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Discover the chilling tales of the supernatural woven through archaeological finds in this eclectic collection of horror short stories. Curated by esteemed scholars Amara Thornton and Katy Soar, this trade paperback features twelve masterfully written narratives that take you on an eerie journey from the depths of Neolithic rituals to haunting Roman remains and beyond. Each story immerses you in a blend of history and horror, exploring ghostly encounters, unnerving possessions, and spectral occurrences tied to archaeological excavation sites. From E.F. Benson’s 'The Ape' to Arthur Conan Doyle’s 'Through the Veil,' witness how ancient relics trigger dark and mysterious happenings. This captivating anthology, ideal for fans of horror literature, is a must-have for those interested in archaeology and the supernatural. Delve into this unique compilation and let the relics of the past unfold their eerie secrets. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781912766581. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912766581
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Handheld Press
Description:
Archaeological historian Amara Thornton of the University of London, and Classical archaeologist Katy Soar from the University of Winchester have curated a selection of twelve outstanding short stories encompassing horror, ghosts, hauntings, and possession, all from archaeological excavation.
From a Neolithic rite to Egyptian religion to Roman remains to medieval masonry to some uncanny ceramic tiles in a perfectly ordinary American sun lounge, the relics in these stories are, frankly, horrible.
Stories include: The Ape, by E F Benson, Roman Remains, by Algernon Blackwood, Ho! The Merry Masons, by John Buchan, Through the Veil, by Arthur Conan Doyle, View From A Hill, M R James, Curse of the Stillborn, by Margery Lawrence, Whitewash, by Rose Macaulay, The Shining Pyramid, by Arthur Machen, Cracks of Time, by Dorothy Quick, The Cure, by Eleanor Scott
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912766581
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Handheld Press
Description:
Archaeological historian Amara Thornton of the University of London, and Classical archaeologist Katy Soar from the University of Winchester have curated a selection of twelve outstanding short stories encompassing horror, ghosts, hauntings, and possession, all from archaeological excavation.
From a Neolithic rite to Egyptian religion to Roman remains to medieval masonry to some uncanny ceramic tiles in a perfectly ordinary American sun lounge, the relics in these stories are, frankly, horrible.
Stories include: The Ape, by E F Benson, Roman Remains, by Algernon Blackwood, Ho! The Merry Masons, by John Buchan, Through the Veil, by Arthur Conan Doyle, View From A Hill, M R James, Curse of the Stillborn, by Margery Lawrence, Whitewash, by Rose Macaulay, The Shining Pyramid, by Arthur Machen, Cracks of Time, by Dorothy Quick, The Cure, by Eleanor Scott