Mr. Dark's Carnival (Glen Hirshberg)
Not bad for starters, but I thought there were too many story-lines fighting for
attention. However, it got better towards the end. ***
The Facts in the Case of my Sister (Lee Thomas)
My favorite story of this collection. Subtle but all the more chilling. Though I had a hunch where this would go the ending was a mean gut-puncher nonetheless. *****
Mischief Night (Holly Newstein)
Another more subtle story, dramatic and depressing. ***
The Ghost Maker (Del James)
Didn't do anything for me. What was it about? *
The Pumpkin Boy (Al Sarrantonio)
I heard of Orangefield before but haven't read a book in the series yet. This story convinced me to check it out. A rather sweet treat. ****
Just like a Halloween candy bag, you find some outstanding treats among mediocre stuff and maybe something you don't like the taste of. However, I can recommend this second volume for its second and last story.
(Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of the book, all opinions are my own)