I honestly really liked this collection. But I also happen to like Sci-fi like this a lot as well and I can see how someone that is more into horror, would have to slog through this.

Personally I thought it ws a great, creepy read.
I like that each story was so different, it gave me a fun mix up between stories and kept me guessing.
If they had been all the same, I don't thinn I'd have enjoyed it, I like being a little off kilter. But kept me reading more.

This had Outer Limits vibes, and that was one of my favorite shows, definitely reccomend this collection if you enjoyed that.

This is a captivating short story collection that delves into the intricacies of human emotion and the darker corners of the psyche. Each tale masterfully intertwines suspense and introspection, showcasing the author's knack for building tension while exploring profound themes such as isolation, regret, and the quest for redemption.

This book offers a mix of fiction stories that, some of them don't always hit the mark. The variety of genre-bending tales, from post-apocalyptic survival to sci-fi relationship drama, each with its unique spin. However, the collection's uneven pacing and varying story quality detract from the overall experience.

Some stories, like Nicholas Sansbury Smith's Hell Divers: The Lost Years, Part I, stand out with vivid world-building, but others feel underdeveloped or fail to fully engage. The anthology is a decent read for fans of speculative fiction, but it lacks the cohesion and impact needed to truly shine. A solid 3-star collection that could benefit from more consistent storytelling throughout

Eerie dark sci fi can be good, but I think you need to truly enjoy that genre to have a lot of fun with this book. If you're someone, like me, who has to be convinced to sit down and absorb it, this was an unfortunate slog - particularly the first story, which just never seemed to end. The vibes of this one are very "Alien" with a bit of "Twilight Zone". I think if you love those franchises, you'll enjoy this!

Thank you for the opportunity to preview Shadow Lab. What a great mix of short stories. I enjoyed most of them. Especially loved the first one and the last one. These short stories are science fiction but also scary good. Great summer read! 3.5 stars