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Cold, Black & Infinite: Stories of the Horrific & Strange

✍️ Todd Keisling
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Sixteen stories of horror and strangeness by Bram Stoker Award-nominated Todd Keisling.

The collection features sixteen distinct narratives that explore the darker corners of human experience. Keisling uses supernatural elements to examine personal trauma and societal decay. The inclusion of previously unpublished work adds fresh perspectives to his established style. John Langan’s introduction frames these tales within the context of modern horror literature. The stories range from domestic horror to historical mystery, showing the author's versatility.

Key Themes
necromancy radio transmission historical betrayal
Literary Context

Published by Bad Hand Books in 2026, this collection sits within the contemporary horror genre. It builds on the legacy of Bram Stoker Award-winning authors like Keisling and Langan. The work reflects current trends in supernatural fiction that focus on psychological dread rather than simple scares.

Difficulty
●●● Challenging
Recommended For Fans Of
Bram Stoker Award-nominated authors · John Langan · Fans of atmospheric horror · Readers of dark fantasy
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Dark Fantasy
🏛 Bad Hand Books 📅 2026 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781967846214

📝 Description: Cold, Black & Infinite: Stories of the Horrific & Strange

Todd Keisling presents sixteen stories in Cold, Black & Infinite, a collection that explores the nightmarish imagination of this Bram Stoker Award-nominated author. The volume includes three previously unpublished tales alongside an introduction by Bram Stoker Award winner John Langan. Keisling establishes himself as a leading voice in contemporary horror through narratives that blend the supernatural with the deeply personal. Readers encounter a town where residents are slowly replaced by mannequins in We've All Gone to the Magic Show. A drive reveals a radio host transmitting from beyond the grave in Midnight in the Southland. One woman learns that necromancy is not the best way to raise a child in Afterbirth. Another story uncovers the true motivation behind a historical betrayal in Gethsemane. The collection draws on gothic and supernatural traditions, examining themes of loss, transformation, and the unknown. This book suits fans of Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction who enjoy strange and horrific tales. It may not appeal to readers seeking traditional horror tropes or straightforward narratives. The stories require patience for their atmospheric build-up and psychological depth. Keisling’s work invites those willing to touch the abyss and face what waits there.

💎 Our verdict on Cold, Black & Infinite: Stories of the Horrific & Strange

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Todd Keisling demonstrates considerable versatility in this collection, ranging from domestic horror to historical mystery. The volume succeeds in establishing the author as a leading voice in contemporary horror through narratives that seamlessly blend supernatural events with deeply personal struggles. The inclusion of an introduction by John Langan frames these tales effectively within the context of modern horror literature. The stories require patience but offer rich psychological depth and atmospheric build-up. It suits fans of Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction who enjoy strange and horrific tales rather than straightforward narratives. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional horror tropes, it invites readers to face the abyss with courage.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the slow, methodical construction of dread will find significant reward in this volume. The collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with narratives that blend the supernatural with deeply personal themes of loss and transformation. Those willing to invest patience in atmospheric build-ups and psychological depth will be rewarded with stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. It is ideal for those seeking horror that moves beyond traditional tropes to investigate societal decay and the unknown. The inclusion of previously unpublished work provides fresh perspectives on established styles, making it a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of strange fiction who value versatility and emotional resonance in their reading material.

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Todd Keisling demonstrates considerable versatility in this collection, ranging from domestic horror to historical mystery. The volume succeeds in establishing the author as a leading voice in contemporary horror through narratives that seamlessly blend supernatural events with deeply personal struggles. The inclusion of an introduction by John Langan frames these tales effectively within the context of modern horror literature. The stories require patience but offer rich psychological depth and atmospheric build-up. It suits fans of Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction who enjoy strange and horrific tales rather than straightforward narratives. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional horror tropes, it invites readers to face the abyss with courage.

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