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17 Stories of Death and Desire: A horror short story collection

Penned By Andrew Lyall
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17 Stories of Death and Desire: A horror short story collection

Penned By Andrew Lyall
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“A meaty collection of macabre stories… I would often catch myself holding my breath whilst reading… I can't wait to read more from this author.”Susan Earlam, author of EARTHLY BODIES and DARK IS THE WATER & OTHER WYRD TALES“Impressive writing and immersive storytelling. Andrew Lyall's horror tales range from quiet creeps to full-out body horror, but always with a beautiful writing style… a stunning debut. Highly recommended. I can't wait for his first novel.”R Saint Claire, author of CODE RED , UNMASKED and FASHION VICTIMS“If you like dark, creepy and uncomfortable horror infused with a subtle yet wicked sense of humour, then you're in for a treat.”Paul Childs, author of TALES FROM BADGERS CROSSING17 Stories of Death and Desire takes inspiration from the Pan Book of Horror Stories; James Herbert; Clive Barker; Angela Carter; Shirley Jackson and Haruki Murakami.After The Minotaur : - A message from his dead husband sends Anton into the streets of Naples on the last night of carnival.The Lapwing’s Decree - Mr Barker knows what birds truly are, and as Hell’s infernal plans grind on, they want him to commit murder.The Death of Desire - A body in a west London lock up confounds the coroner’s office… until they watch the tape.One Heart - A ghost endures within a prenatal memory and is desperate to be reborn.Lyrical, eerie, weird, and often brutal – 17 Stories of Death and Desire wants you to open it up and see what's inside.

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After spending years working in the corporate world, Andrew Lyall finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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