![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1976, after spending his teens in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, he left to study illustration at Manchester Polytechnic, citation needed leaving in 1980 to freelance in London. This cleverly wrought collection of stories-within-a-story by Chris Priestly is perfectly matched in darkly witty illustrations by David Roberts. Tales of Terror from the Tunnels Mouth Paperback Novemby Chris Priestley (Author) 100 ratings Book 3 of 4: Tales of Terror See all formats and editions Kindle 7. Chris Priestley grew up in Wales and Gibraltar, where as a nine-year-old, he won a medal in a local newspapers story-writing competition. The main story is about a boy on his train journey back to school who is being told short stories by another passenger on the train. Young Edward begins to wonder just how Uncle Montague knows all these ghastly tales, and ultimately discovers that his mysterious uncle's life has a darker side than he ever imagined. This book is quite different from the norm. From the account of a curious boy who intrudes on Old Mother Tallow's garden to a shy girl's ghostly encounter during an innocent game of hide and seek, a pattern emerges of young lives gone awry in the most terrifying of ways. As each tale unfolds, it becomes clear that something sinister is in the air. Inventive, deadpan, sardonic and cruel, Tales of Terror From the Tunnel's Mouth is a creepy autumnal treat. ![]() Uncle Montague lives alone in a big house, but regular visits from his nephew, Edward, give him the opportunity to recount some of the most frightening stories he knows. This spine-tingling, thrill-packed novel has more than enough fear-factor for the most ardent fan of scary stories. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |