INTERIOR DARKNESS

Peter Straub

The new collection from a "master of the form"

"Brilliant, spooky, almost addictive in the way the stories roll out before the readers’ eyes, Interior Darkness is the definitive collection of Peter Straub’s best short works...sure to entertain and dazzle all who take in its exceptionally crafted words." - New York Journal of Books

Interior Darkness is a book for those who think they dislike horror, as well as for those who love and respect the genre. Filled with terror, wit and unexpected grace notes, it’s a remarkable achievement that reflects the arc of a lengthy and celebrated career." - Washington Post

"If the only mass-market horror writer you've ever read is Stephen King, you owe it to yourself to check out Peter Straub." - Rob Merrill, Associated Press

"Dark, brooding fiction from a master of the form." - Kirkus Reviews

"This outstanding collection of 16 reprints highlights what makes Straub such a master of genre-bending horror and suspense, and it’s an effective introduction for readers new to his considerable body of work...This is a powerful collection from an enduring favorite in literary chills." - Publishers Weekly

“Peter Straub's shorter fictions are like tiny novels you drown in: perfectly pitched, terrifyingly smart, big-hearted, dangerous, and even cruel...If you care about the short story, you should read this book, and watch a master at work.” - Neil Gaiman