Devil and the Deep: Horror Stories of the Sea

WINNER OF THE 2018 BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR BEST ANTHOLOGYStranded on a desert island, a young man yearns for objects from his past. A local from a small coastal town in England is found dead as the tide goes out. A Norwegian whaling ship is stranded in the Arctic, its crew threatened by mysterious forces. In the nineteenth century, a ship drifts in becalmed waters in the Indian Ocean, those on it haunted by their evil deeds. A surfer turned diver discovers there are things worse than drowning under the sea. Something from the sea is creating monsters on land. In The Devil and the Deep, award-winning editor Ellen Datlow shares an all-original anthology of horror that covers the depths of the deep blue sea, with brand new stories from New York Times bestsellers and award-winning authors such as Seanan McGuire, Christopher Golden, Stephen Graham Jones, and more.

Locus,

“The anthology of the year.”

Signal Horizon

"With fifteen all original, outstanding tales of horror and the seas, The Devil and the Deep is an anthology that demands the attention of any fan of short horror fiction. . . . Perfectly executed, diverse, and bold this is a must have anthology for horror fans."

Library Journal

“This haunting and powerful anthology captures the beauty and terror of the deep blue sea. Horror fans will want to drown in its poetic depths.”

B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog,

“Sure to delight horror fans of all sensibilities.”

Kirkus Reviews

"[A] delightful-but-dark anthology."

The Gothic Library

“A fantastic collection of all-new short horror fiction by authors both well-known and unfamiliar. . . . No matter what kind of horror you like, there’s a story in here for everyone. With so many anthologies under her belt, Ellen Datlow has truly mastered the art of selecting and organizing stories for the best possible collection.”

Another Dimension

“The storytellers assembled in The Devil and The Deep, expertly weave sea-spells both familiar and exotic, from pure abyssal terror to abstract metaphysical dissolution. The bends never felt this good.”

Awake at Midnight

“This horrific collection of fifteen short stories edited by the queen of horror anthologies, Ellen Datlow. . . . transported me to a place of fear and a painful struggle against a watery, deadly, and utterly inescapable force of nature. This book is without doubt a great choice for a quiet night on a summer vacation . . . at the beach.”

Dead, Buried, and Back, 4 Stars

“I enjoyed all the stories . . . Ellen Datlow has an incredible talent for putting together great collections and The Devil and the Deep will take its rightful place among my collection of favorite anthologies. I’m giving this collection four stars for taking me into its cold, dark and scary waters and stirring my imagination.”

Char’s Horror Corner Praise for The Devil and the Deep:

“I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and can honestly say that I highly recommend it!”

Signal Horizon

"With fifteen all original, outstanding tales of horror and the seas, The Devil and the Deep is an anthology that demands the attention of any fan of short horror fiction. . . . Perfectly executed, diverse, and bold this is a must have anthology for horror fans."

Library Journal

“This haunting and powerful anthology captures the beauty and terror of the deep blue sea. Horror fans will want to drown in its poetic depths.”

B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog,

“Sure to delight horror fans of all sensibilities.”

Kirkus Reviews

"[A] delightful-but-dark anthology."

The Gothic Library

“A fantastic collection of all-new short horror fiction by authors both well-known and unfamiliar. . . . No matter what kind of horror you like, there’s a story in here for everyone. With so many anthologies under her belt, Ellen Datlow has truly mastered the art of selecting and organizing stories for the best possible collection.”

Another Dimension

“The storytellers assembled in The Devil and The Deep, expertly weave sea-spells both familiar and exotic, from pure abyssal terror to abstract metaphysical dissolution. The bends never felt this good.”

Awake at Midnight

“This horrific collection of fifteen short stories edited by the queen of horror anthologies, Ellen Datlow. . . . transported me to a place of fear and a painful struggle against a watery, deadly, and utterly inescapable force of nature. This book is without doubt a great choice for a quiet night on a summer vacation . . . at the beach.”

Dead, Buried, and Back, 4 Stars

“I enjoyed all the stories . . . Ellen Datlow has an incredible talent for putting together great collections and The Devil and the Deep will take its rightful place among my collection of favorite anthologies. I’m giving this collection four stars for taking me into its cold, dark and scary waters and stirring my imagination.”

Char’s Horror Corner

“I thoroughly enjoyed this anthology and can honestly say that I highly recommend it!”

About the Author

Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for more than thirty years. She was the fiction editor of Omni magazine and Sci Fiction and has edited almost one hundred anthologies. Datlow has also won lifetime achievement awards from three prominent genre organizations and current acquires short fiction for Tor.com.

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