Centred around Christmas or Advent, these chilling tales from Bridget Collins, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Jess Kidd and others make for a gorgeously gothic follow-up to the bestselling ghost stories anthology The Haunting Season.
Featuring new and original stories from:
Bridget Collins, Imogen Hermes Gowar, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Andrew Michael Hurley, Jess Kidd, Natasha Pulley, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Susan Stokes Chapman, Laura Shepherd-Robinson, Stuart Turton and Catriona Ward.
The tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded authors of historical and gothic fiction - are all centred around Christmas or Advent, boldly and playfully re-imagining a beloved tradition for a modern audience.
Taking you from a haunted Tuscan villa to a remote Scottish island with a dark secret, and drawing inspiration from festive traditions from all around the globe, these vibrant haunted stories are your ultimate companion for frosty nights. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of Christmases past.
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN: 9781408727584
Number of pages: 464
Weight: 580 g
Dimensions: 220 x 144 x 42 mm
Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection - ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN
I absolutely devoured The Winter Spirits - every story is a gem. This collection will form part of my Christmas reading tradition. - LAURA SHEPPERSON, author of THE HEROINES
This is another dazzling collection which bridges the gap between tradition and new writing quite brilliantly. Each author's voice is eerily distinct in stories that range from playful melancholy to outright terror. It's a wonderful anthology: chilling, moving, tremendously satisfying, and a joy to read. - AMANDA MASON, author of THE WAYWARD GIRLS
An eerily macabre, hauntingly propulsive collection of ghostly tales - JOANNE BURN, author of THE HEMLOCK CURE
A masterful collection of spooky tales. Each one is truly original. The Winter Spirits is a real treat for the autumn and winter. - CARLY REAGON, author of THE TOLL HOUSE
This deliciously eerie follow-up to the bestselling ghost story collection The Haunting Season is the perfect bedfellow for these cold winter nights. - WOMAN & HOME
There are ghosts, monsters and things that go bump in the night in this cracking collection of supernatural stories . . . creepy and atmospheric - DAILY MIRROR
A must for fans of The Haunting Season. Prepare to be spooked. - SUNDAY EXPRESS
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Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy, very pleased to report that this is a fantastic read!
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