Tales from the Prickle Forrest by Chrissy Hartmann | Motivated Savages

Tales from the Prickle Forrest

Tales from the Prickle Forrest

by Chrissy Hartmann

Short stories of dark humor, justifiable revenge, spine tinglers, and twisted endings.

ABOUT THE BOOK

If you like mysteries with a little humor and a classic twist, then travel into Chrissy Hartmann’s Prickle Forrest where desire and revenge populate this world of spine-prickling tales that never disappoint.

You’ve never lived until you’ve sailed under a dark sky midafternoon.

World War II violinist revolts playing for death.

Justice is best served with cake.

Earning a first aid merit badge tempts death.

Cheese negotiations get nuclear results.

The Hippocratic oath saves no hypocrite.

A thief has a change of heart.

Acquiring your heart’s desire gets hairy

Those are just a few stories of conviction, desire, mystery, and yes, humor. Sparkling wickedly crafted Tales from the Prickle Forrest will question your perception about life… and even death.

This anthology blends the wit and sharp twists of some of Chrissy Hartmann’s favorite authors with the eerie, unsettling tone of those authors who scare the living daylights out of her. Each story peels back the layers of everyday life to reveal the dark, quirky, and often poignant truths beneath — perfect for readers who crave smart, surprising fiction that lingers long after the last page.


Book Details:

  • Genre: Thriller & Suspense
  • Format: Paperback, eBook


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