By Horror Haunted: Stories

Synopsis

Both the terror and the terrible beauty in the everyday shape these stories from the Edgar Award–winning author, &“Britain&’s Patricia Highsmith&” (The Sunday Times). Known for her novels of psychological suspense, Celia Fremlin helped usher in a new form of horror, one that could be found among neighbors, friends, and in ordinary lives. This collection of fifteen short stories highlights Fremlin&’s acute perception and deft wit as she shines a light on the darkness that lurks in the corners of our existence. A middle-aged survivor of the London bombings during World War II gets the same rush from shoplifting—with an explosive outcome—in &“Her Number on It.&” Two women learn they can never hide from their exasperating friend even in a haunted cottage in &“Don&’t Tell Cissie.&” In &“Gate of Death,&” a successful businessman finds himself paralyzed by his fear of flying, while in &“Ephemerida,&” an old woman gets a new perspective on life—and death—when her thoughts take wing. This collection of slow-burn stories cements Celia Fremlin&’s legacy as &“a major mistress of insight and suspense&” (The New York Times). Praise for Celia Fremlin &“Few people can chill the blood like Celia Fremlin.&” —The Daily Telegraph &“Fremlin packs a punch.&” —Ian Rankin, New York Times–bestselling author &“Splendid . . . Got me hooked.&” —Ruth Rendell, New York Times–bestselling author &“Brilliant . . . So witty and clever.&” —Elly Griffiths, USA Today–bestselling author &“A master of suspense.&” —Janice Hallett, international bestselling author

Copyright:

1974

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

250 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781504095150

Publisher:

Open Road Media

Date of Addition:

07/09/24

Copyrighted By:

Celia Fremlin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Horror, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.