Description: "A fabulous collection of heady, inventive, and scary-as-hell novelettes written by many of my favorite horror writers. They''ll become your favorites too, if they aren''t already." --Paul Tremblay, author of Survivor Song "This collection of suspenseful horror resonates deeply, haunting the soul on many levels." --Brom, author of Slewfoot "A perfect snapshot of modern horror fiction and an essential showcase for its many voices, Taff''s Dark Stars is to this generation what Kirby McCauley''s seminal Dark Forces was to mine." --Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rising "There isn''t a fading star in this gripping, thought-provoking collection, which showcases the tremendous talent of the writers, and the stylistic and thematic variety of contemporary horror fiction." --Indrapramit Das, author of The Devourers "Featured here are rubies strung on wire -- or droplets of blood suspended in air -- each story crafted by one of the best horror and suspense authors writing at the top of their games. This anthology left me in awe." --John Hornor Jacobs, author of A Lush and Seething Hell "John F.D. Taff has gifted us with a collection of stories that takes in the vast expanse of the horror genre today and guides our eye toward the furthest corners of the cosmos, where these twelve brand-new celestial forms wait to take shape in our nightmares." --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Whisper Down the Lane " Dark Stars provides not only an image of where horror is now, but a roadmap of where horror is going." --Brian Evenson, author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell "Masterfully bringing together the very best of the best voices in contemporary horror, Dark Stars fairly resonates with an assured sense of sadness, mystery and wonder. As soulful as it is disturbing, these stories linger like smoke long after the reading is done. An absolute treat." --Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura "Taff gathers a galaxy of horror geniuses whose engrossing, unsettling stories unveil every empty place inside us....An essential anthology for 21st century horror." --Hailey Piper, author of The Worm and His Kings "Strange and sinister, uncanny and unforgettable, Dark Stars is an absolute must-read. With an utterly stellar lineup of today''s best horror authors, this is one anthology you don''t want to miss." --Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens "Horror author Taff has curated some of the most dynamic horror fiction anthologies in recent years, and his newest is a healthy mix of established horror legends and newcomers." -- Booklist , starred review "The 12 horror shorts meld the modern and the mythic.... Horror fans will be pleased with the all-star line-up." -- Publishers Weekly "Taff selects 12 of the most imaginative authors in horror today and gives them a long leash to dive into terror...and the stories take brilliant chances." -- Library Journal best horror and suspense authors writing at the top of their games. This anthology left me in awe." --John Hornor Jacobs, author of A Lush and Seething Hell "John F.D. Taff has gifted us with a collection of stories that takes in the vast expanse of the horror genre today and guides our eye toward the furthest corners of the cosmos, where these twelve brand-new celestial forms wait to take shape in our nightmares." --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Whisper Down the Lane " Dark Stars provides not only an image of where horror is now, but a roadmap of where horror is going." --Brian Evenson, author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell "Masterfully bringing together the very best of the best voices in contemporary horror, Dark Stars fairly resonates with an assured sense of sadness, mystery and wonder. As soulful as it is disturbing, these stories linger like smoke long after the reading is done. An absolute treat." --Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura "Taff gathers a galaxy of horror geniuses whose engrossing, unsettling stories unveil every empty place inside us....An essential anthology for 21st century horror." --Hailey Piper, author of The Worm and His Kings "Strange and sinister, uncanny and unforgettable, Dark Stars is an absolute must-read. With an utterly stellar lineup of today''s best horror authors, this is one anthology you don''t want to miss." --Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens "Horror author Taff has curated some of the most dynamic horror fiction anthologies in recent years, and his newest is a healthy mix of established horror legends and newcomers." -- Booklist , starred review "The 12 horror shorts meld the modern and the mythic.... Horror fans will be pleased with the all-star line-up." -- Publishers Weekly "Taff selects 12 of the most imaginative authors in horror today and gives them a long leash to dive into terror...and the stories take brilliant chances." -- Library Journal author of Dear Laura "Taff gathers a galaxy of horror geniuses whose engrossing, unsettling stories unveil every empty place inside us....An essential anthology for 21st century horror." --Hailey Piper, author of The Worm and His Kings "Strange and sinister, uncanny and unforgettable, Dark Stars is an absolute must-read. With an utterly stellar lineup of today''s best horror authors, this is one anthology you don''t want to miss." --Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens "Horror author Taff has curated some of the most dynamic horror fiction anthologies in recent years, and his newest is a healthy mix of established horror legends and newcomers." -- Booklist , starred review "The 12 horror shorts meld the modern and the mythic.... Horror fans will be pleased with the all-star line-up." -- Publishers Weekly "Taff selects 12 of the most imaginative authors in horror today and gives them a long leash to dive into terror...and the stories take brilliant chances." -- Library Journal to terror...and the stories take brilliant chances." -- Library Journal best horror and suspense authors writing at the top of their games. This anthology left me in awe." --John Hornor Jacobs, author of A Lush and Seething Hell "John F.D. Taff has gifted us with a collection of stories that takes in the vast expanse of the horror genre today and guides our eye toward the furthest corners of the cosmos, where these twelve brand-new celestial forms wait to take shape in our nightmares." --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Whisper Down the Lane " Dark Stars provides not only an image of where horror is now, but a roadmap of where horror is going." --Brian Evenson, author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell "Masterfully bringing together the very best of the best voices in contemporary horror, Dark Stars fairly resonates with an assured sense of sadness, mystery and wonder. As soulful as it is disturbing, these stories linger like smoke long after the reading is done. An absolute treat." --Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura "Taff gathers a galaxy of horror geniuses whose engrossing, unsettling stories unveil every empty place inside us....An essential anthology for 21st century horror." --Hailey Piper, author of The Worm and His Kings "Strange and sinister, uncanny and unforgettable, Dark Stars is an absolute must-read. With an utterly stellar lineup of today''s best horror authors, this is one anthology you don''t want to miss." --Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens "Horror author Taff has curated some of the most dynamic horror fiction anthologies in recent years, and his newest is a healthy mix of established horror legends and newcomers." -- Booklist , starred review "The 12 horror shorts meld the modern and the mythic.... Horror fans will be pleased with the all-star line-up." -- Publishers Weekly "Taff selects 12 of the most imaginative authors in horror today and gives them a long leash to dive into terror...and the stories take brilliant chances." -- Library Journal best horror and suspense authors writing at the top of their games. This anthology left me in awe." --John Hornor Jacobs, author of A Lush and Seething Hell "John F.D. Taff has gifted us with a collection of stories that takes in the vast expanse of the horror genre today and guides our eye toward the furthest corners of the cosmos, where these twelve brand-new celestial forms wait to take shape in our nightmares." --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Whisper Down the Lane " Dark Stars provides not only an image of where horror is now, but a roadmap of where horror is going." --Brian Evenson, author of The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell "Masterfully bringing together the very best of the best voices in contemporary horror, Dark Stars fairly resonates with an assured sense of sadness, mystery and wonder. As soulful as it is disturbing, these stories linger like smoke long after the reading is done. An absolute treat." --Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura "Taff gathers a galaxy of horror geniuses whose engrossing, unsettling stories unveil every empty place inside us....An essential an

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