Night

Patrick Kitson presents a collection of thirteen macabre tales in Night, published by Sopris Publishing. The author is identified as a breakout writer who blends satirical elements with foreboding supernatural scenarios. This volume offers a distinct reading experience for those who appreciate horror that does not shy away from inappropriate or bizarre subject matter. The stories cover specific, grounded settings that contrast with their horrific contents. One narrative follows six air traffic controllers at Denver International during a blizzard as they investigate planes vanishing from their radars. Another places a guard at Starwood Estates outside Aspen, where she encounters a parade of undead visitors. A third tale features a fire watchman in the Colorado wilderness battling a creature composed almost entirely of eyes. These examples illustrate Kitson’s focus on isolated professionals facing inexplicable threats. This book suits readers who enjoy modern horror with a satirical edge and specific, contemporary American settings. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional gothic atmospheres or purely historical supernatural fiction. The collection is organized as a series of standalone narratives rather than a continuous novel. Each story stands alone, allowing the reader to experience different types of dread without narrative continuity between them. Kitson’s approach relies on situational absurdity and sudden terror rather than long-form character development.