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Whistling Past the Graveyard Kindle Edition

by Lex Jones (Author), Em Dehaney (Editor), Matthew Cash (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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A hilltop cemetery where the dead just won’t stay sleeping. An ill-fated voyage to an uncharted region off the coast of Iceland. An English village reminded of its heritage through the discovery of ancient bones.These tales and more can be found within the first short story collection from author Lex H Jones. Light the fire, make yourself a comforting drink, make sure the doors and windows are lined with salt, and settle in to enjoy this gathering of haunts and horrors.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RY64CZJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Burdizzo Books (January 29, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 22152 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
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Lex H Jones

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Lex Jones was born and raised in Sheffield, north England, in 1985. A keen writer from a young age, he was always fascinated with the supernatural and is obsessed with stories. He loves films, books, theatre, videogames, graphic novels, anything with a good story that captures the imagination. His books tend to have a supernatural (or at least 'unusual') undercurrent, as this moves them away from the more boring aspects of real life.

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Mark Gunnells
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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I am a huge fan of the short story form, but not every author has the knack. Jones definitely has the knack. This collection offers an eclectic smorgasbord of tales that take place in different time periods, deal with different subjects, and even have different themes... But they all have one thing in common. They are brilliantly told. Jones proves himself a master of the short form, creating vivid worlds and three dimensional characters in a relatively short span. The tales here range from exciting, terrifying, heartbreaking, amusing, but they all entertain. For me, some of the real standout tales were "The Shape off the Bow," "Patridge in a Pear Tree," "Seance," "The Wreaths of Wellbridge," "Whistling Past the Graveyard," and "The Wentworth Method."
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Michael T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
At 13 stories and around 300 pages, this is a fairly sizable collection. The stories are quite varied and regardless of taste the reader is likely to find something to suit them. Many of the stories take place in the past, some quite far in the past. There is a formality of language that suits the characters but at times left me a bit cold. In general, the collection has a classical feel to it. This is not a criticism but merely an observation. There was a certain sense of nostalgia. It reminds me of some of the old pulp horror that I read when I was young and first becoming interested in the genre.
I generally prefer stories with subtext these days, and there are stories in the collection that touch on themes of addiction and even a bit of cosmic horror that reads as a critique of American imperialism. But on the whole, the collection is light on subtext and the quality hangs on the narratives themselves. Jones mentions in the introduction that he aspires to the yarn spinning skills of his grandfather and I will say I was never bored. The stories are fairly linear but generally evenly paced and, while they sometimes felt a little heavy on exposition, were rich enough in detail that they kept me interested throughout.
The pages drip with monsters both mythological and human. Fans of cryptids and the like will find plenty to sink their teeth into.
In terms of main characters, there is an almost preternatural level of decency. This is unusual in modern horror, sufficiently so that it stood out to me. I’ll admit that I find more flawed protagonists relatable, but it adds to the escapist quality of these stories. There are plenty of scares to be had here, but the takeaway of most of the stories is that people are fundamentally good and trying to do what is right so the overall tone is never overly threatening and in spite of the scares, it feels like a collection that is intended to be more pleasantly diverting than a vivisection of the human condition and I think it hit the mark in this respect.
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Brennan LaFaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Every Story Hits
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
It’s rare, almost nonexistent, that a collection comes along where every story leaves a mark. Yep that’s exactly what Lex H Jones has done with Whistling Past the Graveyard.
Jones details his past with storytelling during the introduction and the experience is on display as he puts forward a group of stories that all contain a fully realized world the reader can get lost in.
Whistling Past the Graveyard visits a variety of sub genres, splicing genuine creeps with a modest amount of humor. Truth be told, every story is a standout, but some of the can’t-miss tales include “Seance”, “Lodge 328”, “The Hangman’s Sojourn”, “Whistling Past the Graveyard”, and “Everything and Nothing”.
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Rebbie Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic New Release!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2021
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Whistling Past the Graveyard is Lex H Jones’ first ever solo collection and it’s all very, very exciting!! In this release he has put together a collection of his short stories which are, of course, brilliant.

I absolutely love the cover, I think this is a beautifully classic looking cover, and these being quite classically written stories it really suits the idea of the book. There are thirteen stories inside, which are short but substantial. By which I mean they may be slightly longer than some I’ve reviewed where I’ve said you can read it in the time it takes you to drink a coffee. They are however something that won’t take a huge time investment, so they’re perfect for an evening in, pop the fire on and your feet up to enjoy a delightfully chilling tale from the one and only Mr Jones.

