Wyrd and Other Derelictions

Derelictions are horror stories told in ways you may not have encountered before.Something is missing from the silent places and worlds inside these stories. Something has been removed, taken flight, or been destroyed. Us.Derelictions are weird tales that tell of aftermaths and of new and liminal places. Each location has witnessed catastrophe, infernal visitations, or unearthly transformations. But across these landscapes of murder, genocide and invasion, crucial evidence remains. And it is the task of the reader to sift through ruin and ponder the residual enigma, to behold and wonder at the full horror that was visited upon mankind.A dead ship carries a terrible cargo across a black ocean. Below deck, signs of slaughter and devotion await to tell a ghastly tale.On a barren and hostile shore a great ritual has been enacted successfully. The act of a god may have taken place. But what kind of deity did this?An eerily silent campsite. No sign of life. Look closer and observe the grisly artefacts of annihilation.In the very foundations of this dreadful house, was something supernormal called upon to abolish life so mercilessly?Wyrd contains seven derelictions, original horror stories from the author of Hasty for the Dark and Some Will Not Sleep (winner of The British Fantasy Award for Best Collection).Praise for Adam Nevill's short stories:"Beautifully crafted, original and complete works." 'This is Horror' on Some Will Not Sleep."His stories weave their way inside of your head and plant seeds of doubt and terror. He is a master of creating oppressive, creepy atmospheres and of taking your imagination to places you would rather he didn’t." The Grim Reader on Hasty for the Dark."In Some Will Not Sleep nothing is sacred, nothing is safe, and goodness me, if you like horror fiction you’re going to absolutely love every damn minute." Pop Mythology.

About the Author

Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is an author of horror fiction. Of his novels 'The Ritual', 'Last Days', 'No One Gets Out Alive' and 'The Reddening' were all winners of The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel. He has also published three collections of short stories, with 'Some Will Not Sleep' winning the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection, 2017. Several of his novels are currently in development for film and television. Imaginarium adapted 'The Ritual' (2016) and 'No One Gets Out Alive' (2020) into feature films. Adam also offers three free books to readers of horror: 'Cries from the Crypt', downloadable from his website, and 'Before You Sleep' and 'Before You Wake', available from major online retailers. The author lives in Devon, England. More information about the author and his books is available at: www.adamlgnevill.com

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