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Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery
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These witches might be monstrous, or they might be heroes, depending on their own definitions. Even the kind hostess with the candy cottage thought of herself as the hero of her own story. After all, a woman's gotta eat.
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These are eighteen tales of witches, wickedness, evil and cunning. Stories of disruption and subversion by today's women you should fear. Including Kelley Armstrong, Sherrilyn Kenyon McQueen, Rachel Caine, Theodora Goss, and Jennifer McMahon writing in their own bestselling universes. These are stories of women subverting the norm, fighting back, and reclaiming their self-determination.
These witches might be monstrous, or they might be heroes, depending on their own definitions. Even the kind hostess with the candy cottage thought of herself as the hero of her own story. After all, a woman's gotta eat.
Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery is a collection that delves into the complexities of female power, agency, and redefining one's narrative. Each tale presents a unique take on what it means to be a witch, highlighting themes of resilience and rebellion.
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Hex Life has been praised for its diverse and entertaining collection of witchcraft-themed stories. Reviewers appreciate the engaging and varied narratives, highlighting the mix of gore and glory throughout the anthology. It's described as a perfect read for the Halloween season, combining classic witchcraft tropes with fresh feminist perspectives. The book is seen as a spellbinding and captivating addition to any horror-themed bookshelf.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789090345
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Christopher Golden
- Edited by Rachel Deering
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Rachel Deering is a rising star, first coming to prominence as part of the Kickstarter hit, Womanthology. Since then, she has done very well with her self-published horror anthology, In The Dark, and short stories for DC/Vertigo's Magenta series. Christopher Golden is the New York Times bestselling author of Snowblind, Ararat, Of Saints and Shadows, and many other novels. As editor, his anthologies include Seize the Night, Dark Cities, and The New Dead, among others. Golden has also written screenplays, radio plays, an animated web series, short stories, non-fiction, and video games. He is one-third of the popular pop culture podcast Three Guys with Beards.
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