I reviewed Vigilantes of Love's maiden release and enjoyed it tremendously. I reviewed it for Horror World and the following are portions of the review.
There are several stories in Vigilantes of Love that I would consider not only above average, but superb. Quite simply, they are among the most enjoyable short stories that I have read in the past few years. Everson managed to put an emotional spin into these tales that affected me so deeply that I paused for awhile after reading each one. And it was not because any of these stories were overly intense, in fact, I thought their approach subtle, but still, they managed to pack one heck of a punch.
My favorite was 'Calling of the Moon', a tale about an old woman who befriends a homeless man and helps him turn his life around. The story is told from the homeless man's point of view and it is so life affirming and well written that when it was over, I went back and read it again.
My second favorite was 'Lovesong', a story about a young music lover who falls for a girl that works in a record shop. Everson nails the narrative perfectly when detailing the alienation and desperation a young man that age lives with. Everson portrayed him so realistically that I had no trouble identifying with the main character and could more than relate to the feeling of longing this young man had for the counter girl. And best of all, I didn't see the end of this one coming.
Another stand out is the title story, 'Vigilantes of Love', a tale set in New Orleans about a voodoo curse that has unfaithful lovers snatched away in the night and disappearing forever as punishment for their cheating ways. The lead characters loneliness and angst, along with his willingness to forgive her after his wife is taken away, will stay with readers long after the story is finished.
Several other stories have these same heartfelt and emotional (but often depressing) themes in their plotting. 'Seven Deadly Seeds' tells the story of a young girl who's neglected parents pay a steep price for their selfishness when she meets a witch who gives her some seeds to plant in her basement. 'A Time for Music' relates the tale of a young boy who finds a flute that will magically whisk him away from a home where he believes no one loves him. And, 'The Right Instrument' is a shocker about a musician who loses his muse and a friend who comes to the rescue with a special piano.
I can't think of any single author collection in recent memory that was as enjoyable to read as Vigilantes of Love. With the addition of six extra stories you can bet that I will be purchasing this one again. At under a dollar, the price is certainly right.
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