Hugo Award winning editor,and horror legend,Ellen Datlow presents this chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe,featuring chillers by Tananarive Due,Stephen Graham Jones,Alma Katsu and many more. The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world-yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls,hauntings,and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy,the dangerous,the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together-for better and for worse.From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd,by way of ravenous golems,uncanny neighbors,and unwelcome visitors,Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season.Because the weather outside is frightful,but the fire inside is hungry...Featuring stories from:Nadia BulkinTerry DowlingTananarive DueJeffrey FordChristopher GoldenStephen Graham JonesGlen HirshbergRichard KadreyAlma KatsuCassandra KhawJohnLanganJosh MalermanNick MamatasGarth NixBenjamin PercyM. RickertKaaron Warren
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Publisher: Titan Books LtdISBN: 9781803363264Dimensions: 234 x 153 mm
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Praise for When Things Get Dark"This compilation of stories that make the mundane seem terrifying is chilling and uncanny,offering tropes that will be familiar to readers of Jackson's work (witchy women,eerie suburbia) but with unique touches that could come only from these individuals authors." - New York Public Library Best Books Other stories are equally memorable,but for me,the outstanding one is Skinder's Veil,a breathtaking blend of fairytale,dream and reality by the incomparable Kelly Link. - The GuardianA joy for Jackson fans,but no Jackson knowledge is needed to enjoy this anthology. A gem in its own right. - SFXThis anthology is the perfect example of how a vision in the right hands can produce amazing results. Every story captures the essence of what it feels like to read Shirley Jackson's work. - LitReactor best of 2021This is an absolute treat whether you're a Shirley Jackson nut or not. - Den of Geek best of 2021Perfect to dip in and out of as the nights draw in - Culturefly18 outstanding,atmospheric horror shorts from some of the biggest names in the genre...Any fan of Jackson's oeuvre will delight in this anthology. - Publishers Weekly starred reviewIn short,another great anthology assembled by Ellen Datlow. - Horror TreeNo one consistently delivers like Datlow does. - Horror DNAThis anthology is classic horror in its appearance,but in the inside has modern sensitivities with standout prose. Shirley Jackson would've been proud - Last SentenceCompiling a short story anthology that caters to a wide audience's taste is no small feat. Ellen Datlow has done a brilliant job...Whether you prefer your creepiness level at one or eleven,with a good dose of blood and gore or just with a hint of psychological suspense,you will find a favourite which appeals to your taste in this collection. - Crime Fiction LoverUnsettling,disquieting,even disorienting... This collection is special. Somewhere,Shirley Jackson is peering over those glasses of hers,one eyebrow raised,a sly smile on her lips - Dave Writes and DrawsEven the most voracious of readers is sure to be swept away by the sheer magnitude of talent on display in When Things Get Dark.- PhantastiqaDatlow did it again... every piece was entertaining - Happy Horror WriterIf you are looking for an overview of what the current literary horror world looks like,this is a fantastic example- California Reading(A) successful endeavour that shows just how much of an influence Shirley Jackson had with her writing - Zachary HouleA thrilling encounter with the uncanny courtesy of the some of the best contemporary horror writers. - End of the WordsFrom haunting to eerie to downright terrifying,there is something for every reader - Mandy McHughI thoroughly enjoyed reading this anthology (..) so I have no hesitation in recommending it. - Stephen BaconThese stories really linger in the back of my mind - like they're creating a space of their own in my memory - Girl Who ReadsHands-down,my favorite anthology I've ever read. - Quaint and Curious Volumes
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