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ALSO IN TRANSLATION Fiction Fantasmas. (20th-Century Ghosts) Hill, Joe. tr. by Laura Vidal. U.S.: Suma de letras: Santillana. 2009. 405p. ISBN 978-607-11-0122-8. pap. $24.99. STORIES After the release of Hill's acclaimed debut, this collection of his short fiction, originally published in Britain two years ago, made its way to the United States. Hill, the son of horror master Stephen King, runs a gamut that includes some unapologetic chillers along the lines of the book's title story. Yet the essence of his material could best be described as a hybrid that connects ironic twists from episodes of The Twilight Zone with the angst and vulnerability of childhood and adolescence. Hill's novella, Voluntary Committal, provides a sublime experience of jarring suspense and compelling family drama. Admittedly, a few of the briefer works may leave readers longing for more fully developed story lines, but Hill consistently manages to evoke emotional responses and provoke unsettling questions, which makes for a worthwhile experience. [PW 12/24/07] Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More