Monday, 4 September 2023

TREATISES ON DUST by Timothy J. Jarvis (Swan River Press 2023)

 I received a review copy of this book. 


And a rather lovely book it is, too. As expected with Swan River, the cover is a true work of art. But what of the contents? Well, according to the blurb, Treatises on Dust is not supernatural fiction in the conventional sense. However, as one might expect from a Machen enthusiast, there is plenty to entertain lovers of weird fiction. Several of the shorter pieces can be found on YouTube if you want to sample the book's' feel', and hear the author himself. I particularly like 'Let It Be a Blood Ape on the Prowl'. We've all had days like that.

THE SILENT HOUSE AND OTHER STRANGE STORIES by Sophia J, Unsworth (Tartarus Press 2025)

I received the review copy pictured below from the publisher. I am, as always, impressed by the quality of the volume. Tartarus never lets y...