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Metamorphosis: A Collection of Short Stories Kindle Edition

by Claire Fitzpatrick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Madeline will never become a woman. William will never become a man. Does June deserve to be human? Does Lilith deserve a heart? Seventeen stories. Seventeen tales of terror. If imperfection is crucial to a society's survival, what makes a monster?

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About the Author

Claire Fitzpatrick is an author of speculative fiction and non-fiction. She won the 2017 Rocky Wood Award for Non-Fiction and Critcisism. Called ‘Australia’s Queen of Body Horror’ and ‘Australia’s Body Horror Specialist’, she enjoys writing about anatomy and the darker sides of humanity. She lives in Brisbane.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TCJX6X2
Publisher ‏ : ‎ IFWG Publishing International (September 2, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4004 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 205 pages

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- #8,699 in Horror Short Stories
- #48,702 in Single Authors Short Stories
- #94,193 in Short Stories (Books)

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Minxy Melissa Reviews

Creatively written horror anthology

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2019

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Around this time of year, I like to get my hands on some horror reading material and I think this is due to the changing of seasons and the lessening of daylight. There is just something about having more darkness in my days to consider the possibilities of what goes bump in the night. With that in mind I decided to open myself up to something new, a subgenre horror of called body horror. For those of you unfamiliar with what that is exactly I will briefly explain. This subgenre showcases violations of the human body that are graphically or psychologically disturbing. I know you are thinking that sounds disturbing indeed but we are all familiar with zombies and zombification falls under this category, so don’t let the definition run you off.

For fans of horror who have considered what would it be like if we too could shed our old skins and become something entirely new, I have a book for you! Metamorphosis by Claire Fitzpatrick is a collection of seventeen tales of horror that cover a wide range of genres varying from science fiction, to the paranormal, to suspense, but with each story you will be immersed in the horror of it all. There are many images created in these short stories that will twist your stomach but all the while you will be fascinated to see where the story is leading you. Each story is creatively written and flows at a pace that is just right to keep the reader engaged but not overrun or overstimulated. If you are looking for some short stories to add to your horror collection then Metamorphosis is the book I would recommend to you.

Included within this anthology are the following stories in order of reading: Madeline, Eat, Mechanical Garden, Jacaranda House, Transplant, The Eagle, Scarab, Senses, The Dog, The Town Hall, Metamorphosis, Happy Birthday – Ebony, Synthetic, Andromeda, The Perfect Son, Thorne House and Deep-Sea Fishing.

This review is based on a complimentary book I received from Author, Claire Fitzpatrick. It is an honest and voluntary review. The complimentary receipt of it in no way affected my review or rating.

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William B

Brutally honest, visceral, moving, horrifying, sad, terrifying and even a little humorous.

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019

Having never read anything by Claire Fitzpatrick, or having really any idea what the sub-genre “Body Horror” is, I was anxious, thrilled and even a bit titillated to read something new - for me at least. I think I now have an idea and a handle on what “Body Horror” is - and I think I should have considering Ms Fitzpatrick is considered Australia's “Queen of Body Horror”. A crown I believe she should wear with great pride, as it is for this reader at least, very well deserved. Now, I finished reading this collection of seventeen incredible short stories a few days ago and have been left in a state of awe and wonderment at what I just experienced. I cannot remember the last time horror short stories or a horror novel of any kind for that matter had such a profound or personal affect on me. I’ve been sitting with these stories marinating in my mind and embedded in my soul somewhere hidden for later retrieval. As Ms Fitzpatrick explains in the introduction to these stories (and yes, you should read it as it is as heartfelt and as wonderful an explanation of her creative journey as I have ever read) the ideas of these stories come from her personal experiences with Epilepsy and Borderline Personality Disorder. “I am a crazy person who has seizures. Many of my ideas stem from my fears, my neurotic thoughts, my paranoia.” I think I read things in much the same way as she writes. As a person who has had to deal with mental issues, alcohol and drug abuse and who has been living with HIV for the last 25+ years and now drug and alcohol free for the last 16 years, I find myself sometimes not very comfortable in my own skin or in certain situations. I have found that over the last twenty-five years or so that I’ve been going through my own kind of “metamorphosis”. These stories are examples of nothing short of masterpieces of brilliant artistry, and I for one am a better person for having had the privilege to read them. Brutally honest, visceral, moving, horrifying, sad, terrifying and even a little humorous - these stories are stories of life. Well played Ms Fitzpatrick - well played, indeed “Your Majesty” . Writing is not my thing, I don’t have the vocabulary or the chops for it, but I’ve committed myself to reviewing all the books I read and the experiences that come along with those readings. I hope I did this one justice.

Stories contained within this book are: Madeline, Eat, Mechanical Garden, Jacaranda House, Transplant, The Eagle, Scarab, Senses, The Dog, The Town Hall, Metamorphosis, Happy Birthday - Ebony, Synthetic, Andromeda, The Perfect Son, Thorne House and Deep-Sea Fishing.

From the back cover: This short story collection includes 17 tales of terror. Madeline will never become a woman. William will never become a man. Does June deserve to be human? Does Lilith deserve a heart? If imperfection is crucial to a society’s survival, what makes a monster?

About the author: Claire Fitzpatrick is an author of speculative fiction and non-fiction. She won the 2017 Rocky Wood Award for Non-Fiction and Criticism. Called 'Australia's Queen of Body Horror' and 'Australia's Body Horror Specialist', she enjoys writing about anatomy and the darker sides of humanity.

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020

This collection of short stories had me feeling nauseated. There was quite some creativity throughout the book, and it is my understanding that the author’s specialty is body horror, but I really underestimated how grossed out I would be by that. If you are looking to feel a sense of trepidation through reading, this book is for you!

Although the book evoked strong feelings, which I personally find to be one of the signs that a book is good, I think that being caused discomfort is not the same as reading a piece of enjoyable writing. While the author excels in what I assume she set out to do, it was just not for me.

A final observation is that the type of horror is quite repetitive in its style. Sometimes the horror outshines the stories, as if the in-depth descriptions are more in focus than the coherence or necessity of the stories written.

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Fenrix

For fans of splatterpunk and body horror.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019

For fans of splatterpunk and body horror.

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Cyndi Miller

Masterfully horrifying at every turn. A great book.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2020

One might think at first, how sweet and refreshing a book of short stories may be in this day and age. However, you are then sucked into the actual horror and uniqueness of the stories in this book. All are written in horrifically descriptive detail that defies you to not see clearly in your mind what’s going on. All the stories are imaginative, and I truly thought they would cause nightmares even though I am pretty used to frightening books!

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C. R. Elliott

Short stories of horror done right!

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

Short stories of horror done right! The author explored different types of horror in one book with each story leaving you shaking when you turn the pages. Paranormal, gory, supernatural and a lot more. If you are a fan of horror, no matter what is your preference, you will find something you like. A perfect read for a rainy evening to set the mood. These tales will draw you in and make your hairs stand up and leave you flinching at the slightest noise.

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