The Devil's in the Flaws & Other Dark Truths
A collection of twenty stories and a novella by Bram Stoker winner David Niall Wilson.
David Niall Wilson returns with a significant collection featuring twenty stories and an original novella titled "The Devil’s in the Flaws." This volume marks his first major release since Defining Moments and Ennui & Other States of Madness. The compilation includes seven previously unpublished tales alongside selected prior works, offering readers a mix of gritty realism and hyper-surreal narratives. The text spans diverse subjects, from the mythological references in "The Milk of Paradise" to the psychological tension in "A Prayer for 0443." Wilson explores themes of identity and horror through pieces like "You are Just Like Gods," "His Cold Gourd Heart," and "Fear of Flying." The novella provides a central anchor, while shorter stories such as "Little Ghosts" and "The Whirling Man" showcase his range. Jonathan Janz notes the collection’s ability to render readers helpless against its pull. This book suits fans of award-nominated horror and supernatural fiction who appreciate Wilson’s established style. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted entertainment or traditional gothic romance, as the content ranges from uncomfortable discomfort to surreal dread. The collection demonstrates Wilson’s skill in drawing readers into worlds where they cannot look away.
David Niall Wilson is a USA Today bestselling author and multiple Bram Stoker Award winner. He serves as CEO of Crossroad Press and was president of the Horror Writers Association. This collection follows his previous award-nominated works and precedes his novel Jurassic Ark, an alternate history retelling of Noah’s Ark.
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Readers who appreciate award-nominated horror and supernatural fiction will find this collection deeply rewarding. David Niall Wilson offers a distinct mix of gritty realism and hyper-surreal narratives, anchored by an original novella titled 'The Devil’s in the Flaws.' The book suits those who enjoy psychological tension and mythological references, as seen in tales like 'A Prayer for 0443' and 'The Milk of Paradise.' Fans of his established style will appreciate the exploration of identity through uncomfortable discomfort and surreal dread. This volume is ideal for readers seeking worlds they cannot look away from, rather than those desiring traditional gothic romance or lighthearted entertainment.
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Wilson demonstrates exceptional skill in rendering readers helpless against the pull of his stories. The collection spans diverse subjects, from mythological depth to psychological tension, showcasing his range through pieces like 'Little Ghosts' and 'The Whirling Man.' The novella provides a central anchor for the twenty accompanying tales. While it may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted entertainment or traditional gothic romance, it perfectly suits fans of award-nominated horror. The text effectively draws readers into worlds of surreal dread and uncomfortable discomfort, marking a significant return after his previous major releases.
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