Adam L.G. Nevill ist ein Meister des Horrors, dessen Werke in die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche und die dunklen Winkel der Realität eintauchen. Seine Prosa, oft erfüllt von einer eisigen Atmosphäre und beunruhigenden Bildern, erforscht Themen wie Angst, Isolation und Begegnungen mit dem Übernatürlichen. Nevill nutzt meisterhaft psychologische Spannung und erschafft Erzählungen, die den Leser in einen Strudel erschreckender Ereignisse ziehen. Seine Arbeiten bieten einen tiefgründigen Einblick in die dunkleren Aspekte der menschlichen Erfahrung und werden für ihre Originalität und ihre Fähigkeit, echten Schrecken hervorzurufen, geschätzt.
Ein spannender Horror-Thriller über das Barrington House in London, wo seit fünfzig Jahren niemand das Apartment 16 betritt. Als die junge Amerikanerin Apryl die Erbschaft ihrer Großtante antritt und Nachforschungen anstellt, öffnet sie die Tür zu einem Geheimnis, das besser verborgen geblieben wäre.
Kyle Freeman, ein junger Dokumentarfilmer, erhält den Auftrag, über eine mysteriöse Sekte und deren grausames Ende zu drehen. Zusammen mit seinem Kameramann Dan wird das Projekt zum Horrortrip, als seltsame Geräusche und Erscheinungen die Dreharbeiten stören und die tote Schwester Catherine ihnen das Leben zur Hölle machen.
Eigentlich wollen Luke und seine Freunde bei einem Trekkingausflug durch die schwedische Wildnis nur den Problemen des Alltags entfliehen und an alte Zeiten anknüpfen. Doch als sie sich in den Wäldern verirren, entwickelt sich der harmlose Männerausflug zum Horrortrip: Ausgeweidete Tierkadaver und eine mysteriöse Ruine mitten im Wald jagen den vier Wanderern bereits erste Schauer über den Rücken, und schon bald bringt die nervliche Anspannung die dunkelsten Seiten in den Freunden hervor. Dabei hat der eigentliche Alptraum noch gar nicht begonnen.
Wyrd' contains seven derelictions, original tales of mystery and horror from the author of 'Hasty for the Dark' and 'Some Will Not Sleep' (winner of The British Fantasy Award for Best Collection).
How far will he go to save his daughter? How far will he go to get revenge? It's 2053 and climate change has left billions homeless and starving - easy prey for the pandemics that sweep across the globe, scything through the refugee populations. Easy prey, too, for the violent gangs and people-smugglers who thrive in the crumbling world where 'King Death' reigns supreme.The father's world went to hell two years ago. His four-year-old daughter was snatched from his garden when he should have been watching. The moments before her disappearance play in a perpetual loop in his mind. But the police aren't interested; amidst floods, hurricanes and global chaos, who cares about one more missing child? Now it's all down to him to find her, him alone . . .
Set against a backdrop of folk horror, this gripping tale explores themes of deadly rivalry and ancient magic. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of suspense and supernatural elements, showcasing the author's acclaimed storytelling prowess, recognized with multiple awards. As tensions rise, the characters navigate a world where the past's dark secrets intertwine with their fates, creating an atmosphere filled with dread and intrigue.
Indie filmmaker Kyle Freeman is a man at the end of his tether. He faces bankruptcy and obscurity, until he lands a commission to make an unusual documentary. The Temple of the Last Days was a notorious cult, which reached its bloody endgame in the Arizona desert in 1975. Ever since, the group's rumoured mystical secrets and paranormal experiences have lain concealed behind a history of murder, sexual deviancy and imprisonment. Kyle and his one-man crew film the cult's original bases in London and France - finally visiting the desert crime scene where the cult self-destructed in a night of ritualistic violence. But when Kyle interviews survivors, uncanny events plague his shoots. Frightening out-of-body experiences and nocturnal visitations follow, along with the discovery of ghastly artefacts. Until Kyle realises, too late, that they've become entangled in the cult's hideous legacy. Praise for Adam Nevill: 'This novel grabs from the very first page ... Superb' Guardian, 'Lean, compelling, dark, at times frightening' The Herald, 'Horrifyingly scary ... Nevill sinuously ramps up the tension' Sunday Times
Awarded The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel in 2020, this book delves into chilling themes of fear and the supernatural. It weaves a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human emotion and the impact of dark forces on ordinary lives. With richly developed characters and a haunting atmosphere, the story captivates readers, drawing them into a world where terror lurks in unexpected places. The blend of suspense and psychological depth makes it a standout in contemporary horror literature.
Darkness lives within ... Cash-strapped, working for agencies and living in shared accommodation, Stephanie Booth feels she can fall no further. So when she takes a new room at the right price, she believes her luck has finally turned. But 82 Edgehill Road is not what it appears to be. It's not only the eerie atmosphere of the vast, neglected house, or the disturbing attitude of her new landlord, Knacker McGuire, that makes her uneasy - it's the whispers behind the fireplace, the scratching beneath floors, the footsteps in the dark, and the young women weeping in neighbouring rooms. And when Knacker's cousin Fergal arrives, the danger goes vertical. But this is merely a beginning, a gateway to horrors beyond Stephanie's worst nightmares. And in a house where no one listens to the screams, will she ever get out alive?
