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Overview: An Air Force Loadmaster is menaced by strange sounds within his cargo; a man is asked to track down a childhood friend... who died years earlier; doomed pioneers forge a path westward as a young mother discovers her true nature; an alcoholic strikes a dangerous bargain with a gregarious stranger; urban explorers delve into a ruined book depository, finding more than they anticipated; residents of a rural Wisconsin town defend against a legendary monster; a woman wracked by survivor's guilt is haunted by the ghosts of a tragic crash; a detective strives to solve the mystery of a dismembered girl; an orphan returns to a wicked witch's candy house; a group of smugglers find themselves buried to the necks in sand; an unanticipated guest brings doom to a high-class party; a teacher attempts to lead his students to safety as the world comes to an end around them...What frightens us, what unnerves us? What causes that delicious shiver of fear to travel the lengths of our spines? It seems the answer changes every year. Every year the bar is raised; the screw is tightened. Ellen Datlow knows what scares us; the twenty-one stories and poems included in this anthology were chosen from magazines, webzines, anthologies, literary journals, and single author collections to represent the best horror of the year.Legendary editor Ellen Datlow (Poe: New Tales Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe), winner of multiple Hugo, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards, joins Night Shade Books in presenting The Best Horror of the Year, Volume One.Table of Contents:“Summation 2008” Ellen Datlow“Cargo” E. Michael Lewis“If Angels Fight” Richard Bowes“The Clay Party” Steve Duffy“Penguins of the Apocalypse” William Browning Spencer“Esmeralda” Glen Hirshberg“The Hodag” Trent Hergenrader“Very Low-Flying Aircraft” Nicholas Royle“When the Gentlemen Go” Margaret Ronald“The Lagerstatte” Laird Barron“Harry and the Monkey” Euan Harvey“Dress Circle” Miranda Siemienowicz“The Rising River” Daniel Kaysen“Sweeney among the Straight Razors” JoSelle Vanderhooft“Loup-garou” R. B. Russell“Girl in Pieces” Graham Edwards“It Washed Up” Joe R. Lansdale “The Thirteenth Hell” Mike Allen“The Goosle” Margo Lanagan“Beach Head” Daniel LeMoal“The Man from the Peak” Adam Golaski“The Narrows” Simon Bestwick

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Pages 321
Language Eng
Published 2009
ISBN 6539039
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Mary Martinez
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A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Dorothy Hernandez
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Carol  Davis
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Patricia Martin
Patricia Martin April 05, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me.
Mary Phillips
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Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Kimberly Garcia
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Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Rebecca Brown
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Matthew Rodriguez
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Nicholas Carter
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Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Ashley Robinson
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Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Jacob Carter
Jacob Carter December 19, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kenneth Williams
Kenneth Williams December 03, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Matthew Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez November 11, 2025
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Cynthia Phillips
Cynthia Phillips March 01, 2025
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A very distinguished novel.
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