As always, I’m not going to walk you through all thirteen stories, although I do kind of want to. Choosing favourites is not an easy task with Lex H Jones because I really enjoy everything, I read by him. I have, however, chosen some favourites to talk to you about. By doing this I’m by no means recommending some over others, you might read one of my favourites and feel that another story was better, we all have our own tastes. Also, I want to reinforce here that I thoroughly enjoyed every story in the book so I’m recommending it as a whole not just certain stories.

My first favourite of this book is Partridge in a Pear Tree, I don’t know whether there is any M R James influence over Jones’ writing in general or perhaps this story, but it is so nicely written. The imagery floods into your mind when reading this story and it’s both chilling and gentle in equal measure. It gives the impression that the author wants you to feel this story, to experience it as he narrates and not necessarily scare you but give you that slight chill that the best stories do. Personally, I think he hit the nail on the head with this. I really enjoyed it and I will continue to do so many times over. I suppose if there were to be a moral to this story it would be “be sure your sins will find you out”.

Next on my list The Hangman’s Sojourn. Another following a similar moral to the previous, sins are a very dangerous thing my dear reader, and one must realise that they will seek you. A different tone and writing style to Partridge in a Pear Tree but just as good. Jones has a great range when it comes to writing these, you can always tell it’s his work but each one is nicely different from the last. It’s nice to see actually in a solo collection. I’ve read some authors where each story is the exact same style. I prefer solo collections for continuity, as some anthologies with authors whose styles differ wildly can be a bit much to read a large portion of at once, and I don’t like putting a book down once I’ve started it, but on the same token if they’re all very much the same it can have the same problem. Jones doesn’t suffer from that; each story is just as intriguing as the last but in a slightly different way.

The Wreaths of Wellbridge is something I enjoyed for the imagery and setting just as much as the story itself. It’s one of those where you can imagine the setting being any small rustic village you may have visited. I’ve visited a lot of these over the years and I always love being in them because I’m from a city, so any quaint little areas just get modernised. Until very recently my experience of my home city was very “concrete jungle” because I didn’t really see any green spaces unless I travelled for them, since I’ve moved it’s not quite the case, but even so I’ve seen my share of tiny towns across the country. Aside from their beauty there’s always something underlying about those towns and villages, the way everyone knows everyone’s business and people are that bit too cheery, it makes you wonder what’s going on beneath it all (I’m the suspicious type – it’s all those crimes I researched as a child). This story hits that slightly eerie feeling of those places directly on its head and I love it. Again, a very classic tone to this story whilst also effortlessly bringing in the modernity of our century. This story revisits what came before in a chilling adventure.

Everything and Nothing is the final story on my list. This is a story of greed and gain, and of playing with things you don’t fully understand. I love the character of Nivian in this story, the way she is described and her interactions with the main character, Arthur. As always with Jones’ writing the imagery comes through beautifully and the story plays out in my head clear and crisp. There are some nods to Arthurian Myths within this tale too so it would be interesting to know if you spot those.

I’ve been careful not to talk about the stories themselves so as not to cause spoilers and kept it to how I feel about the stories and the writing. I don’t like to say too much, especially when it’s a short story because you never know which detail will spoil it for different people. There is something about Jones’ writing that I can lose myself in, and the way my mind works that isn’t always easy to achieve. His writing settles me and makes me feel at ease so I can just enjoy what has been put in front of me.

There is one other story in this book, which I feel stands apart from the others in its tone. Check out NightTrain I’d be interested to know what others think of this one. It’s a great story and the imagery (as ever) is fantastic. I love the changes in the characters throughout the tale and it’s just fantastic to read. I’ve talked about this one separately, because I wanted to point out how different it is. It still has that very Lex H Jones manner about it and it’s still beautifully written, but you’ll see what I mean when you read it.

In short, another brilliant release for Lex H Jones and something I will be picking up on many occasions when I just fancy a sit down with a book. A chance to relax, unwind and let him tell me a ghost story by the light and warmth of my fire.
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Kacey Duggan
5.0 out of 5 stars Pound for pound the best British horror writer of the past decade
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2021
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I consider myself lucky to have got in on the ground floor in finding Lex H Jones on his first release. Rather than be confined to a particular genre, I’ve enjoyed crime, horror, and paranormal releases from Jones equally, and WPTG doesn’t disappoint in matching this quality. This book handily compiles other compendium’s entries as well as throwing some new thrillers into the mix, but the whole thing is feels fresh and exhilarating. Whilst ‘modern’ horrors AC4R0N and Lodge 328 are to my particular taste, I savoured most entries into this author’s bibliography, even enjoying classic Victorian era horrors such as Parridge in a Pear Tree. There are plenty of comparisons to M.R James in interviews and reviews and I think that - whilst Jones clearly loves this particular era of gothic horror - any comparison would be limiting in scope as to what they’re capable of. Genuinely excited for more releases from Lex H Jones - fan for life!
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