Tag Archives: Occult

EDITOR INTERVIEW: Charlotte Llewelyn-Wells Talks The Devourer Below

Hello and welcome to this Track of Words Author Interview – or in this case Editor Interview – where today I’m talking to Charlotte Llewelyn-Wells about The Devourer Below, a new anthology of Arkham Horror short stories from Aconyte Books. Featuring eight stories from seven different authors, whether you’re an established Arkham Horror fan or taking your first steps into the IP, there’s plenty to enjoy in this anthology – and who better to talk more about it than the editor herself? It’s out now in all the usual formats, so you can check out this interview and then go straight ahead and buy your copy!

Continue reading →

Wrath of N’Kai – Josh Reynolds

Aconyte Books’ exploration of the world of Arkham Horror begins in fine style with Josh Reynolds’ Wrath of N’Kai, an entertainingly dark tale of a gentlewoman thief getting more than she bargained for. Countess Alessandra Zorzi has been commissioned to travel to Arkham, where a recently-discovered ancient American mummy is to be displayed, and steal it. What sounds like a relatively simple job, however, is complicated by the presence of an investigator from the insurance company underwriting the exhibition, and the dawning realisation that there’s more going on than meets the eye in both Arkham’s criminal underworld and its wealthy upper class.

Keep reading…

Casefiles of the Royal Occultist: Monmouth’s Giants – Josh Reynolds

Josh Reynolds’ Monmouth’s Giants, a Casefiles of the Royal Occultist anthology from 18th Wall Productions, collects together 13 tales of monsters, magic, occult history and stoic British nerve. In 1920s London the position of Royal Occultist, a sort-of-policeman tasked with investigating occult crimes and mysterious goings-on, is held by the impeccably dressed if slightly bumbling Charles St. Cyprian, with the valuable help of apprentice/assistant (depending who you ask) Ebe Gallowglass. Over the course of these stories the pair battle all manner of mysterious creatures and disreputable characters, getting by on bravery, ancient knowledge, a stiff upper lip and just a little bit of luck.

Keep reading…

The Spider Dance by Nick Setchfield – via the British Fantasy Society

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for the British Fantasy Society, but I’m delighted to say that my latest book review is now live – for The Spider Dance by Nick Setchfield, a tremendously enjoyable occult thriller from Titan Books. You can read that review by clicking on this link, but I want to take a moment to add a few more informal thoughts about this book here, to accompany the link. Of course, if you would rather skip straight to the review then feel free to head over to the BFS website – I don’t mind, honest!

Keep reading…