Nocturnes

 I read The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly and I liked it so I decided to read this short story collection.  It was all right.  Frankly, I was hoping for more.  I plan to read the sequel to it though.  The story that really stood out was The Reflecting Eye about a detective trying to find out the reason for why a girl’s photograph is in a mailbox by a house that was a crime scene.  The detective and another man in the story had their children killed so they’re naturally upset and want to solve the case.  I also liked The Inkpot Monkey about a mediocre author and the inkpot that helps him finally become a good writer.  It reminded me of Little Shop of Horrors in the best way.    The first story The Cancer Cowboy Rides was good as well.  It reminded me of Stephen King about a man who passes on an evil disease to people who come his way.