Creature Feature Classics #1: Lycanthropy

by Annie Knox, Nora Studholme, Caroline Misner

Snake Bite Books presents Creature Feature Classics #1: Lycanthropy.

The first in an anthological series exploring some of the greatest monsters in horror history. Featuring an array of stories from an array of wonderful authors, Lycanthropy takes you from a boxer battling a mysterious transformation before his debut fight, to a woman desperately shielding her children from hunters, to a high school theatre production being rudely interrupted by a clawed creature slashing its way through the set design.

Including tales by:
Annie Knox
Nora Studholme
Caroline Misner
Stephen Loaconi
Kayleigh Dobbs
Tom Folske
Lizzie Challen Hubbard
Sarah Pratt
Stephen Roddewig
Simon John Parkin

232 pages, Paperback

Published February 28, 2025

About the author

An award-winning writer based in London.

Loves horror, psychological twists, monster stories, dark drama and comedy in times of darkness. Villain to hero arcs (and vice versa!).

Reviews

[Nicola . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely one for any fellow classic horror lovers to check out

This is a fantastic collection of short stories all involving werewolves. I have always had a soft spot for a werewolf story and this doesn't disappoint. Some of my favourite characters in books and TV are the werewolves!

Annie has put together a wonderfully creepy collection of werewolf related stories that despite having the same theme, are all incredibly different. There are also brilliant illustrations before each story which I thought was a great addition.

There's something so amazing about seeing the different directions all the authors go in while still falling under the werewolf umbrella.

They are all great but some stand outs for me were:
A Dark Place to hide by Nora Studholme
About a mother in a difficult situation trying to do her absolute best for her child.

One last Kill by Simon John Parking
About two siblings trapped on a rooftop and explores their past actions.

Wereroids - Annie Knox
Follows a boxer preparing for a fight while undergoing a slow transformation.

The Monster of Moon River by Tom Folske
I really loved this tale of a girl trying survive with her drunk mother and her dog against a terrifying wolf.

This is the perfect read for anyone looking to return to the more classic monster horror for simple, effective creepiness, great writing and inventive takes on the werewolf genre.

I was so excited to read this after absolutely loving Annie's other short stories and this doesn't disappoint.

[Carol Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, let's give credit where credit is due: Annie Knox has managed to collect stories from a wide berth of genres. From sci-fi to historical, feminist to anti-capitalist, werewolf victims to werewolf villains... we get a lovely bite of everything lycanthropy has to offer. I don't think any of these stories will keep you up past your bedtime, because many of them are closed-ended, but getting an entire novel's worth of quality stories is a FEAT in this industry. I have some mini awards to hand out now: Best Sensory Details: Nora Studholme, Best Creative Setting: Steve Loiaconi, Best Use of Gel Filters: Stephen Roddewig.

[Julie Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this collection and Annie's story set in the world of boxing is original and so good

[Eric]

Wereroids

Full review at MonsterBookClub

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

a brilliant selection of Werewolf stories from Snakebite books. original and engaging all the way through.