First published 2018
This anthology cannot be summarized as a single narrative since it contains multiple stories by different authors. Joyce Carol Oates joins Caitlín R. Kiernan, Lois Gresh, Gemma Files, Nancy Kilpatrick, Elizabeth Bear, Storm Constantine and other female writers in exploring cosmic horror territories. Each author brings her own perspective to the weird fiction tradition established by H.P. Lovecraft. The collection showcases contemporary women writers working within the cosmic horror genre, presenting their unique voices and interpretations of otherworldly dread. Daniele Serra provides full-color artwork throughout the volume. The anthology represents current female talent in cosmic horror and weird fiction, offering readers multiple entry points into stories that blend the familiar elements of Lovecraftian terror with fresh authorial perspectives.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, anthologies, horror, 21st-century, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, thought-provoking
Tropes: multiple-perspectives, supernatural
Period: 2018
354 pages · Paperback · Dark Regions Press