by Tim Lebbon
First published 2021
Ten leading British horror writers join one international guest to deliver fresh tales of terror rooted in familiar landscapes. Each story transforms recognizable British settings into stages for the supernatural and sinister. The collection spans the breadth of contemporary horror, from psychological dread to supernatural encounters, all anchored in the particular atmosphere that emerges from Britain's ancient stones, foggy moors, and cramped urban spaces. These authors operate at the peak of their craft, weaving narratives that exploit the uncanny potential lurking beneath everyday British life. The stories remain unpublished elsewhere, offering readers entirely new material from established voices in the genre. This fourth installment maintains the series' commitment to showcasing how British writers approach horror differently, drawing on centuries of gothic tradition while addressing modern fears and anxieties.
Genres: short-stories, horror, british-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: anthology, uncanny
Setting: Britain, United Kingdom
Period: contemporary
208 pages · Paperback · Black Shuck Books