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PS Publishing All The Devils Are Here
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£21.87
PS Publishing Remedy
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£20.04
PS Publishing Tales from the Miskatonic University Library
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£14.99
PS Publishing New Writings in Horror Supernatural Omnibus
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£999.99
PS Publishing The Man Who Loved the Sea
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£14.99
PS Publishing Bombyx
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£20.00
PS Publishing The Society of Vegetarian Cannibals
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£18.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Meg 2: The Trench
Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD MOVIE STARRING JASON STATHAM. THE MEG MAY BE DEAD. BUT HER SPAWN IS BACK FOR A SECOND BITE… Four years have passed since the death of the Meg, a giant prehistoric Megalodon shark with a taste for human flesh. Former Naval Commander Jonas Taylor, survivor of the Meg’s wrath, now houses her one surviving offspring at the Tanaka Institute. Deeply in debt, Taylor has turned to an eccentric billionaire to help fund the Institute, but it comes at a heavy price. And this time, it's not just the sharks he has to watch out for. Soon Taylor must once again face monsters of unimaginable power. The Meg may be dead, but her spawn has now grown to a monstrous size – and shares her mother’s bloodthirsty tastes… A high-stakes, fast-paced adventure thriller, perfect for anyone who loves disaster movies or authors like Matthew Reilly and Michael Crichton. Why readers love The Meg 'Two words: Jurassic shark.' LA Times 'An adrenaline-pumping thriller.' New York PostTrade ReviewSometimes only a story about a giant murderous prehistoric shark will do * Guardian on THE MEG *Two words: Jurassic shark... that is all you need to know * LA Times on THE MEG *A fun read... particularly if you're a fan of the monster horror/thriller genre' * SF Site *Hard to resist * Starburst *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The New Annotated Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and
Book SynopsisThe definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill, annotated by Edgar-winner Leslie S. Klinger and illustrated with over 150 colour images. There’s no question that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most influential texts of all time. The now-iconic tale, which has confounded and thrilled readers for more than a century, was described by one scholar as the only detective-crime story in which the solution is more terrifying than the problem. This stunning new edition gives the classic tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror its most complete and illuminating presentation yet. Heavily illustrated with more than 150 full colour images, extensively annotated by Edgar Award winning editor and noted Victorian-literature expert Leslie S. Klinger, and introduced by a compelling and erudite essay from bestselling novelist and short-story writer Joe Hill – this beautiful edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the ultimate tribute to an enduring classic, combining revelatory and surprising information and in-depth historical context with beautiful illustrations and photographs. Perfect for fans of the Victorian era, mystery fiction, and horror tales. 'This will instantly become the definitive edition of this complex and influential piece of literature.' Publishers WeeklyTrade Review'This will instantly become the definitive edition of this complex and influential piece of literature.' * Publishers Weekly *
£24.00
Black Crow Books Coffin Moon
£17.99
Titan Books Ltd A Christmas Ghost Story Signed Edition
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula, the perfect gift for those who love the dark fantastic imaginations of Neil Gaiman and T. Kingfisher, this is a nightmarish tale of a haunted Christmas set deep in the British countryside not too long ago.
£999.99
Troubador Publishing Donât Let âEm Take the Children
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£9.49
University of Wales Press Zombies in Contemporary Culture
Book SynopsisBuilding on previous zombie studies scholarship, this ghoulish collection examines how the undead reflect and contribute to contemporary social anxieties, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The contributors to this volume advance the theoretical framework of zombiism' through four interconnected themes journeys, bodies, pandemics and politics and their writings analyse diverse media representations of zombies across literature, film, television and material culture, offering new perspectives on how zombie narratives engage issues of travel restrictions, political breakdowns, racial tensions and sexual taboos. By bringing together scholars from various fields, the volume demonstrates the continuing relevance of zombies as a lens for understanding contemporary societal challenges, from public health crises to rising far-right politics and ongoing culture wars; its interdisciplinary approach not only enriches zombie studies but also reveals how the figure of the zombie remains a vital tool for analysing pressing issues in the humanities and beyond.
