Supernatural Noir for Enthusiasts

Featuring contributions from Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Paul G. Tremblay, Melanie Tem, and other acclaimed writers, Supernatural Noir is a collection of sixteen gripping tales that merge the supernatural with gritty crime fiction. Edited by the esteemed Ellen Datlow, winner of both the Hugo and Bram Stoker Awards, these stories will transport readers to dark, unfamiliar streets where monsters lurk and violence prevails.

In Joe R. Lansdale's "Dead Sister," a private detective from a small East Texas town becomes entangled in a mysterious case of grave robbing at the request of a stunning blonde. Partygoers at a birthday celebration are taken on a wild and haunted ride in Elizabeth Bear's "The Romance," which features a haunted merry-go-round as the centerpiece. Paul G. Tremblay's "The Getaway" follows a group of small-time criminals who receive a shocking comeuppance after robbing a pawnshop and attempting to flee the scene. In Melanie Tem's "Little Shit," a college student with a unique set of skills earns extra cash by taking down criminals.

Supernatural Noir also includes bone-chilling stories from acclaimed authors such as Lucius Shepard, Laird Barron, Brian Evenson, Gregory Frost, Richard Bowes, Jeffrey Ford, Lee Thomas, Tom Piccirilli, Nate Southard, Nick Mamatas, and John Langan. This anthology, described by Fantasy Literature as "horrifyingly wonderful," offers some of the most thrilling fiction published in 2011. Prepare to be uncomfortable, haunted, and plagued by these stories that will linger in your dreams.

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