"Mr. Forward & Other Tails of Loss by Eric Herkert is an anthology of short stories that offers a mixed bag of hard times, surprises, and the supernatural...Mr. Forward & Other Tails of Loss delivers a chilling cornucopia of stories. Eric Herkert's wild imagination is on full display, and his wonderfully textured, atmospheric writing keeps readers hooked, and occasionally sleeping with their lights on...Overall, this is a must-read for fans of dark fiction.
Very highly recommended." -Reader's Favorite (Five Star Review)"An inventive and sometimes disturbing collection of stories, Mr Forward & Other Tails of Loss by Eric Herkert is a surreal plunge into the bizarre connections of ordinary lives. An innocent family’s cursed day of the week, disappearing doctor’s offices, a devilish puppeteer of mischief and murder, and the secret schemes of cats – homicidal, telepathic, and otherwise – make this a wild and genre-bending web of off-kilter storytelling. Exploring the casual desperation of solitude and the lingering effects of loss, this neatly curated collection is alternately profound and chilling, for a wholly original work of literary short fiction." -Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★"[E]ach character has a voice that’s distinctive, and each story has a specific mood and tone. Herkert also ably transports readers into the puzzle of who Mr Forward really is and what he wants from humankind.
Thirteen...compelling...tales of death and sharp, pointy teeth." -Kirkus ReviewsLoss in one's life is inevitable. The loss of a relationship. The loss of a job.
The loss of a loved one. It is how one reacts to loss that defines them.Come explore thirteen varied stories involving loss. But beware of that dark figure lurking in the shadows!
