Simon Bestwick Boeken

Set against a backdrop of an endless, moonless night, the protagonist navigates a dark road lined with mysterious white pebbles or polished bones. This haunting imagery emphasizes the themes of isolation and uncertainty as she journeys through the shadowy landscape, evoking a sense of foreboding and exploration in a world devoid of light. The narrative invites readers to delve into the depths of her experience, where every step is marked by the enigmatic contrast of darkness and the faint glimmer of white.

Exploring the fragility of familiar realities, this narrative evolves from a quirky concept inspired by early automatic pistols into a profound exploration of transformation and the impermanence of beliefs. As the story unfolds, it delves into darker themes, questioning the desire for immortality and revealing how quickly one's convictions can shift in a chaotic world.

In the haunted desolation of post-nuclear Britain, the Catchman walks. Spawned from the nightmare of Project Tindalos, it doesn't tire, stop, or die. It exists for one purpose only: to find and kill Helen Damnation, leader of the growing revolt against the tyrannical Reapers and their Commander, Tereus Winterborn. Meanwhile, Helen is threatened from both without and within. Her nightmares of the Black Road have returned, and the ghosts of her murdered family demand vengeance, in the form of either Winterborn's death or her own. And close behind the Catchman, a massive Reaper assault, led by Helen's nemesis, Colonel Jarrett, is nearing the rebels' base. Killing Helen has become Jarrett's obsession: only one of them can emerge from this conflict alive.

Alice's house stands at a gateway between worlds. On the other side of it something has woken, and she stands in its way.

Somewhere in Wales, there's place where people disappear and nightmares come true. They call it the Bala Triangle. At its heart is Mynydd Du: Black Mountain. It guards its kingdom jealously ...and keeps its secrets close.

The narrative delves into the harrowing events of the 1955 Le Mans Disaster, a pivotal moment in motorsport history. The author reflects on their long-standing fascination with the incident, suggesting a deep exploration of its impact on racing and safety regulations. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal insight, the book aims to uncover the human stories behind the tragedy, highlighting the lessons learned and the legacy it left in the world of motorsports.

Set against the backdrop of a darkening Europe, the narrative follows Countess Valerie Varden, a reluctant immortal and former assassin of the Habsburg Empire. As she is hunted by a mysterious enemy, Valerie must confront her past and uncover the truth behind the threats against her life. To survive, she is forced to reclaim her deadly skills and embrace her identity as a killer, known as a Jaeger. This story delves into themes of memory, identity, and the complexities of a life shaped by violence and immortality.

Black Shuck Shadows presents a collectable series of micro-collections, intended as a sampler to introduce readers to the best in classic and modern horror.

Helen Damnation's rebellion against the Reapers has spread. All across post-nuclear Britain, the fires of revolution are beginning to burn. But her old enemy Tereus Winterborn still intends to rule supreme, and has a new ally in Dr Mordake, the creator of Project Tindalos - now monstrously transfigured by the forces he unleashed at Hobsdyke. Their target is Helen's closest ally: the last Grendelwolf, Gevaudan Shoal. The worst tortures of all await him in the cells of the Pyramid. At Hobsdyke, in the tunnels beneath Graspen Hill, the legacy of the Night Wolves is waiting for him - along with secrets about Helen that threaten to tear both Gevaudan and the resistance apart. With the Reapers poised to strike at the first sign of weakness, a series of brutal killings breaks out behind rebel lines - and the evidence leads back to Gevaudan's door. With all those closest to Helen turning against her, she faces her greatest challenge yet as Winterborn begins his bid for ultimate power.