{"title":"Catherine Crowe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the intriguing author Catherine Crowe, a name synonymous with tales of the supernatural and the eerie. Known for her captivating storytelling and exploration of the supernatural realm, Crowe's books transport readers to unsettling worlds where the boundaries between the living and the spectral blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eBird of Ill Omen\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a gripping tale that exemplifies her talent for weaving horror and the supernatural with insightful human experiences. Her stories often delve into the mysteries of ghostly phenomena, offering a fascinating blend of suspense and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned enthusiast of horror and supernatural genres or new to Crowe's spellbinding narratives, this collection is a treasure trove of atmospheric and thought-provoking reads. Explore Catherine Crowe's world and discover literature that engages the imagination and stimulates the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bird-of-ill-omen-by-catherine-crowe-9780712355995","title":"Bird of Ill Omen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen morning broke, the ravages of this strange visitant were but too visible: graves had been opened, and the remains of the dead, frightfully torn and mutilated, lay scattered upon the earth.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA village is driven to a murderous frenzy by the wolf walking among them. In the dead of night, a sleepwalking monk reenacts a scene of violence glimpsed as a child. A lycanthropist draws closer to a monstrous truth while investigating a spate of grisly grave-robbings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nineteenth century, Catherine Crowe's name was synonymous with haunting accounts of 'real' ghost stories, glimpses of the 'night side of nature' and well-wrought Gothic tales, earning her a reputation comparable to Dickens' to the Victorian readership. This new collection edited by Crowe expert Ruth Heholt features Crowe's unique, journalistic short tales of real ghost sightings alongside her Gothic stories written for popular periodicals, showcasing her singular gifts as one of the great storytellers of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288378228972,"sku":"9780712355995","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0541c75f026658de4517635fbcb9b417.jpg?v=1770633259"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/catherine-crowe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}