Things that Go Bump in the Night by JC Bratton

An unusual collection of three spine-tingling tales, Things That Go Bump in the Night by JC Bratton is a modern take on classic horror — inexplicable visitations, vengeful spirits, and macabre dolls that simply don’t stay put. These short novellas are quick reads, meant for a single-sitting scare, which allows Bratton to show her skill at rapidly building an engaging story. The dialogue is stilted in certain scenes, and the exposition can feel heavy-handed, but that can in part be attributed to the brevity of these tales. Despite these narrative critiques, there are plenty of eerie twists to entertain readers, not to mention the obvious passion for the paranormal that imbues this author’s work with unpredictable intensity.