🩸 Horror Fiction

Dark Places, Evil Faces

✍️ Mark Lumby
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A second anthology of horror fiction by Mark Lumby supporting mental health charity.

This collection functions as a charitable project rather than a standard commercial release. The primary goal is to raise funds for Rethink Mental Illness through book sales. The text comprises short stories from notable genre writers. It does not contain original essays or interviews. The format remains strictly fiction. The publisher handles distribution via Lulu.com. The ISBN identifies this specific edition. The content relies on the reputation of contributors like Clive Barker and Jack Ketchum. It offers a direct path to support mental health causes through reading.

Key Themes
horror fiction dark suspense supernatural tales
Literary Context

Published in 2018 by Lulu.com, this volume sits within the contemporary American horror anthology market. It aligns with the tradition of charitable publishing where proceeds support social causes like mental health advocacy.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Clive Barker · Ramsey Campbell · Jack Ketchum
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Lulu.com 📅 2018 📖 394 pages 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780244423698

📝 Description: Dark Places, Evil Faces

Dark Places, Evil Faces represents the second volume in a horror and dark suspense anthology series edited by Mark Lumby. This collection gathers short fiction from established authors such as Clive Barker, Ramsey Campbell, Graham Masterton, Joe R. Lansdale, and Jack Ketchum. The book brings together diverse voices within the genre to explore unsettling narratives that define the tradition of supernatural fiction. Lumby curates these works to provide a cohesive reading experience for fans of the macabre. The anthology is published by Lulu.com and carries the ISBN 9780244423698. It serves as a charitable vehicle, with all proceeds from sales donated to Rethink Mental Illness. This structure appeals to readers who wish to support mental health advocacy while consuming genre literature. The book suits those interested in contemporary horror and gothic storytelling. It may not satisfy readers seeking single-author novels or non-fiction analysis. The content focuses on dark suspense and horror tropes rather than historical periods or specific geographical settings. The organization relies on the thematic unity of fear and the supernatural. Readers looking for a curated selection of modern horror fiction will find this volume aligned with their interests. The inclusion of multiple prominent authors offers variety within the genre's established conventions.

💎 Our verdict on Dark Places, Evil Faces

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Dark Places, Evil Faces successfully gathers established authors like Clive Barker and Jack Ketchum to explore the tradition of supernatural fiction. Lumby curates these works to provide a cohesive reading experience for fans of the macabre, relying on the reputation of contributors to drive engagement. The anthology functions effectively as a charitable project rather than a standard commercial release, emphasizing its role in raising funds for Rethink Mental Illness. It offers a direct path to support mental health causes through reading, appealing to those who wish to align their literary consumption with social advocacy. The content focuses on dark suspense tropes rather than specific settings, ensuring thematic unity through fear.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a curated selection of modern horror fiction will find this volume aligned with their interests. The inclusion of multiple prominent authors offers variety within the genre's established conventions, appealing to those who enjoy diverse voices exploring unsettling narratives. This collection serves as a charitable vehicle, with all proceeds donated to Rethink Mental Illness, allowing buyers to support mental health advocacy while consuming genre literature. It is ideal for fans of dark suspense and gothic storytelling who wish to engage with the macabre in a way that supports a meaningful cause. The book suits those interested in contemporary horror rather than historical periods or single-author novels.

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Dark Places, Evil Faces successfully gathers established authors like Clive Barker and Jack Ketchum to explore the tradition of supernatural fiction. Lumby curates these works to provide a cohesive reading experience for fans of the macabre, relying on the reputation of contributors to drive engagement. The anthology functions effectively as a charitable project rather than a standard commercial release, emphasizing its role in raising funds for Rethink Mental Illness. It offers a direct path to support mental health causes through reading, appealing to those who wish to align their literary consumption with social advocacy. The content focuses on dark suspense tropes rather than specific settings, ensuring thematic unity through fear.

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