War

Name: War
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ISBN: 9781326053307

✍️ Thirteen O' Clock Press

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A horror anthology exploring supernatural tales within historical wars.

This volume gathers short stories that focus on the darker side of human conflict. The narratives do not shy away from depicting the unexplained events that occur amidst fighting. Readers will encounter characters displaying varying degrees of bravery and fear. The stories draw upon traditions of gothic fiction to examine the impact of war on individuals. The compilation serves as a study of how supernatural elements can enhance the understanding of wartime experiences. It is designed for those who enjoy genre fiction that blends historical conflict with eerie, otherworldly occurrences.

Key Themes

war narratives supernatural horror gothic fiction

Literary Context

Published in 2014 by Lulu.com, this work sits within the tradition of American independent publishing. It draws on long-standing literary interests in gothic and supernatural themes applied to the universal subject of human conflict.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · H.P. Lovecraft · Algernon Blackwood

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Lulu.com 📅 2014 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781326053307

📝 Description: War

Thirteen O'Clock Press presents a collection of horror, gothic, and supernatural fiction centered on the theme of war. The volume examines human conflict through individual narratives that highlight heroism, cowardice, and unexplained phenomena. These stories span from early civilizations to later periods where nations sought to seize land from others. The anthology brings together multiple authors who have embraced this dark subject matter to create distinct tales within the broader context of armed struggle. The book appeals to readers interested in supernatural interpretations of historical warfare. It offers a look at how fear and the unknown manifest during times of combat. Those seeking straightforward military history or non-fiction accounts may find the supernatural elements less suitable for their tastes. The collection relies on the creative output of its contributors to explore the psychological and eerie aspects of battle. Each story contributes to a larger examination of how war affects the human spirit in both brave and terrifying ways.

💎 Our verdict on War

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

This anthology effectively utilizes the gothic tradition to examine the psychological and eerie aspects of armed struggle. It succeeds in presenting distinct tales that highlight heroism, cowardice, and unexplained phenomena across various historical periods. The collection is best suited for readers who enjoy supernatural horror rooted in historical contexts, rather than those seeking non-fiction accounts. While it may not appeal to those preferring straightforward military history, its strength lies in exploring how the unknown manifests during combat. The contributors create a cohesive atmosphere of dread that enhances the understanding of wartime experiences through individual narratives.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the intersection of historical warfare and eerie, otherworldly occurrences will find this collection particularly engaging. It is designed for those interested in supernatural interpretations of conflict rather than straightforward military history. The volume offers a study of how fear and the unknown manifest during combat, appealing to fans of dark fantasy and psychological horror. By examining bravery and cowardice through a gothic lens, it provides a unique perspective on the impact of war on the human spirit. Those seeking genre fiction that blends historical setting with unexplained phenomena will gain insight into the darker side of human nature under extreme pressure.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Horror Reads editorial team

This anthology effectively utilizes the gothic tradition to examine the psychological and eerie aspects of armed struggle. It succeeds in presenting distinct tales that highlight heroism, cowardice, and unexplained phenomena across various historical periods. The collection is best suited for readers who enjoy supernatural horror rooted in historical contexts, rather than those seeking non-fiction accounts. While it may not appeal to those preferring straightforward military history, its strength lies in exploring how the unknown manifests during combat. The contributors create a cohesive atmosphere of dread that enhances the understanding of wartime experiences through individual narratives.