Description
Book SynopsisClose to Midnight is the third volume in an annual, 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 100s of stories sent to Flame Tree during a 2-week open submissions window.
Contents List:
WOLVES by Rio Youers
BEST SAFE LIFE FOR YOU by Muriel Gray
SOUVENIRS by Sharon Gosling
THE OPERATED by Ramsey Campbell
IN THE WABE by Alison Littlewood
I PROMISE by Conrad Williams
FLAT 19 by Jenn Ashworth
THE FORBIDDEN SANDWICH by Carl Tait
AUTUMN SUGAR by Philip Fracassi
COLLAGEN by Seanan McGuire
REMAINS by Charlie Hughes
THE FLOOR IS LAVA by Brian Keene
THE TRUE COLOUR OF BLOOD by Stephen Laws
THE NINE OF DIAMONDS by Carole Johnstone
ROOM FOR THE NIGHT by Jonathan Janz
WELCOME TO THE LODGE by Alison Moore
GOING HOME by Evelyn Teng
THE SPACEMAN’S MEMORY BOX by Laura Mauro
BAGS by Steve Rasnic Tem
RISE UP TOGETHER by Adam L.G. Nevill
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.
Trade ReviewPraise for the first two books in the series:
"This rich and masterful collection of horror highlights both up-and-coming and established authors in an interesting twist on the standard anthology [...] 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." — Booklist
"This is a short story collection that does exactly what it sets out to, delight and scare. With stories from well-known authors in the genre as well as a few from emerging voices, After Sundown has something for everyone. Highly recommended." — The British Fantasy Society
"An entertaining, slickly written, mainstream, fun, something-for-every-horror-fan anthology.” — HorrorTree
“Beautifully written pieces that lean into the intuitive and fantastic.” — Publishers Weekly
“There’s a refreshing lack of pretentiousness about these stories. The authors span several continents so there’s a decent array of themes and styles. Each tale had a very distinct voice, with a superb variety that perfectly illustrates what a broad church the genre covers. I had a blast reading this book. It really has reinvigorated my interest in the horror genre.” — Stephen Bacon, author & critic
"There is no end to the talent Mark Morris has brought together here. Fans of the genre will be pleased to see new work from such favorites as Nathan Ballingrud and Gemma Files, among others. So if you’re ready for a long fall night, pick up a copy of this massive anthology and fall into the mysterious worlds Beyond the Veil." — Phantastiqa
“I'm impressed with the imagination and variety coming from the writers. Beyond the Veil, from Flame Tree Press, is another happy clump of ickiness...and I mean that in a good way.” — The Happy Horror Writer
