A Christmas Ghost Story
$21.67
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
29 December 2025
Summary
From the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula, this is a nightmarish tale of a haunted Christmas set deep in the British countryside not too long ago. Cosy traditions are made twisted and terrifying as a mother and son grapple with their painful past.
December 1st. Angie and her teenage son Rust prepare for Christmas, stringing fairy lights around their isolated home on the Somerset levels and decorating a tree with traditional ornaments. The first door of the advent calendar is opened, b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781835410677 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1835410677 |
| Author: | Kim Newman |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 55mm |
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Critics Review
“A spooky situation and interesting characters set up a story that draws on family dynamics, festive ritual and the uncertainty of memory. A welcome addition to the tradition of Christmas ghost stories.”
The Guardian
Praise for Kim Newman:
“A terrific read!”
William Friedkin
“Immersive, claustrophobic and utterly wonderful”
M.R. Carey
“Thoroughly enjoyable, master storytelling”
Lauren Beukes
“The perfect book… If more mysteries were written like this, I’d read more mysteries”
Grady Hendrix
“An author who continues to push the limits of every genre he works in”
Stephen Jones
“Intelligent, atmospheric, written with passion and wit. A pure joy to read”
Rio Youers
“Kim Newman is slowly making his way into the canon of English literary greats… He describes perfectly the way fiction has invaded our real lives, and he got there first”
Paul Cornell
About The Author
Kim Newman
Kim Newman is an award-winning writer, critic, journalist, and broadcaster living in London. He is a contributing editor to the UK film magazine Empire, where he writes the popular monthly segment, ‘The Cult of Kim Newman’. He also contributes to various publications, including Sight & Sound, The Dark Side, and The Guardian.
Newman is a frequent presence on radio and television and serves as the chief writer for the BBC TV series Mark Kermode’s Secrets of Cinema. His accolades include the Bram Stoker, International Horror Guild, Prix Ozone, British Fantasy, and British Science Fiction Awards, along with nominations for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and James Herbert Awards.
He has authored non-fiction books exploring popular culture, film, and television, such as Nightmare Movies (Bloomsbury), a comprehensive examination of the horror film industry.
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