Something More Than Night
Something More Than Night by Kim Newman, published by Titan on November 2, 2021, is a 352-page work that blends elements of fiction, horror, and mystery. In this narrative, Newman reimagines the lives of iconic figures Raymond Chandler and Boris Karloff in a unique setting. Set in Hollywood during the late 1930s, the story follows Chandler, a pulp magazine writer with a penchant for alcohol, and Karloff, a film actor known for his monstrous roles, as they delve into a case that reveals the darker side of the film industry.
Readers will encounter a tale that intertwines the lives of these two legendary figures as they navigate a world filled with both human and inhuman threats. The plot centers on Joh Devlin, an investigator for the District Attorney’s office, who recruits Chandler and Karloff to uncover unsettling truths about Hollywood’s hidden horrors. This edition presents a fresh perspective on classic characters, exploring themes of mystery and the nature of monstrosity in a captivating narrative.
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With his signature wit, the award-winning author of Anno Dracula, Kim Newman, reimagines the lives of Raymond Chandler and Boris Karloff in this daring and horrifying tale.
‘If more mysteries were written like this, I’d read more mysteries.’ – Grady Hendrix, author of The Final Girl Support Group
Hollywood, the late 1930s. Raymond Chandler writes detective stories for pulp magazines, and drinks more than he should. Boris Karloff plays monsters in the movies. Together, they investigate mysterious matters in a town run by human and inhuman monsters.
Joh Devlin, an investigator for the DA’s office who scores high on insubordination, enlists the pair to work a case that threatens to expose Hollywood’s most horrific secrets. Together they will find out more than they should about the way this town works. And about each other. And, oh yes, monsters aren’t just for the movies.
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