Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and brought together by editor S. T. Joshi, the tales in this horror short story collectionexplore the very essence of fear H. P. Lovecraft’s brand of cosmic horror has long forced readers to an inexorable truth—there are powers in the universe whose immensity dwarfs petty human conflicts.
Between these covers lie many of the finest Lovecraftian authors, including Sunni K Brock, Donald R. Burleson, Mollie L. Burleson, Nicole Cushing, Jason C. Eckhardt, Sam Gafford, Wade German, Cody Goodfellow, David Hambling, Lynne Jamneck, Mark Howard Jones, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Nancy Kilpatrick, W. H. Pugmire, John Reppion, Darrell Schweitzer, Jonathan Thomas, Donald Tyson, Robert H. Waugh, and Stephen Woodworth.
"Fans of Lovecraft pastiches will be satisfied." - Publishers Weekly
"Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of the gruesome fantastic!" - Midwest Book Review
"This tome contains a wonderful collection of stories that test one’s sanity. Tales of otherworldly beings and cosmic horror that would have made Howard Phillips Lovecraft proud. It might have even made him smile. If you know Lovecraft, you’ll get that. Wink, wink. These authors have proven that the Old Ones, the Elder Gods are alive and well....a must-have for your collection." Killer Nashville
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and brought together by editor S. T. Joshi, the tales in this horror short story collectionexplore the very essence of fear H. P. Lovecraft’s brand of cosmic horror has long forced readers to an inexorable truth—there are powers in the universe whose immensity dwarfs petty human conflicts.
Between these covers lie many of the finest Lovecraftian authors, including Sunni K Brock, Donald R. Burleson, Mollie L. Burleson, Nicole Cushing, Jason C. Eckhardt, Sam Gafford, Wade German, Cody Goodfellow, David Hambling, Lynne Jamneck, Mark Howard Jones, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Nancy Kilpatrick, W. H. Pugmire, John Reppion, Darrell Schweitzer, Jonathan Thomas, Donald Tyson, Robert H. Waugh, and Stephen Woodworth.
Praise
"Fans of Lovecraft pastiches will be satisfied." - Publishers Weekly
"Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of the gruesome fantastic!" - Midwest Book Review
"This tome contains a wonderful collection of stories that test one’s sanity. Tales of otherworldly beings and cosmic horror that would have made Howard Phillips Lovecraft proud. It might have even made him smile. If you know Lovecraft, you’ll get that. Wink, wink. These authors have proven that the Old Ones, the Elder Gods are alive and well....a must-have for your collection." Killer Nashville
