Magic Terror: 7 Tales

Seven exquisite tales about living, dying, and the horror that lies between, from Peter Straub, the master of the macabre and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Story. This collection unfurls seven chilling narratives that probe the darkest corners of the human mind, blending brutality, heartbreak, despair, wonder, and an unexpected humor. In “Bunny Is Good Bread,” a boy’s grotesque captivity becomes a meditation on pity, sorrow, and culpability; “Hunger, an Introduction” voices the ghost of a pompous murderer, offering a stark, strangely beautiful view of earthly life. The award-winning novella “Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff” turns Melville’s Bartleby the Scrivener into a grim, morally intricate revenge tale. Across these stories, Straub moves with rare grace, carving terror from intimate, human textures while a wry mood from Kelly Link adds a contemporary spark. 384 pages of suspenseful, thought-provoking horror.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers drawn to literary horror and dark fantasy that probes the human psyche.
• Fans of Peter Straub and readers who enjoy nuanced, thought-provoking short fiction.
• People who appreciate a blend of brutal tension, heartbreak, and sly humor within terrifying tales.
• Readers who enjoy stories inspired by classic literature and morally complex revenge narratives.