The Haunted Library: Classic Ghost Stories

Book Details

• Author: Tanya Kirk

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789385285752

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 232

• Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.4 x 1.0 inches

• Release Date: 26-07-2017

About the Book
The Haunted Library is an eerie collection of classic ghost stories that delve into the sinister world of occult books, hidden libraries, and forbidden knowledge. Compiled by Tanya Kirk, this chilling anthology features tales from the golden age of supernatural fiction, where dark secrets and unearthly forces lie dormant within the pages of seemingly innocuous books. From dire warnings in ancient Bibles to libraries concealing unspeakable horrors, each story unveils the arcane powers that control or even possess their readers.

Among the works included are stories by notable figures such as M.R. James, whose mastery of the ghost story genre has long been admired, alongside literary giants like Elizabeth Bowen, who brings a unique, atmospheric touch to the supernatural. As the collection progresses, readers are drawn into a world where books are not merely tools of knowledge but gateways to terror. These stories are not only classic ghost tales but explorations of how libraries and books become symbols of the unknown, holding knowledge that can drive one to madness or doom.

With The Haunted Library, Kirk offers a spine-tingling experience that is perfect for lovers of horror and gothic literature, making it an essential addition to any collection of supernatural fiction.