A Christmas Ghost Story
A Christmas Ghost Story by Kim Newman is a chilling narrative set against the backdrop of the British countryside, published by Titan Books on October 8, 2024. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds as Angie and her teenage son Rust prepare for Christmas, engaging in familiar holiday traditions that soon take a dark turn. As they decorate their home and open their advent calendar, unsettling events begin to unfold, leading them to confront a haunting past intertwined with their festive celebrations.
Readers will find a nightmarish tale that explores themes of horror and the supernatural, as the cozy atmosphere of Christmas is gradually overshadowed by sinister occurrences. The arrival of ominous Christmas cards and the unsettling memories of a childhood TV show contribute to the growing sense of dread. As Angie grapples with her memories and Rust’s deteriorating health, the narrative delves into the complexities of holiday nostalgia and the darker aspects of family history. This book offers a unique blend of fiction and horror, making it a thought-provoking read for those intrigued by ghost stories and the eerie side of holiday traditions.
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From the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula, the perfect gift for those who love the dark, fantastic imagination of T. Kingfisher, 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, but the chocolate inside tastes off. Rust receives his first Christmas card; it’s unsigned, and the message is ‘pinch, punch… first of the month’. The robin chirruping on a bough in a snowy woodland picture looks like a nasty piece of work.
The cards keep coming, one each day and each more sinister than the last, and a
frightened Angie recalls ‘The Cards’ – a seasonal TV show from her childhood that featured similar happenings, and while she remembers it vividly, there is no evidence that it was ever broadcast…
Christmas cheer is gradually poisoned, with cruels instead of carols, the turkey rotting in the fridge, unwelcome visits from the Merciless Gentlemen and the Jingle Basterds, and Rust becoming increasingly unwell. Angie begins to wonder if her childhood Christmases were in fact as joy filled as she remembers…
A frightening tale of seasonal dread from the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula. Cosy traditions are made twisted and terrifying as a mother and son grapple with their painful past.
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