£77.46
Andrews UK Limited Beauties and the Beast
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£10.44
Andrews UK Limited Neighbourhood Watch
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£12.34
Andrews UK Limited Windsong: A Novel of the Supernatural
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers White
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£10.79
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Mud Love Troll
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£10.44
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
Book SynopsisSet in 1790, ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'' tells the tale of superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane who seeks the hand of Katrina, but finds he has a rival for her affections in the form of Brom Bones Van Brunt who likes to play tricks on him. Turned down by Katrina, ''heavy-hearted and crestfallen'' he rides through the autumn night where he encounters a headless horseman in a classic American ghost story that is often referenced today. It''s a companion piece to ''Rip Van Winkle'', which you''ll also find here among many other great short stories from Washington Irving, who was a good friend of Charles Dickens and perhaps the first America author to earn a living from writing. Interestingly, Irving was the man who first popularized the name ''Gotham'' for New York City and he also invented the flying sequence for Santa Claus''s sleigh.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
£6.99
Alma Books Ltd The Italian: Annotated Edition
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1797, The Italian, with its archetypal villain Schedoni, its intense romance and its sublime depiction of landscape, is the masterpiece of Gothic fiction. Enlisted by the Marchesa di Vivaldi, the perfidious monk Schedoni casts a malevolent presence throughout the book as he tries to thwart the passion of the two young lovers Vincenzo di Vivaldi and Elena di Rosalba. Against the backdrop of the Catholic Inquisition and the unforgettable scenery of the Bay of Naples and the Apennines, The Italian celebrates the heroic struggle of love in the face of malice and deceit.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Monster
Book Synopsis Every girl at Bathory School has heard stories about The Beast. No one believed they were true. Until Now. 'Grisly, nail-biting fun!' - Lovereading4kids.co.uk At sixteen Nash thought that the fight to become Head Girl of prestigious boarding school Bathory would be the biggest battle she’d face. Until her brother’s disappearance leads to Nash being trapped at the school over Christmas with Bathory’s assorted misfits. As a blizzard rages outside, strange things are afoot in the school’s hallways, and legends of the mysterious Beast of Bathory – a big cat rumoured to room the moors outside the school – run wild. Yet when the girls’ Matron goes missing it’s clear that something altogether darker is to blame – and that they’ll have to stick together if they hope to survive. Praise for C J Skuse 'Monster is another rollicking adventure … but you might not want to read the final chapter alone in the house . . . or while you're eating . . . as you find out the truth about the Beast of Bathory. Great fun.' – Martin Chilton, Telegraph's Best YA Books 2015 'CJ does it again, with a boarding school story packed with tension…Nobody captures the darkness of teenage nightmares quite like CJ Skuse.' – Sophia Bennett, author of The Look 'This book is a skillfully crafted rollercoaster of excitement, fear and shocks'Reading Zone 'The book has one of the best endings I've read.' – 4.5 starsThe Bookbag 'Fiendishly dark, with a sense of humour. CJ Skuse always inspires deep author envy' – Keren David, YA Book Prize Nominee on Monster ‘It's an absolute page-turner! I gobbled it up in one sitting, and it kept me guessing right till the end. A deliciously creepy horror story, served up with CJ's trademark humour.’ – Cat Clarke. ‘It’s so good, I’d recommend it to people I don’t like’ – Kevin Brooks on Pretty Bad Things ‘A rip roaring story’ – Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian on Rockoholic ‘sharp, funny and knowing…’ – The Telegraph on Rockoholic ‘The tension and the comedy crack along with a heart-warming hilarity that is impossible to resist.’- Amanda Craig, The Times on Dead RomanticTrade Review'Monster is a tension-packed thrill ride' – Sister Spooky Blog 'The mystery is engaging, the relationships between the various different teens are interesting, and there’s even a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.' – SFX 'Grisly, nail-biting fun!' – Andrea Reece, Lovereading4kids.co.uk
£999.99
Mereo Books Doctor Vanilla's Sunflowers: How Do You Survive When Your Soul Has Been Stolen?
