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Ghosts from the Library

Lost Tales of Terror and the Supernatural
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A brand new anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected supernatural mysteries by some of the masters of the Golden Age – thrills, spills and chills perfect for Halloween. Ghosts from the Library resurrects forgotten tales of the supernatural by acclaimed mystery authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, John Dickson Carr, Agatha Christie, and Daphne du Maurier. This chilling collection brings together thirteen eerie stories of lost souls, unexplained phenomena, and ghostly encounters, alongside some surprising extras. Close the windows, draw the curtains, but don't let the lights go out…
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for fans of Golden Age mystery and supernatural fiction, those who enjoy classic ghost stories, and readers seeking spine-tingling tales perfect for dark autumn or winter nights.

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A brand new anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected supernatural mysteries by some of the masters of the Golden Age – thrills, spills and chills perfect for Halloween.

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A brand new anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected supernatural mysteries by some of the masters of the Golden Age—thrills, spills, and chills perfect for Halloween.

It is said that books are written to bring sunshine into our dull, grey lives—to show us places we want to escape to, lives we want to live, people we want to love. But there are also stories that can only be found in the deepest, darkest corners of the library. Stories about the unexplained, of lost souls, of things that go bump before the silence. Before the screaming.

And some stories just disappear. Stories printed in old newspapers, broadcast live on the wireless, sometimes not even published at all—these are the stories you cannot find on even the dustiest of library shelves.

Ghosts from the Library resurrects forgotten tales of the supernatural by some of the most acclaimed mystery authors of all time. From Arthur Conan Doyle and John Dickson Carr to Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier, this spine-chilling anthology brings together thirteen uncollected tales of terror, plus some additional surprises.

Close the windows. Draw the curtains. Just don’t let the lights go out…

Series: A Bodies from the Library special

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‘A delightfully shiversome set of tales to be read over a series of dark nights.’ – The Invisible Event
‘Elegant and subtle writing, clever character studies and masterclass-level misdirection. Perfect for a long winter’s night.’ – Crime Review
‘Criminally spooky – would make a great Christmas stocking gift!’ – FictionFan
‘Despite being hitherto “lost”, there are few duds here.’ – Guardian
‘A tense climax guaranteed to send a shiver up an unsuspecting spine.’ – Crime Review

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008514846

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins Crime Club

Contributors:

  • Edited by Tony Medawar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Editor Tony Medawar is a detective fiction expert and researcher with a penchant for tracking down rare stories. His other collections of previously uncollected stories include While The Light Lasts (Agatha Christie), The Avenging Chance (Anthony Berkeley), The Spotted Cat (Christianna Brand) and A Spot Of Folly (Ruth Rendell).

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