many of Rick Hautala's novels. I find his style uncomplicated and to the point. Too many horror writers try too hard to be literary when what they should be doing is telling a good story. And telling a good story is what Rick Hautala does best. In Bedbugs he has offered up a veritable potpourri of nightmarish scenarios and offbeat characters, giving his readers a wide, cross-sectional look into the depths of a fertile imagination. In my opinion Rick Hautala is a writer at the top of his form. Good going, Rick. Can't wait for the next one!

excellent! really creepy stories

Since everyone else has pretty much gave you a pretty thorough description I'll keep it short and sweet, I loved it! I love reading Mr.Hautala's books, an easy to read writing style. He's one of my favorites, a true guilty pleasure!

A First-Rate Talent

Bedbugs is an excellent collection in every respect but then why wouldn't it be? Rick Hautala is a first-rate talent who deserves much more note and notice than he's received lately. In addition to being a great storyteller, Rick has a good deal to say about our time. His stories are often wry comments on life in the new century. Spooky and cautionary tales. Bedbugs has something for every taste, from a few that EC Comics would have published with delight, to some horrifying psychological suspense stories that Ruth rendell readers will appreciate. A fine introduction to Rick's work--and a guaranteed pleasure to read for readers of all kinds.

LEAVE THE LIGHT ON...ALL NIGHT!

BEDBUGS is one of the best single author short story collections I have ever read. Each story kept me moving through the pages, not wanting to close the book until that last page. There is not a story in this book that is not on par with the best Hautala has ever written. This book will be remembered for many years to come!