Christmas and Other Horrors, Ellen Datlow
Christmas and Other Horrors, Ellen Datlow
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Christmas and Other Horrors
An Anthology of Solstice Horror

Author: Ellen Datlow

Narrator: Andrew J. Andersen, Carrie Coello

Unabridged: 13 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/19/2024

Categories: Fiction, Horror


Synopsis

Hugo Award–winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a terrifying and chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu, and many more.

The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of a time when families and friends come together—for better and for worse.

From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season.

Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry . . .

About Ellen Datlow

Multiple-award-winning editor Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for more than thirty years. She was the fiction editor of Omni and Sci Fiction magazines and has edited more than fifty anthologies. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

In the song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Andy Williams lists plenty of well-loved holiday feelings and activities. There are parties for hosting, mistletoe, caroling, and my personal favorite: scary ghost stories. Sure, the autumn season seems to get all the credit for spooky stories, b......more

Goodreads review by Dez the Bookworm on December 19, 2024

What a horrifyingly delightful anthology! A mix of fantastic authors grace this book and the stories are all unique. More than just a Christmas story, these gothic and terrifying tales surround The Winter Solstice and truly make you stop to listen to the noises outside. Easy to pick up and put down w......more

Goodreads review by Rachel (TheShadesofOrange) on November 09, 2024

3.0 Stars While I don't read as many short stories these days, I always have to make an exception for Ellen Datlaw. She has proven time after time that is brilliant at curating fantastic stories from a whole range of authors. I have always loved horror sent in winter around the holidays so this colle......more

Goodreads review by Sadie on December 18, 2025

A Christmastime read with the Night Worms fable book club and it was so much fun! Not all the stories hit but the ones that do are perfect for getting into the Christmas/Yuletide spirit. Love that this features Christmas folklore around the globe......more

Goodreads review by Evie on December 30, 2024

I am not the most Seasonal person which I suppose is how I have ended up reading a collection of short stories that are all grounded in horror themes. I am currently thinking that my overall rating is 3.5 stars but rounded down. I'll see if it stays that way lol While I am not sure if I have been sw......more