Stephen Jones’s essential annual, The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, volume 23
(Robinson £7.99) hits the bookshops in a week or so.
The publisher states: “The year's best, and
darkest, tales of terror, showcasing the most outstanding new short stories by
both contemporary masters of the macabre and exciting newcomers. As ever, this
acclaimed anthology also offers a comprehensive overview of the year in horror,
a necrology of recently deceased luminaries, and a list of indispensable
addresses horror fans and writers.”
Can’t argue with the above. In this year’s
issue you’ll encounter 26 stories, including tales by Ramsey Campbell,
Christopher Fowler, Tim Lebbon, Alison Littlewood, Peter Atkins, Joan Aiken,
Michael Marshall Smith, Robert Silverberg and Evangeline Walton. As usual,
editor Jones includes a detailed introduction to horror in 2011, plus a
necrology by Jones and Kim Newman. Stephen Jones picks from both the small
press and mainstream, ensuring a selection of the very best.
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