Set amid shadowed cathedrals, lonely inns, and isolated estates, with ancient artefacts of terrible power hidden in the dark, M.?R. James? stories gradually build a chilling sense of dread until some malevolent force is unleashed. Whether facing undead creatures, elemental demons, or spectral apparitions, his tales explore the perils of unbridled curiosity and the fragile morality of humankind. This collection presents 20 haunting stories, including Oh, Whistle and I?ll Come to You, My Lad, Casting the Runes, and Count Magnus, each crafted to mesmerise readers and send a shiver down the spine.
