Happy Little Horrors: Freak Show

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There is an awesome, new book available... just in time for Halloween! 

Description
Happy Little Horrors is an anthology of short stories, produced by author David Reuben and editor Monique Happy. 

Some of the best authors in the horror genre are represented, including Michael Robertson, Craig McDonough, Derrick LaCombe, David Reuben, C.L. Hernandez, Joseph A. Coley, James Michaels, Tania Cooper, Eila Oakes, Brandon Ryals, Michael Clary, Kya Aliana, Allen Gamboa, Dean Wild, John McIlveen, Toni Lesatz, Brandon Cracraft, and Steven G. Bynum.

If you look closely, you might notice my name sharing space with seventeen other amazing authors. It is an honor to be featured in this book!

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After Death by Derrick LaCombe

Synopsis

After returning from a week-long expedition, a team of scientists realize - too late - that they've brought back more than they bargained for. The result is a terrifying onslaught that quickly overwhelms the resources of a small town, placing it in peril. 

Do you have what it takes to SURVIVE the zombie apocalypse?  Follow the characters of After Death and see if you can. Learn! Adapt! Survive! 

Will you be the person cowering in the corner of your bedroom or the hero that leads the way through hordes of zombies? Take a hold of the reins in this zombie thriller. 

Join a group of people in Texas, and see if you have what it takes to survive for the sake of all humanity. Pick a character. Be that person. Will you work together or will you and the rest of the group fall apart in the face of bone crunching death? This epic will have you wondering if you could overcome the odds or if you're all talk. 

Publisher: Self Published, March 29, 2013
Print Length: 260 pages
Edited by: Monique Happy

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Illustrator: Derek Edgerton

Review
I gave After Death 5 stars on Amazon
Purchased via Kindle Unlimited

As I mentioned in a previous review of a book written by Derrick LaCombe, I am fan of his work. His stories are always colorful, exciting, and very fun.  I've come to expect this level of entertainment from LaCombe, and After Death does not disappoint.

After Death is a book about zombies, so naturally, blood and guts are a big part of the story. Derrick LaCombe is descriptive when it comes to gore, but I didn't find it offensive or inappropriate to the story. In many cases, his descriptions are mildly humorous. That is why, when I think of Derrick LaCombe's writing, the word "fun" immediately comes to mind. 

The story is very fast-paced, with every chapter more exciting than the one before it. Try not to get too attached to any of the characters, because the chances are good that he or she won't make it to the end of the story. 

This isn't a book that is going to take you through months or even weeks of surviving a zombie apocalypse. The entire story takes place over a span of less than three days, and I have mixed feelings about that. I like that the short time span makes After Death move very quickly. The drawback, for me, is that there isn't enough time to really get to know the characters.  

I recommend After Death to those who like their zombie fiction bloody, exciting, and uncluttered by complicated subplots. 


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About the Author

Derrick LaCombe was born and raised in New Orleans,La. Growing up in "The Big Easy," he was exposed to a unique culture, culinary treats, the arts, and of course Mardi Gras! All of these ingredients and a heaping more shaped his creativity and zest for life. He puts this passion into the things he writes about; whether it's holiday fantasies, zombies or Twilight Zone style enigmas, and creates an awesome literary gumbo. Join him on the many adventures YOU'LL both take as he explores the rest of his imaginative mind.

Follow Derrick LaCombe on Facebook and Twitter.

The Terrors of Mardi Gras by Derrick LaCombe

The Terrors of Mardi Gras 
by Derrick LaCombe

Synopsis
A southern twist to a classic horror story. Enter the heart of the Louisiana swamp and explore the mind of a genius and maniac, where Cajun culture meets cutting edge technology. Forget about what you've heard, for fear is only the beginning as you run for your life down world famous Bourbon Street. Don't be late for the biggest free show on Earth. Laissez lês tetes roulent!

Publisher: Independent, June 16, 2014
Length: 55 pages

Review
I gave The Terrors of Mardi Gras 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon and Goodreads
Acquired for the Kindle using Kindle Unlimited (30-day trial)

This story is so much fun! This is the first book by Derrick LaCombe I've read, and I will definitely be reading more of his work. What I most appreciate about this story is LaCombe's ability to create rich scenes with colorful characters. 

The book is quite humorous, but this does not make it any less macabre than it is intended to be. There are a couple loose ends that do not detract from the story, but that seems to be common with short stories. I'm hoping the loose ends mean there will be a sequel to The Terrors of Mardis Gras!

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About the Author

Derrick LaCombe was born and raised in New Orleans,La. Growing up in "The Big Easy," he was exposed to a unique culture, culinary treats, the arts, and of course Mardi Gras! All of these ingredients and a heaping more shaped his creativity and zest for life. He puts this passion into the things he writes about; whether it's holiday fantasies, zombies or Twilight Zone style enigmas, and creates an awesome literary gumbo. Join him on the many adventures YOU'LL both take as he explores the rest of his imaginative mind.

Follow Derrick LaCombe on Facebook and Twitter.