Nothing But Blackened Teeth

Based on Japanese folklore, "The Ghost Bride" is a hauntingly creepy classic haunted house story that combines The Haunting of Hill House with The Ring. When Cat joins her old friends in search of a wedding venue, they are trapped in a Heian-era manor, built on foundations of sacrifice and bone. The ghost bride with a black smile and a hungry heart lurks in the shadows, and their night of food, drinks, and games spirals into a nightmare.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Kaw's novel boasts a captivating premise, a rich tapestry of lore, and the remarkable talent to bring it to life. Josh Malerman, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box, has hailed it as a gorgeously creepy classic haunted house story, blending the haunting atmosphere of The Haunting of Hill House with the eerie elements of The Ring. In this captivating tale, Cat reunites with her old friends, who are on a quest to find the perfect wedding venue. Their adventure takes them to a Heian-era manor in Japan, where they decide to spend the night in a place steeped in history and mystery. Little do they know that they are walking into a haunted house, where the echoes of love, responsibility, and the past loom large. The mansion, long abandoned and yearning for new guests, eagerly embraces them, even harboring the demons that reside within them. Built upon the foundations of sacrifice and bone, this eerie abode becomes a vessel for their night of food, drinks, and games, which swiftly transforms into a nightmare. As the house draws them closer, the ghost bride, with her black smile and insatiable hunger, emerges from the shadows. Loneliness consumes her, and she yearns for companionship amidst the dirt. Kaw's novel is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of the human psyche, delving into the depths of fear, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the supernatural. With its captivating narrative, intricate world-building, and memorable characters, it has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Weight: 100g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803363660