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The Devil's Children: Tales of Demons and Exorcists
CONTENTSEnoch by Robert BlochFather Meuron's Tale by R.H. BensonVacant Possession by Ramsey CampbellThe Horla by Guy de MaupassantThe Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. LovecraftSaunder's Little Friend by August DerlethA Porta Inferi by Roger PaterThe Lips by Henry S. WhiteheadFrom Shadowed Places by Richard MathesonThe Unspeakable Betrothal by Robert BlochIsabo by J.A. CuddonThe Possession of Angela Bradshaw by John Collier
215 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1971
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December 10, 2016
I really enjoyed reading this book, all 12 tales are amazing!! They all kept me at the edge of my seat, truly captivating, page-turners and all so different from one another.
(Also, you can't go wrong with Robert Bloch and H.P. Lovecraft!)
It's funny how people commented on this book's title, they were like: "Grace...what are you reading??...and why??". I used to tell them, "Don't let the tittle fool you", but you know what? The tittle is not misleading at all, it's actually spot on. All those tales are little creatures from the Masters of Horrors.
100% Recommended!
(Also, you can't go wrong with Robert Bloch and H.P. Lovecraft!)
It's funny how people commented on this book's title, they were like: "Grace...what are you reading??...and why??". I used to tell them, "Don't let the tittle fool you", but you know what? The tittle is not misleading at all, it's actually spot on. All those tales are little creatures from the Masters of Horrors.
100% Recommended!
March 3, 2023
[Futura Publications Ltd] (1974). SB. 213 Pages. Purchased from ‘WorldofBooks’.
12 stories, selected and introduced by the prolific anthologist Michael Parry. Brief, interesting authorial biographies provided.
Contains work by the likes of Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell and Richard Matheson.
Contributions by two Catholic Priests are among the highpoints; “A Porta Inferi” (Roger Pater) and “Father Meuron’s Tale” (H. E. Benson).
“Isabo” (J. A. Cuddon) is also entertaining.
August Derleth’s offering is typically dreadful.
There are two comical entries; John Collier’s (unlike H. P. Lovecraft’s busy, derivative nonsense) intentionally so.
12 stories, selected and introduced by the prolific anthologist Michael Parry. Brief, interesting authorial biographies provided.
Contains work by the likes of Robert Bloch, Ramsey Campbell and Richard Matheson.
Contributions by two Catholic Priests are among the highpoints; “A Porta Inferi” (Roger Pater) and “Father Meuron’s Tale” (H. E. Benson).
“Isabo” (J. A. Cuddon) is also entertaining.
August Derleth’s offering is typically dreadful.
There are two comical entries; John Collier’s (unlike H. P. Lovecraft’s busy, derivative nonsense) intentionally so.
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