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Dark Stars

New Tales of Darkest Horror

by John F.D. Taff
John F.D. Taff
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Dark Stars, edited by John F.D. Taff, is a tribute to horror's longstanding short fiction legacy, featuring 12 terrifying original stories from today's most noteworthy authors, with an introduction by bestselling author Josh Malerman and an afterword by Ramsey Campbell.
Within these pages you'll find tales of dead men walking, an insidious secret summer fling, an island harboring unspeakable power, and a dark hallway that beckons. You'll encounter terrible monsters—both human and supernatural—and
be forever changed. The stories in Dark Stars run the gamut from traditional to modern, from dark fantasy to neo-noir, from explorations of beloved horror tropes to the unknown—possibly unknowable—threats.
It's all in here because it's all out there, now, in horror.
Dark Stars features all-new stories from award-winning authors and up-andcoming voices like Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Usman T. Malik, Caroline Kepnes, John Langan, and more. Created as an homage to the 1980 classic horror
anthology Dark Forces, edited by Kirby McCauley, Dark Stars features an afterword from original contributor Ramsey Campbell—a poignant finale to this bone-chilling collection.

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  • Release date

    May 10, 2022

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705041659
      • File size: 465744 KB
      • Duration: 16:10:17

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from September 1, 2022

      Author and editor Taff (The End in All Beginnings) draws together 12 original horror stories, featuring writings from horror luminaries such as Josh Malerman, Ramsey Campbell, Alma Katsu, and Stephen Graham Jones. This collection is a perfect entry point for new horror readers, who will gain an understanding of the many facets of the genre and may be surprised at the depth and breadth of the field. Experienced readers will recognize many of the authors and enjoy their skillful manipulation of familiar tropes. The stories cover every aspect of the genre--from eerie to terrifying, from real world terrors to dark fantasy, from bloodless to bloodbath. This remarkable variety is enhanced by the seven brilliant narrators who perform the stories. Each narrator reads an entire story (never two in a row), allowing the authors' unique voices to shine through. The cast of narrators ensures that the characters are imbued with authentic accents and speech patterns. Reader may not love each story equally, but this well-planned anthology has something for everyone. VERDICT This is a collection to put on prominent display. A must-buy that will lure horror fans and horror newbies alike.--Matthew Galloway

      Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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