Ankle Snatcher (Creature Feature collection)

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars | 5,459 ratings

Price: 1.99

Last update: 12-25-2024


About this item

Obey the rules. It’s the only way to survive the night in a short story about what hides in the dark by the New York Times bestselling author of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.

Marcus grew up believing his father killed his mother—then blamed it on the boogeyman under the bed. Always leave the lights on, his father warned, or the boogeyman will get you. Marcus still heeds the superstition, especially when he invites his new girlfriend over. Is Marcus haunted by a creature or has he just inherited his father’s murderous delusions? The night will tell.

Grady Hendrix’s Ankle Snatcher is part of Creature Feature, a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. They can be read or listened to in one petrifying sitting.


Top reviews from the United States

A.M.
4.0 out of 5 stars I love this Author
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I noticed a number of people did not enjoy this particular story by Grady Hendrix but hear me out this author is quite good and very talented. His longer novels are very witty, original, and fresh. While this story may not be his best work it is not for lack of trying, any reader familiar with his writing style will be able to spot some of that Grady Hendrix charm that we have come to know any love.

For an honest (light spoiler) review of this story, I would have to say I can see why it's lacking. I am not sure if he had a word count that he could not exceed or if an editor got a little too happy with making cuts to the story line but this short story could have used a lot more length. I was fully invested in an epic battle between the Ankle Snatcher and Marcus and to not deliver that sweet vengeance left me feeling lost and let down. I was on the edge of my seat with the possibility of a reunion with Marcus and his father and I didn't even get that. The things I did get from the story were very enjoyable, kept me engaged, and gave me the usual chuckles I expect from this author but his writing felt so restrained I just really wanted more. The story could have been so good if he could have taken it farther, it reads like a starving novel it's too big for a short story it needs more sustenance.
Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
This story was so creepy and awesome! My first by Grady Hendrix and I loved it. Was he crazy or was it all real???
Fuschia
3.0 out of 5 stars creepy but incomplete story :(
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
I was waiting for a better ending! More info on the Ankle Snatcher please. Was hoping he would catch up with his dad to really find out about the monster. Oh well….
AlexanderMyQueen
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
For this to be a short story, I got sucked in from page one. The descriptiveness made it feel like I was in the story experiencing what they had. How sad how things unfolded.
C. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Dear Grady-freaking-Hendrix
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Dear Grady-freaking-Hendrix, thanks for giving me all my childhood fears back. I’ll cry myself to sleep tonight. If I can sleep at all.
Amelia
3.0 out of 5 stars who!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
I still don’t know who the ankle snatcher is. I am left confused and disgruntled. I don’t think Hendrix is for me.
Mikayla Carpenter
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Its a nice short story that takes the monster under your bed to a new level. Grady Hendrix remains one of my favs.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware the Ankle Snatcher!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
Pretty creepy, it definitely brought back memories of being afraid of the Monster under the bed. It will make you want to keep the lights on at night.

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