WEIRD SHADOWS OVER INNSMOUTH PDF, EPUB, EBOOK H. P. Lovecraft,Kim Newman,Stephen Jones | 368 pages | 29 Oct 2013 | Titan Books Ltd | 9781781165294 | English | London, United Kingdom Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth PDF Book My second choice is Caitlin R. He also notices strange goings on in the area that changes the look of the local people. Basil Copper Contributor ,. Keirnan has three stories in this anthology, so I decided to review the one that stood out the most to me at the time. The shape of stone carvings of fish men and strange creatures almost frightens him, and a crown that would be something the Dean would want to see. The standard of the stories were generally good but without any truly outstanding contributions. More filters. Pretty weak. Simon Kurt Unsworth dramatises this with a television crew reporting and a cameraman finding unexpected things in the water. Innsmouth Bane, by John Glasby, has Jedediah Allen whose family had settled in Innsmouth back in and prospered until the depression. Stephen Jones is an eighteen-time winner of the British Fantasy Award. Lists with This Book. Book of the Year see all. Details if other :. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Average rating 3. The main reason I am giving this anthology three stars is because overall not a lot of unique things were done with the Innsmouth theme, something the previous anthology seemed to have done better if my memory is correct. Hugh B. Review by Sandra Scholes. The hard-boiled detective story is often teamed up with horror themes nowadays, usually to good effect. Apr 19, ashley mckenzie rated it really liked it. Shadows Over Innsmouth 3 books. Overall this anthology was pretty good. I'll come back and give them another shot once I'm not so saturated with Innsmouth lore. Even reliable authors like Basil Copper and Ramsey Campbell can't seem to rise to the level of mildly entertaining. Brian Lumley Contributor ,. It was a story I had first read and enjoyed in high school, and I was happy to find it held up just as well if not becoming more enjoyable on the re-read I actually enjoyed most of the stories in here more than in Shadows Over Innsmouth , the first of this "series". The story maintained an atmosphere of menace. Want to Read saving…. Sort order. Reggie Oliver Contributor ,. Still, it was well worth a read. Science Fiction: Review by Michelle Herbert. Brian Evenson. Buy on Amazon. Kiernan Contributor ,. Robert J. The instances where Allen sees Marsh deal with the strange fish-like men of Cthulhu legend could get him in danger, but as a man of integrity, he has to get to the bottom of the peculiar occurrences in Innsmouth. Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth Writer Robert V. If they do, the world will become a much darker place. Stephen Jones. Mitsuru Hattori. Get A Copy. Samurai: The Heart of the Prophet. For this reason, I recommend reading it in small doses over a period of time; but I do recommend reading it. Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. Stephen Jones is an eighteen-time winner of the British Fantasy Award. Even the Copper and Lumley stories failed to bring this book to life. Set in a small village in Sussex the story focuses on Roberts, an artist who has just moved into a renovated mill for the relative peacefulness that he would need for his artwork, but is it the solitude or something else that is making his retreat so haunting? Jun 01, Marissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: lovecraft , favorites. In Innsmouth, a couple live in relative solitude. Trivia About Weird Shadows Ove Reggie Oliver Contributor ,. Meanwhile, mankind finally discovers the true nature of the unspeakable evil that lies hidden beneath the waves out beyond the reef, biding its time until it is ready to rise once again. Lovecraft's world of strange creatures who serve Cthulhu. Lists with This Book. Friend Reviews. Other Editions 4. Subhajit Das rated it liked it Nov 20, Kim Newman, known for his Anno Dracula novels has excelled himself with this story which is full of clues and ideas we are familiar with as it is more like a Lovecraftian Sherlock Holmes tale. They have their jealous ways, while he takes comfort in being with her. I tend to steer clear of themed anthologies, not that I haven't enjoyed a few in the past, but ideally when I read a collection I want to be completely surprised from one story to the next. Read more I wonder if real-life crews see it that way. Want to Read saving…. In that case, we can't Details if other :. Inspired by Your Browsing History. Alistair rated it it was ok Sep 16, But all of the stories in here ranged from good to great. