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In the quiet English village of Binscombe you will encounter:
the shopkeeper who’s in a world of his own – literally;
the car with some devilish backseat drivers;
the fisherman whose wife is making his life a living hell – even after death;
and the bus that arrived three decades late.
Explore these and other suburban oddities in the company of baffled new resident Mr Oakley and the wise, enigmatic and somewhat scary Mr Disvan.
John Whitbourn's classic and widely anthologized series of horror, fantasy and SF stories defies easy categorization, but might be summed up as "if China Miéville reimagined M R James". Other accolades in the media include:
“Whitbourn’s wit is both unforced and splendidly droll.” -The Daily Express
“These stories are not comfortable to read, but they still bring enjoyment of good company and the vicarious chill of a good fright at someone else's expense, and as such are to be heartily recommended.” - Interzone
“Original and intriguing.” - Starburst
“Pulled off with panache and no small amount of humour.” - The Daily Express
“He doesn’t cheat, and he doesn’t soften the edges.” - Mary Gentle
"Marvellously inventive." - The Times
the shopkeeper who’s in a world of his own – literally;
the car with some devilish backseat drivers;
the fisherman whose wife is making his life a living hell – even after death;
and the bus that arrived three decades late.
Explore these and other suburban oddities in the company of baffled new resident Mr Oakley and the wise, enigmatic and somewhat scary Mr Disvan.
John Whitbourn's classic and widely anthologized series of horror, fantasy and SF stories defies easy categorization, but might be summed up as "if China Miéville reimagined M R James". Other accolades in the media include:
“Whitbourn’s wit is both unforced and splendidly droll.” -The Daily Express
“These stories are not comfortable to read, but they still bring enjoyment of good company and the vicarious chill of a good fright at someone else's expense, and as such are to be heartily recommended.” - Interzone
“Original and intriguing.” - Starburst
“Pulled off with panache and no small amount of humour.” - The Daily Express
“He doesn’t cheat, and he doesn’t soften the edges.” - Mary Gentle
"Marvellously inventive." - The Times
