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Post by Jason Newton on Aug 3, 2014 9:53:26 GMT
The only one I have here is Robert Aickman - Powers of Darkness (1968). A very good read. There are some great anthologies out there.
Kind Regards
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Post by Jason Newton on Aug 3, 2014 9:49:13 GMT
Only 5 months into the year and could well be I've already read my 'best' anthology and novel of 2014. Martin Jenson - The Village Of Fear (NEL, April 1974) Cover photo: KEEF: Design: Roger Judd Blurb Strange screams split the night air as a young woman cries for mercy - but none is given. There are untoward happenings, things without explanation. In bewilderment.the villagers can only fear a devil or an unquiet soul is abroad in their peaceful streets.
No one is safe from the violent and malevolent intruder Doors are safely bolted, eyes peer from behind curtains. There seems no end as every fresh horror is revealed, till the very fires of Hell itself are burning n.their midst.
he unknown enemy that fills he night with terror is the most deadly of them all - the enemy from Within."Lament the day ye mocked the Lord your God." Meet Austin Trench of Wellesford Parish Church, the best mad vicar Midsomer never had. Steve penned the definitive review some centuries ago, and best i can do just now is confirm that Village of Fear is indeed 128 pages of total NEL 'seventies brilliance. Fab fashion statements, a biker gang (albeit of the non-horrible variety), bed-hopping Tories and shandy abuse. "We have earned the disapproval of the establishment, baby!" Great cover photo of the Dulwich fans letting off a flare in the churchyard, too. In short: a masterpiece. I enjoyed this as a younger man.
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