Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and the Grotesque
Mike Bennett, author of One Among the Sleepless, returns to Podiobooks.com with his sophomore effort — Hall of Mirrors: Tales of Horror and the Grotesque.
A second helping of podcast fiction from ‘One Among the Sleepless’ author, Mike Bennett. ‘Hall of Mirrors’ is a short story collection featuring tales of horror, the grotesque and people in… ‘unusual’ circumstances.
Delivered in a style that pays homage to Night Gallery, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and the old British horror anthology movies of the 1960s, this is a collection of modern gothic tales with a nail of dark humour hammered through its heart. So roll up, ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Hall of Mirrors – if you dare.
October 24th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I wanted to name my 2 mos. old daughter Mike Bennett…my wife would not me.
Mike is the awesome. Plain and simple. His talent level wants to make me give up writing and work my ass off all at the same time. Subscribe to anything Bennett. It’ll put hair on your chest.
October 26th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Mike’s short stories are every bit as good as his One Among The Sleepless, and his vocal talents are superb.
Like a child eating the best bit of dinner first, I look forward to playing these chapters as soon as they appear. Brilliant!
October 26th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Mike Bennett, what more can I say? Satan is his homeboy!!
November 6th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I am loving the latest story called “Hair and Skin”. Reminds me of those creepy Twilight Zone tales from the 60’s. And I’m loving the voice of Charles the bald chicken processor plant owner, the voice adds so much life to the character.
November 29th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
What an ending to the hair story! Sigler has nothing over Mike Bennett. I’m still creeped out….
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Amazing podcast love it Mike you are one great writer you keep me always on the edge of my seat while I listen to the twits and turns in your short stories. Keep the great work up. (He has a great reading voice also, I would have to say the best I have heard.)
December 4th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Don’t close your eyes…
Mike Bennett sucks you into the world of the deviant, bizarre and strangely alluring. Not to be missed!
December 12th, 2007 at 7:45 am
Mike, I LOVE all of your works! Esp. One Among the Sleepless. I was a little distraught when it was done.
I hope you plan on doing a sequel :D. It comforted me on my very long commute to work and back. I especially loved your little intricate, but significant details re: daily English life. I suffered a bit of nostalgia (originating from an English colony myself). You’re AWESOME and I will continue to listen to anything you release.
Amanda.
January 6th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
you’re right next to JC (hutchins) on MY pod.
and that’s saying a lot.
January 30th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Thank you for being a part of the bid to save my sanity at work. Greatly appreciated. The stories in this collection are very well written, and given an outstanding performance. This is actually the first Podcast I’ve listened to, and I hope it doesn’t set the bar too high for my expectations!
When I get my own Podcast actually started up, I’ll definitely be putting in a promo for this, and One Among the Sleepless, probably, but I haven’t listened to that one yet. Hope to hear more from Mike Bennett!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Though the voice used for Hair and Skin made me want to punch a baby (if you’ve heard the story, you have to know the voice I mean) Mike’s talent is unquestionable, and the stories themselves are superb, and if a certain voice does cause cringing and man on infant violence, then it really only speaks towards to power with which this podcast continues to present itself. Bravo!!!
February 21st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Best podcast on Podiobooks. Period. (Except maybe for one among the sleepless
). Spine-chilling, macabre, and downright deliciously gruesome sometimes, you won’t be able to stop listening to Hall of Mirrors. Mike Bennett is a creative genius. And he opens and closes each story with a nocturne from Chopin? Awesome. Can’t wait for the next volume.
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Excellent horror podcast!!! Author narrates, and he has a perfect voice for reading horror fiction. Looking forward to more stories from Mike Bennent!
February 28th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Mike Bennett is an excellent writer and narrator, and I’m not at all biased since we share a last name. “One among the sleepless” got me hooked on podiobooks, and although I’ve enjoyed many others none have fascinated or entertained me as thoroughly as Mike’s work does. “Hall of Mirrors” is an excellent dessert to follow-up with after you’ve finished the main course of his first book. Mike, if you’re reading, your fans are out here, we love your work, and want more!
February 28th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Thanks, Jeff, and everyone else who has been kind enough to leave a comment - both here and on the One Among the Sleepless page. I greatly appreciate your feedback and support, and hope to have a new podiobook (novel) on-line before the end of 2008… Fingers crossed
April 15th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Mike, it’s been a while since I listened to OATS, and I had almost forgotten how great your work is. HOM was great. The stories were great and your witty banter is every bit as entertaining. You’re really a great entertainer. Can’t wait for what’s to come.
April 16th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Fantastic!!!! Shades of Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside. I downloaded Salvation on a whim and was hooked. I immediately downloaded all of Mike’s works and started listening to them at work tonight, I got through Trolls, Poacher’s Cottage, The Haslet Technique, The Grave and I am in Pt 4 of Hair and skin. I Love This Podcast. Great writing, FANTASTIC presentation, and the production quality of professional Audiobooks. I hope Mike continues to produce stories, I am a fan for life. I cannot recommend these stories any higher.
April 20th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
It’s like tales from the crypt, only modern and much higher quality content. I’ve read Mikes novel “One among the sleepless”, and can also highly recommend it - I’m defiantly going to be following Mr. Bennett’s career, and ravenously consume the literary crumbs he drops on his way.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Stumbled into the “Hall” completely by accident and can’t seem to find my way out again. The truly sad thing is that I’m not sure I want to. . . .
Can’t wait to find out if I also belong to the OATS. Maybe I am the one and just don’t know it yet.
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 am
It was One Among the Sleepless that really got me interested in exploring podcasted stories. The Hall of Mirrors short stories do not disappoint, either. Each one is fantastic and I can’t wait for each release. Mike is a genius with his craft and is one of my favorite authors (spoken or written).
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:00 am
The narration of Hall of Mirrors is unbelieveable! Tweed’s voice gives me nightmares! The stories are amazing. Hair and Skin gives me the creeps on a nightly basis!!!!!
Great job Mike!
May 9th, 2008 at 11:09 am
This podiobook is great…creepy…wonderful sound…could it get anybetter…I hope so as I await in anticipation for the next season/book.
July 12th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Mike is the master of horror podcasts. His voice is soothing while at the same time, his stories can scare you to the core. Love every tale in this collection. I am awed at his voice control, authentic accents, and ability to keep your attention.
Not to be missed!