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Death's Other Kingdom: Horror Tales of World War I Kindle Edition

by Coy Hall (Author), Jay Charles (Author), Zakariah Johnson (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
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IN THE AIR, THE EARTH, AND THE SEA, THE WORLD BURNED.

Erupting in a land pregnant with conflict, The War to End All Wars blazed from 1914 to 1918, spreading until no continent escaped the touch of its flame. By the day of armistice, no civilization in history had witnessed more death, destruction, and carnage in such a short time.
TRAVEL THE GHOST ROAD. PART THE VEIL.

Curated by historian Coy Hall, Death's Other Kingdom collects nine frightening tales from this baptismal storm of steel. Within these pages, horrors of the supernatural bleed into the terrors of war. In this ritual of violence, humans have never been more vulnerable.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CPC531M8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Scythian Wolf (April 8, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    M.E. Proctor is a European transplant. Born in Brussels, she now lives in Livingston, Texas, with her husband, James Lee Proctor, also a writer. Navigating between cultures, she’s an observer of differences.

    She's the author of the short story collection "Family and Other Ailments" (Crime Stories Close to Home), published by Wordwooze. Her noir/crime stories have been published in Bristol Noir, Guilty Crime Story Magazine, Mystery Tribune, Pulp Modern, Beat to a Pulp, Vautrin, The Bookends Review, and Shotgun Honey among others. Visit her website at https://www.shawmystery.com. She's on Substack at "The Roll Top Desk": https://meproctor.substack.com.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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unimaginable horror set in an already unimaginably horrific setting
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unimaginable horror set in an already unimaginably horrific setting
Death's Other Kingdom: Horror Tales of World War I blew me away. Take the already horrific backdrop of World War I, then add the supernatural/horror element and you have a collection of truly terrifying and often heart-rending stories. I recently read and loved The Hangman Feeds the Jackal by Coy Hall, and wanted to see what he had put together with this horror anthology. I went in expecting the usual werewolves, zombies, and possibly some vampires but was I mistaken! This collection of superb storytelling is reminiscent of Lovecraft, Poe, and Chambers. Tales of cosmic horrors and the unnatural are entwined through the already horrendous events of war and its aftermath. Each author did an admiral job of immersing me in the WWI setting. While all the stories shone The Order of Moths by Damien B. Raphael was my favorite, an elegantly written tale of bereavement and witchery. Jeanne and the Imp by M.E. Proctor was an incredibly moving tale of vengeance with a delightful taste of occultism.Great Job putting this all together editor Coy Hall and I will be seeking out all the writers' other works
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kenneth m gray
5.0 out of 5 stars unimaginable horror set in an already unimaginably horrific setting
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Death's Other Kingdom: Horror Tales of World War I blew me away. Take the already horrific backdrop of World War I, then add the supernatural/horror element and you have a collection of truly terrifying and often heart-rending stories. I recently read and loved The Hangman Feeds the Jackal by Coy Hall, and wanted to see what he had put together with this horror anthology. I went in expecting the usual werewolves, zombies, and possibly some vampires but was I mistaken! This collection of superb storytelling is reminiscent of Lovecraft, Poe, and Chambers. Tales of cosmic horrors and the unnatural are entwined through the already horrendous events of war and its aftermath. Each author did an admiral job of immersing me in the WWI setting. While all the stories shone The Order of Moths by Damien B. Raphael was my favorite, an elegantly written tale of bereavement and witchery. Jeanne and the Imp by M.E. Proctor was an incredibly moving tale of vengeance with a delightful taste of occultism.
Great Job putting this all together editor Coy Hall and I will be seeking out all the writers' other works
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kenneth m gray
5.0 out of 5 stars unimaginable horror set in an already unimaginably horrific setting
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Death's Other Kingdom: Horror Tales of World War I blew me away. Take the already horrific backdrop of World War I, then add the supernatural/horror element and you have a collection of truly terrifying and often heart-rending stories. I recently read and loved The Hangman Feeds the Jackal by Coy Hall, and wanted to see what he had put together with this horror anthology. I went in expecting the usual werewolves, zombies, and possibly some vampires but was I mistaken! This collection of superb storytelling is reminiscent of Lovecraft, Poe, and Chambers. Tales of cosmic horrors and the unnatural are entwined through the already horrendous events of war and its aftermath. Each author did an admiral job of immersing me in the WWI setting. While all the stories shone The Order of Moths by Damien B. Raphael was my favorite, an elegantly written tale of bereavement and witchery. Jeanne and the Imp by M.E. Proctor was an incredibly moving tale of vengeance with a delightful taste of occultism.
Great Job putting this all together editor Coy Hall and I will be seeking out all the writers' other works
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Martine E Poels
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb and authentic writing, historical fiction at its best
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Editor Coy Hall was inspired when he decided to build a horror anthology around the very real monstrosities of World War I.
The nine stories gathered in the book are at once rooted in reality (up to a point) and a demonstration of how rich and varied the horror genre can be. Fantastic, slasher, magic, steampunk, monsters. The collection has been precisely curated to avoid repetition in themes and locations. They range from the trenches of France, to the sands of the Middle East, the desert of Namibia, the fight behind the lines, and the anguish of the home front.
The writing is superb, with a sense of voice and authenticity. This is historical fiction at its best and a complete chiller. Great work.
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Michael August
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ANTHOLOGY CENTERED AROUND THE GREAT WAR
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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I was blown away by the talent of the nine writers included in this anthology. Every story is pitch perfect, from the WW1 setting to the memorable characters to the dialogue. The prose is brilliant and the historical accuracy is equally impressive. And there is a wide spectrum of horror from real to the supernatural. Fantastic.
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Anthony P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Paths of Glory + Algernon Blackwood = Death's Other Kingdom
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
This anthology of horror set in and around the trenches of the Great War is something to behold. Coy Hall has curated a masterful sequence of tales that bring the dread of war, up front and center. And if the man-made, real world terrors of warfare aren't enough to send 'the creep' down your spine, don't you worry about it. Death's Other Kingdom is assuredly not All Quiet on the Western Front, Paths of Glory nor (Junger's memoir) Storm of Steel. Within these pages, you will find elements of the otherworldly piercing through the veil of the fields we know, to add an extra layer of terror to the 20th century's first world wide conflagration. Some of my favorites from this collection include; "Dead Rivers Flow" by Zakariah Johnson, "The Order of Moths" by Damien B. Raphael and "Jeanne and the Imp" by M.E. Proctor. That's not to say that the other stories are poorly written or lacking; not at all. Each of these authors has done their homework on the era and it certainly shines though in the writing. If this is the Scythian Wolf's opening salvo into the historical horror subgenre, I can't wait to see what they cook up next.

