Terror Tales of the Ocean

by Paul Finch
Terror Tales of the Ocean cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Horror
Technical
  • ID: 2131
  • Added: 2025-10-12
  • Updated: 2025-10-12
  • ISBN: 9781906331986
  • Published: 2015-12-16
  • Reviews: 3

The rolling blue ocean, vast and mysterious, hides eerie voices, monstrous shapes, and forgotten isles where abominations lurk. This anthology brings together award-winning authors like Peter James, Paul Finch, and Adam Nevill to craft chilling stories of sunken cities, fiendish fogs, and ships steered by the dead. From the lightless deeps to the surface terrors, these tales explore the ocean's darkest secrets. Each story weaves a macabre narrative that will leave readers on edge, blending the unknown with the terrifying, creating an unforgettable journey through the horrors that haunt the seas.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2015-12-16
captivating 4.00

The reviewer finds the book to be a captivating collection of ocean-themed horror stories that effectively evoke a sense of mystery and dread.

This collection of tales delves into the eerie and mysterious aspects of the ocean, creating a haunting atmosphere that draws the reader in. The stories are well-crafted, blending elements of horror and the unknown to keep readers engaged and uneasy.

Quick quotes

    The rolling blue ocean. Timeless, vast, ancient, mysterious.

    Where eerie voices call through the lightless deeps, monstrous shapes skim beneath the waves.

    Legends tell of sunken cities, fiendish fogs, ships steered by the dead.

Goodreads · 2015-12-16
haunting 4.00

The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to craft a haunting and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for fans of ocean-themed horror.

This book offers a chilling collection of stories that explore the darker side of the ocean. The tales are rich in atmosphere, creating a sense of unease and curiosity that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

Quick quotes

    The rolling blue ocean. Timeless, vast, ancient, mysterious.

    Where eerie voices call through the lightless deeps, monstrous shapes skim beneath the waves.

    Legends tell of sunken cities, fiendish fogs, ships steered by the dead.

Literal Club · 2015-12-16
masterful 4.00

The reviewer praises the book for its vivid storytelling and ability to evoke a sense of dread through its oceanic themes.

This collection of stories masterfully weaves together elements of horror and mystery, set against the backdrop of the vast and mysterious ocean. The tales are engaging and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

Quick quotes

    Where eerie voices call through the lightless deeps, monstrous shapes skim beneath the waves.

    Legends tell of sunken cities, fiendish fogs, ships steered by the dead.

    The rolling blue ocean. Timeless, vast, ancient, mysterious.

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