Vandal: Stories of Damage (Dark Tide Mysteries and Thrillers #6) by Kaaron Warren , Aaron Dries , J.S. Breukelaar

​What a strange disturbing collection this was. Three novellas of various degrees of vandalism, usually artistic, some with stronger connection to the theme than others but all hauntingly good.
Fans of literary, well-crafted and thought-provoking scary stories are sure to appreciate this one.
I like novellas. It’s oftentimes my preferred format. Their succinctness appeals to me. I love being able to read a story in its entirety on one sitting in a way that doesn’t take over the rest of the day. It’s also a terrific way to find new authors without the commitment of a novel-length work
Of the three authors collected here, I only read the last one.  This book certainly served as a great introduction to the rest.
All are very talented, but their stories different enough to make varied impressions.
The first one lagged a bit in execution for me, but I loved the concept of death scene cards.
The second one, Samoa-set, was my favorite. An unputdownable terrifying tale of good intentions meeting stark reality.
The third one, a dark fairy tale of the transformative power of art and its replications for artists as it echoed throughout generations is a trip of striking beauty. And yes, it is trippy.
All in all, an all-star lineup and a very good read. Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a free copy for review purposes. The publisher’s generosity, while appreciated, had no effect on this reviewer’s opinions.