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To Hell with Hallmark

By: Brad Ricks
Narrated by: Steve Barnes
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Welcome to Hallmark, Vermont, the setting for every cliched Christmas dream. Idyllic and picturesque, it's where real Christmas magic happens.

Here, a lonely librarian bumps into the man of her dreams and is swept away into a whirlwind romance. A big city girl runs into her high school sweetheart and rekindles a forgotten spark. A secret prince escapes the pressures of royalty - and finds his true love.

Except this year, something sinister has infected Hallmark's Christmas magic, turning Christmas morning dreams into Christmas Eve nightmares.

Hell has come to Hallmark!

©2024 Brad Ricks (P)2024 Brad Ricks Anthologies & Short Stories Horror Literature & Fiction Satire Short Stories Winter Christmas Royalty Dream
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If you’ve ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie and thought, this could use a little more chaos, some dark humor, and maybe a few horror elements, then To Hell with Hallmark is your new favorite holiday read. Brad Ricks serves up ten delightfully twisted Christmas tales, an epilogue that ties things together, and one last little poem that is as nasty as it is brilliant.

This collection is the perfect mix of smart, funny, dark, and outright offensive (in the best way). Each story brings something different—mocking the traditional holiday tropes, throwing in some horror, and never taking itself too seriously. Ricks’ humor reminds me of Christopher Moore or Tim Dorsey, so if you like those authors, I think you’ll love his style.

Steve Barnes’ narration is spot-on. He absolutely nails the sarcasm, humor, and eerie moments, making the audiobook even more immersive. His delivery adds another layer of fun, making this the perfect holiday listen.

🎄 Tropes & Vibes:
😂 Dark humor & satire
🩸 Christmas horror & chaos
🎁 Twisted holiday cheer
🔥 Wickedly smart & sharp
💀 A little offensive (and I loved it)
📖 Short story perfection

If you’re looking for something totally different this holiday season, grab this book. It’s hilarious, dark, and full of surprises. Five stars all the way!

Dark, Hilarious, and Delightfully Twisted!

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This book was a quick read and my mind is blown at how well Brad Ricks managed to pack all of the horror tropes and all of the cheesy hallmark movie tropes into one book. I had so much fun with this one 😍

This book packs a punch!

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