Audrey Niffenegger

This unsettling collection touches on many facets of relationships and how intentions fall short. Niffenegger and Campbell's delicate not-quite-horror will appeal to readers preferring shivers to screams.

This masterly selection of gothic horror, contemporary sensibility, and dark humor is a standout anthology, and Niffenegger's enlightened introductions elevate each story. Fans of ghost stories of all types will savor.

Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife) has packed a captivating and eerie story into this short work, originally a webcomic for The Guardian and inspired by an H.G. Wells story. The clear-line color art emphasizes the mystical realism. A unique literary title recommended for adult collections.