Death's Other Kingdom receives my highest possible recommendation.
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Elford Alley
5.0 out of 5 stars Just incredible.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
I'm a huge fan of anthologies, and have lost number of how many I've read. This is easily in the top 3. Easily. Hall has chosen an incredible range of stories. These take you into the trenches and the horrors never let up. Even if you removed the supernatural elements, these would be phenomenal horror stories.
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DS LaLonde
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Horror Anthology
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Themed anthologies can be great fun, and this one really shines. It takes the rich subject material of WWI and combines it with a stellar lineup of authors, with tremendously gratifying and entertaining results. I’ve read works by a few of these authors before, and enjoyed them, but I think their stories in this book are some of their best.
This is absolutely an anthology worthy of a spot on your shelf.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars A war anthology yes, but something to suit all tastes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2024
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It’s hard to believe this is the first anthology curated and edited by Coy Hall. From the cover to the formatting, as well as the stories, the standard is as high, if not higher, than most anthologies I’ve read. Kudos, Coy Hall!
As far as the stories are concerned, the amount of research involved on the authors’ part shone throughout. I also love the fact that there is a diverse mix, with some stories being harder on the gore and action and others more subtle. I think in an anthology it’s important to try to include something for everyone, because as readers we all have different preferences and tastes.
Some stories, such as The Apple by Kay Vaindal, were powerfully metaphorical and had a dreamlike quality. Same can be said about Death in the Ruins by Brian G. Berry which summoned a strong sense of place through its imagery. This one even included a touch of Arabian lore as a cosmic horror element, which I loved.
All nine stories are worthy of praise, as not one fell flat. Steph Ellis, for example, did an original take on the theme by setting the majority of her story in a hot air balloon. I loved the ‘smallness’ of this, the claustrophobia which stuck with me days later.
Adam Hulse gave us a story written in epistolary form, weaving between a letter and a journal. I might be biased, but I adored the British feel of this one.
Listen, when reviewing anthologies I hate naming favourites because let’s be honest, it’s so subjective! That said, and because of my preference and love of both the Gothic and quiet, atmospheric horror, Jeanne and the Imp by M.E. Proctor stood out, and I have to say that the final story, The Order of Moths by Damien B. Raphael, knocked me off my feet. Utterly beautiful! The best short story I’ve read in a very long time, and IMO it should win awards.
Hats off to all involved!
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Jack Seymour
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely exceptional collection of dark speculative tales set during WWI.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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This is an absolutely exceptional collection of dark speculative tales set during the so-called Great War.

When reviewing an anthology it is traditional to list a few favourites, but in this case that would be a superfluous exercise. All nine tales are exceptional, with nary a dud among them. Just to whet your appetite, there are ghostly air balloons, tragic revelations in the desert, wartime cults, terrors beneath the earth and above it, folk horror on the home front—and this list is by no means exhaustive.

Some will always question whether horror is an appropriate lens through which to view the very real terrors of human conflict, but the tone here manages to stay respectful, transcending the more common WWI narratives to explore less well known theatres and combatants.

A note on the writing quality—it is sublime across the board, the sort of writing you aspire to. Put it this way, if at least—at least—one of these tales doesn't win a horror, speculative or literary short fiction prize in the next year, I'll eat my tin hat.
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steve birt
5.0 out of 5 stars A great collection of short stories.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2024
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A collection of mostly longer horror fiction set during World War I, but all manage to bring something new to the table. Editor Coy Hall has managed to pick a set of creepy, disturbing and horrifying tales that should satisfy the most jaded of horror palates.
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