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A World of Horror

By Eric J. Guignard & Mohale Mashigo &
A World of Horror by Eric J. Guignard & Mohale Mashigo &  digital book - Fable

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Every nation of the globe has unique tales to tell, whispers that settle in through the land, creatures or superstitions that enliven the night, but rarely do readers get to experience such a diversity of these voices in one place as in A World of Horror, the latest anthology book created by award-winning editor Eric J. Guignard, and beautifully illustrated by artist Steve Lines.

Enclosed within these pages are twenty-two all-new dark and speculative fiction stories written by authors from around the world that explore the myths and monsters, fables and fears of their homelands.

•   In "The Wife Who Didn't Eat," a modest Japanese farmer's prayer to the gods comes true . . . much to his dismay.

•   In "Things I Do For Love," the intertwined lives in an Indonesian village are upended by as diabolical and otherworldly a device as a simple whisper.

•   In "Mutshidzi," an African teen must raise her brother and run the household after their mother dies. But there is so much to do . . .

•   In "Sick Cats in Small Spaces," a vacationing Australian family come upon a ghost town where the actual ghosts are bottled and kept.

Also encounter the haunting things that stalk those radioactive forests outside Chernobyl in Ukraine; sample the curious dishes one may eat in Canada; beware the veldt monster that mirrors yourself in Uganda; or simply battle mountain trolls alongside Alfred Nobel in Sweden. These stories and more are found within A World of Horror.

Enter and discover, truly, there's no place on the planet devoid of frights, thrills, and wondrous imagination!

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“I suppose I say it too often, but I love horror anthologies. They are especially good for when I'm between novels or don't have a lot of time and just want to read a few pages here and there, on a lunch break or before bed. What I really loved about this anthology is that it took me on a trip around the world without having to leave the safety of my home. I also loved that each story was accompanied by an illustration, because what good is a trip around the world without pictures! All of these authors are new to me except for the dearly departed Billie Sue Mosiman. I have been a fan of her work for ages, she was a talented writer and a wonderful lady. I found this book to be an interesting mix of the supernatural, serial killers, and folklore and a peek into the customs and superstitions of other countries. I enjoyed every story but the ones that are still etched in my mind are On a Wooden Plate, On a Winter’s Night which was not just the normal reunion story that I thought it was at first. I love the way it surprised me. Country Boy, which was about a killer on the loose, The Wife Who Didn't Eat, about a lonely man who has his prayers answered... sort of. The Secret Life of the Unclaimed which I can't really go into without spoiling it for you Sick Cats in Small Spaces finds a family on what is liable to be their last ever family road trip... I would recommend this anthology to any horror fan, particularly if you are wondering where is the diversity in horror? Because here it is! 4 out of 5 stars I received a complimentary copy for review.”

Mohale Mashigo

Billie Sue Mosiman

Johannes Pinter

Rhea Daniel

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