David Barker píše hororovou fikci inspirovanou H. P. Lovecraftem, často ve spolupráci s W. H. Pugmire. Jeho díla se ponořují do temných, snových krajin, které zkoumají neznámé a nadpřirozené hrůzy. Barker se vrátil k hororu po dlouhé přestávce, přičemž jeho rozsáhlá historie v tomto žánru zahrnuje publikování ve fanzinech a rozmanitých antologiích.
Sim Atkins, Overseas Division agent, returns to Earth, having saved the Moon base in Rose Gold. All Sim can think about is finding the terrorists responsible, but he has a new threat to face when a nuclear wahead is stolen.
Rose Gold is the thrilling sequel to the bestselling Blue Gold. A perfect slice of thrilling 'climfic', Rose Gold is set in the near future, in the aftermath of a world war for water.
Written in the tradition of H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert W. Chambers, and other classic authors, David Barker's chilling new collection of enchanting horror fiction explores what happens when common, unremarkable people encounter "The Other" in the form of dark spirits, mysterious entities from Outside space and time, and paranormal beings from alternate dimensions. The title story "Her Wan Embrace" is part of a trilogy of tales set in Victorian Paris that tell of one man's feverish battle against a horrific supernatural creature that has invaded his home in the historic Place des Vosges and is enslaving the minds and bodies of his wife and young children. He is about to give up all hope when the beautiful and ethereal Azrael - half angel, half ghoul - steps out from the shadows in an ancient church and begins to teach him how to defend himself against "La Limace" - the notorious monster the Parisian occultists call the Great Slug. Other tales and poems reveal shocking scenes of unutterable terror in the South Seas, Egypt, Lovecraft's Arkham and Innsmouth, Chamber's Carcosa, and elsewhere. Critics have expressed high praise for the three Lovecraftian books that Barker wrote in collaboration with the late W. H. Pugmire. In this stand alone collection, Barker proves he is a force to be reckoned with in the field of weird literature.
The story follows Simon Gregory Williams, a man deeply influenced by the Necronomicon, who cannot access Randolph Carter's Dreamland due to his corrupted mind. Instead, he ventures into "the dreamland of witches," aided by his alchemical skills, alongside an innocent young woman seeking rare magic. As they navigate this bizarre realm, Simon encounters unprecedented Lovecraftian horrors, challenging his extensive knowledge of eldritch lore and testing the limits of his understanding of magic and madness.
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The near future. Climate change and geopolitical tension have given rise to a new international threat - a world war for water. This most vital of resources has become a precious commodity and some will stop at nothing to control its flow.
In witch-haunted Arkham, a restless spirit takes possession of an innocent woman and brings havoc to all who encounter her. Inspired in part by H. P. Lovecraft's "The Thing on the Doorstep," The Revenant of Rebecca Pascal takes you to ghostly houses and sinister Arkham burying grounds, where alchemy and madness join forces with a daemonic entity aroused from beyond the wall of sleep. But be warned: to learn these secrets of the worm is to have one's sanity infected!
The book critiques the traditional model of church growth, arguing that the attractional approach is no longer effective in engaging modern society. It highlights the church's diminished influence and the negative perceptions held by many, who view it as a force for social regression rather than a positive community. The author emphasizes that contemporary demographics do not prioritize traditional church attendance, suggesting a need for a fundamental reevaluation of how churches connect with and serve their communities.
The narrative follows a former Internet entrepreneur who, disillusioned by rising poverty and social unrest despite technological advancements, embarks on a global journey to understand and address these challenges. Blending autobiography with a call for social change, the author shares his experiences and insights gained while advocating for an inclusive eSociety. His mission emphasizes empowerment, equality of opportunity, and the importance of ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age, highlighting both the struggles and triumphs along the way.