Falling Over by James Everington
Horror , Infinity Plus Books , James Everington , News / October 21, 2013

An ordinary man who sees his face in a tabloid newspaper. A soldier haunted by the images of those he killed from afar. Two petty criminals on the run from a punishment more implacable than either of them can imagine. Doppelgangers both real and imaginary. A tranquil English village where those who don’t fit in really aren’t welcome, and a strange hotel where second chances are allowed…at a price Ten stories of unease, fear and the weird from James Everington. It’s been a while since I’ve read an anthology so I couldn’t pass up the chance when I got the opportunity to read this collection from James Everington. I think it’s horror, doesn’t matter if it’s subtle or overt, that lends itself best to short punchy stories. A few words on my favourites from this compilation –  Falling Over – Michelle has been replaced by something that looks like her, acts like her, but it’s just not her. The story that lends its title to the entire collection starts things off with a homage to Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The setting, an unnamed university/college during the holiday period, works well. There are only four characters and much of the…