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Black & Pale: Fruit of The Deceiver Omnibus Edition
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In the year 1201, in the midst of the worst famine in recorded history, the adults of Egypt waged a war of extermination upon its children. Nearly every child of one of the wealthiest and militarily secure nations on earth, was hunted, captured, killed, and then eaten, by strangers, parents, and grandparents. Though the poor had nothing else to eat but their young and their dead, the wealthy engaged in child-eating-as well as the gourmet preparation of overweight people-as a culinary art. The travelling doctor, Abd al-Latif, left a detailed, yet reluctant, account of this year of grisly feasting. This is his story. This omnibus edition includes the novella Fruit of The Deceiver, the novel Forty Hands of Night, the never before published vignette Seeds of The Deceiver, and the short The Song of Jeannot.
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The Black & Pale omnibus delivers a potent mix of historical horror and psychological tension, anchored by the harrowing account of child-eating in 1201 Egypt. LaFond’s decision to include previously unpublished material alongside established novellas creates a rich tapestry of dread. The tone is appropriately grim, avoiding cheap shocks in favor of sustained atmospheric pressure. This collection suits readers who enjoy complex narrative structures and are unafraid of disturbing subject matter. It stands out for its willingness to tackle taboo topics with literary seriousness, making it a significant addition for collectors of dark fantasy and those interested in the intersection of historical tragedy and fictional horror.
