An Atlas of Bad Roads
A collection of sixteen macabre tales and poems exploring strange American locales.
The book functions as a guide to the unusual geography of the United States. It highlights specific sites like abandoned malls and subdivisions built on ruins. The content reveals how these places are haunted by both past events and future possibilities. Burnett combines narrative fiction with poetry to explore the supernatural elements hidden within everyday environments. The work challenges the reader to see the potential danger in seemingly safe, mundane locations such as gas stations or warehouses. It presents a vision of America where the ordinary is deeply intertwined with the weird.
Published in 2022 by Cirsova Publishing, this work sits within the tradition of American weird fiction. It draws on the genre's focus on strange places off the beaten paths. The book reflects a contemporary interest in the supernatural lurking within modern infrastructure and suburban expansion.
📝 Description: An Atlas of Bad Roads
💎 Our verdict on An Atlas of Bad Roads
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who appreciate the intersection of the mundane and the macabre will find this collection deeply rewarding. It appeals to those fascinated by the hidden supernatural layers within everyday American infrastructure, such as gas stations, abandoned malls, and new subdivisions built on ruins. The work is ideal for audiences who seek beauty in decay and mystery in ordinary places. By blending narrative fiction with poetry, it offers a unique perspective on how past tragedies and future possibilities haunt current locations. Those interested in gothic fiction set in contemporary landscapes will gain insight into the unsettling nature of their own surroundings. It challenges perceptions of safety in familiar environments, making it a compelling choice for fans of psychological horror and weird tales that explore violent nihilism and buried histories.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Misha Burnett successfully crafts an unsettling guide to America's strange corners, blending sixteen macabre tales with original poetry. The collection excels at revealing the supernatural potential within seemingly safe, mundane locations like run-down warehouses and shady nightclubs. By positioning these sites as homes for fae creatures or maniacs, Burnett highlights the eerie beauty of decay. This approach appeals strongly to readers who enjoy gothic fiction rooted in contemporary settings rather than traditional haunted houses. The work challenges the reader to view ordinary infrastructure with fresh, disturbing eyes. It is best suited for those who find mystery in daily life and appreciate a vision where the weird intertwines with the ordinary. While it may not satisfy lovers of purely historical horror, its focus on modern, hidden dangers provides a distinct and engaging perspective on the terrifying normalcy of American landscapes.
📖 Read on the blog
🏛 Books from this publisher Cirsova Publishing
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