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. You might think that tales inspired by H P Lovecraft's fiction might get a bit samey, but once again there was much to surprise and impress. Community Reviews. LitFlash The eBooks you want at the lowest prices. I highly recommend both of the first two books in this Stephen Jones does it again! Apr 14, SmokingMirror rated it liked it. Community Reviews. Brian Hodge Goodreads Author Contributor ,. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Download Hi Res. Sort order. More short stories based upon works of H. Lovecraft's unfinished "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" draft was also an interesting read; I eagerly gobble up anything of his like the devoted fangirl I am! And are a group of misfits helping him to find what he is searching for or are bigger games afoot? More Details The man comes and goes as he pleases even though he is human and she is one who has been corrupted by the Old Ones of the sea. Dean rated it really liked it Oct 11, Good, not necessarily to my taste, would have been better to dip into it as read it straight through. Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth Reviews Buy on Amazon. At first glance this seems like the sort of anthology I'd avoid. The Small Hand and Dolly. Getting Lovecraftian stories published seems to be relatively easy nowadays, like shooting fish in a barrel. The other stories here were also of a very high standard, which I can only hope would be the case for all anthologies in any genre. Jun 01, Marissa rated it it was amazing Shelves: lovecraft , favorites. Cilibiu Dragos rated it liked it Dec 18, I can recommend the book, especially to Lovecraft fans. Really nice illustrations. Welcome back. David rated it really liked it Apr 12, I recommend this book. This particular fish, dead eyed look had developed over time. The Second Ship Richard Phillips 8. She seems to have a thing about horrible lovers. I only stumbled on it now by accident. Mike rated it it was amazing Mar 20, But the author list was At first glance this seems like the sort of anthology I'd avoid. I was particularly taken by Kim Newman's unusual take on the mythology and alarmed by Conrad Williams story. I'll come back and give them another shot once I'm not so saturated with Innsmouth lore. Supernatural Noir. Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth Read Online They said there would be, but didn't know the title. I can recommend the book, especially to Lovecraft fans. Yvonne rated it really liked it Jan 06, Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Jeff Mariotte. Jun 05, Robert Heather rated it really liked it. Syn rated it really liked it Dec 28, I only stumbled on it now by accident. Lovecraft Contributor ,. You might think that tales inspired by H P Lovecraft's fiction might get a bit samey, but once again there was much to surprise and impress. This volume is blessed with three stories from Caitlin R. Start your review of Weird Shadows Over Innsmouth. I highly recommend both of the first two books in this anthology series, and am very much looking forward to reading the third installment "Weirder Shadows Over Innsmouth". Fashioned in dense text, with scarcely a word of dialogue, it is very like the work of the man who inspired this volume. Showing New York sleuth Nick Stone is hired by three fishy looking characters to murder a man called Stefan Zeitsheim as soon as he gets off the boat from Odessa. Other editions. Books by Stephen Jones. The Crow: Pestilence. And the narrowness of the theme got a bit repetitive after a while; I'm used to reading anthologies with a broader remit. Some had really good twists in them too. Philip Jose Farmer. Old Mars. For me Brian Lumley's "The Taint" is worth the price of admission alone. Lovecraft's 'The Shadow Over Innsmouth' forms a major link in the author's renowned "Cthulhu Mythos", featuring a race of ichthyoid Deep Ones which over the years have inter-bred with humans in strange and terrifying ways. On the other hand, fans of this sub-genre know that and are probably looking for variations on a theme by HPL rather than something startlingly original. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. The story is set in Carmel, California where there seem to be no down and outs at all. However, I have yet to read one that mimicks his style exactly. You know the saying: There's no time like the present Even reliable authors like Basil Copper and Ramsey Campbell can't seem to rise to the level of mildly entertaining.