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Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes
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Three dark and disturbing horror stories from an astonishing new voice, including the viral-sensation tale of obsession, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. For fans of Kathe Koja, Clive Barker and Stephen Graham Jones.
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A whirlpool of darkness churns at the heart of a macabre ballet between two lonely young women in an internet chat room in the early 2000s—a darkness that threatens to forever transform them once they finally succumb to their most horrific desires.
A couple isolate themselves on a remote island in an attempt to recover from their teenage son’s death, when a mysterious young man knocks on their door during a storm…
And a man confronts his neighbour when he discovers a strange object in his back yard, only to be drawn into an ever-more dangerous game.
Three devastating, beautifully written horror stories from one of the genre’s most cutting-edge voices.
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes
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Eric LaRocca's Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes is celebrated as a gripping blend of graphic horror, featuring a collection of unsettling novellas. Critics describe the stories as deeply disturbing, with an intense exploration of human depravity and obsession. Known for its visceral impact and sophisticated structure, the book captivates readers with its unflinching portrayal of horror, earning comparisons to iconic genre authors and being hailed as both provocative and penetrating.
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ISBN: 9781803361499
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 220
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About the Author
Eric LaRocca (he/they) is a 3x Bram Stoker Award® finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. He was named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as “one of the strongest and most unique voices in contemporary horror fiction.” LaRocca’s notable works include Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, Everything the Darkness Eats, and At Dark, I Become Loathsome. He currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, with his partner.
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