Description
Discover the haunting collection of ghost stories by bestselling author Susan Hill, renowned for her chilling work 'The Woman in Black'. This anthology brings together spine-tingling narratives that traverse time from the shadowy streets of Victorian London to the eerily calm suburbs of the 1950s. Ideal for lovers of horror fiction, this paperback book features gripping tales that weave unsettling elements of the supernatural into the fabric of everyday life. Encounter malevolent spirits and chilling mysteries as you delve into stories like 'The Front Room', where a mother struggles against the sinister influence of her own mother, and 'Boy Number 21', a poignant exploration of friendship and loss entwined with ghostly questions. Each story serves as a testament to Hill's masterful storytelling, provocative themes of fear, and complex characterizations. Perfect for those cozy nights when you yearn for a good fright, this collection promises to leave you awake long into the night, questioning the thin veil between the living and the dead. Order now to capture your copy of this terrifying ghost story collection, published by Random House UK in 2024, and experience the chilling allure of Susan Hill's unforgettable prose. Delivery is swift and reliable, ensuring you can dive into these ghostly tales without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529913446
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.
From the foggy streets of Victorian London to the eerie perfection of 1950s suburbia, the everyday is invaded by the evil otherworldly in this unforgettable collection of ghost stories from the author of The Woman in Black.
In the title story, on a murky evening in a warmly lit club off St James, a bishop listens closely as a paranormal detective recounts his most memorable case, one whose horrifying denouement took place in that very building.
In 'The Front Room', a devoutly Christian mother tries to protect her children from the evil influence of their grandmother, both when she is alive and when she is dead.
A lonely boy finds a friend in 'Boy Number 21', but years later he is forced to question the nature of that friendship and to ask whether ghosts can perish in fires.
This is Susan Hill at her best, telling characteristically flesh-creeping and startling tales of thwarted ambition, terrifying revenge and supernatural stirrings that will leave readers wide awake long into the night.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529913446
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.
A terrifying ghost story by the bestselling author of The Woman in Black.
From the foggy streets of Victorian London to the eerie perfection of 1950s suburbia, the everyday is invaded by the evil otherworldly in this unforgettable collection of ghost stories from the author of The Woman in Black.
In the title story, on a murky evening in a warmly lit club off St James, a bishop listens closely as a paranormal detective recounts his most memorable case, one whose horrifying denouement took place in that very building.
In 'The Front Room', a devoutly Christian mother tries to protect her children from the evil influence of their grandmother, both when she is alive and when she is dead.
A lonely boy finds a friend in 'Boy Number 21', but years later he is forced to question the nature of that friendship and to ask whether ghosts can perish in fires.
This is Susan Hill at her best, telling characteristically flesh-creeping and startling tales of thwarted ambition, terrifying revenge and supernatural stirrings that will leave readers wide awake long into the night.