20th Century Ghosts Wydawca: William Morrow & Company Opis produktu Experience the uncanny with 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill , a definitive English book of horror short stories that blends supernatural dread, dark imagination, and emotional depth. This award-winning collection includes the chilling tale "The Black Phone"—now a major motion picture—and a dozen other stories where ghosts, grief, and memory refuse to stay buried. From Imogene waiting in a deserted 1945 theater to a monstrous singer in Calliphora, and a blood-stained basement where a disconnected phone rings with messages from the dead, these narratives deliver eerie atmosphere and unexpected heart. Joe Hill's fiction spans psychological horror, ghost stories, and short speculative vignettes. Each tale is crafted for readers who prefer compact, powerful scares: quick to read but slow to leave your thoughts. Themes of childhood wonder and adult regret recur, making this more than just a horror short story collection—it's a study of the past that keeps coming back. Who should read this book? Fans of horror, supernatural fiction, ghost stories, and crime-tinged mysteries will be captivated. If you search for "best modern ghost stories in English" or a "horror short story collection by Joe Hill," this volume belongs on your shelf. Why buy it? 20th Century Ghosts established Joe Hill as a major voice in contemporary fantastic fiction. Whether you're new to Hill or collecting English-language horror, this collection offers enduring chills, memorable characters, and stories that reward rereading. Add it to your cart and discover why readers call it hauntingly unforgettable. Specyfikacja SKU: HR002136280 EAN: 9780061147982 Waga: 254 g Author: Hill, Joe Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Publication Year: 2008 BISAC Category 1: FIC015000 BISAC Category 2: FIC031070 BISAC Category 3: FIC029000