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Angela Slatter

    Angela Slatter is een meester in het creëren van stedelijke fantasy- en horrornarratieven die duiken in de donkerdere aspecten van de menselijke psyche en het bovennatuurlijke. Haar werk wordt gekenmerkt door een krachtige sfeer en een scherpe verkenning van thema's als schuld, verlossing en de grenzen tussen goed en kwaad. Slatter's kenmerkende stem brengt personages tot leven die worstelen met buitengewone omstandigheden, waarbij vaak de grenzen tussen het alledaagse en het angstaanjagende vervagen. Ze blinkt uit in het opbouwen van spanning en het aantrekken van lezers naar verontrustende werelden waar het gewone snel buitengewoon kan worden.

    Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales
    Corpselight
    The Wrong Girl & Other Warnings
    Flight
    Restoration
    Arcana
    • Arcana

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Tarot card decks have twenty-two major arcana, filled with symbolism and imbued with meaning. Explore the greater secrets and ideas behind those cards with the stories and poems of Arcana. Discovery awaits, in tales such as: a grasping king struggling with his legacy; an alchemist setting a golem out on a mission of revenge; and a woman finding what she didn't know she was looking for. Each story is like drawing a card from the deck--you never know what it might reveal.Featuring stories by Sara Dobie Bauer, Greg Bechtel, Beth Cato, Eliza Chan, Kevin Cockle, Sara Cleto, J.G. Formato, Chadwick Ginther, Joseph Halden, Gabrielle Harbowy, Jim C. Hines, Diana Hurlburt, L.S. Johnson, Dan Koboldt, C.S. MacCath, Susan MacGregor, Cat McDonald, Annie Neugebauer, Alexandra Seidel, Angela Slatter, Sarena Ulibarri, Brittany Warman and BD Wilson.

      Arcana
      4,5
    • Restoration

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Walking between the worlds has always been dangerous - but this time V's facing the loss of all she holds dear. The brilliant, fast-paced sequel to Vigil and Corpselight.

      Restoration
      4,4
    • Flight

      • 55bladzijden
      • 2 uur lezen

      In a kingdom where magic is banned and rules abound, Princess Emer escapes to the forest. When an accursed raven pecks her hand, Emer is transformed and finds herself at the heart of a war between her mother and her aunt. Only the Crown of Feathers can set them all free, and Emer must find it and her true self along the way.

      Flight
      4,4
    • The Wrong Girl & Other Warnings

      • 186bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      This collection features twelve captivating short stories that highlight Angela Slatter's remarkable storytelling ability. Known for her previous works, Slatter weaves intricate narratives that explore diverse themes and rich character development, showcasing her unique voice in the realm of speculative fiction. Each tale invites readers into a world filled with imagination and depth, reflecting her award-winning prowess as a writer.

      The Wrong Girl & Other Warnings
      4,3
    • Corpselight

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Watch out, Harry Dresden, Kinsey Milhone and Mercy Thompson: there's a new kick-ass guardian in town and Verity Fassbinder's taking no nonsense from anyone, not even the fox-spirit assassins who are invading Brisbane in this fast-paced sequel to VIGIL.

      Corpselight
      4,2
    • Traversing the borderlands between terror and lush, fantastic beauty, Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales, Angela Slatter's eighth collection of short fiction, gathers twelve tales of horror, the uncanny, and dark lament.Here, you will find Lovecraftian terrors, Aussie vampires, fell magic, ancient wisdom, wayward children, and twisted moments of desire gone horribly wrong. From the otherworldly threats of "The Song of Sighs" and "Only the Dead and Moonstruck", to the sand-blasted Australian outback of "Sun Falls", to the shadowy secrets of the past in the "The Red Forest", these tales are dark gems that will haunt you long after your first reading.Originally collected in a limited edition, this publication brings the first-rate chills and nightmarish turns of Slatter's imagination to a broader readership for the first time. Shortlisted for the Aurealis Award upon its original release, now's your chance to find out why Stephen Jones has dubbed Angela Slatter 'a powerful and eloquent voice in horror fiction.'

      Winter Children and Other Chilling Tales
      3,5
    • Of Sorrow and Such

      • 156bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda's Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word-Gideon has been good to them, and it's always better to keep on her good side. Just in case. When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself very publicly caught, the authorities find it impossible to deny the existence of the supernatural in their midst any longer; Gideon and her like are captured, bound for torture and a fiery end. Should Gideon give up her sisters in return for a quick death? Or can she turn the situation to her advantage? PRAISE FOR OF SORROW AND SUCH "Of Sorrow and Such takes you to dark, unsettling places. Angela Slatter's magic is earthy, bodily and beleaguered; in the hands of tough, clever Patience Gideon it's a powerful instrument for wresting justice from a hostile world. A riveting read." — Margo Lanagan, World Fantasy Award winning author of Black Juice and Sea-Hearts

      Of Sorrow and Such
      4,0
    • The Crimson Road

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      A captivating dark gothic fantasy set in the same universe as the award-winning author's All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns and The Briar Book of the Dead. A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises, perfect for readers of Alix E. Harrow, Hannah Whitten and Alexis Henderson. Violet Zennor has had a peculiar upbringing. Training as a fighter in underground arenas, honing her skills against the worst scum, murderers and thieves her father could pit her against, she has learned to be ruthless. To kill. Until the day Hedrek Zennor dies. Violet thinks she’s free – then she learns that her father planned to send her into the Darklands, where the Leech Lords reign. Where Violet’s still-born brother was taken years ago. Violet steadfastly refuses. Until one night two assassins attempt to slaughter her – and it becomes clear: she’s going to have to clean up the mess her father made. By turns gripping and bewitching, sharp and audacious, this mesmerising story takes you on a journey into the dark heart of Slatter's sinister and compelling fantasy world in a tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises.

      The Crimson Road
      3,8
    • A rich and exciting new urban fantasy from award-winning author Angela Slatter, perfect for fans of Harry Dresden and Peter Grant. Someone has released a terrifyingly destructive force on the streets of Brisbane and it's up to Verity Fassbinder to stop it.

      Vigil
      3,9