Praise for The Monstrous On "Best of" Lists

-Shotgun Logic Favorite Reads of 2015
-LitReactor Top Ten Short Stories of 2015: "The Last Clean, Bright Summer" by Livia Llewellyn
-Locus 2015 Recommended Reading List: Best Novelette, "Corpsemouth" by John Langan

{STAR] "Datlow, horror anthologist extraordinaire, brings together all things monstrous in this excellent reprint anthology of 20 horror stories that explore the ever-widening definition of what makes a monster, with nary a misstep. The varied sources of monstrosity include a very troubled kindergarten teacher, a catering company that puts humans on the menu, and spirit-devouring creatures out of Japanese mythology, all creating distinctive microcosms where monsters reign in many forms. In Gemma Files’s “A Wish from a Bone,” an archeological reality show filming in Sudan uncovers evidence of the Terrible Seven, ancient beings who are bent on destruction and domination. Adam-Troy Castro’s “The Totals” skewers bureaucracy and the daily grind by populating a drinking hole with monsters, who create mayhem, commit murder, and kvetch with their deadly coworkers with the same sense of ennui felt by any office drone. Other standouts by Sofia Samatar, Dale Bailey, and Christopher Fowler round out this atmospheric and frequently terrifying collection. (Oct.)—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The only direction editor Datlow gave her contributors when compiling this collection was that she didn’t want any human monsters. While some of the twenty stories here skirt that rule, there are a nice variety of inhuman beasties as well. A moody Japanese tale from Jeffrey Ford, “A Natural History of Autumn,” opens the collection, followed by Peter Straub’s school-set riff on Cinderella, “Ashputtle.” Other standouts include Adam-Troy Castro’s “The Totals,” which gives us a competitive monster office and “Down Among the Dead Men” from Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois about a vampire imprisoned in a World War II concentration camp. The anthology also finishes strong with John Langan’s Scottish-set “Corpsemouth,” the single story original to this collection. VERDICT The list of contributors, including Gemma Files, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Adam L.G. Nevill, and Kim Newman, will be enough to get horror fans excited. The assortment of styles means that there is a monster here for everyone’s taste.—MM”
—Library Journal

“[T]he writers whose yarns appear in this collection are definitely responsible for
eliciting some genuinely unsettling responses to their tales. Unsettling is a desired response for those who write and read horror fiction, and The Monstrous fulfills the desire. . . .The twenty high caliber tales in Tachyon Publications’ The Monstrous delve into egregious behavior with intelligent observations. Eerie and artfully executed, the narratives are highly imaginative and chilling.”
—Diabolique

“If horror is your thing, you will most definitely find a lot to love here.”
—Killer Nashville

“Vivid imagery and compelling narratives”
—Portland Book Review

“Datlow has more backed-up expertise and accumulated assets than almost any other horror/dark/weird editor in the business. It certainly shows in this collection. It’s one of the most monstrous compilations around, and you may find yourself dreaming of its various manifestations for weeks or months afterwards (just not tentacled ones).”
—TeleRead

“Hon­estly, every story in this anthol­ogy is excel­lent. It’s really a tes­ta­ment to Datlow’s wealth of expe­ri­ence in the genre, and her mas­ter­ful touch in edit­ing and com­pil­ing the best sto­ries around.”
—The Warbler

“The Monstrous is one of the best collections of stories I’ve read in recent years.”
—The Book Lover’s Boudoir

“There is something here for everyone and just about every monster.”
—Fantasy Literature

“Ellen Datlow presents us with yet another utterly compelling cornucopia of horrors.”
—Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing

“The Monstrous is one of the most impressive themed anthologies of the year, varied in terms of theme and style, but not in quality.”
—This Is Horror

“A must-have for every fan of horror. Highly recommended.”
—Reclusive Reads

“The Monstrous will chill and darken your day in a terrifyingly sweet way. When you begin to read it, you'll most likely have problems putting it down, because all of the stories are intriguing and they may cause a few moments of unease and distress to readers. Highly recommended!”
—RisingShadows

“This anthology is thrilling and readable, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to read about unusual monsters.”
—Paper Blog

“I highly recommend it. The twenty tales in this tome will leave you sleepless for many nights to come, and yet begging for more.”
—Shattered Ravings

“[There are] excellent stories in here by such authors as Peter Straub, Brian Hodge, Dale Bailey, and Kim Newman. Each story is horrific, touching, dark–it’s easy to get drawn in.”
—Errant Dreams

“This collection has something disturbing for everyone.”
—Washington Independent

“If you like horror, monster stories, or are looking for something to dip in and out of on chilly fall nights, this is a great selection. I can't rave enough about Datlow and the authors included here.”
—Book Hooked Blog

On Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror

“This diverse 25-story anthology is a superb sampling of some of the most significant short horror works published between 1985 and 2005.... This is an anthology to be cherished and an invaluable reference for horror aficionados.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Eclectic . . . a complete overview of some of the best horror stories published in the last twenty years.”
—SF Weekly

On Hauntings

“Apt to entertain and disquiet the horror fans.”
—SF Site, Featured Review

“Datlow once again proves herself as a master editor.... Readers who wish to be haunted themselves should not miss this one. Highly recommended.”
—Arkham Digest

“I have a short list of editors that I will buy an anthology of, regardless of whether or not I have even heard of the writers it contains, and Ellen Datlow is at the top of that list. She has this crazy knack of consistently putting together stellar anthologies and Hauntings is no different.”
—Horror Talk

On Lovecraft's Monsters

“[An] amazing and diverse treasure trove of stories. As an avid fan of Lovecraft’s monstrous creations, THIS is the anthology I’ve been waiting for.”
—Shattered Ravings

“Editor Ellen Datlow has put together an anthology that will rock your liquid fantasies. Tachyon Publications has produced an excellent themed anthology.”
—Diabolique

“This collection has something disturbing for everyone.”
—Washington Independent

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