Ashes and Entropy for Enthusiasts

Winner of the 2018 This is Horror Award for Best Anthology!

“The editor's assertion that the first season of True Detective served as a major inspiration for this anthology is apparent: Ashes and Entropy showcases a skillfully balanced blend of gritty crime, bloodshed, and the irrational, occult elements of the weird.” – Rue Morgue

Prepare to take a leap into the unknown as you stand at the edge of a precipice, ready to plunge into the dismal, mind-bending void that exists at the intersection of the cosmos and the human experience.

Nightscape Press is thrilled to unveil ASHES AND ENTROPY, an anthology curated by Robert S. Wilson that delves into both cosmic horror and noir/neo-noir. The book is stunningly illustrated by Luke Spooner and features an array of brand-new stories from a talented lineup of writers, including Laird Barron, Damien Angelica Walters, John Langan, Kristi DeMeester, Jon Padgett, Nadia Bulkin, Jayaprakash Satyamurthy, Lucy A. Snyder, Tim Waggoner, Jessica McHugh, Paul Michael Anderson, Max Booth III, Lynne Jamneck, Greg Sisco, Lisa Mannetti, Nate Southard, Erinn L. Kemper, Matthew M. Bartlett, and Autumn Christian, among others.

This anthology goes beyond traditional storytelling, offering readers a journey through shadowy alleys and cosmic abysses, where every turn reveals layers of human frailty blended with the utterly bizarre and terrifying aspects of existence. It invites you to confront the chaotic and the uncanny, compelling you to question the limits of reality while enticing you with its richly woven narratives.

Integrating elements of noir and cosmic horror, ASHES AND ENTROPY challenges you to explore the darker corners of life, where morality often blurs and the night is alive with malevolent forces. Each author contributes their unique voice to create a haunting tapestry of fear that transcends the ordinary and delves into the existential. Readers encounter chilling tales that not only provoke thought but also evoke visceral reactions—stories that linger long after the last page is turned.

The anthology serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of sanity in the face of overwhelming darkness. With its diverse ensemble, ASHES AND ENTROPY illustrates that fear can emerge from both the vastness of the universe and the shadows that lurk within our own minds. It’s a collection that promises to captivate fans of horror and intrigue anyone willing to explore the intersection of fear, crime, and the supernatural.

In its pages, the influence of True Detective is palpable, providing a narrative context that enhances the reading experience, merging crime with elements of the cosmic unknown. This anthology is not confined by the boundaries of genre; rather, it blurs the lines, encouraging readers to experience horror in its many forms—from the gritty streets to the expansive corridors of the cosmos.

Prepare to be enthralled, challenged, and perhaps even unsettled as you dive into this remarkable body of work. ASHES AND ENTROPY stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, where each tale is a portal to a world filled with dread, beauty, and the unspeakable aspects of existence, waiting to be uncovered.

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