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Dragonfly

Brian Knight

Publisher: Tulpa Books

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Summary

Vengeful revenants, ghost children, woodland zombies, and lustful, demonic toys are among the menagerie of small horrors showcased in Brian Knight's first collection, Dragonfly.  Gripping, touching, and sometimes humorous, Dragonfly deals a powerful range of emotions from love to hate, hope and loss. Reviewers and readers alike have praised Dragonfly, which received four honorable mentions in The Years Best Fantasy & Horror. Douglas Clegg (The Nightmare Chronicles & Bad Karma) says: "Brian Knight's writing shines with a dark brilliance. Dragonfly is a chilling collection of terror."
Available since: 04/09/2018.

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