This Is Midnight: Stories
A collection of thirteen complete short stories blending horror and black humor by Bernard Taylor.
This book collects all of Bernard Taylor’s short fiction, providing a complete view of his most productive period. The thirteen tales show how he combines scary events with dark humor. Readers who enjoyed his movies like The Godsend will recognize similar themes. The story Sweetheart, Sweetheart shows his skill in writing ghost stories. Charles L. Grant’s praise confirms the high quality of that particular piece. The collection offers a clear look at Taylor’s distinctive style during his peak years in the 1980s.
Bernard Taylor was a bestselling horror author during the nineteen seventies and eighties. This 2019 Valancourt Books edition preserves his complete short fiction for modern readers. The collection reflects the genre’s shift toward psychological unease and dark comedy in the late twentieth century.
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This collection is ideal for readers who appreciate intelligent plotting and the subtle interplay of fear with dark comedy. Those interested in the structural evolution of horror literature during its peak years will find value in seeing Taylor’s complete short fiction assembled in one volume. It suits enthusiasts of classic ghost stories who prefer psychological tension over explicit gore or modern technological scares. By observing how Taylor uses shocking turns to subvert expectations, readers gain insight into a distinctive style that prioritizes lingering endings and atmospheric dread. It is particularly rewarding for those studying the transition from traditional gothic elements to contemporary psychological horror.
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Bernard Taylor’s This Is Midnight: Stories offers a comprehensive look at his most productive period, blending terrifying events with black humor in thirteen complete narratives. The collection excels in its ability to subvert reader anticipation through strange turns and psychological tension rather than relying on visceral shock value. Taylor demonstrates significant skill in crafting ghost stories that linger long after the final page, a talent acknowledged by critical acclaim for specific tales within the set. While it may not satisfy those seeking modern technological scares or explicit violence, it is a masterclass in classic horror methods. Readers who enjoy smart plotting and dark comedy in supernatural contexts will find this volume both entertaining and intellectually stimulating.
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