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Books of Cthulhu #8
The Book of Ghouls
Ghouls have a special place in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, as the monstrous eaters of the dead are the only creatures from traditional folklore to stalk through his Mythos. Lovecraft’s universe was science fictional rather than fantastic, and his nightmare creations were alien rather than supernatural. While his ghouls were inspired by a fascination with the Arabian Nights, they have an added dimension of they were once human.
In The Book of Ghouls, five Neo-Mythos writers known for cosmic horror explore Lovecraftian ghouls’ sinister, cannibalistic relationship with C.T. Phipps (Cthulhu Armageddon), Matthew Davenport (The Adventures of Andrew Doran), David Hambling (the Harry Stubbs series), Eric Malikyte (Mind’s Horizon), and Philip Hemplow (Sarcophagus, Exoteric).
In this volume you will meet with ghouls everywhere from the steamy jungles of the Vietnam war to the refined air of Arkham’s high society, from a bizarre festival on a remote Scottish island to small town America, and from 1920s South London to the mystical Dreamlands. The Book of Ghouls is the latest in the acclaimed Books of Cthulhu series inviting you to face the terrifying creatures that lurk just beyond the edge of human understanding.
In The Book of Ghouls, five Neo-Mythos writers known for cosmic horror explore Lovecraftian ghouls’ sinister, cannibalistic relationship with C.T. Phipps (Cthulhu Armageddon), Matthew Davenport (The Adventures of Andrew Doran), David Hambling (the Harry Stubbs series), Eric Malikyte (Mind’s Horizon), and Philip Hemplow (Sarcophagus, Exoteric).
In this volume you will meet with ghouls everywhere from the steamy jungles of the Vietnam war to the refined air of Arkham’s high society, from a bizarre festival on a remote Scottish island to small town America, and from 1920s South London to the mystical Dreamlands. The Book of Ghouls is the latest in the acclaimed Books of Cthulhu series inviting you to face the terrifying creatures that lurk just beyond the edge of human understanding.
- GenresHorror
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2024
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January 18, 2025
This anthology focuses on ghouls and is fairly good, for the most part. Like all anthologies, there are some hits and misses, but the hits were excellent.
David Hambling's new Hary Stubs adventure is a 5-star story, as are the two tales by a new (to me) writer, Philip Hemplow. His two stories were excellent, both in his skill as a writer and the story itself, which were brilliant.
David Hambling has another tale set in the modern era, which was also a great, fun read. 4 stars, without any hesitation.
The other stories were serviceable but did not draw me in like the other four.
David Hambling's new Hary Stubs adventure is a 5-star story, as are the two tales by a new (to me) writer, Philip Hemplow. His two stories were excellent, both in his skill as a writer and the story itself, which were brilliant.
David Hambling has another tale set in the modern era, which was also a great, fun read. 4 stars, without any hesitation.
The other stories were serviceable but did not draw me in like the other four.
January 22, 2025
well done
This was another great volume in the series. I especially like the recurring roles of characters from earlier books. Another two days of reading enjoyment
This was another great volume in the series. I especially like the recurring roles of characters from earlier books. Another two days of reading enjoyment
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews