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Eric is an Indie writer, located in Central New Jersey. After building a successful non-literary career, he found his way back to the world of written word. The birth of his new writing career stared with the completion of Perrywinkle - The Story of Morning Runs and Peanut Butter Dreams. He continues to delve into more projects every day.
Eric resides in New Jersey with his wife and children.
Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
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. I Absolutely Hate Cats follows a man’s deep fear, leading to horrifying consequences when strange creatures start appearing around his home. The Genie & The Wish tags along with Rusty on a search for his missing friend, uncovering a sinister plot involving a mysterious doctor. In The Devil Inside, Margaret is caught up in her sacrificial role and huge moral conflict, and Eye Izz Caht features two men tasked with delivering a disturbing package, only to encounter something way more terrifying. Throughout the collection, the hair-raising Mr. Forward often makes his presence known.
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. I like that each story technically stands on its own, but, when taken in chronological order, we see what connects them. There's character crossover beyond the titular Mr. Forward, which I wasn't expecting. Strange Frequencies is a standout for me, where a dying woman and her husband’s desperate search for a cure leads them to a shocking, dark twist. After School Care is a close second, with a mother’s routine pick-up spiraling into estranged husband territory, but someone else too. Overall, this is a must-read for fans of dark fiction. Very highly recommended.
