Flight or Fright: 17 Turbulent Tales

Stephen King edits this collection of seventeen stories centered on aerial terror. The volume includes works by E. Michael Lewis, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Richard Matheson. It also features pieces by Ambrose Bierce, E. C. Tubb, Tom Bissell, Dan Simmons, Cody Goodfellow, John Varley, Joe Hill, David J. Schow, Ray Bradbury, Bev Vincent, Roald Dahl, Peter Tremayne, James Dickey, and King himself. The anthology concludes with an afterword by Bev Vincent. Readers will find tales ranging from the classic horror of the heights to modern supernatural flights. The text covers subjects such as cargo mysteries, air raids, and zombie infestations in the sky. It draws on traditions from the late nineteenth century through contemporary fiction. The stories are organized thematically around the fear of flying and mechanical failure. This large print edition suits those who enjoy curated anthologies and classic genre fiction. It may not appeal to readers seeking original novels or non-fiction travel guides.