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£14.39
Overlook Connection Press,US Cursed Be the Child
Book SynopsisThe Past? Her innocence betrayed, her body battered, her life destroyed, five-year-old Lisette lay dying. But hers was a will of uncommon strength for one so young, and even as she slipped into unconsciousness, she vowed revenge on a cruel world?even if she had to wait for an eternity. The Present? Five-year-old Melissa loved her family?s new home, especially the big basement to play in?and her new friend Lisette. Missy?s parents said Lisette was imaginary, but Missy knew that she was very real. Missy could see and hear and talk to her. But Lisette made Missy do scary things, dirty things she didn?t want to do, and when Missy told her to leave, Lisette wouldn?t go away. Lisette had waited years for a child whose soul she could steal, and now nothing?not even death ? could stand in her way?
£11.62
Comma Press The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease
Book SynopsisIn 1919 Sigmund Freud published an essay that delved deep into the tradition of horror writing and claimed to understand one of its darkest tricks. Like a mad scientist, he performed literary vivisection on a still-breathing body of work, exploring its inner anatomy, and pulling out mysterious organs for classification. His aim: to present to the world a complete theory of 'das unheimliche', the uncanny. In the spirit of this great experiment, 14 leading authors have here been challenged to write fresh fictional interpretations of what the uncanny might mean in the 21st century, to update Freud's famous checklist of what gives us the creeps, and to give the hulking canon of uncanny fiction a shot in the arm, a shock to the neck-bolts...Trade Review'Delightful and disturbing' - The Independent on Sunday; 'A masterclass in understated creepiness... a deliciously macabre collection' - Time Out
£11.39
Fantom Films Limited The Darker Side of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: v. 3
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£14.60
Bridge House Publishing Days Pass Like a Shadow
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£11.13
Eibonvale Press Dabbling with Diabelli
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£23.75
Mereo Books Zombies Invasion Britain
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£9.98
Horrific Tales Publishing Angel Manor
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£13.99
Influx Press In the Shadow of the Phosphorous Dawn
Book SynopsisCarl, reeling from the death of his brother, is drowning in visions. Followed by shadow men through the crumbling outer regions of the city. Unable to trust those closest to him. Doubting his own reality. As a wave of brutal, ritualistic gangland killings sweeps through the underworld, Carl's involvement with a life he thought he had left behind catches up with him, with terrifying results. In the Shadow of the Phosphorous Dawn is the raw, brilliant debut novel from Rob True, operating at the bleeding edge of crime and psychedelic horror.
£8.54
Caffeine Nights Publishing Slugs
Book SynopsisThey slime, the ooze, they kill...One female slug can lay one and half million eggs a year- a factwhich holds terrifying consequences for the people of Merton. As thetown basks in the summer heat, a new breed of slug is growing andmultiplying. In the waist-high grass, in the dank, dark cellars they areacquiring new tastes, new cravings. For blood. For flesh. Humanflesh...
£8.54
Caffeine Nights Publishing Lucy's Child
Book SynopsisThe tense atmosphere Beth?s sister causes when she comes to stay is strained further by Lucy?s references to Beth?s inability to conceive. When Lucy has a fatal accident, she leaves the legacy of her child, providing Beth?s only chance of motherhood.But forces are bent on Beth remaining childless.
£8.54
Caffeine Nights Publishing Nemesis
Book SynopsisAfter the brutal murder of their young daughter, Sue and John Hackett retreat to the small, peaceful town of Hinkston. But Hinkston isn''t peaceful anymore. It''s being torn apart by a series of horrific unexplained murders. And it holds a fateful 50-year-old secret.
