🕯️ Supernatural

Cart No 23

✍️ Benjamin Thomas
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$14.99
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A darkly comic supernatural thriller blending occult fiction with ironic wit.

Thomas structures his narrative to highlight the strange overlap between existence and mortality. He uses irony as a primary tool to distance the reader from pure terror, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the scare. The work avoids heavy gothic conventions in favor of a contemporary voice that questions the nature of the supernatural through humor. This method creates a unique reading experience where unease is delivered wryly rather than with solemnity.

Key Themes
dark humor supernatural thrills occult fiction
Literary Context

This book sits within the modern horror landscape, offering a departure from classic gothic traditions. It addresses contemporary readers who prefer irony and wit in their supernatural fiction. The work reflects a current trend toward blending genres to create complex emotional responses that mix fear with laughter.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · Poppy Z. Brite · Grant Morrison · Clive Barker
🕯️
Supernatural
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2026 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798172070839

📝 Description: Cart No 23

Benjamin Thomas brings a distinct voice to horror fiction in Cart No 23, blending dark humor with supernatural thrills. This work appeals to readers who enjoy irony alongside genuine dread. The narrative balances wit with unease, creating an atmosphere where tension remains palpable without becoming overly grim. Thomas delivers scares through a lens of darker comedic elements, ensuring the tone never sacrifices levity for gravity. The book offers a modern take on traditional gothic tropes, focusing on the bizarre intersections of life and death. It operates firmly within occult fiction, organizing its content to unsettle through subject matter while entertaining through style. The pace allows for moments of genuine fear, yet the humorous undertone keeps the mood from sinking into despair. This approach suits fans of supernatural thrillers who value wit alongside scare. Readers seeking traditional gothic horror may find this modern perspective jarring. Those expecting a purely grim or serious tone might feel the humor distracts from the dread. However, for those who appreciate darker comedic elements and unique stylistic choices, this book provides a refreshing alternative. It fits perfectly within categories that value irony in horror delivery.

💎 Our verdict on Cart No 23

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Benjamin Thomas delivers a distinct voice in horror fiction by blending dark humor with supernatural thrills in Cart No 23. The narrative structure highlights the strange overlap between existence and mortality, using irony to distance the reader from pure terror. This method creates a unique reading experience where unease is delivered wryly. While traditional gothic horror fans might find the modern perspective jarring, the book excels in unsettling through subject matter while entertaining through style. It operates firmly within occult fiction, organizing content to unsetle. The pace allows for genuine fear, yet the humorous undertone prevents the mood from sinking into despair, making it a compelling choice for those valuing wit alongside scare.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

This book is recommended for readers who enjoy irony alongside genuine dread and appreciate darker comedic elements in horror. It offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking a modern take on traditional gothic tropes, focusing on bizarre intersections of life and death. The narrative balances wit with unease, ensuring tension remains palpable without becoming overly grim. Fans of supernatural thrillers who value style as much as substance will find the unique stylistic choices entertaining. It suits those who want to experience genuine fear but prefer it delivered wryly rather than with solemnity, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the scare.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Benjamin Thomas delivers a distinct voice in horror fiction by blending dark humor with supernatural thrills in Cart No 23. The narrative structure highlights the strange overlap between existence and mortality, using irony to distance the reader from pure terror. This method creates a unique reading experience where unease is delivered wryly. While traditional gothic horror fans might find the modern perspective jarring, the book excels in unsettling through subject matter while entertaining through style. It operates firmly within occult fiction, organizing content to unsetle. The pace allows for genuine fear, yet the humorous undertone prevents the mood from sinking into despair, making it a compelling choice for those valuing wit alongside scare.

✍️ More books by this author Benjamin Thomas

Jack Be Quick
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Benjamin Thomas
Jack Be Quick
$14.95
81
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Independently Published

The Walking Worm
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Matthew Cowdery
The Walking Worm
$12.99
78
Read →
You'll Do As You're Told
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Craig Wesley Wall
You'll Do As You're Told
$14.99
78
Read →
La Sincronicidad de los Dioses
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jon Ridan
La Sincronicidad de los Dioses
$11.99
81
Read →
Forever Your Blood: Christabel Kane I
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Syl Emerald
Forever Your Blood: Christabel Kane I
$19.00
81
Read →
John Hopkins: At the heart of England
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Shane Terry
John Hopkins: At the heart of England
$17.32
78
Read →
Skinheads VS. Goth Vampires
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Nick Razer
Skinheads VS. Goth Vampires
$15.99
78
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Drowned Acre ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Maximus Cole
The Drowned Acre
$14.99
86
Read →
Hushbone: A Southern Gothic Tale ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
David A Lambert
Hushbone: A Southern Gothic Tale
$14.99
86
Read →
Dawn of The Serpent Girl ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
S C Mendes
Dawn of The Serpent Girl
$14.95
86
Read →
Demon in the Attic ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Velox Books
Demon in the Attic
$14.95
86
Read →
Campfire Macabre ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Kealan Patrick Burke
Campfire Macabre
$15.24
86
Read →
No Way Out: The Black Hallway ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Sam Coniglio
No Way Out: The Black Hallway
$15.99
86
Read →

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.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist