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THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR (15) (xv) Fifteen: Pale Trembling Youth; Yougoslaves; Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back; Acquiring a Family; Dead White Women; Retirement; The Man Who Did Tricks With Glass; Bird in a Wrought Iron Cage

The Year's Best Horror Stories 15

Penned By Karl Edward Wagner
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THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR (15) (xv) Fifteen: Pale Trembling Youth; Yougoslaves; Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back; Acquiring a Family; Dead White Women; Retirement; The Man Who Did Tricks With Glass; Bird in a Wrought Iron Cage

The Year's Best Horror Stories 15

Penned By Karl Edward Wagner
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The secret of fear. They lurk in the shadows, preying upon humans, body and soul, haunting both waking and dreaming hours, leading the unwary down deceptive, twisting pathways to the very home and heart of evil. They are the creations of this year's masters at the fine art of terror, unforgettable tales that will have you starting at the slightest sound, and glancing over your shoulder, fervently hoping to find nothing there. Once again, Karl Edward Wagner has courageously prowled the dark alleyways of fright fiction to bring to you truest chillers of the year.From a Halloween haunting even spooks would fear to attend... to a young glamour girl who learns too late just how 'draining' stardom can really be... to a relic of the past which reveals almost too much about the future, here are eighteen compelling excursions into the many realms of horror by today's newest talents and such top tale-weavers as Robert Bloch, Joe R. Lansdale, Ramsey Campbell, Charles L. Grant, and Dennis Etchison.Introduction: What's in a Name? by Karl Edward Wagner.The Yougoslaves by Robert Bloch.Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back by Joe R. Lansdale.Apples by Ramsey Campbell.Dead White Women by William F. Wu.Crystal by Charles L. Grant.Retirement by Ron Leming.The Man Who Did Tricks With Glass by Ron Wolfe.Bird in a Wrought Iron Cage by John Alfred Taylor.The Olympic Runner by Dennis Etchison.Take the "A" Train by Wayne Allen Sallee.The Foggy, Foggy Dew by Joel Lane.The Godmother by Tina Rath."Pale Trembling Youth" by W. H. Pugmire and Jessica Amanda Salmonson.Red Light by David J. Schow.In the Hour Before Dawn by Brad Strickland.Necros by Brian Lumley.Tattoos by Jack Dann.Acquiring a Family by R. Chetwynd-Hayes.

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"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel."
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"I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
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Daniel Nelson
Daniel Nelson January 15, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Susan Jones
Susan Jones August 28, 2024
"I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading."
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