£8.54
Witcherley Book Company Razor: Fantasy Thriller - Becoming a Hero
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£999.99
Blue Fox Publishing The Shadow Over Innsmouth
Book SynopsisRobert Olmstead is on his way from Newburyport to Arkham the cheapest way possible, which, unfortunately, for him, means taking the bus through shadowed Innsmouth. Armed with only his notebook, he intends to study the local architecture and try and understand why this mysterious town is shunned so by its neighbours. However, what starts out as an innocent diversion, quickly descends into darkness and, ultimately, a battle for his sanity and his life.Trade ReviewThe tone of writing and the artwork both express... feelings of fear and terror well. -- David Charles Bitterbaum * The Newest Rant *An unsettling horror comic. -- James Ferguson * HorrorDNA *A really enjoyable and creepy read. -- Alex Thomas * Pipedream Comics *
£13.50
Glagoslav Publications B.V. Mebet
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£17.09
Caffeine Nights Publishing Heathen
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£9.49
Caffeine Nights Publishing Deadhead
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£9.49
Ross Griffin The Haunted Wind: A pulsating supernatural
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£11.99
Charco Press Fresh Dirt from the Grave
Book SynopsisShipwrecks, dive bars, possession, and science—this is where contemporary horrors and ancient terrors meet.In Fresh Dirt from the Grave , a hillside is “an emerald saddle teeming with evil and beauty.” It is this collision of harshness and tenderness that animates Giovanna Rivero’s short stories, where no degree of darkness (buried bodies, lost children, wild paroxysms of violence) can take away from the gentleness she shows all violated creatures. A mad aunt haunts her family, two Bolivian children are left on the outskirts of a Metis reservation outside Winnipeg, a widow teaches origami in a women’s prison and murders, housefires, and poisonings abound, but so does the persistent bravery of people trying to forge ahead in the face of the world. They are offered cruelty, often, indifference at best, and yet they keep going. Rivero has reworked the boundaries of the gothic to engage with pre-Columbian ritual, folk tales, sci-fi and eroticism, and found in the wound their humanity and the possibility of hope.Trade Review"Rivero confidently and credibly gives voice to characters in harrowing situations." —Publishers Weekly"These are visceral tales of betrayal both personal and societal, some of which cross over into the realm of the uncanny.”" —Words Without Borders"An intriguing and discomforting set of stories, each with its own particular bite, and more than a twist or two along the way." —Tony's Reading List************Praise for Giovanna Rivero
£10.79
Charco Press Tierra fresca de su tumba
Book SynopsisNáufragos, origami, posesión y ciencia: estos cuentos encarnan el punto de encuentro entre los horrores contemporáneos y los terrores antiguos.Seis relatos de una belleza oscura que laten con temáticas perturbadoras: la legitimidad de la venganza, el incesto como medio de supervivencia, brujería indígena versus tradición japonesa, el cuerpo como la víctima fatal que habitamos. Los cuentos de Rivero perforan al lector como una herida, ofreciendo también posibilidades de amor, justicia y esperanza. Narrados con un lirismo frágil y feroz, los cuentos de Tierra fresca de su tumba punzan los abismos del alma humana, y a la vez reforman los límites del gótico para incorporar ritos precolombinos, leyendas, ciencia ficción y erotismo.Shipwrecks, dive bars, possession, and science—this is where contemporary horrors and ancient terrors meet.In Fresh Dirt from the Grave , a hillside is “an emerald saddle teeming with evil and beauty.” It is this collision of harshness and tenderness that animates Giovanna Rivero’s short stories, where no degree of darkness (buried bodies, lost children, wild paroxysms of violence) can take away from the gentleness she shows all violated creatures. A mad aunt haunts her family, two Bolivian children are left on the outskirts of a Metis reservation outside Winnipeg, a widow teaches origami in a women’s prison and murders, housefires, and poisonings abound, but so does the persistent bravery of people trying to forge ahead in the face of the world. They are offered cruelty, often, indifference at best, and yet they keep going. Rivero has reworked the boundaries of the gothic to engage with pre-Columbian ritual, folk tales, sci-fi and eroticism, and found in the wound their humanity and the possibility of hope.Trade Review"Rivero confidently and credibly gives voice to characters in harrowing situations." —Publishers Weekly"These are visceral tales of betrayal both personal and societal, some of which cross over into the realm of the uncanny.”" —Words Without Borders************Praise for Giovanna RiveroAlong with Mariana Enríquez, one of the most creative and intense voices in the so-called New Latin American Gothic Realism.
