A collection of new and exclusive short stories inspired by, and in tribute to, Shirley Jackson.
Shirley Jackson is a seminal writer of horror and mystery fiction, whose legacy resonates globally today. Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers.
This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, will bring together today's leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson.
Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Carmen Maria Machado, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand, Kelly Link, Cassandra Khaw, Karen Heuler, Benjamin Percy, John Langan, Laird Barron, Jeffrey Ford, M. Rickert, Seanan McGuire, Gemma Files, and Genevieve Valentine.
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LENORE had carefully chosen what to wear but felt dissatisfied. FUNERAL BIRDS BY M RICKERT
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(@TitanBooks, 21 September 2021, ebook, 430 pages, #ARC from the publisher via # NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed)
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I love Shirley Jackson so a collection of stories inspired by her twisted style sounded right up my street. I've also read a lot of anthologies edited by Ellen Datlow. So When Things Get Dark was a must-read for me. I loved this anthology. Every story was different and no two were alike. I liked the fact none of the writers tried to write stories that were homage to Shirley Jackson or very clearly inspired by a particular work. There are some stand-out stories on offer. I couldn't recommend this enough.
