Borderlands, Volume One
The Anthology of Weird Fiction
by Thomas
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Pub Date Nov 17 2018 | Archive Date May 31 2019
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Description
It’s hard to believe, but this anthology first appeared 28 years ago. In re-reading the stories in this gathering of the weirdest tales, I am also reminded of how strikingly fresh and original the material remains. As its title implies, Borderlands contains fiction that resides out there on the edge, on the perimeter of what's being done in the field of horror, dark fantasy, and suspense literature. When I solicited material for what I hope will be the first of many volumes, I made it clear I didn't want stories that employed any of the traditional symbols and images of the genre. I wanted writers to expand the envelope, to look beyond the usual metaphors, and bring me something new. Some fresh meat, so to speak. So, dig in! Stories by David B. Silva * Nancy Holder * John DeChancie * Francis J. Matozzo * Bentley Little * Darrel Schweitzer * Michael Green * Poppy Z. Brite * Jeffrey Osier * John Shirley * Lee Moler * Nina Kriki Hoffman * T. E. D. Klein * Chet Williamson * Ed Gorman * Jack Hunter Daves, Jr. * Thomas Tessier * Les Daniels * David B. Silva * Karl Edward Wagner * Elizabeth Massie * Charles L. Grant * G. Wayne Miller * Joe R. Lansdale
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781626010598 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Jeanne N, Reviewer
Anthologies are my passion and this one does not disappoint! The majority of these stories are extremely good. I especially love Bentley Little and Poppy Z. Brite. Will be looking at the rest of the Borderland anthologies!
Dorie K, Reviewer
This anthology of "weird fiction" is just that, fiction that is strange, edgy.....horror/dark fantasy that comes to life in these stories. Originally published 28 or more years ago, the stories collected here are still original, fresh and a reminder of the power of well written fiction and the imagination. This is a great anthology and a great collection to introduce other readers to this genre.
Favorites include Nancy Holder's "Glass Eye" (creepy); Poppy Z. Brite, one of my favorites, "His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood"; and Bentley Little's "The Pounding Room" but every story here is macabre.
Recommended
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Irene C, Reviewer
Every reader has their favorite authors. When I saw that this anthology contained stories by Bentley Little and Poppy Brite I knew I had to read it, but the best part of such a collection is the ability to read not only your favorites but to discover works by authors you may not have otherwise read.
I enjoyed most of the stories but the ones that stood out as favorites for me were-
The Grass of Remembrance" by John DeChancie about a man who sends away for a very unique grass seed after his failed attempts to keep his lawn alive. "The Pounding Room" by Bentley Little in which starting a great new job isn't all its cracked up to be, "The Raw and the Cooked" by Michael Green was a dark and satirical look at how the makers of your happy meal stay so happy. "The Man in the Long Black Sedan" by Ed Gorman involves a family man who takes a day off work to protect his family.
I think all horror lovers will find something to enjoy in this volume. Borderlands is a symphony of dark and disturbing fiction and I hope there will be future installments.
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