A Glimpse of the Numinous
Fourteen stories exploring religion, mysticism, and the supernatural in modern urban life.
Gardiner uses fourteen distinct narratives to investigate how ancient spiritual forces intrude upon contemporary existence. The collection does not rely on traditional monster tropes but instead focuses on the strange traces left by outlawed strangers of faith. Characters include a numbered girl destined for messianic status and a celebrity seagull, illustrating the unpredictable actions of individuals influenced by deeper, darker fears. The prose shifts between visceral intensity and lyrical beauty, unified by a shrewd knowledge of mysticism. Each story peels back the layers of the rational universe to reveal doors beckoning toward other ways of seeing.
Published in 2012 by Eibonvale Press, this collection sits within the tradition of horror and gothic fiction. It addresses the intrusion of the numinous into modern society, blending psychological insight with mysticism to challenge the rational worldview of contemporary readers.
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Readers who appreciate supernatural fiction that blends gothic elements with literary depth will find this collection rewarding. Gardiner’s work appeals to those interested in how ancient myth intersects with modern urban life, offering a shrewd knowledge of mysticism that reveals doors toward other ways of seeing. The book is ideal for individuals who enjoy stories where rationality fractures under the weight of the numinous, inviting them to look beyond the surface of daily routines. Those seeking straightforward horror plots may find the unpredictable nature of the characters less satisfying, but fans of lyrical prose and psychological insight will gain from the exploration of religion, spirituality, and the strange traces left by faith in contemporary society.
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Jeff Gardiner delivers a compelling examination of how ancient spiritual forces intrude upon modern existence through fourteen distinct narratives. The collection moves from visceral intensity to lyrical beauty, unified by keen psychological insight and a focus on the ominous yet luminous aspects of being. Characters such as a numbered girl destined for messianic status and a celebrity seagull illustrate the unpredictable actions influenced by deeper fears. This work suits readers who appreciate supernatural fiction with literary depth and gothic undertones. It challenges the rational world we assume exists, peeling back layers to reveal the strange traces of outlawed strangers of faith. While not suitable for those preferring conventional horror plots, it offers a unique glimpse into the numinous for those willing to engage with its complex spiritual themes.
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