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Tales of Terror from the Tunnel's Mouth

Book 3 in the series:Tales of Terror

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'Tales of Terror from the Tunnel's Mouth' by Chris Priestley is a collection of horror stories that intertwine through an overarching storyline. follows a boy on a train journey back to school who is told terrifying tales by a mysterious woman in white. As the boy listens to these ghastly stories, he becomes increasingly uneasy as the train stops in a dark valley at the mouth of a deep tunnel. The stories range from eerie encounters with supernatural beings to cautionary tales about jealousy and obsession, all set in various eerie settings that keep the reader on edge. The writing style is described as imaginative, spine-chilling, and thoughtfully crafted, with each story evoking a sense of fear and intrigue.

Characters:

Characters range from an arrogant young boy to a mysterious woman, each playing distinct roles in the progression of the stories.

Writing/Prose:

The prose features vivid imagery and classic horror influences, effectively immersing readers in a chilling atmosphere.

Plot/Storyline:

The central plot follows Robert Harper on a train journey where he meets a woman in white who unfolds a series of terrifying tales, intertwining a deeper mystery.

Setting:

The setting primarily takes place within a train carriage, with additional haunting backdrops emerging from the individual tales.

Pacing:

The book maintains a brisk pacing, effectively alternating between the overarching story and gripping short tales.

Notes:

The book features a main story about a boy named Robert Harper traveling on a train.
Robert interacts with a mysterious Woman in White who shares scary tales.
The stories told by the Woman in White become more horrific as they progress.
The collection includes overlapping narratives that connect the different tales.
The writing style is reminiscent of classic ghost story authors like MR James.
Characters face terrifying situations that often involve death and supernatural elements.
The stories are suitable for young readers but may be too scary for very young children.
Chris Priestley is praised for his engaging storytelling and creativity.
Illustrations by David Roberts enhance the spooky atmosphere of the book.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains themes of horror and death that may be distressing to sensitive readers.

From The Publisher:

A boy is put on a train by his stepmother to make his first journey on his own. But soon that journey turns out to be more of a challenge than anyone could have imagined as the train stalls at the mouth of a tunnel and a mysterious woman in white helps the boy while away the hours by telling him stories - stories with a difference.

2010
288 pages

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