Echoes from the Macabre

Read "The Pool," a sweet masterpiece about a girl growing up and leaving her younger brother behind in the dreamy space of a darkening summer. Past and future are intimated expertly in the present, and w/o overlong exposition.

Fans of Daphne du Maurier will appreciate this varied and engaging collection of nine "twisted" short stories. Some stories are better than others, but who cares when it's a short read? All demonstrate du Maurier's unique ability to capture the atmosphere of her settings. Included in this collection is the chilling original story "The Birds", which I especially enjoyed reading, having seen the Hitchcock movie several times. Another favorite was the at times hilarious "The Blue Lenses". Overall, this was a very fun book!