I picked this up because it had two of my favorite authors in it - Stephen King and Joe Lansdale. King's story is great! It's that genre of a small town with a secret/tradition and what happens when outsiders get in. If I "toad" you more, I'd ruin it! As for Lansdale, well I didn't like his entry. It just didn't work for me, but I still love him! The other stories run the gamut! You've got a weird story with Oz in it, a midget with a crack head, and frog rain! I really liked "Say Hello, Mister Quigley" and "Bad Guy Hats"! I couldn't stand "Sinus Fiction" and, in fact, did not finish it. Still, "Rainy Season" is my favorite, and I'm glad I read this! ( )