Darkness Beckons Anthology
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Darkness Beckons Anthology
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Darkness Beckons Anthology
The fourth volume in the ABC of Horror, a non-themed series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
An incredible fourth book in the horror anthology series which Booklist called "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them. There is something for everyone in this one."
Darkness Beckons is the fourth volume in the non-themed horror series of entirely original stories, showcasing the very best short fiction that the genre has to offer, and edited by Mark Morris.
This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 16 of which have been commissioned from some of the top names in the genre, and 4 of which have been selected from the hundreds of stories sent to Flame Tree during a 2-week open submissions window. A terrifying cocktail of the familiar and the new, the established and the emerging.
The full list of stories will be announced in April 2023.
Previous titles in the series, all still in print, are After Sundown, Beyond the Veil, and Close to Midnight.
Series: The Flame Tree Book of Horror
View allBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Darkness Beckons has been praised for its diverse and high-quality selection of horror stories from talented authors, with special recognition for including more female contributors for the first time. Reviewers have highlighted the anthology's ability to engage, frighten, and leave a lasting impression, making it a compelling read for both genre aficionados and newcomers. The stories are noted for their powerful variety, providing a refreshing perspective on the horror genre's evolution.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787587298
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Press
Edition: New edition
Contributors:
- Edited by Mark Morris
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Mark Morris (editor) has written and edited almost forty novels, novellas, short story collections and anthologies. His script work includes audio dramas for Doctor Who, Jago & Litefoot and the Hammer Chillers series. His recent work includes the official movie tie-in novelizations of The Great Wall and (co-written with Christopher Golden) The Predator, the Obsidian Heart trilogy (The Wolves of London, The Society of Blood and The Wraiths of War), the anthologies New Fears (winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology) and New Fears 2 as editor, a new audio adaptation of the classic 1971 horror movie Blood on Satanβs Claw, for which he won the New York Festival Radio Award for Best Drama Special, and a new audio adaptation of the M.R. James ghost story A View From a Hill, for which he won his second New York Festival Radio Award, for Best Digital Drama Program, and which has also been nominated for an ARIA (Audio & Radio Industry Award).
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