Ellen Datlow (Ed.) - Nightmares; A New Decade of Modern Horror

Praise for Nightmares

Ellen Datlow is a tremendously influential figure in horror circles, and this collection is one more significant milestone to be set among the score or so other titles and collections listed in its front matter[Nightmares] delivers on its intention of showcasing the best in a decade of fantastically ambitious and creative dark and frightful fiction, as well as following up on a past classic. Metaphysical Circus

An excellent collection over all, featuring some of the best voices in horror. It has something to suit a wide variety of tastes, blending stories about real life trauma and bloodshed, to stories that pass into the realms of cosmic terror, horror in the old west and even those with a grim fairytale-like feel. In these pages you will find a nightmare for every horror fan. This Is Horror

Datlow offers another impressive, diverse and hugely enjoyable collection of short fictionThis is a great collection of horror fiction. Id highly recommend it. The Book Lovers Boudoir

Praise for The Monstrous

Datlow, horror anthologist extraordinaire, brings together all things monstrous in this excellent reprint anthology of horror stories that explore the ever-widening definition of what makes a monster, with nary a misstep. The varied sources of monstrosity include a very troubled kindergarten teacher, a catering company that puts humans on the menu, and spirit-devouring creatures out of Japanese mythology, all creating distinctive microcosms where monsters reign in many forms. In Gemma Filess A Wish from a Bone, an archeological reality show filming in Sudan uncovers evidence of the Terrible Seven, ancient beings who are bent on destruction and domination. Adam-Troy Castros The Totals skewers bureaucracy and the daily grind by populating a drinking hole with monsters, who create mayhem, commit murder, and kvetch with their deadly coworkers with the same sense of ennui felt by any office drone. Other standouts by Sofia Samatar, Dale Bailey, and Christopher Fowler round out this atmospheric and frequently terrifying collection. Publishers Weekly , starred review

The list of contributors, including Gemma Files, Caitln R. Kiernan, Adam L. G. Nevill, and Kim Newman, will be enough to get horror fans excited. The assortment of styles means that there is a monster here for everyones taste. Library Journal

Honestly, every story in this anthology is excellent. Its really a testament to Datlows wealth of experience in the genre, and her masterful touch in editing and compiling the best stories around. The Warbler

Praise for Lovecrafts Monsters

Ellen Datlows second editorial outing into the realm of Lovecraft proves even more fruitful than the first. Focusing on Lovecraftian monsters, Datlow offers readers sixteen stories and two poems of a variety that should please any fans of the genre. Arkham Digest

[An] amazing and diverse treasure trove of stories. As an avid fan of Lovecrafts monstrous creations, THIS is the anthology Ive been waiting for. Shattered Ravings

Datlow brings together some of the top SF/F and horror writers working today and has them play in Lovecrafts bizarre world. And thats a delight. January Magazine

Praise for Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror

This diverse -story anthology is a superb sampling of some of the most significant short horror works published between 1985 and 2005 . Editor extraordinaire Datlow ( Poe ) includes classic stories from horror icons Clive Barker, Peter Straub, and Stephen King as well as SF and fantasy luminaries Gene Wolfe, Dan Simmons, Neil Gaiman, and Lucius Shepard. The full diversity of horror is on display: George R. R. Martins The Pear-Shaped Man about a creepy downstairs neighbor, and Straubs The Juniper Tree, which chronicles a drifters sexual molestation of a young boy, exemplify horrors sublime psychological power, while Barkers Jacqueline Ess: Her Will and Testament and Poppy Z. Brites Calcutta, Lord of Nerves are audaciously gory masterworks. This is an anthology to be cherished and an invaluable reference for horror aficionados. Publishers Weekly , starred review

Make sure you are in a safe place before you open it up. New York Journal of Books

Darkness promises to please both longtime fans and readers who have no clue what splatterpunk was supposed to mean. San Francisco Chronicle

I cant recommend this book highly enough, and no, thats not just the rabid fanboy inside me talking. This is my serious critics voice. I know it doesnt translate well in the written word, but trust me. I give my highest recommendation for this book. Hellnotes

Praise for Hauntings

This anthology of previously published dark fantasy and horror stories, edited by the ever-adept Datlow ( Blood and Other Cravings ), explores a variety of situations in which people encounter literal or figurative specters from beyond. Solid entries by Neil Gaiman, Caitln R. Kiernan, and Joyce Carol Oates capture the mood perfectly and will thrill fans of the eerie. Publishers Weekly

Datlow once again proves herself as a master editor. Her mission to broaden readers concepts of what a haunting can be is nothing short of a success, and the twenty-four stories on display run the gamut from explicitly terrifying to eerily familiar. Readers who wish to be haunted themselves should not miss this one. Highly recommended. Arkham Digest

Ms. Datlow has assembled a formidable community of eminent genre artists working at the very heights of their literary powers to create this outstanding dark fantasy anthology. This is the best of the bestdont miss it! The Tomb of Dark Delights

I have a short list of editors that I will buy an anthology of, regardless of whether or not I have even heard of the writers it contains, and Ellen Datlow is at the top of that list. She has this crazy knack of consistently putting together stellar anthologies and Hauntings is no different. Horror Talk

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Nightmares: A New Decade of Modern Horror

Copyright 2016 by Ellen Datlow

This is a work of collected fiction. All events portrayed in this book are fictitious and any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form without the express permission of the editor and the publisher.