Ed Kurtz je autorem románů, které často zkoumají temná a komplexní témata. Jeho práce se vyznačuje pronikavým vhledem do lidské psychiky a stylistickou obratností. Kurtzův styl je zároveň syrový i poetický, což čtenářům nabízí jedinečný a nezapomenutelný zážitek. Je považován za významný hlas v současné literatuře.
Exploring the depths of the human psyche, this chilling anthology presents a collection of transformative horror novellas. Each story delves into unsettling themes, offering readers a gripping experience that reveals the darker aspects of fear and emotion. Through its diverse narratives, it challenges perceptions and invites reflection on the nature of horror itself.
Ten stories of America's tortured frontier past from the acclaimed author of A Wind of Knives and the Boon trilogy. A drifter gives everything he has to love a woman a cruel world won't let exist. A family battles hunger and grief against the worst possible odds-themselves. Madness and monstrosities descend upon a group of hopeful pilgrims traveling the westward trails. Ghosts both figurative and all-too-real haunt the men and women of the hostile west from within and without. And a couple of familiar figures-Edward Splettstoesser and Boonsri Angchuan-return one last time from the world of Boon in a pair of solo adventures. "With Horseblood, we see the full spectrum of Ed's talent on parade." -Terrence McCauley, from his Introduction
Set against a backdrop of dark magic and carnival life, this novel weaves a gripping tale filled with existential themes and intense violence. The story delves into the lives of its characters, exploring their complexities and moral dilemmas in a world where supernatural elements intertwine with gritty noir. With a unique blend of horror and psychological depth, the narrative promises to challenge perceptions and engage readers in a thrilling, thought-provoking experience.