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Synopsis
From the post-apocalyptic American West to the rural terror in New Zealand, this major anthology has evil spirits, bin-Laden style assassinations, steampunk, sexual dysfunction, a twisted version of Peter Pan, the folklore of standing stones, mermaids, alien tour guides, zombies, gruesome beasts, voice-controlled police states, environmental disasters and off world penal colonies. Unmissable. Featuring (among others) Simon Bestwick, Joseph D'Lacey, Cate Gardner, Carole Johnstone, Tyler Keevil, Kim Lakin-Smith, Alison Littlewood, Cheryl Moore, Mark Morris, Adam Neville, Lavie Tidh.
The Best British Fantasy 2013: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This anthology contains mature horror and dark fantasy stories with strong violence, disturbing imagery, sexual content including dysfunction and assault, and dark themes including terrorism, environmental disaster, and gruesome monsters. Best for adult readers comfortable with horror content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, gore, captivity, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark fantasy and horror will appreciate the variety of unsettling tales from post-apocalyptic wastelands to folk horror and supernatural terror.