£10.79
Orenda Books The Bleeding: The dazzlingly dark, bewitching
Book SynopsisQueen of French Noir, Johana Gustawsson returns with a spell-binding, dazzlingly dark gothic thriller that swings from Belle Époque France to 21st-century Quebec, with an extraordinary mystery at its heart … FIRST in a bewitching new series **Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger** `A wonderfully dark, intricately woven historical thriller spanning three generations … it will have you hooked from the very first page' B A Paris `A gripping story of murder and black magic …Gustawsson slowly weaves together three seemingly disparate strands of her narrative with a skill that shows why she is such an admired crime writer in her native France´ The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH `Intriguingly dark and vivid, and so cleverly told through three different time frames´ Essie Fox ________________ Three women Three eras One extraordinary mystery…1899, Belle Époque Paris. Lucienne’s two daughters are believed dead when her mansion burns to the ground, but she is certain that her girls are still alive and embarks on a journey into the depths of the spiritualist community to find them. 1949, Post-War Québec. Teenager Lina’s father has died in the French Resistance, and as she struggles to fit in at school, her mother introduces her to an elderly woman at the asylum where she works, changing Lina’s life in the darkest way imaginable. 2002, Quebec. A former schoolteacher is accused of brutally stabbing her husband – a famous university professor – to death. Detective Maxine Grant, who has recently lost her own husband and is parenting a teenager and a new baby single-handedly, takes on the investigation. Under enormous personal pressure, Maxine makes a series of macabre discoveries that link directly to historical cases involving black magic and murder, secret societies and spiritism … and women at breaking point, who will stop at nothing to protect the ones they love… _________________ `This novel is a whirlpool that draws you irresistibly into levels of darkness so much deeper than you can possibly be ready for´ Ambrose Parry `I found myself racing through the book, always wanting one more page, one more chapter. A wonderfully creepy, unsettling read, with a superb twist in its tail´ James Oswald `Gustawsson’s writing is so vivid, it’s electrifying. Utterly compelling´ Peter James `I was hooked from the first page – a stunning and beautifully written gothic thriller full of atmosphere, intrigue and delight´ Alexandra Benedict `Brilliant … the last chapters knocked me sideways, and it’s a long time since that’s happened´ Lisa Hall `A dark world of elegance and grotesque … mesmeric´ Matt Wesolowski `Harrowing, compelling, haunting, vivid, twisty and shocking! ´ Noelle Holten `A powerful page-turner´ Livres Hebdo ***NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IN FRANCE*** FOR FANS OF Laura Purcell, Stacey Halls, Bridget Collins, Anna Mazzola, Essie Fox, Ambrose Parry and Laura Shepherd-Robinson Praise for Johana Gustawsson `A satisfying, full-fat mystery´ The Times `Assured telling of a complex story´ Sunday Times `A real page-turner, I loved it´ Martina Cole `A bold and intelligent read´ Guardian `Utterly compelling´ Woman’s Own `Cleverly plotted, simply excellent´ Ragnar Jónasson `A must-read´ Daily Express `Gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing – it’s not for the faint of heart, and not to be missed´ Crime by the Book `A relentless heart-stopping masterpiece´ New York Journal of Book
£16.99
Leonaur Ltd The Haunted Dusk Stories: One Novelette & Twelve
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£12.88
BLKDOG Publishing Shoulders of Giants: The Demon Gatekeeper Book
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£10.25
Book Guild Publishing Ltd 13 Doors
Book SynopsisThirteen doors, thirteen hauntings. News reporter Joe Baxter has a plan. His idea is simple – to use his newsroom contacts across England to find thirteen haunted places to stay, and then record his experiences in a book. From an abandoned cinema to a dank pub cellar, from a World War Two airfield to a lonely, landlocked cruise liner, Joe is prepared to spend long nights in the cold and dark, but has no idea what he is about to unleash. For, as he endures increasingly dangerous vigils, meeting a succession of gruesome, tragic and terrifying spectres, a terrible truth begins to emerge. Something – or someone – is reaching out to Joe, awakening long-buried memories of his father’s death, a dark family secret and his teenage brush with madness. And then there is Wilko, the imaginary friend who haunted his childhood. After decades of silence, Wilko has found his voice again… A spine-tingling supernatural mystery entwined with chilling ghost stories, 13 Doors places the reader at the dark heart of the moment, from gut-wrenching action to eerie vigils.
£9.49
John Evans Fool In The Ring: A John Hunt Novel
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£10.25
Sarah Dalton You Are Invited: A Ghost Story
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£15.99
PublishNation The Hutenghast
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£9.49
