Elizabeth Hand Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Hill House, ein unheimliches Herrenhaus in Upstate New York, wird von Holly Sherwin und drei Künstlern für Proben eines Theaterstücks über einen Hexenprozess genutzt. Doch das Haus birgt Geheimnisse: seltsame Stimmen, Blutflecke und mysteriöse Erscheinungen lassen die Grenze zwischen Inspiration und Gefahr verschwimmen.

The first novel to return to the world of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House authorised by the Shirley Jackson estate

"Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera--like losing a limb. Now her only chance is to cash in on a deal that a friend is about to cut for a legendary illuminated manuscript: The Book of Lamps and Banners. TheBook is said to contain ancient esoteric knowledge, even an otherworldly power. So when an intruder brazenly steals the manuscript, Cass and her ex-con lover Quinn must get it back"--

An intrepid young woman stalks a murderer through turn-of-the-century Chicago in "this rich, spooky, and atmospheric thriller that will appeal to fans of Henry Darger and Erik Larson alike." (Sarah McCarry) In the sweltering summer of 1915, Pin, the fourteen-year-old daughter of a carnival fortune-teller, dresses as a boy and joins a teenage gang that roams the famous Riverview amusement park, looking for trouble. Unbeknownst to the well-heeled city-dwellers and visitors who come to enjoy the midway, the park is also host to a ruthless killer who uses the shadows of the dark carnival attractions to conduct his crimes. When Pin sees a man enter the Hell Gate ride with a young girl, and emerge alone, she knows that something horrific has occurred. The crime will lead her to the iconic outsider artist Henry Darger, a brilliant but seemingly mad man. Together, the two navigate the seedy underbelly of a changing city to uncover a murderer few even know to look for.

"Cass arrives in London where she meets and is reunited with her long-lost lover, Quinn O'Boyle, who is wanted by both Interpol and the Russian mob. When Quinn then fails to show at their rendezvous point, Cass is fearful she'll be the next to disappear, and she goes on the run."--

Cassandra Neary ist Fotografin und sowohl für ihr gutes Auge als auch ihre schonungslosen Bilder bekannt. Ein Kunstsammler namens Bredahl betraut sie mit einem mysteriösen Auftrag: Cass soll für ihn nach Helsinki fliegen, um dort sechs Aufnahmen auf ihre Authentizität hin zu überprüfen. Doch was sie sieht, lässt ihr das Blut in den Adern gefrieren: Die Fotos zeigen atemberaubend schöne, dunkle Eislandschaften — und darin Menschen, die auf brutale Weise ermordet wurden. In welche gefährliche Geschichte wird Cass hineingezogen?

AUF DIESER INSEL VERSCHWINDEN DINGE — UND MANCHE TAUCHEN NIE WIEDER AUF ... Cassandra Neary, einst gefeierte Fotografin der New Yorker Szene, bekommt den Auftrag, eine legendäre Fotokünstlerin zu interviewen, die zurückgezogen auf einer Insel vor Maine lebt. Dort angekommen, stößt Cass jedoch nicht nur auf verschwiegene Einwohner, auch die Künstlerin weist ihr die Tür. Außerdem fallen ihr in dem Ort diverse Flugblätter von vermissten Jugendlichen auf — manche bereits viele Jahre alt. Als ein Mädchen verschwindet, das Cass am Abend zuvor noch gesehen hat, beginnt sie nachzuforschen und stößt dabei auf ein Geflecht aus Schuld, verletzter Liebe und verborgenem Hass ... „Ein dunkler, wunderschöner Roman!“ WASHINGTON POST

Hand's award winning stories begin in the shimmery, dusty corners of upstate New York and move into even stranger settings.

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.