In this second collection, Dregs of Society, we see a different side of Laimo, one filled with personal terrors that don't rely on made-up monsters or other supernatural entities to frighten. Here, the horrors are quiet, discreet, born of human mind and soul. Psychological. The stories travel many roads: dark, light, simple, intricate, all laden with genuine frights. Not to be misunderstood: spooks do make an appearance, as evident in the Golden Eyes Trilogy, printed together here for the first time in one volume.

Do this: Sit back, relax if you can, and experience the dilemmas of Laimo's characters. Prepare to encounter the Dregs of Society.